How to Start a Lifestyle Blog in 2025 (and Actually Stick With It)
So, you’ve been thinking about starting a lifestyle blog. Maybe you love home décor, cozy living, or sharing your daily routines—and you’ve wondered, could I really turn this into a blog? The answer: absolutely yes.
But here’s the truth—starting a blog is one thing. Sticking with it (and actually enjoying the process) is another.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of launching your lifestyle blog in 2025, how to stay consistent, and the exact steps I wish I had when I first started.
Step 1: Choose Your Why
Before you even pick a blog name or sign up for hosting, get clear on your why. Do you want to:
- Share your love of home décor?
- Inspire others to live more intentionally?
- Create a creative side hustle that could bring in income?
Your why is what will keep you motivated long after the excitement of “launch day” fades.
Step 2: Pick Your Niche (and Don’t Overthink It)
When I started The Modern Bliss, I had no idea what a “niche” even was. I just wanted to share my love for home décor and lifestyle. Over time, I realized your niche doesn’t have to box you in—it just gives your readers a reason to come back.
Think of your niche as the theme that ties your content together. For example:
- Home décor + intentional living
- Lifestyle + wellness routines
- Organization + slow living
Choose something that feels natural to you, not forced.
Step 3: Set Up Your Blog
This is the part that trips most people up (it definitely did for me). There are a million tutorials, platforms, and opinions out there. Here’s the simplified version:
- Pick a platform → WordPress or Squarespace are great starting points.
- Choose hosting → You’ll need this to get your blog online.
- Secure your domain name → Make it simple and memorable.
- Pick a clean, user-friendly theme → Especially if your blog is lifestyle-focused, visuals matter.
Don’t worry about perfection. Your blog can evolve as you grow.
Step 4: Create a Content Plan
Consistency is the #1 reason blogs succeed. Decide how often you want to post—once a week? Twice a month?—and stick to it.
Start with 3–5 pillar posts that introduce your main topics. For a lifestyle blog, this could be:
- Your cozy home décor style
- Morning routines that inspire you
- Simple DIYs or organizing hacks
These will give your new readers a strong first impression.
Step 5: Stick With It
This is where most beginner bloggers struggle (myself included). The excitement wears off, life gets busy, and suddenly your blog feels like “just another thing.”
The key is to make blogging part of your lifestyle, not separate from it. Batch content when you can, keep your blog topics aligned with what you already love doing, and remember—progress beats perfection every time.
My Story: From Hobby to Side Business
When I launched The Modern Bliss, it was just a fun hobby. I had no roadmap, no strategy, and honestly—no clue what I was doing. I wasted months trying to figure it out on my own.
But here’s the good news: sticking with it transformed my blog into a nice little side business that I get to enjoy alongside my love for home décor and lifestyle. Blogging gave me both a creative outlet and a way to bring in income—and it can do the same for you.
That’s why I created my ebook, Blogging For Beginners. It’s everything I wish I had when I started—a step-by-step guide so you don’t waste time or make the same mistakes I did.
Ready to Start Your Blog in 2025?
If blogging has been on your heart, this is your sign to go for it.
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Your future blog (and your readers!) will thank you.
