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I am so inspired by all the blog suggestions that were left today. Thank you. I have a few goal wrap up posts scheduled for Friday & Monday and then I am going to dive into these. I especially love the idea of getting Paul to write a post or two. That will be happening for sure.

ALSO, it's been a few years since I have done a video post for this blog. (I do them often my workshops.) So I filmed one this afternoon. It's a little rambly – because that's how I roll. But if you want to see the girl behind the blog, check it out. I answer a few questions from today's post that seemed like they would fit the video format. I didn't rehearse, so like I said, it's a little rambly. More questions and answers coming soon. And if Paul is willing, I would like him to do a video with me next week.

elise gets chatty. from elise blaha on Vimeo.

Fingers crossed the video doesn't scare you away. I say "like" and "you know" about eight million times. I'll work on it. And seriously, thank you. My big wall calendar of blog posts is so full right now.

(Giveaway winners will be picked tomorrow morning.)

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  1. ashley maureen Avatar

    loved it, elise! i felt like i was video chatting with a friend 🙂

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  2. Elaine Avatar

    keep doing long videos! We love long videos! You’re awesome “on paper” and you’re even more awesome “in person!” ❤

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  3. Monica Avatar
    Monica

    These were my favorite parts, because they made me giggle:
    “So one of the common questions was kind of like about my childhood, like if I came from a creative family or what… and… NO!”
    “…and then Paul and I moved in together, and I’m like, ‘now we’re going to do this!’ and he’s like, ‘who are you? I don’t want to do this crap’.”
    And in response to this… “Don’t worry, I won’t do so many long videos again.” Are you kidding? It wasn’t long enough. Watching and listening to you was so much fun.

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  4. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Yay! I’m a physio like your mum!! Well, I’m english so the job’s not quite the same, but I can pretend 🙂 I’ve been reading for ages but don’t think i’ve ever commented, so hi! Love the video, made me laugh a lot do thanks! xx

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  5. Michele H. Avatar

    seriously…you’re adorable! love the video elise! looking forward to your upcoming posts:)

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  6. elise blaha Avatar

    so sweet. thank you!

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  7. Alexandra Avatar

    I’m with Elaine, keep doing “long” videos! It was exciting to actually “hear” your perspective on things.
    I’m excited to see what you come up with for April!

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  8. Kristy Avatar

    You are so f’ing cute!
    Love to put a voice with the text! Now when I read your blog I can “read” it in your voice! Haha!

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  9. Jenn Avatar

    I agree… very fun video, it’s cool to hear you after reading your blog for a while now 🙂

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  10. carrie Avatar
    carrie

    I l.o.v.e.d. this post. It was great to see your personality via video come out in the way you spoke and in your expressions. I know, for me, one of the many reasons I love to support your work and read your blog (in addition to your crazy talent) is because you are so down to earth and likeable. I feel like I have a friend on the other end of this blog (hope that doesn’t freak you out :), but the way you connect with people is awesome. Your posts are genuine, honest, always positive, and always real, all at the same time. Keep up the good work :).

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  11. elise blaha Avatar

    no not at all! thank you so much!!

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  12. Melissa C Avatar
    Melissa C

    You are seriously awesome!! Loved this post!!

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  13. AshleyM Avatar

    Totally agree with everyone else. Watching the video made me like you & your blog even more. Also, I thought it was great that you were so honest!
    My family was [kind of] the same way about doing things all the time and my husband is pretty much right there with Paul! Ha ha.

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  14. Leah Buckley Avatar

    reading through the suggestions people have left and watching this video have me excited for your blog in april too! ha! you are too funny.

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  15. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    I love this post, it is fun to see a video after reading your blog every week! And I’m also excited for April after this video/people’s suggestions! Since I’m a med student but love scrapbooking/paper crafts it is so fun to read your blog and hear how both Paul and you are doing!! Thanks Elise!!

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  16. Maggie Goldade Avatar
    Maggie Goldade

    Loved the video blog and getting to see the person behind the blog again! SO great! I am so excited you guys are going to be trying to have a baby. I think I know the feelings you are probably going through right now with the baby fever…but now I am 7 months pregnant, woohoo!

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  17. Gayle P Avatar

    Love the video! I’d love to hear about letterpress. I haven’t heard you talk about it in forever, is it still something you want to continue doing or was that a d.c. adventure you’ve left behind? not that i don’t love what you’re making now, but i LOVE my “vintage” elise letterpress prints 🙂

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  18. Natanya Avatar

    Videos are so great! This was fun to watch and get to know more of your personality behind the posts 🙂

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  19. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Very cool video – nice to see you’re a real person!
    And you should really give yourself the credit, it’s impressive all that you do and how you manage your business and personal life. This past Summer I had a lot of time on my hands, after graduating and being unemployed, and like you, my family and close friends were all away. What did I do with my many hours “off”? Watched the entire twelve season of Law & Order: SVU!!!
    So really, you do a lot! 🙂

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  20. elise blaha Avatar

    ha! thank you so much. It takes practice to not just watch your way through the week. That was hard for me when I first stopped working full time. 🙂

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  21. elise blaha Avatar

    Yeah… no more letterpress. I havent found a place in San Diego. Its something I would love to do again. But I need a letterpress rental place!!

