Blogging Issues and a Survey

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Everyday! I subscribe via Google Reader.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? Content, of course! I am planning on moving to Western Mass in the next 3 months and so I like seeing what that part of the country is like for a 20-something. I like that it is a fashion blog that I can relate to. I don’t dress in designer duds and wear stilettos everyday! I’m a regular girl. I like that you’re so open with your readers. You are so sincere in your posts, and without actually knowing you, I feel like I’m getting the real Jen.

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean) Nothing. Really! This is by far one of my favorite blogs, and I subscribe tons of them! I don’t read all of them everyday, but yours is on the top of my list.

4. What would you like to see more of? I’m not a mother, but I like hearing about motherhood. Also, can we see more of your art? 🙂

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year) Ooh! A redesign is exciting! I already think it looks awesome!

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) Yes, I don’t really use tumblr, but I’d be interested in checking it out.

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? I couple of months, but I’m not sure exactly when. I don’t remember how I found it. Through another blogger, probably Tieka at Selective Potential.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? Definitely! Actually, the fact that it isn’t strictly a fashion blog is why I adore it so much.

9. Umm, well any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.

Just keep up the good work! I really do enjoy your blog 🙂 Happy New Year!

1. I have this on my Google reader, so I read all the new posts daily!
2. I like that this isn’t all fashion, but I do really like the pictures of your outfits. I really like your style and you give me good ideas for my own wardrobe adventures 🙂
3. I don’t think I have a least favorite thing… I read this blog because I like it!
4. I’d actually love to see more of your art here! I haven’t been reading for a *very* long time so perhaps I missed some of that by starting to read in your baby-focused time, but I think that would be cool, you telling us about the things you create.
5. I don’t know much about website design, but a search box would be a nice addition. It’s not a big deal, but lately I’ve been on a cooking kick and I want to try all your recipes!
6. Yah I would!
7. I can’t remember how I found this exactly… I know it was several months ago, and it was because you were featured on something else I read. I also remember that you sent me an e-mail after my first post, which I thought was very kind of you!
8. Yes! I like that it’s not just outfits because it’s nice and personal. I like that you find all this beauty in your everyday life, it motivates me to find some more in my own!
9. I don’t really have any other thoughts now… I am a loyal reader, so keep up the great work!

1. Whenever you update – you’re on my Google feed 🙂
2. I love hearing about you, your day, your man and your kiddy, etc etc etc
3. I find I often skim past your recipes – sorry!
4. Happy mix to me – maybe more of your art?
5. Read you on Google feed so no idea! I do love your layout though 🙂
6. I would defs add it to my feed
7. Over a 18months? And I can’t remember how I found you! I’m thinking somehow via academichic?
8. I think your fashion-ness is just the icing on the cake – like I said, love reading about your day 🙂
9. Nopers 😛

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?

I am subscribed via Bloglovin, so I read every post

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?

Reading little tidbits of your day/ life!

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)

Nothing springs to mind. I’m not sure if this is the sort of constructive criticism you’re after in this section, but I do tend to ignore posts that are solely to do with sponsors (this applies to ALL blogs – i.e ‘sponsor spotlights’ – they just don’t capture my interest. So I suppose I wonder if it might be more effective to promote sponsors in a different way? Incorporated into other posts more? Not sure…

4. What would you like to see more of?

Not sure!

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year)

Hmm I kind of like having the archive available on the main page of a blog personally…

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday)

Sure would!

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?

Gosh, quite a long time, I am not sure how long you’ve had this blog but I feel like I’ve been reading a couple of years?? I have also back-read your blog which makes it harder to recall. I guess I found the blog through another blog/blogroll? For some reason whatiwore comes to mind because Jessica’s blog was another one I started reading aaages ago, but then I can’t think of how that would have been as such, so I think that is not correct.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests?

Yep, anything goes! I look forward to your posts!

Happy New Year 🙂

1. Whenever you appear in my googlereader!

2. That you seem quite normal and that your images/backdrops etc don’t seem over-styled or impossible to re-create

3. Hmm..I haven’t been a long-time reader but the nappy post put me off a little the other day. However, if I were thinking about having a baby I would’ve found it helpful! Scraping the barrel..

4. Not sure sorry Jen! I like your blog.

5. I always find blogs with short paragraphs easier to read and I am more likely to engage with them. I think your blog is pretty and clean to look at but usually just read it via google reader so don’t look at the actual site much.

6. Sure.

7. I’ve been reading since..after June ( I just checked through your April- June photos and I haven’t seen any of them! I found out via Kendi I think.

8.Yep! It makes you a human being and interesting!

