As I’m sitting here writing my very first post on my very own blog, I’m reminded that it was exactly one year ago that I was preparing myself to be “The Bachelorette”. In so many ways I can’t believe it’s been a year because it’s gone by so quickly, but on the flip side so much has happened that it seems like a lifetime ago. One thing is for sure though, I had the absolute time of my life and will forever be grateful for all of the wonderful memories and every single person that was a part of it!
Now it’s time for me to start the next exciting venture in my life! No, I probably won’t be serenaded by Dolly Parton, jump off cliffs in Bermuda, or have the London Eye shut down for a date ever again but thats okay. I’m loving my life as a single mom in Charlotte more than ever and I can’t wait for the next chapter of my life! I can’t even begin to say how much your support has meant to me over the past couple of years and I’ve loved getting to know some of you through Twitter and Facebook. And now this is going to be my chance to begin to give back to you all what you’ve given to me. I’m going to be writing about anything and everything that pops into my brain. Yikes. There’s even an “Ask Emily” section where you can write me your questions about anything: fashion, beauty, faith, dating, family, parenting, WHATEVER! I’ll try to get back to as many of you as I can through this blog and while I can’t promise to always have the right answers, I do promise to always be honest and tell you the same thing I’d tell my very best friend!
Thanks for following along! I hope you enjoy this adventure as much as I do.
I just saw where you added your site to your twitter bio!! Yay!! I’m so excited that you are starting a blog….like literally, too excited! I’m a huge fan, not just of Emily Maynard, the Bachelorette, Emily Maynard, the woman, mom, Christian, and fashionista!!
Good luck with blogging!! I’ll definitely be reading!!
I am so happy that you decided to do this. Cannot wait to read your thoughts. I have great admiration for you and have always used you as a role model. I know you will be honest with us because you can’t be any other way. You have touched my heart in ways you will never know! As I read your entry, I relive many of those memories you were so kind to have shared with us. I will miss the best bachelorette ever (at least in my eyes)and look forward to your blog, as well as your tweets and instagrams. I will always support the sweet, charming and classy EM. Of course the beauty (lovely lady as I call you) is evident. Please know that you will always be in my heart. Keep smiling and continue to write/blog for us your fans.
So happy for this blog! I am definitely going to try some of your skin care tips! I hope it’s true that you are dating again;) God Bless!
Congrats!
I am so happy for your blog! Can wait to try your tips!
Congratulations Em! I am so pleased you chose to be a blogger – I think it is not only an appropriate choice but a great vehicle to communicate with and to give back to your many fans and supporters like myself.
You have a lot to share – as a mother, as a woman, a fashion, style and beauty expert and life’s survivour!
All the best to you!
Congratulations, I look forward to seeing what you have to share! BTW you looked fab at FrontRow last week!
I am So happy that you have launched your blog! I’ve been waiting for this moment and can’t wait to be a faithful follower.
Thanks for sharing more about your life with the rest of the world. You are loved by so many!
xox
Emily! You are beautiful and a woman I look up to!
Love this blog 🙂
Yayyy! I’m so excited about this! Love it!
Congrats! I see all good things coming your way:)
Super Duper Happy you started your own Blog. I love everything about it. Blogging is awesome I started as well this year and its an amazing feeling to sit and write about your thoughts. I can’t wait to read more post. XO
Emilyyyy!!! Yayyy I’m so happy I can add your blog to my every day readings. I love hearing about your fashion, faith etc pointers. Can’t wait to begin this new journey with you! Yayy!
– Jaclyn
congrats– welcome to the world of blogging! xo
Congratulations Em!!! I am so happy for you. Can’t wait to read more. God Bless!
Emily, you are one of my biggest role models. I look up to you in so many ways and mostly in your faith! I am so grateful you started this blog so I can follow along in your new adventures God had planned for you! 🙂
Congratulations Emily! Looking forward to reading your blog! All the best!
I have been a huge cheerleader for you ever since you were introduced to the public a few years ago. I enjoy seeing a beautiful woman standing proudly for her faith in the Lord. I can’t wait to read more and learn from your blogs. Enjoy what I can assume is an answered prayer by launching this blog! I know I will!
