Friday, January 18, 2013

Let's Get Growin'!

So, today is the official day for posting about blog growth....or something like it! This post is being written because I am participating in Vicki's Grow Your Blog Party. {thank-you Vicki and what a lovely idea!}


For any new visitors to Chantille Fleur, I'd like to say hello {you can call me Sarah} and welcome! I hope you'll stay and have a look around. Below is a bit of info about my blogging venture. 



Why and when did I start Blogging?
The first time I hit the publish button was on the 17th of June 2012. That was a nerve wrecking business and - no surprises - my first post about baking pizza received a grand total of five views. I look back at the way I wrote it and grin at the stiff and almost unfriendly way the post was written. How much I have learnt since then! (and am still learning :-) )
As for why I started this blog, to be totally honest I don't have a clue. I'm not sure what possessed me to jump into the blog-world, but I am so glad that I did. I love blogging, both the writing and the reading of other's words, and I hope that I shall continue with Chantille Fleur for quite a while to come!
Just what is my blog all about?
Well, I seem to write about a whole jumble of things. We live on a small farm in the most beautiful place on earth, and we share our block with so many different native birds and other creatures. Along side the native wildlife is our domestic animals, that is, our chooks and mini cows to name just a few of our farm animals. I love sharing stories of their crazy antics with my readers, along with a whole bunch of other stuff. This (mostly) includes baking, recipes, crafting, news of my daily adventures, notes about the little things that make life worth living and what ever else I feel like writing about! (oh, and my darling mischief-making puppy, Rilla) 

If you would like to read a more proper intro about Chantille Fleur, then check out our About Page.

And as I certainly have a jumbled blog criteria, I invite you to explore Chantille Fleur further and see if it takes your fancy! Here's a little list of our most popular posts ever - as well as a few personal favourites - to get you started. 

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56 comments:

  1. Hi Sarah! I'm glad I found your blog as I've enjoyed reading back through previous posts. I love hearing about your animals ... and is that a baby kangaroo or wallaby above? adorable :) I too have enjoyed blogging so far (only started last fall). Thanks for visiting me also! Wendy

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    1. Hello Wendy! The little one above is an orphaned Wallaby joey (baby). We were babysitting two of them the middle of last year, whilst their full time carer took a break. :-)
      I'm glad to hear you're enjoying! Sarah xx

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  2. Oh that little wallaby joey is so cute! Really looking forward to following this blog, such an eclectic mix of things :) I'm trying to reintroduce my blog as the last two years have been abysmal for blogging. Glad you joined in the party!

    Rache xx
    Popping by from Mystic Spirit for the GYOB party!
    http://mysticspiritshop.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks Rachel! Best of luck with your blog ands thanks for being here <3

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  3. Hey Sarah, stopping by through the party! What a fun new blog to add to my reader, I'm a new follower...swing by my site and do the same if you'd like!

    www.highheeledmama.com

    Thanks! Happy Saturday!!

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    1. Happy weekend to you also - I'd love to visit your blog! Xx

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  4. my blog is like that...a bit of this and that too. I love the animal photos...so lovely. Hope you stop by and see me, I have a giveaway to entice you!

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    1. I'll be sure to stop by & thanks for your kind words, xx

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  5. Hello Sarah! It's lovely to meet you. I'm visiting through the GYB Party and it's great meeting lots of different people. I look forward to reading more about your life!

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  6. So glad you joined the party! I enjoyed my visit here to your sweet blog!

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    1. had to stop back to say thanks for stopping by my place to refresh! Love the addition of the wet faced calf!

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    2. You're most welcome Robyn - thanks so much for stopping by! Xx

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  7. Hi Sarah, what a sweet blog! Your little Wallaby is to adorable, those big brown eyes had me hooked from the start, can't wait to read more about your adventures and recipes!
    Have a great weekend!
    Diana

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    1. Hi Diana,
      I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying my blog. Xx

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  8. Just popped over from the party and already left a comment but I just have to leave another...that wallaby is so adorable! Have fun at the party!

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    1. Thank-you so much for all your kind words! Xx

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  9. Hi Wendy I found you from the blog hop-you have a beautiful blog, and I love blogs that share recipes too-I live in the woods in Missouri, we are retired and just love living amongst all the wildlife. my blog is about all my doings, my crafts, recipes and more Kathy

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    1. Hi Kathy,
      Your blog sounds great! Thanks so much for visiting, xx

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  10. Delighted to find your blog on Vicki's party and will definitely follow! Your little four footed friends are just precious!
    Christina
    http://pennywiseblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank-you Christina, so happy to have you here! Xx

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  11. I came by as a part of the blog party and couldn't resist becoming a follower of your delightful blog! Look forward to getting to know you more.

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  12. Hey Sarah! I'm so glad I found your blog! I love the way it looks and you write very nicely! I'm following you and can't wait to read more! Also, what cute photos! That baby Wallaby is so adorable!

