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Exciting things ahead for Interiors Addict!

By Jen Bishop •

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Guess what readers? I have some exciting news to share. I’m leaving my full-time job as editor of a business magazine to concentrate on growing and making a business of my blog, with a little contract work on the side. For the past 18 months I’ve felt like I had two full-time jobs as Interiors Addict has taken off beyond my wildest expectations. So it’s time to be brave and make the move. I’m looking forward to having the time and head space to put into action all the things I’ve wanted to do with the blog for a long time. Watch this space! Love to know what you’d like to see more of. Please comment below…

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  1. Nikki @ Styling You says

    October 3, 2012 at 8:07 am

    WoooHoo, Jen. So excited for you … bring on the next chapter! x

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks Nikki! You’re an inspiration. Hope I can do half as well as you! x

  2. Emine Mehmet says

    October 3, 2012 at 9:29 am

    So excited for you Jen! Welcome to the world of entrepeneures xx

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you!

  3. amy says

    October 3, 2012 at 9:52 am

    congrats and good luck, that is so exciting!!!

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

  4. Lynne says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    So exciting Jen! Congratulations and onwards and upwards! Lynne

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks Lynne!

  5. Ainslie says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Hi Jen

    Congrats on your exciting new venture. I can’t wait to see how you build your blog into a business. This site has certainly got me excited about Interior Design

    Ainslie

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks so much Ainslie!

  6. Valerie Khoo says

    October 3, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    So freaking excited for you!

  7. Wendy says

    October 3, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Well done Jen…. Congratulations!!! It’s a fab fab blog and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead x

  8. Loni Parker says

    October 3, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Oh my goodness – just read this. Congratulations Jen – what an exciting time for you. Trust me, you won’t regret it…
    Loni x

  9. jane frosh stylist says

    October 4, 2012 at 8:30 am

    well done lady! V. proud to be able to support you XX

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 4, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Thanks 🙂 x

  10. Angel says

    October 4, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    That’s great news Jen. Congrats 🙂
    What would I like to see more of on Interiors Addict?
    I would love it if you expanded your blog to include an interiors addict forum for all things interior and maybe outdoor rooms & gardens too. A place where we (all your readers) can all chat to each other, ask questions, share ideas, learn from each other, post photos and get inspired.

    • Joey Thomas says

      October 8, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      Yes! An online forum would be fantastic! There’s not many focussed on interior design either. But I’m sure this is already one of Jen’s so called “projects in the works,” She’s one smart cookie!

      • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

        October 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks for the vote of confidence! You’re on a commenting frenzy today! 😉

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 8, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks for the suggestions 🙂

  11. Joey Thomas says

    October 8, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    I was waiting for you to make an announcement. I really don’t know how you’ve managed to juggle everything over the past few months. It’s amazing to watch you progress and I get excited for you every time I see you published in print. You’re definitely hot property! Keep up the good work. It’s amazing to see someone that is in so in love with what they do and such a natural at it at the same time. Good luck! (you won’t need it though..)

  12. PP says

    October 13, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    This is an old post but I’m just catching up on my reading. Congratulations! It always sounds so corny, but I do believe good things come when you do what you love to do, rather than doing what you feel you must do. As for what I’d like to see – more of the same, really.
    PP

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 14, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂 Jen

  13. Mandy Tori says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Congratulations Jen, Im also catching up……………
    Great to hear, I’ve really enjoyed following your blog since I watched you present in July at Decoration & Design.
    Thank-you
    mlm

    • interiorsaddictinteriorsaddict says

      October 17, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      Oh thanks Mandy! 🙂

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