Congratulations Emily, I couldn’t be happier for you!! I have admired you ever since you appeared on The Bachelor and couldn’t be more excited that you started a blog. You are such an inspiration and I’m really looking forward to reading all you have to say!
xo Mac
So excited that you have started a blog! Can’t wait to read more posts 🙂
I’m so excited for your blog! You are beautiful inside and out and can’t wait to see more of what you’re going to share with us. I’d love to send you something from my shop but I’m sure you get a lot of these kinds of requests. If you’d like something, feel free to let me know! Congratulations!
Love your site. It’s so pretty! Such a great design.
Yay! So excited and happy for you. Love it so far. Congratulations!
Yes!! I’m very excited that you have your blog..I’m very curious about your dating life now. Is it hard to find someone?? I’ve been wondering about some of the guys you had on your season of the bachorlette?? Have u considered dating anyone from your season like arie?? Hope to hear from you soon! God bless 🙂 toodles
Congrats can’t wait to read all your blogs
Could not be happier you’re doing this!!! You’re one of my biggest role models & have inspired me in so many ways. Can’t wait for all that is to come! Best xo
Yay! Love your style and can’t wait to see what kind of content you plan to share with us! Ive shared your new blog with my friends as fans on my FB page as I know they are the kind of gals that will enjoy and support you on this fun new adventure!
with love
Karina
PS you look gorgeous!
Yay! So excited to hear about all your fashion, faith and beauty advice. Wishing you the best in all you do girly.
I hope this becomes a one stop place for all things beauty and fashion. Congratulations! I know this blog is going to be a success.
Hey Emily! I’m Brittany yes im teenager lol follow u on twitter
and i was so happy to see that u stared your own personal blog! and
not only a huge fan of the bachelor/bachelorette but also Of you! I have been a huge fan ever since u apread on the show you are gorgeous and a huge inspiration to me and others, at the end of
Your season of the bachelorette was my favorite season and I was wondering what happened with u and your ex finance if u don’t mind me asking! But all that aside I’m extremely happy to hear that
You are happy! And loving life, hope all is well for u and your daughter
Xx
CONGRATS SWEET EMILY! Your blog is my new favorite read:) As you know I have twins almost the age of Ricki, I hope you’ll be sharing fun & exciting mommy daughter ideas! Yay!!!
Mollie
I am thrilled to see you on here. My shopping motto is “WWEMD?” (What Would Emily Maynard Do). Glad to get even more guidance,
Welcome to the blogosphere, Emily! You’ll do great. Looking forward to your posts…congrats!!
Can not tell you how excited I am that you have a blog started now:) Loved you on the Bachelor/Bachelorette and cheered you on all along the way. Actually have been keeping up with you on twitter and fb and still cheer you on! Love your cute little family(yes even your cats) So happy for you and this new chapter of your life and I look forward to hearing what you have to say in your blogs. Praying for you and little miss Rikki! Wish you nothing but the best! You are such an incredible person! Honestly I am a single mom as well, of a three year old daughter, and watching you go through the whole dating/not dating scene helps me know I am not the only one that God has waiting. One day a guy will come into both of our lives that is perfect for you and Rikki and one that is great from me and my daughter, but it has to be His timing. Why rush it, why not enjoy what He has placed before us today. That is something I struggle with, but I hold on to that hope:) Hope you hold onto it as well. Keep a smile on your face and know that you are an amazing woman, mother and just all around fabulous human being! Love you lots Emily!
Cheers to many more blogs and memories! Looking forward to hopefully hearing from you one day:) Much love!
So excited that you have a blog! Keep being you and doing what you do! Hugs from Nashville!
Congrats on your blog Emily !!
I just love ur style and look forward to great tips
Congrats on your new blog/website!! Definitely bookmarked it already! can’t wait to read your posts!!! 🙂
Your site by the way is simple, pretty, chick and classy! 🙂 Well done!
Love that you are blogging! You have great style! Can’t wait to see more!
YEA, love that you have a blog now. Love you Emily!!
I am sooo happy for this! Love you and your style!! So excited for you!
Tanning and makeup secrets would be nice!
God Bless
I’m so excited you have a blog now, Emily! I enjoyed watching your season of the bachelorette, you seem like such a genuine, sweet person. I also loved your outfits and makeup during the season so I can’t wait to read your posts 🙂
xo
Congrats on the blog! Looking forward to all yor tips!
