Welcome to the new Domesblissity, a place to call H.O.M.E. – Homemaking, Organising, Making-do Education. I’ve been working behind the scenes to introduce a whole new look here at Domesblissity and I can’t wait to share this new and exciting program with you all.
So, what’s it all about?
When I started the Domesblissity blog, 5 years ago today, it was going to be nothing more than a place to store recipes I cooked for my family so they had something to refer to when (and if) they leave home. I soon started getting followers and I learnt all about ‘blogging’ and it just grew from there. Even the name Domesblissity is a take on what I’ve always strived to achieve wherever I’ve lived and that’s domestic bliss.
I could go on for another year 5 years sharing another 100 different ways to make my basic muffin recipe or share with you yet another recipe for a pretty ordinary meal which is just an attempt to get my very picky daughter to eat. But, Domesblissity, for me, is a whole lot more than that. Everything you’ve read on my blog is what goes on in my home. I only share the recipes mainly, a few DIY projects and, occasionally, something like how to wash thermal lined curtains, for example, but so much more goes on behind the scenes.
I’ve sewn my own clothes, been creative, redecorated with things I already have in my home and I’ve enjoyed a rich and rewarding life full of wonderful experiences, even more so since having my children.
I consider myself very, very lucky to have been raised by wonderful teachers in my mother and grandmothers and learnt how to keep house and a whole range of crafts, how to cook, clean, organise and, most importantly, make do.
I feel I have a very rich life. I want for absolutely nothing. Having this attitude throughout my adolescent years and adult life has put me in good stead to have a very comfortable and happy home, something I believe is very important. Even when I did have a very successful career and lived on my own, I still op shopped for designer clothes, cooked from scratch and spent my money on experiences rather than ‘stuff’. I’m passing this knowledge onto my children and already the effects have been noticed with their knowledge of cooking the basics and reusing and recycling.
Over the years, I’ve picked up on things on the interwebs from time to time and read some really unusual things from people who ask, for example, how to put together a basic meal or the exorbitant amount they spend on their weekly groceries. I want to help these people, and anyone else who needs it, to show how easy it really is.
I also want you to know that my house isn’t perfect. It’s far from it sometimes but what’s most important to me is how I look after who is in my home and not what is in my home.
How can I help?
I want you all to know it doesn’t have to be like this. I am very much a lover of all things vintage and this includes a lot of my grandmother’s ways but we are so blessed in this day and age to have modern gadgets and appliances to help us. We also live in an age where the internet, smart phones and a wide choice of electronic entertainment is at our fingertips so we don’t want to be spending days on end cleaning and tidying our homes. I want to make it easier for you.
I want to introduce you to a few new habits, teach you how to cook from scratch, have a well stocked pantry so you will never go hungry, organise all aspects of your home life, use simple methods to keep on top of your housework and how to make do with what you have already and avoid the temptation to buy ‘stuff’. I hope this will change your life.
My home is your home and you’re always welcome here at Domesblissity, a place to call H.O.M.E.
Also, I’ll still be sharing family friendly, frugal recipes, reviews, the Thriving on Thursday linky party will continue and the usual things you’ve grown accustomed to seeing on the blog.
Thanks for sticking with me over the last 5 years.
You are doing a great job, Anne, and I am happy I found you in 2015! I look forward to reading your advice and tips on all things blissfully domestic 🙂 Happy New Year! xx Fiona
Oh, thanks Fiona. That’s so sweet of you to say. I’m glad we stumbled across each other too. It’s so nice to connect to other Aussie bloggers who have similar interests and beliefs. Looking forward to getting to know you better in 2015. Happy New Year to you too!
Anne xx
You know I adore you Anne, we share so many of the same attitudes and interests. I’ve always been able to count on you to inspire my cooking when I’ve been stuck. I can’t wait to see what you do. Happy new year my friend, may it be a joyous one.
Oh Trudie, I feel exactly the same as you. You always kindle my love of vintage even more with your fun finds. I hope you and that gorgeous family of yours have a wonderful 2016. It’s always so nice to hear from you.
Anne xx
I cannot wait to read these posts 🙂
Awww thanks Belinda. I’d say I won’t be telling you anything you don’t already know. You’re an excellent homemaker. I hope it’s of some benefit to you and glad to have you on board.
Anne xx
What FUN! Sharing the “rest of you”! Looking forward to it! Hugs my mate!
Thanks mate! Hope you had a great Christmas and hope the new year is a good one! Cheers buddy.
Anne xx
I just love reading your posts! So great! hope you’re having a great 2016!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Awww thanks Jess. I’m glad. Hope you have a great 2016 too!
Anne xx
You’re doing a wonderful thing here! I was lucky enough to be raised around some pretty great women, all of whom shared their homemaking talents with me. Now as an adult I have found that I have drifted away from some of them, such as cooking from scratch, and honestly I can’t wait to get back into the swing of things, because I’m tired of fast food!!!
That’s great Iris. I think we’re pretty lucky that we were raised this way. I just feel sorry for people who weren’t. Its surprising just how many people out there who don’t know general homemaking.
Anne xx
Hi, Anne – so nice to meet you via the blog! I appreciate your mentioning the not-necessary-to-be-perfect element – sometimes blogs are too idealized and it makes me wonder where the reality lies.
Mich from MichLinLA
p.s. I love your word “domesblissity”!
So true Michelle. I know it makes me feel quite inadequate when I know I’m not in reality. Thanks for finding me here as well. Been loving looking at your posts I’m sharing.
Anne xx
It sounds like we have lots of values for life in common
Thanks Fiona. Yes I’m finding more and more people online like ourselves. It’s a wonderful thing.
Anne xx
I love your philosophy and definitely agree with you that nothing is perfect. Unfortunately, the internet and media portray perfectness and somehow we all strive for that. Looking forward to more posts!
Thank you so much Agatha. So true. It’s very real at my place and that’s the kind of home I want for my family.
Anne xx
I love how blogging transforms and adapts as we change and develop as bloggers:) I think its fascinating why people start, over time it seems to develop to the bloggers core values and philosophies in life. Enjoying meeting new bloggers through 36 shares in 30 days:)