Polish My Crown | Girl Meets Life | a lifestyle blog by Gracie Gordon

1. Where did you get the layout for your blog? I really love the way everything on yours is categorized, yet very simple. Any ideas on where to get a great layout would be wonderful! – Ashley
I use the Atahualpa theme, which I found via WordPress Themes. That’s my suggestion as the best place to look – there are thousands of themes to choose from!

2. What are your top five blogs to read? - anonymous
In no particular order, my favorites are The Londoner, How Sweet It Is, 20-Nothings, Polish My Crown, and Cupcakes and Cashmere,

3. How does grocery shopping work in NYC? - anonymous
Pretty much the same as anywhere else! Minus the luxury of having a car. I typically only grocery shop for a few days or a week at a time so I don’t have to carry too many bags. If I make a trip to further grocery store (like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods), though, I’ll get as much as I can and just take a cab home. A lot of people get their groceries delivered too.

4. What hosting site do you recommend for a blog? I already have my own domain name (bought from WordPress), but I want to, like you, work for BlogHer in the future! Also, any other tips on gaining readers would be great!
I’m hosted on Sectorlink, which has been great. I’ve also heard good things about BlueHost. I suggest having a domain on a site like one of those and using the WordPress software, available on WordPress.org (although, I don’t think being on BlogHer is dependent on where/how you’re hosted :)).

Some other tips for gaining readers:

* do guest posts on other blogs/websites
* interact with other bloggers and readers via social media
* have content that people want to share with others
* be relatable and likeable! give readers a reason to come back for more
* host giveaways

5. Who are some other bloggers that go to your church? – anonymous
A lot of people have personal blogs, but Jen from Made By Girl is the only other one I know of that does it professionally.

6. Where do you go to color your hair? – anonymous
I bounce around sometimes based on where I receive gift certificates, but my go-to is definitely Nadia at Arrojo. Actually, she’s offering a 25% off discount from 9/30 – 10/6, so let me know if you’d like me to put you in touch with her!

7. Is your real name Gracie or Grace? – anonymous
Grace! Although I consider Gracie just as much my “real” name because it’s what people have called me since I was born.

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Please note that I’m *not* an expert and that this advice is based solely on my own experiences and thoughts. Have a question? Feel free to leave it as a comment on this post or ask me anonymously.

What are your favorite blogs? I’m always looking for new ones!

Thankfulness.

It’s something that can literally change your outlook and even outcomes, yet I don’t find myself practicing it nearly enough.

That’s why I’m going to start taking a page from Andi’s book and her Thursday Thankful Lists. I love the idea of stopping and being grateful for the little things – the simple things – that often get overlooked. Like lately…

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The fact that I get to work from home. I still pinch myself every morning.

Reading and replying to emails from readers.

That first sip of coffee in the morning.

Email chains with my girlfriends.

S’mores.

Excitement for my best friend’s wedding next week.

My sister being the happiest she ever has after her recent move.

Tumbling all day, every day. Even with no audience.

That my favorite season is around the corner.

This city from now until Christmas. Swoon.

That feeling you can’t describe that something amazing is about to happen.

What are you thankful for today?

ask G, part 3.

2. What are your top five blogs to read? - anonymous
In no particular order, my favorites are The Londoner, How Sweet It Is, 20-Nothings, Polish My Crown, and Cupcakes and Cashmere,

Some other tips for gaining readers:

* do guest posts on other blogs/websites
* interact with other bloggers and readers via social media
* have content that people want to share with others
* be relatable and likeable! give readers a reason to come back for more
* host giveaways

5. Who are some other bloggers that go to your church? – anonymous
A lot of people have personal blogs, but Jen from Made By Girl is the only other one I know of that does it professionally.

6. Where do you go to color your hair? – anonymous
I bounce around sometimes based on where I receive gift certificates, but my go-to is definitely Nadia at Arrojo. Actually, she’s offering a 25% off discount from 9/30 – 10/6, so let me know if you’d like me to put you in touch with her!

thankful thursday.

2. What are your top five blogs to read? - anonymous In no particular order, my favorites are The Londoner, How Sweet It Is, 20-Nothings, Polish My Crown, and Cupcakes and Cashmere,

Some other tips for gaining readers:

* do guest posts on other blogs/websites * interact with other bloggers and readers via social media * have content that people want to share with others * be relatable and likeable! give readers a reason to come back for more * host giveaways

5. Who are some other bloggers that go to your church? – anonymous A lot of people have personal blogs, but Jen from Made By Girl is the only other one I know of that does it professionally.

6. Where do you go to color your hair? – anonymous I bounce around sometimes based on where I receive gift certificates, but my go-to is definitely Nadia at Arrojo. Actually, she’s offering a 25% off discount from 9/30 – 10/6, so let me know if you’d like me to put you in touch with her!

2. What are your top five blogs to read? - anonymous
In no particular order, my favorites are The Londoner, How Sweet It Is, 20-Nothings, Polish My Crown, and Cupcakes and Cashmere,

* do guest posts on other blogs/websites
* interact with other bloggers and readers via social media
* have content that people want to share with others
* be relatable and likeable! give readers a reason to come back for more
* host giveaways

5. Who are some other bloggers that go to your church? – anonymous
A lot of people have personal blogs, but Jen from Made By Girl is the only other one I know of that does it professionally.

6. Where do you go to color your hair? – anonymous
I bounce around sometimes based on where I receive gift certificates, but my go-to is definitely Nadia at Arrojo. Actually, she’s offering a 25% off discount from 9/30 – 10/6, so let me know if you’d like me to put you in touch with her!