Keep doing what you’re doing – your blog is never scrolled over!

1. Depends on how much time I have at work 😉 but several times a week.
2. Reading about your daily life and trips etc. We’re around the same age (I think, I’m 27) but in different parts of the world and your life is very different from mine, which is very interesting to read about. Plus I like your writing style.
3. Uhm, I always have second thoughts when I see a sponsor related post on any fashion blog. Do they post these clothes/shoes/anything because they really like them or is it because of the sponsering? Don’t get me wrong, you put a lot of time and effort in this blog and should get some benefits from it. I totally agree that you should get sponsored. And I don’t think you’re the kind of person that could just be “bought” to promote a brand that you didn’t support. It’s just a general thing in blogland that’s made me question how genuine some enthousiastic reviews from some bloggers are. But again, I don’t think this is the case for you – please continue to stay true to yourself Jen.
4. Some of your artwork. Oh, and your hometown & state.
5. Yours is one of the more practical blogs I think. Your archives work fine and I’ve always absolutely loved the design. If you’re redoing the design, I hope it won’t be too dark so it doesn’t scream “totally not work related” at the office 😀
6. I don’t really follow any Tumblr site yet, can’t say if it’s my thing or not, never tried it
7. I found your blog through Design*Sponge. I was searching info on painting murals and lo and behold, there you were with your bedroom makeover. I absolutely adored it so checked out your blog which I immediately fell for and started following. So that would be spring or summer 09 I think? Btw, I just moved and am planning to do a new mural in spring, expect an order for your template by then 🙂
8. Yours is the first blog I read that didn’t focus on just one thing. I love that you show all your passions here. Not just clothes, but also cooking, art, photography (Kev’s tutorials), teaching, your family, your travels,… It made me an immediate fan and it made me want to start a blog of my own (as soon as I overcome this “personal info online paranoia” I will… I’ll start by signing with my real email address for a change). If it was just clothes it wouldn’t stand out so much amongst the other style blogs.
9. Your blog is one of my absolute favourites. Whatever direction you take it in, I’m sure it’ll remain wonderful.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
– Every time there is a new post (I follow you via Google Reader)
2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
– Hard one! I really like it when you write longer texts, because they’re always so honest and show what a great person you are.
3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
– I honestly don’t care much for the recipes, but that’s probably just me.
4. What would you like to see more of?
– Style files! I started reading your blog as a “fashion blog” and am still looking forward to seeing new outfits.
5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year)
– For me it works fine 🙂
6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday)
– I’m not sure. If you post the links to the tumblr site on jenloveskev (like on Lulu Letty’s blog). Otherwise I might not follow it.
7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
– Is it possible that you were in one of Tieka’s “The guy behind the camera”? Than probably that’s probably it. I’m not sure since when but I guess it’s been longer than a year. Maybe 1 1/2 years.
8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests?
– I do! It’s just more colourful that way. I also enjoy reading about your experiences as a mum even though it’s far away for me.
9. Umm, well any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience.
– Honestly, I don’t! I really enjoy reading your blog. Sorry, that I’m not more constructive!

Have a nice evening and a great start in the new year! 🙂

1. Whenever it comes up in my google reader, which I check several times a day

2. I love the Last Nights Dinner posts, and when you share your art and other projects, but my favourite is probably when you do Q&A about your life – I love to read about how people met their partners etc

3. No least favourite for me

4. More food/recipe posts and any cute/funny stories about Rowan

5. I don’t use the actual blog often since I read it through the RSS feed

6. I would follow but definitely prefer for “inspiration” type stuff to be kept out of the actual blog itself as some fashion blogs have lost my interest by posting too much external material

7. I can’t remember, at least a year or two. I found it through the links section of another fashion blog, maybe “Kansas Couture”

8. Yes I love the food aspects, the personal aspects etc

9. One thing I am interested in is how you budget for clothes. I really can’t afford to buy any clothes right now so I had to just stop myself even though reading fashion blogs makes me crave some of the items I read about desperately. I wonder if you have a budget or a guideline you go by when you shop, how you decide what you “need” or can treat yourself to etc.

Oh also it would be fun if you did a feature on your personal “wardrobe essentials”. Tim Gunn and others do lists of 10 or so garments, and they always include certain things – little black dress, pencil skirt, white shirt etc – that I don’t think are essential for everyone. I would like to see a more personalised version based on your tastes, what your ‘capsule wardrobe’ would be.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? every few days

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? I like seeing how you put clothes together, and having a glimpse into your life.

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean) Honestly, I think you could use a proofreader sometimes. There’s often several grammar and capitalization mistakes.