    Nice to meet you :)

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    1. Lovely to meet you too Nicki! Thanks for your lovely comment - my writing & photography is something I am always trying to improve on - thank-you so much for your encouragement <3
      Xx

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  13. Found your blog from vicki's and I love your gorgeous pictures and recipes!

    new follower :)

    www.nateandmaryclaire.blogspot.com

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  14. Hi Sarah--I love your blog--even if you are not a quilter!!!
    I love your photos and your animals and your baking and I will be back to visit--
    everytime you post!!!
    Hugs, Di and miss gracie

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    1. That's so lovely to hear Di - thank you! Xx

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  15. Hi Sarah, I'm visiting from the party and will follow your blog. Love the idea of Tea Party Tuesdays. I drink copious amounts of tea and collect bone china tea cups and dessert plates. I wish I had room for a mini cow but alas do not.

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    1. Hi Susan,
      Lovely to meet a fellow tea drinker :-)
      Xx

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  16. Love your photos! What an interesting life. Certainly some different creatures than we have in Florida! Glad to meet you and hope you'll come by to visit me sometime!

    Hugs,
    Terri

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    1. It certainly is an interesting life - although sometimes rather crazy too!
      I'd love to come visit your blog, xx

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  17. I'm participating in the Party too! So glad to come to your blog, your photography is quite lovely! I can't wait to read more and get acquainted with you!

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  18. Hello! you have such a lovely blog! Your images are so clear I feel like I am there with you. I wish I could have some chickens and goats...always wanted them, but they don't allow them in my golf community lol!
    I enjoyed my visit : )
    Hugs,
    Terri
    artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com

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    1. I hope you get those chickens one day Terri! They really are great fun! Thanks for stopping by, xx

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  19. Ahhhh... what great photos! Your pup is the cutest too... so glad to have found you from Vicki's party. I am your newest Follower and looking forward to reading more about your life 'down under'.

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    1. Thanks Maureen - great to have you here! Xx

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  20. Australia is on my list of places to travel. Until then I look forward to experiencing it through your blog. Your pictures are wonderful.


    Will be back soon. The Blog Party is so much fun.

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    1. I hope you get to visit soon - Australia is a beautiful country :-)
      Glad to have you here, xx

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  21. Wow - cows AND chocolate things AND Australia, all in one blog. Does it get any better than that?! Thanks for dropping by my blog and saying hi. Looking forward to reading about your adventures and seeing more of your pictures. Nancy =)

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    1. I'm so glad you like my blog - thank you for your lovely words! Xx

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  22. Its looking good girl and nice meeting you.

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  23. Gorgeous pictures! You have a lovely blog. I'm a new follower and participant of 'Grow your Blog'. Have fun at the party!
    Evalina, This and that...

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  24. Hi Sarah-
    How lovely to meet you.
    Thank you for stopping by Girasole Farm. I am returning the visit.
    What a beautiful place you must live in.
    I am excited to get to know you better each time we visit, so I'll be following along in your adventures.
    We'll be chatting again soon.
    -Becka @ Girasole Farm

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  25. Popping in from GroBlo13 - Another Sarah here! Love your beautiful photo's, they are stunning x x

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  26. I enjoyed looking through your blog. You take amazing photos!

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  27. thank you for stopping by my blog-I love yours and I love the wallaby-too cute Kathy

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  28. I have absolutely enjoyed my brief visit to your blog via Grow Your Blog party. I am so glad I stopped by and I have become your newest follower/friend! I am hoping to have my first chickens this coming spring and angora bunnies for spinning my own wool, that is of course after I learn to spin... LOL! Heck, a girl has to have plans for the year! I look forward to many more wonderful visits to your blog...
    Hugs from a new friend on the other side of the globe...
    Beth P
    Harrisville, New Hampshire USA

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    1. Thank-you so much Beth! We've got a spinning wheel, but have never actually learnt to use it...it's on the "one day" list. Good luck with your hens!
      xx

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  29. Hi again Sarah, I think I popped over here last night, but it was late, and I realized I needed a lot more time to browse around. You certainly live in a very beautiful area and your animals are so adorable! I look forward to visiting again and again. Take care! Tammy

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  30. Hi Nice to meet you, I'm stopping by from the GYOB Party for a visit. You have lovely post and I'm sure you will enjoy the journey of blogging:)
    Hugs Marilou

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  31. Hi Sarah. Beautifully fun blog! Am a new follower visiting from GYB Party. Please visit mine when you have the opportunity.
    ~Tanya

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    1. Hello Tanya,
      Welcome! Thanks for you kind words :-)
      I'd love to visit your blog when I get the chance! I've got so many return visits to make, and I've barely been through the blog list yet! This party has been great fun!
      Sarah xx

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  32. I Love your photos - they are very inspiring :) I'm just trying to get through all the blogs on the blog party list, finally lol.. I'm over at http://leftoverchocolatestitches.blogspot.ca/

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