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Tuesday 18 October 2011

Reconnecting

Oh my! It has been a while... is anyone still here?

I have been tentatively thinking about returning to my wee blog for a while, for despite the lack of blog posts the crafting has continued, and life too, as it does. So I have much to share over the coming weeks.
I got a little bogged down with projects and swaps before. I have decided I am a terrible swapper and will not be partaking in anymore swaps, my life is simply too topsy turvey to be committing to such endevours, as I invariably end up flaking out and letting someone down.

Also, I realised that though I have been "making" for sometime, so few of the things I have made stay with me. So I am focussing right now on finishing up a swap I am very late with and completing a couple of gifts that will be flying to their new homes soon.
Moving forward, I am working on much slower projects, projects with no deadline (for the most part), so I can enjoy the process of making, no rush, just taking my time. I feel quite relieved now that I have made this decision and slowed down. Life is full of deadlines, I think that creating should be seperate from that, at least for now.

Anyways, my blog looks a little different and for this I must thank the very lovely Clare Owen who kindly designed my new banner and buttons, aren't they sweet? I am delighted with the result of her handiwork, what a talented bunny she is! You can see more of her work here and she sells her lovely artwork HERE.

I haven't picked up my camera since my last blog post, so the summer was missed, via the lens at least. I am marvelling at the fresh burst of colour that Autumn has brought, nature is clever that way, just as the weather turns and the chill in the air forces us to pull on extra layers, nature turns with a brilliant show of warm hues, cosy oranges and deep reds, crisp leaves turned brown, dancing in the wind, the last dance, before winter.

I am enjoying Autumn this year, normally I grieve for Spring and Summer, this time I am embracing it. I am liking leaves right now, alot.

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I feel better and more alive, the rest was good, it's good to be back.

16 comments:

  1. Hello Tallulah. It's been some time since we've had any contact. I met you through swapping - you sent me one of the loveliest packages I ever received. (Just so you know that the time and effort you put into the hobby mattered.) I don't swap anymore either.

    I'm hoping you do decide to start blogging regularly again, I enjoy the glimpses into your amazing life. I've just started blogging myself. The Paranormalist is sort of unusual thematically, and meant to be a "platform" on which I can build a nice little writing career. It might not be to your taste, but feel free to check it out. Meanwhile, I'll look forward to your pictures and words.

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  2. Welcome back! I adore those cute illustrations and your blog's new look. And bravo to you for choosing to slow down, pick and choose what is important, and savory life more, I think that's wonderful.

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  3. Super! You are back :) And what a pretty illustration. xox

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  4. Welcome back :-)
    Thanks so much for your visit and kind words.
    I too have very little of what I make. Sometimes it can be nice just to take some time out and make for yourself.

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  5. Yes yes yes, we're still here! This is my first comment on your blog, but I want you to know that I love it -- and love the redesign too. Welcome back :)

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  6. Thank you for all your lovely comments, so nice to still have some readers :)

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  7. Welcome back...time has a way of getting away from us! xoxoxo

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  8. ALWAYS love to read your blog! Your fans will come back time and again.
    xo,
    Sena

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  9. Yay! So glad you are back Mrs. I don't take enough time to just go out and enjoy the outdoors - I'm always rushing here there and everywhere with some agenda or list of things to do. Your pics are fab, and your kids will definitely remember time spent with mummy making felt acorns when they grow older. nice.

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  10. Lovely to have u blogging again and creating at yr own pace. I am away from home at the moment will comment again when i get home. Jacky xox

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  11. Good to see you back! Swapping always sounds like such fun but it got me too stressed out and I had to quit.

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  12. YAY! I read through your archives..sometime ago.. and didn't realize you were back at it.

    so happy for a new blog friend. off to add you to my links.

    definitely make for you!

    love your leaf photo. so crisp.

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  13. Great to see you back lovely lady. Have missed your beautiful posts. Look forward to catching up with your news soon(am sorry I have dropped out of contact - have had lots going on).
    Dot x

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  14. P.S Love your new blog look - and your tiny pieces stitching. As always your colors sing to my heart!
    Dot x

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