4. What would you like to see more of? It would be cool to see more of your art.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year) No, i haven’t had any trouble.

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) umm…maybe?

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? Maybe 6 months. I think I found it through Delightfully-Tacky.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? yes

9. Umm, well any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.

I think what I said previously about perhaps proofreading a bit more throughly before you publish. Otherwise, it’s a fun blog to read!

Just a few – use grammar and spellcheck. It will make it seem like I am reading a more professional blog, not a kid’s.

oh, I wanted to mention proofreading as well. and I think I found your blog via kansas couture, too (katy is awesome)!

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Daily! Whenever there’s a new post in my reader.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? I love the variety. Your personal style is all your own, and I find myself very inspired by the risks you take. I love the baby posts, too, as my husband and I are working on starting our own little family.

3. What is your least favorite part: Probably the sponsor spotlights. Maybe there’s a more personal way of incorporating them and not just listing what they have. It seems a lot more like a blatant ad than a personal post when you do that.

4. What would you like to see more of? I think you’re hitting all the points I’d like to see very consistently.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? Topical links in the side bar. On a few occasions, I’ve been looking for a dinner post and had to search through every post. A list of post tags in the side bar where I could just click “Last Night’s Dinner” would be super helpful.

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? I don’t do Tumblr, but I’d enjoy browsing it every now and then.

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? Almost a year. I found you through the Delightful Dozen.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? I do! It gives it a lot of variety and a personal touch.

Keep it up! Your blog is among my top three I-get-so-excited-when-I-see-a-new-post blogs!

Reading your blog is better than any magazine out there. You cover it all–fashion, home, baby, crafts. I’m very excited to read your inspirational blog. I’m amazed you have time to document everything and inspire us so often, but if anything were to change, I would just ask for more of the same, plus maybe a little more crafts/artwork!!! I’ve been reading since last summer, I noticed alot of my favorite fashioon bloggers listed you in their faves. Congratulations on your baby and I hope your husband’s new business is doing well.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Everytime you update it! I subscribe via Google Reader.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? I like how it follows where you are in life.

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean) As a non-mother, the baby stuff doesn’t hold my interest as much but in another way I do like it b/c I may become one someday and it is inspiring to see you still dressing cute, having your interests, cooking, travel etc with your baby

4. What would you like to see more of? I would like to hear more about managing things–how you manage your blog, finances, marriage, motherhood.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year). As mentioned, I don’t even view it on your website (usually). Google reader has a great search tool so I know if you wrote about a certain subject I can try to find it that way.

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) Yes! I think it would be cool!

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? I have been reading for about a year–I cannot remember how I found you–through Selective Potential, maybe

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? Yes, I love it. I really do!

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter? It doesn’t really matter, but sometimes it is nice to know when you could get an idea for a dinner or an outfit. I think it’s up to you–would it help you to have a schedule? If yes, then do it. If it feels stressful, then no.

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input. GREAT WORK!

I found your blog pretty recently, right after my daughter was born, which is why I started reading. My daughter is two week younger than Rowan, so I got intantly hooked on watching her grow and hearing your perspective on things. I’m not into fashion at all, but I am an avid painter so I enjoy the fashion part on an artistic level, and I have to admit it’s kind of inspiring to see a new mom put enough time into herself that she actually dresses up on a daily basis.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
About twice a week.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
I like how open and honest you are about your life. Your site is well-designed and easy to navigate, your pictures are adorable, and you have a cuuuute baby and husband!

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
I personally am not a big fan of blog sponsorships, I think it ruins the purpose of fashion blogging (esp the wardrobe remixing on a budget aspect). However, now that you are at home with a baby I can see how this would be a very smart way to generate income for your family. I think you should be a bit more candid in your product reviews — maybe do pro’s and cons?

4. What would you like to see more of?
I think your blog has a great mix of posts, but I would love to see more of your art and photography.

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
I found your blog through Orchid Grey and I’ve been reading for about a year.

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?
I doesnt matter to me! I know as a blogger it is easier to keep that format, so if it works for you — keep at it! 🙂

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions.
I would enable some kind of comment reply function — I think it is good when bloggers reach out to the people who are reading them. I think it would also be neat if you did some kind of blog spotlight to show posts and blogs who are inspiring you lately.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
-any time I see an update via bloglovin

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
-your personality really shows thru in your posts and you don’t ever sound like just another fashion drone. Its nice to look at your posts and not always see “c/o”. I have never read your blog and once thought “Oh god, she’s gone corporate”

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
-grammar/proofreading

4. What would you like to see more of?
-nothing, I like your blog just the way it is!

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
-a link from another bloggers site. Maybe Orchid Grey

I come almost every day 🙂 I found you through top baby blogs when I was still pregnant and you were still pregnant too 🙂
My fave part is baby stuff, but that’s my interest given my own baby and I love reading other mom experiences 🙂
Would love to see more of Rowan and more posts about your journey as a mom 🙂
I would totally follow you on tumblr! For your style of blog, a schedule would probably work best but if you don’t want to do it, it’s up to you. 🙂 I’m excited for a new design <3 Happy 2011!!

