With the coming new year, I’m sure many of you view it as a time for reflection & change.
Looking back on 2015, I am so glad that I’m not sitting here thinking about all the trips I could have gone on & didn’t. I really haven’t said “no” to anything this year and it’s been more liberating & exciting than I could’ve imagined. I visited 5 new countries, swam in 5 different seas. Made new friends for life…
Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and encouraging along the way. (Especially my roommate who really pushed me to go for things I thought were so out of my reach or not doable. She said we’ll find a way, you’ll make it work, and she’s pushed me to bring out my creative side so I owe my happiest moments of this year to her. )
Now about the change part… I want to ask all you for a favor. Ever since I started “Sitting Pretty In the Queen City” I’ve been wanting a different name for it. Something a little shorter, not limiting the site to just the Queen City. I’d love to hear any insights from you! Thoughts?
Love to you all,
Cheers! XO Joanna
Great look. How tall are those heels. I guess Charlotte’s Web might be a non-starter for a new blog name.
Thanks, Tom! To answer your question, they are tall enough that they look best while sitting : ) haha I actually like the name but I believe it is taken. Hope you had a great holiday!
i think “the queen city’ sounds really good! happy new year 🙂
Thanks!! Happy new year to you too 🙂
Your Hair,Your outfit everything looks sooo pretty xx
You’re the Sweeeeetest!! Thanks for making my day : )
Awwwr xx, your welcome, your so sweet
I’m so happy that you had the opportunity to experience five different countries in 2015. I agree that travel is liberating! I will try to think of a shorter name for your blog. I do really like the current name you have, too, though. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Thankss!! I appreciate it! Glad you like it : ) Happy new year to you also
Hey Joanna. Happy New Year to you also. I like the name of your blog and actually you are one of the few I follow and try to keep up with. Your imagery and writing is very good, so I am not sure you need a change. Will have a think though…
That means so much to me thank you for the kind words!! XO Happy new year to you hope it was wonderful : )
of course… Keep going the way you are going and thanks for following us also 🙂
Stunning! I love your dress ♡
Thank you!! <3 I got it from a boutique a few years ago in Charlotte & I still love it! XO
It’s awesome to achieve goals that were once thought impossible. I actually like your current blog name. But if you want a change, you can go with “Pretty in the Queen City” because obviously, you haven’t been sitting around. Or “Queen City Adventurer” or “Treks beyond the Queen City.”
P.S. You look amazing. Keep smiling, girl. 🙂
Thanks, Jonas! I love the ideas
Wow, you look great and I love your hair! <3
Thanks, Roxi! XO
You’re gorgeous! Love this outfit!
xo, Lynna / howlynnaful
Thank you! You’re so sweet 🙂
Sorry, I’ve not read all the replies and suggestions, but how about just “SittingPretty” – as you’re obviously not always, in the Queen City and, well, the name speaks for itself ?
Happy travelling in 2016 ! 🙂
Mike, that is a wonderful suggestion & I thought that was a great name as well but it is taken already! Happy traveling to you also : )
Ok – how about a play on the letters FX (being the main part of your surname) – like SweetFX (= Sweet Effects) ? Though I bet that’s gone too. If so, perhaps think of another word to go before FX.
I like it 🙂 thanks for the idea!
I really love this dress and the abstract sequinned pattern on the dress looks awesome. Happy new year!
Thank you!!! Happy new year to you too!
Thank you
Happy New Year and thanks for sharing! Lovely photos!
Happy New Year’s to you!!! Thank you so much 🙂
Legs for daysss 😉 You look beautiful! And why not use your name? It has a nice ring to it 🙂
xx,
Vivien
Thank youuu!!! I seriously have trouble finding dresses long enough for my dang legs so it’s a love/hate relationship! haha Thanks so much I might have to do that! XO
Nice outfit. As far as the name. Which is more important the place “Queen City”, a version of Charlotte, or the image of pretty? The change can be temporary, try it on like the shoes. If the title isn’t good change darling.
Thanks! Yes, this is very true I can try a few different ones. Thanks for the comments 🙂 XO
Happy New Year! It’s always a great excuse to wear something extra sparkly<3 I haven't followed your blog for very long so I don't think it's my place to suggest a name change, but I will tell you this. This is my second blog and it took me a little over a month and a half to come up with it's current name which I'm in love with. I would've done better to not rush into a name I wasn't one hundred percent on. There's also the question of personal branding – what products/physical entities/social media channels currently do you have this blog title associated with? Will there be a financial cost to change and how will it affect brand continuity/consistency:)? Just some things to consider:) I'm so excited I found such a neat person to follow in the new year! Thanks for sharing!
Happy new year to YOU! ohhh yes, sparkles galore 😉 I love it
Lovely person whose beauty is so much deeper than skin x
Thanks for your sweet words 🙂 very nice of you!!
I comment in truth. And thanks for even acknowledging my comment x
of course!
Hey Joanna,
I love reading your posts. I’ve got a couple of ideas for you to think about.
Joanna’s Travels – I know it will be available because it is so specific and it involves your name and what the blog is about.
Travels with Joanna – I like having your name in the title for brand awareness and recognition.
Joanna’s World – gives it a global feel.
See the World with Joanna – might be a bit too long, but it instantly explains the blog.
Good luck with whatever name you end up with. I’m sure it will be a good one.
Paul
Paul, thank you for putting so much thought into this! Those are some great ones 🙂
I love your hairstyle! I always end up messing up my hair. The dress is also amazing. Happy New Year!
Thank you!! Braids are always my go to I ended up braiding the rest of my hair to avoid the inevitable messiness! Haha
I love that dress! Do you mind me asking how tall you are? I could never wear heels that high!
These heels are definitely good for sitting in & looking good 😉 I’m 5’9 but that doesn’t stop me from rocking big heels 🙂 I actually don’t own many flats at all!
your hair is so pretty girl! love the dress too!
Thanks so much, Kacie! So sweet of you!
Love your dress!! So pretty!!
Xo-
Ashley
Thank you!! So sweet of you 🙂
I love the sort of feeling you get when a new year starts! It’s so motivating!
I do too! everyone loves a fresh start its a good time for reevaluating your goals and planning changes
I LOVE this outfit! I hope you had a fabulous New Years and I’m looking forward to seeing what adventures you get up to this year.
Thank you!! It was surprisingly low key but I just wanted to dress up 🙂 haha I’m hoping to go on many more adventures this year!! Happy new year to you!
Your hair looks incredible here!! I wish I had such long, gorgeous hair 🙂 x
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Thank you, Sarah!! I love braids and I teased it a bit too! Normally I never wear extensions but I added a few clip ins here 😉
I never have the patience for braids, but this has inspired me to give them another try! x
Thanks! They are my go-to on messy hair days for sure!
Beautiful hair
Thanks sweet girl!
You’re welcome
wonderful, love your pics and words… thanks
Thank you so much!!
most welcome, well deserved praise:{
Love your dress it’s gorgeous!
Thank you!! <3