Yup, it’s official: I’ve hired Kate to write fulltime on the blog. Can you believe it? We created an American job. Well, two, if you count me. Three, if you count Leo, but, don’t tell the IRS, okay? Kate’s official title is Managing Editor, RetroRenovation.com. She will be doing lots and lots of writing and chasing stories, helping me to ensure that the best new products, reader projects and vintage love get on the blog as fast as possible. Our goal: To continue to be The Action News Leaders in Retro, live online at 4:30- and 11:50 a.m. Monday through Friday and 24/7 whenever there is Breaking News.
As the blog has grown — to more than 200,000+ unique visitors every month now — it’s been increasingly difficult for me to juggle it all. In fact, I’m giving Kate as many writing assignments as possible, because I need to focus more than ever on being a better webmaster managing complicated tech stuff behind the scenes… to reach out to new sponsors… to research new story ideas — and to catch up, then keep up, on all my emails, too. I’ll be super duper active on the blog each and every day, no matter what, though! It’s my baby, you would have to pry it from my cold dead hands. Oops sorry for the not-happy imagery, but the emphasis is real.
Working together, we want to (1) make the blog even better than ever… (2) ensure that homeowners eager to renovate their homes in a way that’s sympathetic to their original styles can find the blog to get the information they need and to join in the fun… and (3) make enough money so’s we can keep the blog boat afloat. Curious how we make money? See my explanation here, it’s kinda interesting if you ever wonder how bloggers make a living.
Oh. Kate is way more the DIY maven than I am. So there’s that, too. What the heck is that she’s holding? A jigsaw? Kate is ready to get started, buckle up! 😉 Kate also will continue with her personal blog, RetroRanchRevamp (which is where I discovered her.)
I am so excited and energized to have Kate on the team. Thank you, Kate!
Sandra says
Do you know where to get vintage mint green tiles??
pam kueber says
Sandra, we have an entire subcategory on Tiles in Bathroom Help / Tile Help & Ideas — https://retrorenovation.com/category/bathroom-categories/tile/
Tammy says
Congrats! We are so happy for you. Kudo’s to you Pam. Keep up the great work Ladies.
Nicole says
Congrats! This is fantastic news you 2! xo
Sue J says
Kate- Great pic. Congrat on the dream job. Hope to see you house agin in person some time. Sue J
Robert Maxey says
Well may be off the subject but I love the kitchen background of the picture.
Jan says
Leo is so, so cute! I’d never get my Ivy to pose like that, treats or not!
Martina says
Congrats! Congrats! This blog has been such a big help to me – all the best of luck!
Jane / MulchMaid says
Congratulations to you both! I’ve loved Pam’s stories from pretty close to the beginning of the blog, and I am so impressed with Kate’s visual and writing skills. You two are definitely a dynamic duo and the blog will be even more amazing with this synergy!
LarsErik says
Big congratulations to both of you — well, all three of you I guess I should say! You retro ladies always make my day. Thanks for being so inspirational, for sharing your resources (and resourcefulness), and for all of the wonderful eye candy you provide us readers with on a daily basis. So many wonderful vintage products I never knew I needed!
gsciencechick says
Congrats to Pam, Kate, and assistant Leo!