Hey!!! Love Love Love the blog and love the baby stuff the most! I read everyday!!! I had a baby just a few weeks after you and love reading all about what you are going thru b/c I am right there with you! It’s great. Don’t really care about the scheduling, do what you want b/c it’s great! You are awesome!!!

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
I subscribe on bloglovin’ ; so whenever you post a new entry I read!

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
I love your photography and locations for your shoots.

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
I don’t like the sponser highlight posts, most of the stuff I can’t afford anyways. But I see your financial need for those types of posts.

4. What would you like to see more of?
The “I’d Wear that” posts, where you put together outfits for different occasions and such–you always use affordable clothes and accessories, which is great.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year)
an archive of your clothing items so we can look back and see how you have remixed an article of clothing in the past and for what occasion.

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday)
No. Sorry.

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
I have been reading for about 2 years. I found in wardrobe remix on flickr.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests?
I love that your blog encompasses all aspects of your life, it shows that this is not just a business but your creative outlet and way to document your life. Its awesome. I’d like to see more of your interior design side, because I remember how rad your house was; I’m sure you have lots of great ideas on decorating.

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?
Doesn’t matter.

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience?
Jenloveskev is a great blog! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the changes you have in store! I’m a faithful reader so anything you do, I will still come back for more!

Glad to help!
1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Whenever you post (you’re in my Google Reader which I check daily, for the most part)
2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? YOU. Of course. 🙂 (meaning your personality, the way you write, etc)
3. What is your least favorite part? I don’t even have a least favorite part that I can think of!
4. What would you like to see more of? Art that you create
5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? I mostly read it through Google Reader and it works fine for me, so nothing to add here.
6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? Maybe, depending on what it will include?
7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? Reading for about 6 months now, found it via someone else’s style blog (forget who, probably Orchid Grey though)
8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? YES! I LOVE that it’s more than fashion!
9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter? Doesn’t matter, as a blogger I understand that life gets in the way and it’s hard to keep to a schedule. I’d rather you blog naturally than feel like it’s a forced post, just to get something up.
10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? I actually love it already! You all are such a cute little family that it’s sweet to hear about all of the fun you have in your daily lives. 🙂 Your blog is probably one of my favorite 3 fashion-related blogs, but the fact that it’s more than fashion is a big reason for that. Keep up the great work!

1. I read every day.

2. I love the variety! So everything I suppose. At first I wasn’t so into the baby posts, but now that I’m trying to have a baby myself, I find them more interesting.

3. n/a

4. I’d like to see a photo tour of your home! I know that’s a lot of pressure, but I loved your old house and the tiny snippets I’ve seen of your new place is such a tease!

5. It would be nice to be able to access your older posts by category more easily, particularly Last Nights Dinner. I don’t always remember to bookmark my favorites.

6. I would definitely check it out!

7. I’ve been following you since 2009. I forget which site, but your post with the tree mural in your old room drew me in.

8. Yes! Again, love the variety.

9. I like open formats. My personal belief is that if you force a topic when perhaps you might not be “feeling it” it comes across in the post. For example, if it’s outfit day and you just put something together that you’re not super excited about just to post it because readers expect it. Not saying you do this, but I think it’s an easy trap to fall into with lifestyle blogs.

10. I really enjoyed Kev’s photography posts. Just sayin. 🙂 Also, I really respect the sponsors you’ve chosen for your blog. I don’t always check sites regularly, but I enjoy your highlights posts for companies like Ruche.

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
-whenever there is a new post on bloglovin

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
– the variety of your posts, as well as the little view into your world that you show.

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
-can’t think of anything to be honest.. 🙂

4. What would you like to see more of?
– the only thing I was thinking of was if you did reviews of movies or books that you see.. just to give your readers some ideas about that to watch or read.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year)
– i like this layout but you could make the part where the post is wider somehow? instead of the narrow column?

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday)
-yes i would 🙂

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
– I don’t remember, since early fall. I found you through Orchid Grey, which is another favourite blog of mine.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests?
-Definitely! I love your baby posts 🙂
9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?
– if it works for you then it works for me. but I don’t want you to be forcing yourself to make posts that you are inspired about.