Congrats on your blog! Looking forward to all the fashion and beauty tips.
Thanks for sharing
God Bless
Love that your blogging! In fact I have it bookmarked to pull up daily! You truly are an inspirational person to me..I admire your style,hair,makeup everything!Lots of love from Kentucky!
I’m so excited for you, Emily!!! I’m a huge fan of yours and wish you all the best in this endeavor!
Please know this hopeless romantic loves your style, grace, beliefs, and certainly hopes the absolute best for you and Ricki. I and others agree that you are gorgeously beautiful and deserve the best of everything. I hope your dreams come true. If you have ever heard the lyrics of the song “This is my Song” – they are you.
You have no idea how excited I am for this. You are my absolute role model. I love the woman that you are and I thank you for opening up your life with the world. You have inspired me in more ways than one. Happy Blogging! 🙂
Brandy
Emily, I’m so excited about your new blog! I myself am a blogger and love to read other’s blogs. I’m looking forward to reading yours now too! It looks beautiful and love your posts already!
I know the Lord has a special plan for your life; I pray you always remain so close to Him, for He loves you!
Have a blessed day sister!
Emily, you are my role model! So excited you’re blogging! Can’t wait to follow you on this journey of yours.
This blog was a fantastic idea and should have been done a long time ago- Emily has a great fashion sense! Very excited to read/follow along…
With all the celebrities who are idolized today you are such a refreshing change and good example for others. You are a great role model with solid values for others to look up to! Thank you and keep it up!! 🙂
AHH! Emily, I am SO SO SO excited to see you have a fashion and lifestyle blog, now! Welcome to the crazy awesome blogging world. But seriously, I can’t wait to read everything you have to post. 🙂 You are so wonderful and such an inspiration!
Sooooo excited for you! I think you are a GREAT human being and deserve all the good that can happen!!! Sad u didnt end up with Jef but happy to know u are in a VERY good place roght now! Keep it up! It is GREAT theres a blog where we can still follow u!
Best wishes ALWAYS!
From Puerto Rico ur #1 FAN!
I am so excited you finally made a blog! I look up to you in a fashion way, mommy way and just you being a beautiful person in and out!
Emily,
I am such a huge fan! I am a southern girl too! I live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You should bring Ricky here:) like you, I have family in West Virginia…Wheeling, WV. I love your style and hope someday I get to meet you! I am a middle school teacher. I hope you find that special someone:)
XO,
Stacy
Welcome to blog land! Excited to have you in the community 🙂
Emily this is so exciting about your blog! I have been such a fan ever since Brad’s season of the bachelor! You are truly the definition of sweet, caring, a loving mother, and awesome person ever! Look very forward to your blog 🙂
I am so excited that you have your very own blog! I am SO looking forward to your posts and learning more about you. I think that you’re amazing and I hope to meet you someday! I would love to hear more about your faith and beauty routine! =)
Ahhhhh this makes me so excited!! Emily is so inspirational, I am beyond ecstatic to read her amazing words on here!!!
Best day ever 🙂
You are such a sweetheart and you are such a strong girl who is so successful and I admire this so much! I also live in Charlotte so I only hope to get the pleasure of meeting you one day! xo
I’m SO excited to read your blog every day! You’re amazing. I can’t wait to read all your fashion and dating advice. I still can’t believe Charlotte has our own celebrity that’s so totally normal and down to earth! Love you!!
OMG!!! This is so exciting!!! I cant wait to hear all about your fashion tips!!!! I literally loved every single outfit you wore on the Bachelorette. Your the COOLEST mom!!!! Your my role model, i hope I can meet you one day!!!!!!
Emily I am so amazed at how far you have come since your time on the Bachelorette. Of course the minute they announced you would be on the show it became my favorite season to date. I am not great on twitter but I love to follow you on Facebook and Instagram. You inspire me to want to be the best mother and person I can be. I am a single mom of twin toddler girls and they are my heart and soul. Thank you for sharing your life with us and I am excited to follow you on this new site and read about all that you have to share.
