It’s the 100th Link Up On the Edge
Just over 2 years ago, on June 16, 2016, I hosted my very first Link Up On the Edge. I didn’t even introduce it or anything, I just kind of threw it in at the end of the post as if I had been doing it forever! I was still using a selfie stick in my back yard for many of my photos back then. Not that my photography has improved much…I am still just using my iPhone camera, but I have graduated to a remote and tripod and have ventured out of my back yard…right on to my front porch for these photos that my husband took standing inside the front door because it was raining and I was running out to catch the Wednesday night live music at a local tapas bar, Spokes Craft Beer & Tapas.
I wanted to do something special for this 100th link up, but in all honesty I just wasn’t on top of it and so it never came to fruition. Oh well. These things happen. There is no sense fretting about it. But I will share some brief statistics with you. I was nervous adding that link up 2 years ago, unsure if anyone would actually join it. That first week, there were 37 posts added. By the second week, there were 61 links. And by the 13th week, 113 links were added. I was super excited to break that 100 link milestone so quickly. Week 83 had 176 links added and last week there were 135. So it has maintained pretty steady with participation. And for that, I am so grateful to all of you for visiting each week and adding your wonderful posts! Without you, I suppose there is really no point in continuing to host link ups.
In the beginning, I was so diligent in visiting each and every post that joined my party and leaving a thoughtful comment. But as the number has grown and as my blog has grown, I have been unable to visit and comment as often as I would like. For that, I apologize. As many of you know, blogging is a lot of work…add in raising two young kids and all the demands of home life and it seems that visiting and reading blog posts all too often gets pushed down my priority list. I am working on my time management skills as far as that is concerned and am hoping to do better. Because I appreciate you all so much and want to make sure you know it!
With all that being said, I do enjoy hosting this weekly party! It keeps me on schedule with my posts and I look forward to scrolling through all the link ups and choosing my favorites to feature each week. If you have considered hosting a link up but are on the fence about it, I highly recommend giving it a try! It is a great way to meet new bloggers and discover some fabulous content that exists out there in blogland!
Because this is a milestone link up, I have decided to feature 5 posts from last week.
Edwige of Hypnoz Glam shared her post, Simply Styled.
Kim of Champagneista shared her post, Tassel Kimono.
Rachael of Threads for Thomas shared her post, Denim on Denim with a Pop of Red.
Julie of This Main Line Life shared her post, Summer Party Dresses.
Stefanie of The Style Safari shared her post, Clothing as a Reflection of Self No. 05.
Hopefully, we can make this 100th link up the most successful one yet…Let’s shoot for 200! Join the party and spread the word!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linkin up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
60 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
Happy 100th link up Shelbee! Love your chic casual look and thanks for keeping up with this link up. What an accomplishment!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Kathrine, thank you so very much! I appreciate all of your support!
xoxo
Shelbee
Bettye Rainwater
Congratulations! That’s quite an accomplishment!
Bettye
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Bettye, thank you so much! And thanks for your continued support!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laurie
Congratulations Shelbee!
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Thanks so much, Laurie! And thanks for always participating!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jodie
I think one of the reasons your party is so successful is your fabulous personality, Shelbee. And the fact you do try to visit many of the posts. I know I’ve given up on some where the host doesn’t ever comment!
Thanks for all you do!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Jodie, thank you so very much! You are one of the kindest, most supportive people I have ever met. And I still feel like I am falling short on commenting! I want to so badly, yet try as I might, I simply cannot fit it all in! I appreciate you so much and all that you do in this community….it does not go unnoticed, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Regan
Congrats on your 100 Link Up Party! You link up was my first link up party. Thank you for your fun post and taking the time to highlight other bloggers. Looking forward to more fun and fabulous blog post. You are our inspiration.
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Regan, that is so sweet! Thank you so very much! I am so glad that you began your link up participation through mine…I am so honored and flattered! You are also an inspiration, so thank you for that, for all of your support, and for always joining my party!
xoxo
Shelbee
Elizabeth Ramsey
Congrats on this wonderful milestone! Your linkup was one of the first that I joined and it has meant so much to me to have the opportunity to connect with other bloggers. You have always been so kind and supportive. Love today’s outfit, especially the shoes! Here’s to your next 100 and all the fun they will bring!
Betsy | https://nattygal.com
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Betsy, thank you so much for this! I do love the connections I have made through blogging and through link ups! They really have a way of connecting people when they otherwise may have never connected. I am so grateful for all of your support and your friendship!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rachael Thomas
Congrats on the 100th link up! I love coming to join each week, and see all of your outfits! Thank you for hosting, and for the feature!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Rachael, thank you so much for joining every week! I love seeing your gorgeous outfits each week, too! I appreciate all of your support so very much. Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick weseman
Congrats on #100. Very nice achievement. You are a fun person to link up with. Your outfit is wonderful for a live music setting (with respect). Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
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Patrick, thank you so much for always joining my party! I love exploring your part of the world through your blog. One of these days I will be able to wear a festival inspired outfit to live music in California! Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura
Hurray for your 100th linkup! That is fabulous!