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.
No thoughts at the moment 🙂

1. Daily! I follow you on twitter and I click over whenever I see that there is a new post.

2. I enjoy the “style files”, the small posts about your life, and all of the art/craft posts. I also love the recipe/meal/dinner posts. (I guess I love a lot!)

3. The grammar mistakes do bother me. Small uses of incorrect grammar like “Kevin and me went —” instead of “Kevin and I went —” can tiresome on a regular basis. So, I would just go with the “have a proofreader” suggestion. I am not trying to be critical. I make a thousand typos and errors on my blog and never realize until my husband asks if he can edit it or my mom calls the next day and goes, “this is wrong!” Also, I do skip over the “I’d Wear That” and the sponsor posts.

4. What would you like to see more of? I love hearing about the stories behind outfits. Did you pick the outfit because it was easy to stand in for hours? Were your shoes functional? How did the outfit fit your plans for the day? I love things like that. It helps me figure out what I might wear on a pre-school interview or a dinner date or a mommy-children playdate. Ooo, as I mentioned before, I love seeing your handmade crafts and dolls and I love hearing about the creative process.

5. I am dysfunctional at all things blog designy. I love your header. Maybe easier archive access?

6. Yes!

7. I have been reading your blog since I saw a retweet of your pregnancy announcement.

8. I really like reading about all aspects of your life. I feel like it complements the fashion aspect so well and it makes you seem so well-rounded and real. With fashion blogs, it can sometimes feel like you are looking at pictures of a life-like mannequin because it is just about the clothes and (sometimes) awkward fashion poses. I do not tend to read those blogs on a frequent basis because I feel zero connection with the blogger. It’s fun to see new clothes in a store-front window, but I have no interest in walking by said window every day to see how they are doing. You are real and interesting and it makes me want to keep reading your blog.

Happy New Year!

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.

1. All the time! Several times a week, at least.

2. I initially started reading because your style is geared toward looking good while living your life, not just looking good, period – I’m a teacher, too, and style sites that are 100% minidresses and sky-high heels just aren’t gonna happen for me. So, real-ness and accessibility, I guess, is my favorite thing about the site. The vegetarian recipes are a bonus.

3. Because I’m not a mom, I tend to skip over anything that’s just-Rowan. She’s darn cute, though, and it’s awesome how much you clearly adore her.

4. I’d love to see more of your art!

5. I add my voice to the chorus asking for functional archives, searchable/browsable by tag or posting type.

7. Probably a year and a half? I think I first saw the post about your bedroom re-do on Design*Sponge and started reading your site after that.

8. Definitely! Keeps it interesting.

1. Almost daily
2. Your style files
3. Really, nothing.
4. Last night’s dinner or the crafts you make and sell.
5. No functional suggestions, sorry.
6. Probably not, but I’m sure it would be neat.
7. I have been reading your blog for a little over a year. I met you and Kev in NYC in line for SNL tickets and then we all got rehearsal tickets, which was really fun. You gave us your card and I have been reading every since.
8. I do like the other aspects of your blog. Especially Rowan 🙂
9. The schedule doesn’t really matter to me
10. No other suggestions. Thanks for sharing!

1. About 4 times a week

2. Everything! The outfits are what brought me, but everything keeps me coming back!

3. I can’t really think of anything

4. I’d wear that’s are always nice!

5. Nope

6. I don’t know? How would it be different from this site? Is it things that inspire you?

7. Probably a year and a half? I saw you featured on Glamours Slaves to Fashion

8. Yes!!

9. Doesn’t Matter

10. N/A

I think your blog was the 2nd fashion blog I had discovered…and instantly became in love with it!! I emailed you shortly after I had restarted my blog because I loved yours so much…and had NO clue what I was doing!! Of course you gave me some great pointers, but I’m still not anywhere near as good at this whole fashion blogging thing as you are… I’m slowly figuring things out one day at a time!!

I adore your blog and have been reading since probably early May-ish. I originally came to your blog from the blog Orchid Grey and I subscribe to both of your blogs on bloglovin so I come to the site whenever there is a new post. I really adore your blog–I love your unique style!–but I have to admit I am a bit less interested in the baby-themed posts. Rowan is a total cutie so I hope this doesn’t come across as too harsh but yea, I’d have to say that not having a baby and not planning to in the near future, I’m more interested in your fashion and food themed posts than in baby related ones. Either way, I will continue to be a loyal reader (and big fan)!