Welcome to the blog world! I love that you have decided to try something new and I hope it works out fabulously for you. I know it has been a crazy year for you — both up and down — but you are an inspiration to many women, and I for one am glad you are here 🙂
YAAAAAAAAY! I’m so, so excited for this. This the PERFECT new venture for you!!! Congrats, Emily! I’ll be reading faithfully 😉
I am so happy you started a blog! You are such an inspiration! I can’t wait to see your posts 🙂
XOXO
Love love love ur style….and u! U have such great fashion sense…..loving ur new website to! I wish u the best of luck this year and in ur future.
Welcome to the world of blogging! I hope that you enjoy!
I will be reading daily! I love your style and feature it often on my blog. xoxo
I love you, Emily. Thanks for always bringing inspiration to be a lady and to have class even in the worst kinds of situations. Can’t wait to follow your site!
You’re the sweetest, Emily! congratulations on your blog. I look forward to reading everything you have to say!
So excited you are blogging. I dont usually join this type of stuff but,couldnt resist when I read on FB you were doing it.
I have watched the Bachelor from the very first episode and your season was by far the best to date! I am from WV and still reside here so to watch someone from WV be on my favorite show was so exciting! My husband watches with me as I need someone to chat with and compare wich girls are “crazy” and which ones are genuine. You were my pick from the beginning but, my husband wasn’t convienced yet. He said “There is no way she can be beautiful,smart and down to earth”. Well you ended up stealing both our votes when you told Kalon “I’ll go West Virginia backwoods hood Rat on your ass”. We both were team Emily after that.
I am very excited to read your blogs and to see how far you have came since the Bachelor. Congrats!!!
Good luck Emily! As a fellow single professional Charlotte mom with a first grade daughter, I share your passion for life and how you embrace everything that life throws at you! Keep it up and best of luck!
This is so exciting! I just love everything about you Emily!! I’m looking forward to following this blog! Yay!
I am so excited! Greetings from your fan from Slovakia!
My daughter Brittany and I want to congratulate you
on this new chapter in your life. You are such a beautiful
and sweet person. We really miss watching you on the bachelor.
Ricki is very blessed to have you for her mommy. She is
such a precious Angel. We pray for you both. My husband
Is a “big” fan of racing and new who Ricky Hendrix’s was.
I can only imagine how hard that must of been for you. God
has blessed you with your precious Angel Ricki. We are
excited and can’t wait to share all of your goodies. We live
In Florida, and 3 weeks ago we were in Mooresville looking
at homes. Every time we would hear Charlotte, we would
think of you. My hubby wants to be near the race shops.
He’s talked to some of the mechanics there about getting
In, so we are praying day and night for a miracle. We will
Keep you in prayer on this new journey in your life. God Bless
You and Ricki. XOXO Mary and daughter Brittany<3
Sooo excited about your website! You are a classy and beautiful woman. Good luck with everything!
Emily, I think its awesome that you have chosen to share your experiences with people. Knowledge is power, and it becomes wisdom when put to good use. Your daughter has many reasons to be very proud of you! Best Wishes on your new endeavor!
Hi Emily! Best of luck in your blogging and future jewelry line (read that on Huff Post), I am so excited for this! I have been a big fan of you from the first season of Bachelor and love your personality and style. I wish the best for you and your daughter and all your future endeavors for the future. Excited to watch you and thanks! 🙂
I think it’s amazing that you are now a blogger and I am able to get opinions and other advice.
Thanks you are amazing and keep living the life God has blessed you with. You are truly an inspiration.
Thank you so much from Maryland.
KISS. Let me know if you need more…Thanks.
Finally! 🙂 So excited.
Loving the website! So glad to be able to read your blogging from now on. Best of luck and best regards from Finland, northern Europe 🙂
I’m so excited about this! I am 18, and you are such an amazing role model. You are so beautiful, smart, and classy! I admire your positivety! Thanks for being you!