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  22. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Loved this video post Elise! It’s so fun to see a more personal side of you. Here’s to some great April blogging… thanks for keeping us enlightened and entertained! xo

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  23. Nadia Avatar

    PERFECT! thank you SO much for the vlog! LOVED it! you are so beautiful and it was a lot of fun listening to you chatting. MORE! have a wonderful friday! looking forward to april too! ciao!

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  24. Ashley Marie Avatar

    Even though it isn’t quite April yet, I think it was an awesome way to start off the April blog topics! I loved video and I too, felt like I was watching a video from a friend. You have a great personality and it makes me even more of a fan of you, the blog and your business!

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  25. Nessa Avatar

    that was fun!

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  26. Megan P Avatar

    this was my favorite part too!
    “…and then Paul and I moved in together, and I’m like, ‘now we’re going to do this!’ and he’s like, ‘who are you? I don’t want to do this crap’.”
    You talk just like me and my sister do, i think we would get along very well!!!
    P.S. i love how you’re wearing a tank top! we still have like 5 inches of snow! i wish i lived in a warm place!
    Megan

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  27. Katie Avatar

    Loved the video – especially what you had to say about dreams and goals for the future helps you in the present…that’s given me something to think about 🙂

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  28. Leah Bean Avatar

    What all these people said! You’re cute and down to earth and likeable, do more videos, and thanks for the thoughts and “behind the scenes”.

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  29. jesslonett Avatar

    i really enjoyed your perspective about how you have time to do all of your projects and stuff since at this point in your life you don’t really have that many responsibilities. i’m definitely trying to learn how to balance responsible things with exciting project type stuff. a lot of your organizational/to do list posts have been something that have really helped me in that area! 🙂

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  30. Tiffany B. Avatar

    Thank you for sharing! I loved the video. You do really speak in your blog just how you are in “real” life as in your video. You a ROCK STAR in my book 🙂

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  31. Alyssa Avatar
    Alyssa

    Thanks for answering my question! You crack me up Girly!

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  32. Holly Harris Avatar
    Holly Harris

    This was FANTASTIC… it gave so much more to you and even though I love everything you did before, I love it that much more knowing the personality behind it… you were so funny, but true… plus your mom being a PT ranks high in my book… Can’t wait for what April holds for you.

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  33. Meg Avatar

    LOVE this video! Thanks for sharing. You are just uber adorable.

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  34. Heidi Avatar

    Thanks Elise for this video… your personality shines! Can’t wait to see the blog posts for April, yours is one my all time favorites and one of the first ones I check each day! Keep up the good work.

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  35. girlrobot Avatar

    you are so cute! more vids plz 🙂

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  36. Suzanne Avatar

    don’t worry about the rambling or anything! I talk alot like you and it was great to see you as yourself! Just like on your blog! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for April!

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  37. Maria Stenlund Avatar

    So honest, cute and sincere.

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  38. Funnelcloud Rachel Avatar

    Elise – you are so cute! Seriously, adorable and a great speaker! I definitely vote for more videos!

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  39. Adele Chalker Avatar
    Adele Chalker

    I’ve loved your blog and style for a while – but now I totally love you (the person) too! I love your vibrant and bubbly personality. I found just listening to you really inspiring.
    Yay for more vids ! hehehe

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  40. melissa Avatar

    cutest vlog!
    i have an idea…i’ll fly to california, and i’ll trade you a baby for free time, haha.

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  41. DondreaB Avatar

    Loved the video, Elise! Great to see you in front of the camera and talking to us. 🙂

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  42. sheila sands Avatar
    sheila sands

    you are so freakin adorable

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  43. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I loved this!
    Another blog idea: how do you stay fit? what’s your exercise routine? and what do you eat?

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  44. elise blaha Avatar

    yep – comin atcha. Thanks!!

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  45. Sherried Avatar
    Sherried

    Love the video! great job.

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  46. france Avatar

    loved this. I found it very endearing and honest. Looking forward to more:)

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  47. Laura Avatar

    Very fun! It was great to see & hear you. 🙂 I love how open you are on your blog!

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  48. jessica o'brien | jessohbee Avatar

    you are too cute!!! i love your videos. i remember you posting one quite awhile ago and it was before i had met you in person, and it made me feel like i knew you so much better. the voice is a big thing! when i first met kelly purkey, i was like, “that’s note your voice!!!” because i had apparently always read her blog with a different voice in mind. ha! keep these coming 🙂

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  49. Meg Paquette Avatar

    I absolutely adore your video posts. Ah. I wish you would do more! It’s like seeing an old friend! I’ve been reading your blog for a while… back when it was more personal with the daily cards (which I loved…. and MISS!) but this was awesome. Thanks for doing this.. I know how weird it is talking to a a computer screen!! MORE PLEASE! : )

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  50. dyllis Avatar
    dyllis

    please please please do more videos!!!!

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