1. How often do you read jenloveskev?
I check every few days for new posts.. nerdy i know

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev?
last nights dinner.. I am interested in becoming a vegetarian and the food looks so good! I also loved your pics of Rowan’s clothing especially in the begining with all the cute handmade baby goodies

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean)
I don’t have a least favourite part 🙂

4. What would you like to see more of?
recipes + d.i.y stuff.. you used to have a lot more but i’m guessing baby eats a lot of your time 🙂

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year)
Catagorise or tag posts so you can look through sytle/recipes etc.. took me ages to stalk down an old recipe on here!

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday)
Yes 🙂 i love tumblr and will follow you happily

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
over a year.. I’m not sure how i got here

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests?
fashion blogs seem a bit fluffy and pointless. this is more a lifestyle blog i suppose? i love the foody and baby bits 🙂

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?
it doesn’t bother me.. it is nice to know that there will be new posts on a specific day but its understandable that your busy.

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.
Just tag the posts so they can be tracked easily and its easier for readers to flick back through and find posts. 🙂 Thanks for sharing a slice of your life 🙂

I just want to say first that I love your blog and the way you fill it will many aspects of your life!
I have been reading for almost a year now I think… I don’t remember how I fould you exactly but it would have been through another blog
I read your blog almost daily (it’s near the top of my list!)
I love that you include other aspects of your life on here… it makes you seem that much more real and down to earth! including your journey with Rowan has been amazing to watch and I can’t wait to see how she grows!
I also really like when you post the last nights dinner posts… my boyfriend recently became a vegetarian so I am always looking for ideas!
I really don’t think I have any suggestions for you!
Keep up the amazing work!

Erin

1) Every other day or so (i really just need to subscribe!).
2) When you’re totally honest about what it’s like to be a new mom & the struggles you’ve had. As a mom of a 2 yr old & 1 yr old it’s refreshing to realize we’re all in the same boat. It gets annoying when people just go on & on about how much they love their kids & how great life is. I adore my daughters & i’m truly blessed, but there will always be challenges to tackle, it’s what makes life interesting (and fun to read about!).
3) Although i love your fashion sense, i could never pull any of it off myself. What’s a slightly overweight, zero style, working mom to do?
4) Even though it’s been a relatively small part of your blog, i really enjoy the vegetarian recipes. I’m always looking for healthy meals that my toddlers will eat as well. And i also really liked the tour of your home in Mass, love your interior design sense!
5) Perhaps categories along the side? Not sure what i would change about the design… i do think it doesn’t quite express how multi-talented you are & how many different interests you have.
6) Yes!
7) Hmmm…. about a year & half i think. I was so surprised to realize that you don’t live that far away from me, small world.
8) Yes, i like that your blog is multidimensional, i would get bored with just fashion posts (again, i have zero fashion sense, ha! ha!)
9) I think that’s it for me… hope your new year is fantastic!

I have been reading for several years and am looking forward to continue reading…and would be interested in checking out the Tumblr site. =) I really like when you post on your faith/art stuff. I find this really encouraging and hope you keep it up/add more. I’m not aware of many people who are integrating their faith and art…at least in the blogging world and in a way that I can resonate with.

That said, I don’t know that there’s really a ‘least favorite’ thing for me on this site. I suppose I could say the fashion details, yet I do find those posts visually inspiring. I’m not near as daring in my attire and I can usually find one or two things in the fashion posts where I can say, ‘huh, yeah, I could probably pull that off’. So I think that although I give them a quick glance, I’m still processing and enjoying them. It definitely fills out more of who YOU are, so that’s key. =)

1. Every time a post comes up on my Google Reader, so every day.
2. Pictures and variety of content.
3. Occasionally there are a lot of typos or grammar mistakes. This doesn’t bother me too much, but when I see them in your letters to Rowan, I cringe because I think they distract from the wonderful content.
4. Nothing in particular, I just like the variety. Maybe more of your house/apartment.
5. Not really – I don’t often look at the actual site, just the RSS feed.
6. Not really.
7. Been reading for over a year, probably found from another style blog.
8. Yes! You seem very artistic and you and Kev both have varied interests – I love it!
9. I do like the schedule because it ensures variety, but if it doesn’t work for you, I say nix it.
10. Keep doing what you’re doing, and have a great 2011.

1. At least 4 days a week

2. Style Files! I love your creative, feminine style.

3. I don’t have a least favorite–I enjoy all your posts.

4. Your food always looks delicious, I’d love to see more.

5. Ha, I think you could give ME some tips on making my blog more functional!

6. Maybe–I don’t follow many tumblrs but I’d check it out.

7. Hmmm, at least 6 months I think. And I think I found you from Jessica of What I Wore, but I can’t really remember!

8. YES! I love reading about your style, your food, and Rowan. I’m hoping to start a family soon, and I’m learning SO MUCH from you. Thank you!

