October 2022 ....

Hiya,

Wowzers! Well, it’s been a while! Almost 2 1/2 years in fact and such a lot has happened since then. I’m pretty sure you’re perfectly aware of what’s been going on in the world, so no need to fill you in on those minor details! So, I’ll just get straight to the point and tell you about a little plan I’ve been hatching for the future.

I’ve recently been thinking a lot about Instagram & how it’s been changing over these last couple of years. I’m forever mindful of how these changes could one day affect me and the content I’ve created on the platform. The fact of the matter is that although some of my content is in partnership with various brands, the majority of it is posted just for me because I want to share stuff with you. Whether it’s my projects, my outfit choices, or just pictures of life here at The Patterned Palace, inevitably the minute I press the share button, that content no longer belongs to me. I mean, they’re still my images & the captions are my words, but the platform doesn’t belong to me and I have no control over what could happen to it from one day to the next. Currently, there seems no logic to who Instagram chooses to show my posts to (or not show them to as the case may be!) meaning, sometimes even those people that are remotely interested in what I’m doing often miss out on seeing it!

So, I’ve been thinking up ways I can continue to share my stuff but have a little more control over what happens to it. I’m going to continue my work on Instagram & carry on sharing my own projects and thoughts over there, as I do still love the Instagram community that I’m a part of and all the virtual and IRL friends that I’ve made over the years. But I will also be sharing weekly roundups of all this content here on the Journal pages of my blog (just in case Insta’s playing silly beggars again and you miss out anything!)

I’m planning to bring you some exclusive new content including regular shopping guides. I’ll be sharing what’s caught my eye in the shops including designer v high street buys along with my essential must-haves for your home, garden & wardrobe.

I’m also thinking of creating some tutorials focussing on some simple DIY projects & creative styling tips. So if there’s anything in particular you’d like me to focus on, just holler!

I plan to make this space like an open house, I’ll always be home and you can drop by any time you like for a little catch-up or just a quiet moment with a cuppa. We can have a chat and you can ask questions or even share some bright ideas of your own, with me and any others that may care to join us. It can be like our own little community right here, away from the big boys!

Like the sound of that? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below & let’s get things started!

TTFN Soozi xx