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Thanks so much, Laura! And thanks for always joining the party. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
Congratulations and happy 100th link up Shelbee! What an accomplishment! I can agree that it is hard to visit every blog that do link up but like you I love seeing everyone’s posts too! I do my best to visit as many blogs as possible because I do enjoy reading and I do enjoy connecting. But more importantly, I love that link ups create a sense of community and belonging. Even though I haven’t met anyone in person yet I feel connected and that’s amazing! So thank you for the link up and the opportunity to be a part of it. Happy Friday and wishing you a fantastic weekend!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Maureen, thank you so much! You are amazing and so very kind. I love that you have reached out and connected with so many people in this community! I am so grateful for your friendship and your continued support. I hope you have the most wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
That’s amazing Shelbee! Love that you can hear the local tapas restaurant from your porch. I can imagine the atmosphere. You have a knock out smile my lovely! xx
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Maria, thank you so much for your lovely compliments! Oh I must have phrased something in a misleading way…I can’t hear the live music from my porch, I was just heading out to go there and took pictures on my porch! I can, however, see all the town parades from my front porch, so that’s fun! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Arnold
Congrats on 100 link ups! Cute shorts and top look!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
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Thanks so much, Amy Ann! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
Happy 100th link up! It’s so much fun to see how well it’s done. I hope many more Link Ups are to come! I love reading your blog and your personality shines through your words.
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Laura, thank you so much for your kind words and your continuous support! I just love your blog so much, too. You are always shining so bright!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
Congratulations on your 100th linkup, Shelbee—that is a major milestone, and I’m so glad you’ve had such amazing growth! Looking forward to your 200th! 🙂
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
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Cheryl, thank you so much for always joining and for your continued support! I hope I make it to 200! I wonder if link ups will still be a “thing” 2 years from now though. Have the most wonderful weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Congratulations on your 100th link up! I agree that it’s hard to visit all the blogs that link up – there’s always a million things to do when you’ve got kids! I need to manage my time better and work on the blog when I’m not going to be disturbed every 2 minutes. I love your outfit…those legs!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
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Emma, thanks so much! And I really am glad that other bloggers understand the time management issue that is involved with young kids! In fact, I just read your comment, ran off to wipe a behind, then came back to write my reply! That’s a mom life, for sure! Ha. I appreciate all of your support of my blog and your beautiful comments. Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy Baten
Congretulations!! And I hope that you will continue to do it for at least another 100 times!
Have a great weekend!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Nancy! For everything. Your support and friendship mean so much to me!
xoxo
Shelbee
Linda Cassidy
awesome accomplishment, My link up has been going down lately so I should get some tips from you as to how you generate such great engagement. I think maybe because you do take time to circulate and comment. That is invaluable. Have a great weekend
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Linda! I don’t think I get around to comment enough at all! But I think the featured posts each week helps. And I send a reminder email with each link up as well. I have noticed a slight decline in participation in recent months and a significant decline in how many people actually click on the links. I hope that helps! I appreciate your support so very much. Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Congratulations Shelbee.
You look amazing in shorts ❤️
Thank you for hosting wo much linkups 🙂
Xoxo Tina
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Thanks so much, Tina! I appreciate all of your support!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tianna
Congrats on the 100th link up! It’s one of my favorites 🙂 super cute! I love your shorts! Hope you’re having a nice summer so far! xx
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Tianna, thank you so much for always joining the party and for all of your support! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
Congratulations, Shelbee. You are doing a great job on your blog. You have such beautiful, thoughtful and valuable content. I can’t believe how much you do with two kids! Wow! You go girl! Love your outfit and even though I don’t always participate in the link ups, I appreciate all of you who host them. Hope you have a fabulous weekend! – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Amy, I appreciate that so much! Thank you for all of your support and your thoughtful comments. Have a lovely weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Sparks
You are adorable. That is all. laurensparks.net
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Oh my goodness, Lauren! Thank you so much. You are too sweet!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nailil
I love the booties Shelbee. I think is always fun to add booties to a look that involves shorts.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
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Thanks so much, Nailil! Two years ago, I would have dared to put booties like these with shorts. But I love how they elongate the legs, so now I wear them with confidence!
xoxo
Shelbee
Stephanie
Such a cute outfit and happy 100th, that is so awesome 100 linkups! Be sure to stop by my blog for my link up.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Stephanie! Oh, are you hosting a link up now! I will add it to my Link Ups page!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sydney Shop Girl
Happy 100th, Shelbee!
SSG xxx
#continentaldrift
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Thanks so much! Have a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marie Moody
Congrats on your 100th link-up!!! Your look is casual and comfortable as your happy smile! Have a great day & thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much, Marie! I appreciate your compliment and your support! Have a great week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Congrats!!
To many more!
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Thanks so much, Tamar! I appreciate all of your support so very much.
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Great look, I would love to own some shorts like this 🙂 Congrats on the 100th link up, time flies. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂 Hope you can join us today.
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Claire, thanks so much! I do love my short denim shorts. I just picked up 3 new pairs the other day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Marilee Gramith
I love the outfits worn by ladies you chose to feature!
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Thanks so much, Jude!
xoxo
Shelbee
Terri Gardner
Congratulations on the 100th-now I guess you are on your 101st. Thanks for linking up and I love those skeleton keys! Up-cycling doesn’t always have to be sewing!
Take care, Terri
xox
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Terri, thank you so much! Yes, I am to the 101st link up! I didn’t have anything previously loved to share on your link up except my key necklace. I crafted it from a broken necklace and some key charms. I tell my boys that they are the keys to my heart…each key belongs to one of them.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ada
Once again congrats on 100 amazing linkups. They have grown so much each week thanks to your beauty, kindness, e-mails and hard work. So has your blog and your style – always evolving. And, let me not start on your writing and humor which I both love. This outfit is so Shelbee and so Michelle (lol) and it was perfect for your 100th first linkup you ever did. It has edginess, casual done right, put-togetherness and cheekiness. You always rock booties with any look, but your legs look amazing here! It was my pleasure featuring you on the my Instagram Stories that day too. I chose the outfit of you in the striped dress and pigtails. =))
P.S. I will e-mail you tomorrow about something.
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Ada, thank you so much for all of your support, your friendship, and your kindness! My blog wouldn’t be what it is without friends like you! I am so sorry that I couldn’t figure out how to view the IG story! But again, I thank you so much!
xoxo
Shelbee