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The future of blogging and the power of collaboration

January 8, 2015 8 Comments

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This Bloggerati getaway was proudly sponsored by Dubai Tourism.

One of the best things about taking part in Australia’s biggest ever social tourism campaign last month, when I went to Dubai with more than 20 other bloggers, was meeting and learning about other people who blog passionately like I do, whether about interiors or something else. It was a great opportunity to swap notes and find out how other people do things, from earning money to planning their content, managing their time and juggling their other commitments like family and, in some cases, jobs (I remember well the 18 months of juggling this blog alongside a full-time job, just for the love of it. It was BUSY!).

Being pregnant, it was great to meet so many ‘mummy bloggers’ and hear their tips, especially Samantha Jockel from School Mum who brought her adorable five-month-old baby Ellis with her. She is lucky I didn’t try and steal him…

Samantha Jockel, blogger at School Mum, and son Ellis
Samantha Jockel, blogger at School Mum, and son Ellis

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There were fellow interiors bloggers too: Anne-Maree Russell from The House That A-M Builtย andย Dani Wales (ex of The Block) from Basic Habitat. We are all part of Nuffnang’s talent group of Australian bloggers called Bloggerati.

Before heading into tje mosque with fellow interiors blogger Anne-Maree Russell from The House that A-M Built
Before heading into the mosque with fellow interiors blogger Anne-Maree Russell from The House that A-M Built

In my opinion, there is almost always something to learn from other bloggers, whether you’re in the same niche or different, whether you’re bigger or smaller than they are. And that was part of the beauty of the trip; picking each other’s brains on things each other were weaker or stronger at. While blogging as a career is still a relatively new concept, and not everyone in Bloggerati falls into that category or aspires to, as someone who has been doing that for two years, it was a rare and useful chance to swap notes with so many other bloggers at one time. We all have large audiences and, although the synergies aren’t always immediately obvious, scratch below the surface and you’ll often find we have readers with interests in common and things we can help each other with.

It is fantastic that an organisation like Dubai Tourism saw the value in investing a significant amount of money and resources into taking more than 20 Australian bloggers to the UAE and saw the value of our influence in sharing all the variety Dubai has to offer with our readers (estimated to be in the millions between us). It’s a fine example of one of my favourite things: a win-win situation.

This year, I’ve resolved to hang out more with other bloggers and form mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships. And hey, even friendships!

Who are your favourite bloggers (apart from Interiors Addict, of course!)?

If you’re a blogger, do you network, share with and learn from other bloggers?

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In this 80s villa reno, @trentinidesign took inspiration from an archway typical of the era and used it throughout the home.

The bathroom was transformed from a classic three-piece set up that included a shower, bath and vanity. Kathryn removed the bath and split the room in half and designed an arch to sit between the two zones. 

โ€œI wanted something spectacular. Rather than having a vanity with a piece of glass like you would typically see, I was really trying to push myself as a designer. It was costly but it worked out well and the feedback has been great."

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One half of popular parenting podcast @wedonthavet One half of popular parenting podcast @wedonthavetimeforthis, turns out former Neighbours actor @gemma_peanut is even more multi-talented than we thought! Will you check out the joyful and colourful reno of her holiday home (and airbnb) @yo_caba_caba?!

Head over to the blog via link in bio to read all about why she went bold and full of pattern in this project, which is a stark contrast to her zen and neutral Northern Beaches abode.

There's also plenty of details about where things are from etc.

"Iโ€™m not an interior designer so I just chose what I liked and followed my gut. Ultimately this home has been an opportunity to explore my alter ego โ€“ it allowed me to do things that I wouldnโ€™t normally do.โ€

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I still cannot believe we have been friends since we were 12! 12! Are you still close with your childhood besties?
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Owner @clarehillier__ says: "With its purple, pink, red and brown tones, the slate was the starting point for our interior palette."

Come and check out the before and afters via link in bio now and read the reno story. It's a real beauty.

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  1. AvatarSonia Life Love Hiccups says

    January 9, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I am still at a pinch me did that really happen stage and every time I look at the photos and read everyones posts I’m all YES it did and it was flipping awesome. Hope you are doing well mama and look forward to catching up with you again soon xx

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  2. AvatarTessa : Down that Little Lane says

    January 9, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Could not agree more, I don’t really call myself a blogger despite writing one but I hang out with quite a few and adore their energy..Sonia from Life Lve and Hiccups and Cherie from Raising Master Max work alongside me and I adore Maxabella for her general loveliness. Kim from Land of Zonkt, Sammie at The Annoying Thyroid, Simone from Style.Life.Home, Babs at Patchwork Cactus.. oh I could go on for hours ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      January 9, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Some lovelies there! Sonia is a gem!

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  3. AvatarDani Wales says

    January 9, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Great post Jen… I’m getting having major “I wish I was back there” moments while writing my next post xx

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    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      January 9, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks hon! What a trip that was huh?! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. AvatarAmy Darcy (@EatPrayWorkout) says

    January 11, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Love it. I don’t but after that trip I will be!! It’s made me kick my butt into gear to organise a bloggers picnic in Brisbane this year, if you’re interested in coming let me know! xx

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    • AvatarAmy Darcy (@EatPrayWorkout) says

      January 11, 2015 at 11:19 am

      hmm could be difficult with bub. Maybe I could collaborate with you and son and organise one in sydney too?! xx

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      • AvatarJen Bishop says

        January 12, 2015 at 9:03 am

        Yeah, that may be tricky! But I love the idea, Amy!

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