Top Five Posts of 2019

Wandering through blogs stats this last Friday of the year I decided to share my top 5 posts by views of the year. I have found this year that blogs don't get the traffic they used to just by people exploring blogger or blogspot like they used to. Now I find that to bring folks here I need to post about whatever I share on Twitter. I have a wonderful bunch of followers on Twitter and sharing a nice tweet with a picture can bring views here to the blog.

Do any of you remember when at the top of a blogger blog there was a button for next blog? I used to discover so many amusing, instructive, creative or varied themed blogs that I followed and enjoyed. At one time I think I followed more than 1000 of these. Remember Google Reader? Still not happy with Google over doing away with that! Nowadays I use Feedly and it is good but not the same. So many of those blogs are inactive now and the days of a simple little blog seem to be ending. However as long Google keeps blogspot going I will be here writing, not consistently even though I want to be a reliable blogger.

Back to those top 5. They are an interesting group of posts and the topics weren't any one particular theme.

Currently Crocheting Dishcloths

The most viewed post was about crocheted discloths. I made these for my son's family and last I was at his house I saw that most of them have avoided being chewed up by the family dog. LOL

Photographer Randy Nyhof

Number two this year was about an Etsy shop that made me say "Wow". This post was about photograher Randy Nyhof. His work still causes the same reaction when I see it. Check out his shop if you are interested.

#dearjesus

Third most viewed popular post was about You Tuber Brandon Farris. I haven't really kept up with everything on his channel, but maybe I should make time. Laughter is the best medicine after all.

A Vintage Mystery

This post was about a piece, I think, of old wallpaper I found in an old buffet that has been passed around in my family. I found it lost behind a drawer. I asked family members, readers of the blog and twitter followers then if the paper looked familiar to anyone with no luck.

Black and White Art on Zazzle

Last of my top five most viewed posts share black and white art on Zazzle. I have an affiliate account with Zazzle. That means that if someone uses my referral link and then makes a purchase I get a small commission. That hasn't happened yet but I am an optimist. It will someday and in the meantime I get to share some really great things.

So there you have it. Looking back on these was enjoyable for me. Writing this post also helped me form some blogging goals for the coming year. More posts about cool Etsy and Zazzle shops and more about my current and finished projects top that list of goals.

Also if you need a laugh I still recommend Brandon Farris on You Tube.

Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!

Photographer Randy Nyhof

Since I first discovered Etsy in 2006 I have enjoyed browsing the site for images, products or art that make me say "WOW". The shop of photographer Rand Nyhof is filled with many images that fit my concept of wow. I think a quick peek at this shop will convince you of the same thing.

I share an image in the tweet below and it got lots of attention and rightfully so. Don't you agree? If you visit the shop feel free in the comment to share what images impressed you the most. I love to hear from any readers that are out there.

What an amazing photographer! Randy Nyhof is on Etsy right here >> https://t.co/M0hSTSSNNk

To go directly to this print for shopping and information go here >> https://t.co/0MJ09Gv94n#etsyfinds #photography pic.twitter.com/fIWyP7VN4n

— Kathy 🌻 (@CozyAtoZ) February 21, 2019

If you want to know more about this amazing photographer/artist you can start with how he describes himself in the about section of his Etsy shop.

Making images was something that has fascinated me since I was a child. After changing majors several times in college I eventually graduated with a degree in art (Specializing in Painting and Drawing). My involvement in photography started my junior year in college and I became known as the photographer on campus. The college I attended had no degree or courses in photography so I am basically self-taught as regards to the mechanics of photography, the ascetic valves I learned from my art experience and looking at a lot of what was considered good photography. For over forty years I operated my own photography business. I photographed weddings, families, seniors, underclass school children, commercial product photography. I gained renewed interest in fine art photography with the new capabilities that digital offered. After showing my work in local shows and being published in national and international publications I decided to offer my fine art photographs to a wider audience. That is why I am now here on Etsy.

Some other stunning images from a shop with over 400 5 star reviews that has been active on Etsy since 2010 that you should, yes I mean you really should, go check out right now. Find your "WOW"!

Posts like this one are not compensated in any way. I just like to share great things that I find on Etsy or other handmade sites. I hope you enjoy them and I also hope it might have a benefit to the artisan that I share with my readers. 

Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!