Xo
Congrats Ms. Emily!!! This blog is amazing, I love it. I’m so glad we have a place to hear from you other than facebook or twitter. I am a Nascar fan (Big Hendrick Motorsports/Ricky Hendrick fan)so I have been fan of yours long before all of the bachelor/bachelorette stuff. There really are very few people in the spotlight I would call role models or say I look up to but I do look up to you. To me you are a wonderful example of a strong, classy, elegant young woman of Faith. People have lied on you, tried every way imaginable to come against you or break you down, but you take the high road and stand strong inspite of all you have been through. Through your example I changed quite a bit in the last year, watching how you have dealt with everything in the last year from tabloid lies to trolls on facebook have taught me how to take the high road, stay away from gossip and be a better christian young woman. Even when telling someone off you still remain classy and keep your head ( how do you do that? lol)Thank you for sharing your journey through this thing called life with us. I always have you and little miss Ricki in my prayers. God Bless peace+love (:
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging, I’m excited to follow along, and read all you have to say about, well, everything!
Thanks so much for your thoughts and good luck to your future. I am a single mom to two boys one 15 and one 3. Going on a new adventure in my life too. Do family child care out if my home for infants and just started Pampered chef. So excited. Need more socializing in my life. I live in ca. Looking forward to hearing more on what you have to offer. Into shoes and scarves and scrapbooking too. Have a good one.
You are such an inspiration to single moms everywhere! So excited that you now have a blog page.
Congrats!
Congrats on the new blog! The site looks fabulous. I can’t wait for more.
yay! i am so excited you have a blog! 🙂
so proud of u….
Emilygmaynard.com is going under my AWESOME blogs bookmark 🙂 thx
Hello and congrats on the blog from a fellow North Carolinian – looking forward to reading!
Emily, I’m looking forward to keeping up with your new site. I’ve enjoyed following you on Instagram thus far and reading about your cute outfits via http://www.possessionista.com. This will be an added bonus to get to know you on a different level. You really do seem like you could be a girls best friend, which is why I think so many people find you so endearing. Good luck and I will be following along.
hey emily! so excited that you have decided to join the blogger world… i am really looking forward to reading your posts!
also, there’s a blogger conference coming up in charlotte that i {and many others} will be attending… you should look into coming as well! http://www.bloggybootcamp.com/charlotte-2013/
Welcome to blogland Emily. Its a lot of fun and a great way to connect with like minded people. Love your style and will look forward to hearing what you have to say:)
Hugs to cutie pie Ricky!
I love that you have done this blog! I am a lover of your fashion sense and style! Please share more cute outfits, what to pair with what and also how to curl your hair so great! Everything and all! I can’t wait for more updates!
So excited xxx
Hi!
I am a huge fan of yours! I’m so happy you now have a site!
Xoxo
Stephanie -IN
Congrats Emily! I am so excited for your blog! I absolutely loved you on the Batchelorette. You were by far the funniest, most fashionable, down to earth bachelorette who was always such a lady and most importantly a good mom. I always looked forward to seeing your outfits and how you could make anything look fabulous:) I am excited to follow you on this journey!
So excited to read your blog! What an exciting adventure you have ahead of you!!
Congratulations Emily!! I can’t wait to see this blog develop! You’re the absolute best and such an inspiration to me. Thank you and good luck with this new adventure! 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous blog, Emily. I love that photograph of you. It’s so fresh and beautiful. Can’t wait to read more!
You remind me of myself in so many ways when it comes to being true to who you are and anything and everything from fashion to living your life to the fullest! I’m definitely a hopeless romantic and I know a woman like you deserve all that the world has to offer! You’re a very inspirational woman Emily 🙂 I hope to be a good mommy one day in the future married and to have a successful job as well! It’s always important to have standards and to be sane when were not out on the town with our girls having the time of our lives haha 😉
Best of luck in everything!
Xoxo Cynthia
Congrats!!! I love blogging!! It’s so fun!! Can’t wait to read your posts!! Smiles, Jill
I a fellow Charlotte blogger welcome to blogland. I hope you have fun with it. I’ve been doing it for over 2 yrs. Good luck with your new adventure.
Emily, I’m so thrilled you are blogging! I’ve been a fan since you stepped out of the limo on The Bachelor! You always looked flawless and were always a lady. I look forward to being a part of your new venture. Best of luck! XO, Monica
Congrats on the new blog Emily, it looks amazing! I hope it really takes off and I look forward to following you along the way 🙂 You must be excited! I just wanted to add that my sister is also a single mum and you’ve been a massive inspiration to her!