9. I like the idea of a schedule, but it doesn’t really matter to me.

1. I read Jen Loves Kev close to everyday
2. I first came here when Orchid Grey congratulated you on your pregnancy back in the early spring, I feel in love with the your personal style and I had to keep coming back to watch your pregnancy progress, I love reading about your life and hearing about everything in addition to seeing the great outfits you put together.
3. Probably the last nights dinner posts, if I had to choose something, i just think that the other aspects are more interesting.
4. I love reading about your time as a parent, I’m not a parent so I find it super duper interesting, I would love to see more style files also.
5. Nope, I love the look of the blog as is.
6. I would love to follow a tumblr site!
7. Through a link from Orchid Grey, maybe in march..
8. I love reading about more than just fashion, you as a person are so so interesting and inspirational, your whole life is.
9. A schedule isn’t super important to me, I love seeing Rowan though, so keeping that regular would be great! (But I know being a parent is crazy so it’s probably hard!)
10. Keep on doing what you’re doing, you brighten up my life! Happy New Year!!!!

1. I read your blog whenever there is a new post – pretty much daily.

2. My absolute favourite is your unique style. I came for the fashion, and I will stay for the fashion. Keep on doing style files and I will be with you for life.

3. Not to be blunt, but the baby stuff is kind of not my thing. I am a single University student, and babies just are not on my radar. However, I love how adorable Rowan is, and I am totally taken with the baby style files (keeping with the theme – love it!) but all the product reviews and stuff is not up my alley.

4. I want more outfits! I signed on for fashion, and fashion I must have! I also really love your recipes – delish.

5. The blog is fab the way it is – no worries about making it better.

6. Not a tumblr user, but if I were to go ther for any blogger it would be you.

7. I have been reading for about a year (or so). I found you through a link from another fashion blog – What I Wore Today.

8. Fashion, fashion, fashion! You have some pretty awesome interests, and one beautiful baby, but I would love to see some more outfits. I do like that the blog has a bit more personality than the generic “here is my outfit – now fawn” kind. You have a unique and enchanting outlook!

9. The schedule is good because it makes sure that every subject gets its turn – nothing is overdone. I think you would be fine without it, though.

10. Just stay true to yourself and follow your heart. You are a fantastic person, and your unique perspective is something amazing. If you let others tell you how to run your blog you will lose that spark. Listen to suggestions, but always do what you know is right! That will make the readers stay!

1. I’ve added you to my google reader so whenever I get the chance to catch up with that, a couple of times a week?

2. The day to day life stuff, Rowans progress and the fashiony things, so uh, basically all of it? haha

3. Not too interested in the food posts but would be if you posted more recipes or tutorials etc

4. Rowan!!!

5. Not sure sorry, I don’t often look at the site itself, just the posts in my reader.

6. YES! I love Tumblr!!

7. I found your blog through What I Wore, I think? And I’ve been reading for well over a year, maybe two years?

8. Yes I do! And I love seeing your art.

9. It doesn’t really matter what schedule those things are in as long as you’re updating regularly! Which you do!

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Every time there is something new to read.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? Style File and the baby =)

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean). It’s hard to say least favorite, I think for me its just something I don’t read and that would be “I’d wear that” and the sponsors, but that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be included of course =)

4. What would you like to see more of? You know, I’m not sure. I definitely like to hear/read your thoughts, that’s for sure.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year). I would like there to be tags and have things clumped together by category. For example, if I’m looking for a meal to make tonight, I’d like to be able to click on a link that says “what we ate” and browse through and pick one, rather than searching through each archive chronologically, same goes with fashion files and such =)

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) I’m not sure. I’d have to look at it.

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? Probably about a year, and honestly, I don’t know how…I think I googled fashion and came upon one of your posts and I started following since then.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? Yes I do.

