I feel like I'm running two blogs lately with my new job over at Real Simple, it's been a bit hectic because I don't yet know my audience there and I'm still exploring what topics will interest them and the others that won't. Since what I write for Real Simple is exclusive meaning I cannot post it here on decor8, I can only provide you with a link to follow as I write new content there on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

I find that so much of what I pull together for Real Simple is on topics that you'd really like to know about, so I hope you don't mind when I link over to my work elsewhere. I'm working with them to develop a widget for my sidebar where you can see posts I write there as they are published. But since I don't have the fancy pants stuff now, I'll have to clue you in through blog posts. My family and close friends read this blog so I also do this so they'll see what I'm up to. My friends feel better knowing I'm not slacking off and that I'm doing useful things, and my dear mother can be proud of me knowing how well her extremely hyperactive daughter turned out after all that work. :) Kidding. Sorta.

Today I wrote a little best of on the topic of wall decals. It's crazy long (you know me once I'm on a roll...) and filled with great linkage, so you are invited to read it if you'd like. I'm very pleased with how it turned out and now when I'm sourcing for wall decals quickly, I can easily access this post and scan it for what I'm looking for.

(image from stick meon)