I realize I've been lacking in posts over here on FB. This time in my life has been completely wrapped up in mommyhood and Design work, so I had to make that painstaking decision to let something go for a while and unfortunately it's my blog which I've been running since 2005. I'm not getting rid of it entirely for hopes that some day I'll get back into it again. I'm leaving you with what has inspired me for over 5 years in hopes that It will continue to inspire you in the future, and become a constant reminder for me that it's "OKAY" to start a new chapter in my life and still be inspired by beautiful design.
I'm going to play a new roll in the blog world and become the "reader" so I can still be involved but without as much pressure, so anytime you find a great place for design inspiration, please leave a comment here so we can all follow along as our niche evolves. You will still see me around on twitter, facebook, linked in designrelated, etc... as I further my career within the publishing industry and please feel free to say "hi" every once in a while, I always love hearing how my friends are doing, especially the ones I can't see everyday.
So I leave you with hopes of a great new chapter ahead of me and wishing you all the same. Remember to always stay inspired weather it be by design, food, nature, family and friends....it's what keeps us going as creative minds.
Until we meet again, xo
Nicole
Bummer! So sad to hear. Does that mean no holiday ornament swap this year?
ReplyDeleteAh so sad to hear but we (at least I do) understand completely! Take care now and I'll keep an eye out for you! Best of luck in your future endeavors!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sad to hear that (I *just* found your blog a few weeks ago!), but wish you all the best for your other endeavours!
ReplyDeleteHa! Gina, I was wondering about that too. :)
ReplyDeleteWish you all the luck going forward - all my favorite bloggers are getting burned out! Ack! Take care of yourself.
Enjoy the non-blog pressurised life! We all understand that one! THank you for organising the ornament exchanges in the past! They were a blast and always forced me to put my creative head on - thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteNooooooooooooooo! But - I send all of my best wishes to you...
ReplyDeleteBalancing family, work, blog and life... not so easy! Good for you for realizing that you needed to make a change. It's a hard decision, I'm sure, but I think you'll start enjoying your freedom pretty quick! ;) All the best. Rosa
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your decision! It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI've participated in your Ornament Swap for the last three years and I was really looking forward to this year as well. Any chance it will happen???
I know exactly how hard it is to fit everything in :) Was wondering about the ornament swap too, maybe someone else will put their hand up?
ReplyDeleteDear Nicole, I applaud your decision to put your family first! I also want to thank you for having the ornament swap last year. My 9 little ornaments blossomed into my first solo art show this summer which nearly sold out! If not for you, I don't know how else this would have happened. I just wanted you to know how much your blog impacted my life in such an incredibly positive way. I wish you the best and will email you some pics of my art so you know what you inspired. Thanks Again and Best Wishes!
ReplyDeleteKimberJ PS I also had to let my blog go on hold to pursue the art :)
That is very sad—but completely understandable! I wish you the very best Nicole! :)
ReplyDeleteSad to hear that but I understand completely! Good luck to you and your family. :)
ReplyDelete:( Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm sad to see you go, but I can understand not having the time to juggle everything. Somehow blogs take up an inordinate amount of time when you have bigger and better things to be doing with little ones. :)
ReplyDeleteBut as many have echoed, what about the ornament swap??? I've done it for three years now and I always look forward to making that a special part of my holiday season. It is a little bit of service that gets me in the "mood" for Christmas. Maybe move it back to Swap-bot, even if it isn't the best it is better than nothing?
Thanks for the many fun years!
Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all that you've done!I especially appreciate you organizing the ornament swap for all these years.
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well im sad your taking a break but well underrstood, i just discovered your blog on twitter and I like the content , I'm a student majoring in graphic and like the work you've done here, hope you write again soon :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and best wishes from a long time reader!!
ReplyDeleteThe blog was absolutely fantastic! Lots of great information and
ReplyDeleteinspiration, both of which we all need!b Keep 'em coming... you all do
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This is the first time that I comment on your blog, but I reed it very often. I´m really sad about this news, but I totally understand you, sooner I´m gonna be a mom too, so I know what you mean. But I just want to say that your blog it´s an inspiration, so we waiting for your next post!
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ReplyDeleteI received your Instagram follow and I headed over to the blog. OMG... I feel so out of it not knowing that you signed off. I hope your new endeavors are going well! I hope you come back. I enjoyed your blog :)
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