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter? I do. I’m very into organization and streamlineness… is that a word…I’m sure you get me =)

Good luck, I seriously have enjoyed the blog and I’m a sucker for babies, so now with that little addition, I’m way more hooked =)

1. 1-2 times per week.
2. Initially it was your fashion posts, but as my husband and I get closer to starting a family ourselves (and since half of the fashion bloggers I internet stalk seem to be pregnant or are new mommies anyway) I’m now just as fascinated by pregnancy /mommy/baby posts.
3. If I had to pick I would say the recipes, but I wouldn’t say that they detract from your blog necessarily… I just don’t want to eat dinner at your house. Not being mean – I’m just a meat and potatoes (and NOT a pumpkin and coconut soup) kinda girl. 🙂
4. I like your variety.
7. I’ve been reading your blog since before you were pregnant and I’m sure I found you through another fashion blogger’s link, but I don’t remember whose.
8. Yes! I really appreciate the posts about your experiences in parenthood like your birth story. And also your reviews like the cloth diaper post. I also love any posts about your home – ridiculously beautiful!
9. Totally doesn’t matter especially since I don’t read daily. I look over all of the posts that I missed, reading the ones that interest me and skipping over the ones that don’t (like acorn squash recipes… yuck!).
10. I read a lot of genre specific blogs (fashion, babies, home improvement, etc…), but I’ve really enjoyed following the evolution of your blog as your life changes. Surprise me – I’ll read it (and keep skipping the recipes).
Good luck with the blog! I’m looking forward to the changes over 2011!

Before I answer your questions…really cute pic of you at the beginning of this post and super adorable pic of you and your family at the bottom 🙂
1. How often do you read jenloveskev? Monday-Friday

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? Everything!

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean) Nothing – honestly, i enjoy all your posts 🙂

4. What would you like to see more of? Well, i love home decor – i’ve always been interested in how your personal style is reflected in your home. Other then that, i love posts on Rowan and all the new things you are learning as a new mother.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year) Nope – love the style – maybe introduce a photo of Rowan on your front page now??

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) Sure!

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog? I honestly can’t even remember how I found your blog – through some other blog i’m sure. But i’m sure happy i found it!! I’ve been reading for almost a year now.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? Yes!! i love the your blog incorporates more then just fashion. I love your dinner posts and all your posts about Rowan and your family.

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter? I like the Schedule, but i don’t think it would bother me if you chose not to organize your blog in that fashion.

10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Ill listen to any suggestions. Heres your chance. Feel free to answer all or just a few of the above questions. I really appreciate the input.
I think your blog is amazing and i can’t think of any changes – other then more photos!! lol

Happy New Year!!

1. How often do you read jenloveskev? I read every post through Google Reader. Your blog is one of the few I actively click on (instead of just reading my feed comes). You are very authentic, and I feel like I know you from reading your blog even though I’ve never met you.

2. What is your favorite part of jenloveskev? I came here for your eclectic fashion mixes, but I love the baby and food posts too. Your daughter is a few days younger than my son. I felt creepy reading about your pregnancy experience without ever commenting on it, but it was reassuring hearing about your experiences as I also experienced them (and now as our September babies grow). (I also follow James at Bleubird Vintage more closely than before because her daughter is around the same age as my son.)

3. What is your least favorite part (constructive criticism please- don’t be mean) I really love your blog, so I don’t have a least favorite part. But since you asked–I do have to admit that your typos and grammatical errors can be a bit distracting. (Note: I’m an English teacher, so the errors glare at me.)

4. What would you like to see more of? I love the fashion posts.

5. Any suggestions for making the actual blog more functional? (I am hoping for a sweet redesign sometime in the new year) Not my area of expertise

6. Would you be interested in following a jenloveskev inspirational tumblr site? (its in the works hopefully ready to debut on Monday) Yes, and I am following. 🙂

7. How long have you been reading and how did you found out about this blog?
I think I’ve been reading for at least a year. I am not sure how I discovered your blog. I’m sure it was from a link off someone else’s fashion blog. Actually, I just remembered as I was proofreading my response here…Ha ha…If you proofread like I do, you’d never actually get a post up! I googled “teacher fashion,” and your teacher posts came up. They were very inspiring for me.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Do you enjoy reading about my other interests? YES!!! It makes the whole blog more well-rounded and interesting to read.

9. Do you like when there is a schedule for the week? (ex. Recipe on Tuesday, Baby week photos on Thursday, outfit posts daily) or does it not matter?
I like looking forward to your Thursday baby posts, but a schedule is not that big of a deal for me.
10. Umm, Any other thoughts you have to make jenloveskev an even better experience? Keep on posting, and I will keep reading. 🙂

1. Everyday

2. Baby stuff and things you make.. crafty stuff ..

3. less —-the recipes

4. more —-Rowan, baby thoughts ideas etc…

5. keep the blog simple it is good the way it is. But some tags / categories would be awesome.

6. Yep

7. over a year – just stumbled upon it.

8. Do you like that jenloveskev is more than just a fashion blog? Absolutely!!!!

9. prefer no schedule

10. Keep up the good work, we appreciate how hard it is to run a blog..

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