Lots of love from Australia xx
Congrats Emily on your new blog! Excited to read what’s going on or what’s on your mind. You’ve always had interesting things to say. Keep up the good work!
-Joey
Twitter.com/jhickson
Instagram: @jhickson
Love you and your blog!!!! Can’t wait for all the beauty tips. I bought the Benefit mascara and I love it!!!! Thanks and good luck in your new venture 🙂
I LOVE you! You have a bookmark on my Chrome. Good luck from the north side of Charlotte
Hey Emily! Need your expertise advice! I’m graduating from university and have a semi formal dinner to attend to celebrate! I would be so thrilled to hear what you think I should wear to this special event of mine 🙂
God bless !
🙂
Your hands down so gorgeous! Even on the bachelorette id be so jealous of you! Better than that, your an awesome parent!
How do you stay so fit!?
Your blog looks beautiful! Congrats!
What a breath of fresh air this blog will be! Looking so forward to being enlightened and inspired.
1 Cor. 1:5
Love the blog Emily!! <3
where the bloody hell did you get that shirt
things like that I need to know and I bet your bloggers want to know too! =)
Congrats Emily! You are amazing and thank you for sharing your secrets with us:)
I’m SO happy you launched your blog! Style like yours should be shared with the world!
Love your new blog/venture. I was thinking to personalize it a little more, would be for you to add your favorite inspirational messages, quotes, and favorite verses. Just an idea.
Jennifer
Congrats and welcome to the world of blogging! It is such a great way to connect with people and share more than 140 characters or a picture. Sharing your words with the world is a powerful and wonderful thing and hey, the more bloggers here in Charlotte the better!
Good luck with everything!
Thanks Brittany! Miss seeing you guys at gymnastics!
I simply want to mention I’m new to blogging and actually savored this web page. Almost certainly I’m planning to bookmark your blog post . You really have remarkable posts. Regards for sharing with us your web site.
Thank you for being such a kind person in this world.
Congratulations on starting your blog! I’ve been reading each of your posts! I finally started my own as well- still trying to get everything together for it. I can’t wait to keep reading all that you post!
Hi Em I’m so Happy things are great for you and little Miss Ricki I’ve been to Charlotte this past February at the arena it would be an honor to run into you while I’m there. Take great Care.
Now this will be a blog worth reading! I write a lifestyle/fashion blog also! http://www.thesweetestthingblog.com
SO happy that you decided to create a blog! I love your tweets and have always thought you had good fashion. I am trying to start a lifestyle blog myself and it is always nice to have some great ideas 🙂 you are an inspiration to so many girls (including me) and already love this website. Keep it up girl. XOXO
SummerSkinny
Yay for having a blog!! I love your style so I will be looking forward to reading. I was a single mom FOREVER before I found the right guy, got married and had TONS of kids really quickly and now I’m just tired! LOL. Sometimes I miss being a single mom. I miss the time where it was just me and Grace. So ENJOY this time!! Like this past year; it’ll go by too fast!!
Love you and love this blog! Congratulations!!! I can totally hear your voice and your fantastic sense if humor shines through. Looking forward to a blog about your label making skills and maybe that upstairs hallway closet! Impressive.
For the past few weeks I have been seeing the URL to your website on instagram. Tonight I finally took the time to stop by and check out your blog.
I am SO glad I did! God is AWESOME! You are AWESOME!
My friends want me to start a blog but I don’t know where to begin. How did you set yours up? Is it easy to make it pretty with pics and links?
Erin
PS I hope your dreams come true and you find your partner and have more kids. I too would like a big family but my fiancé left me and now I’m almost 30 and still looking for my partner in life. My mother raised me by herself, so we can both relate to you and send good thoughts your way 🙂
It is awesome you are blogging to give back to the ones who have followed your journey for so long. Are you planning to get married soon? I’m so glad you aren’t with Jef now. He definitely didn’t fit your personality.
Jess
Hi Emily! I love you girl! Don’t worry girl I’m married and have two beautiful daughters….Ha,ha, ha. Since the first time I saw you on TV I fell in love with your sense of style. Congratulations on your Blog, I’m looking forward to see the things you post, and I really would love to see fashion pictures……beijos e abraços….
What is your take on a dating site? Do you think couples find lasting relationship on a web site ?