Dear Friends and Readers,
As you know I've been thinking about and trying (although not very hard) to stop writing this blog for a while now.
Since we moved house last February I haven't managed to get into the swing of crafting and blogging with the gay abandon that I used to. At first I just went with the flow and then I felt bad that I wasn't offering you anything (after all this is supposed to be a craft blog) and then I decided to stop blogging altogether but couldn't drag myself away. Now I think it's just come to a natural end.
When I first started blogging I wanted to share the things I made, I wanted to inspire and create community. All this I did and judging from the comments I used to receive I infected many with my enthusiasm. But these days that enthusiasm has waned and I'm not feeling very inspirational and thinking about what to post has become a chore.
What I've noticed with my infrequent postings this year is that I'm more relaxed. When you have a blog you're always thinking about what to write next and since my last post a month ago I haven't thought about it once. It's been lovely and that's what I mean about coming to a natural end. These days I spend more time with the children, I'm reading more, baking, seeing friends and never a thought about which of those to write about. Therefore my natural conclusion is that I should stop blogging altogether.
So it really is goodbye this time. I want to thank you for reading, for your lovely comments and support. It's been a wonderful three years - I've made some lovely friends, had two great American trips (our best holidays ever) and I've learned masses about myself in the process of crafting and blogging and I thank you for that.
with love from
Simmy
i will miss you, i have missed you but good on you for coming to a decision. take care and keep in touch xxx
Posted by: louise | June 02, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Oh no!
Does there have to be an end? Can't you just blog when you feel you have something you want to say?
Oh well...I will miss your lovely nlog. I only really got here as you were moving house and winding up but I enjoyed what I saw.
Posted by: jackie | June 02, 2009 at 08:21 PM
The best of luck to you and yours :) I've enjoyed sharing your writing and your crafting.
Posted by: Leah | June 02, 2009 at 10:43 PM
I don't think it's just you Simmy. Blogland is not the place it was. Perhaps it was different when we were all building a community together. But now it is established and all seems different somehow.
It was good to get to know you - wishing you and your family all the very best with real life.
Posted by: Ali | June 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM
All the best, Simmy. I'm glad real life is going so well for you!
Posted by: dottycookie | June 02, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I've just found you tonight and have enjoyed looking through your many crafting adventures. I consider myself a future dyer. But for now I've got two little young ones and was wondering if you could email me the waldorf pattern if you have any time. Thank you and enjoy all your time as you need to live it!
Posted by: Kelly Manning | June 03, 2009 at 02:59 AM
how sad I just found your blog.........
I hope you will leave it up for those of us who may read through it in the years to come.
Best wishes - creative hearts always grow & change - nurture your desires- every day.
Rebecca
Portland OR
Posted by: Rebecca R | June 03, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Hope you all have a wonderful life.Thanks for sharing just a little of your journey.
Kristy x
Posted by: Kristy | June 03, 2009 at 08:18 AM
I thought this day was nigh. And that's fine. But you HAVE to promise to keep in touch with me via email then. (I know I didn't reply to you about Raj's arm-and yes it was Kit who broke his arm twice in 2007-I'm sorry, I've been waiting until I got the chance to sit down and write you a big juicy email rather than dashing something off like now!). My kids now think of your family as extended family.
I'm really glad to hear that you have really found a rhythm of life with your new move. You sound very happy. So keep in touch!
Posted by: Georgia | June 03, 2009 at 12:18 PM
How sad ( for us readers) it is coming to an end. Those three years I loved reading your craft adventures and all about your family. But I do understand blogging takes up a lot of time.
And I would love to continue reading all your stories but alas.... Wishing you and your family a very happy future with lots of craft, baking and happy joyful family-moments.
Posted by: Monique | June 03, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I guess if you feel that blogging is a chore, then it is really something you shouldn't be doing! If you are having a relaxed time of it doing other things, then good for you for doing them! Have a wonderful life!
Posted by: Taiya | June 03, 2009 at 03:15 PM
I feel exactly the same way Georgia does. You had better keep in touch with us! We miss you and think about you all the time. we have tons going on this summer, but would always love a short visit from our very favorite English family at any time.
Love to all!
Posted by: Wylie | June 03, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Oh, how sad, I've always enjoyed your blog and found it very lovely and inspirational, but it's true, there is a season for everything, and after all, your real life is more important. Maybe you'll pop up again in the future when or if it feels right. Thanks so much and enjoy your life.
Posted by: Hilary | June 03, 2009 at 06:09 PM
It was nice to "meet" you and stay in touch here for a while, but life moves on, that's just the way things go. Thank you for sharing some of your journey and best of luck with the rest of it :-)
Posted by: mathea | June 06, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I've enjoyed reading your blog but understand the call of life. Living is much more fun, rewarding, than writing about living.
Peace and blessings!
Posted by: Pat | June 10, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Oh, how sad Simmy :(
Take care and I wish you & the family all the very best xx
Posted by: Vonnie | June 12, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Please, oh please keep the blog up for a good while even if you don't add to it! Just discovered it and I'm anxious to read the archive. Thanks!
Posted by: Diane H K | June 12, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Oh bummer! I just recently started reading your blog, love your work. All the best to you and your family!
Posted by: momnipotent | June 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM
I know that you have 'officially' finished blogging and hope you are enjoying your free time! I just wanted to let you know that I made a recipe you mentioned some time back - Chocolate Tiffin Cake - and it is yummy! I have mentioned it on my blog and linked back to you, and thought you might like to read it, even if you don't need the traffice it might generate!
Please pop by and see what I said:
http://lisa-handmadeinisrael.blogspot.com/
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | June 21, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Simmy, my life is better having known you through this blog. Our girls corresponded briefly too, and it was all so much fun in the beginning wasn't it? (Grace has since graduated!) It is hard to believe that YEARS have actually passed since then. You may be surprised to know that I'm still using your dyed felt in little projects and always think about you experimenting with those plant dyes when I hold it in my hands. (I'm actually growing wode right now to make cerulean blue from the roots. Have you ever tried that?) Anyway...this has always been one of my favorite blogs and I'll miss checking in over here to see what you've been up to. But I do understand. It's the universal blogger's lament, I think. How to keep the blog rolling and still have a life. I'm happy you're getting on with yours (oh the envy!!), but please don't forget to stop by and say hello once in awhile, OK? xox
Posted by: ~Vicki | June 25, 2009 at 05:12 PM
I have enjoyed your blog so much Simmy. Thankyou. It has been an inspiration... one of the first blogs I ever read actually. I wish you well. Enjoy. :) Carla
Posted by: Carla | June 28, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Wonderful post, thanks for putting this together! "This is obviously one great post. Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have so provided here. Keep it up!"
Posted by: Dissertation Writing | March 05, 2010 at 05:02 PM
I just found your blog and was so excited and then I read this post.
I fully understand making such a decision. It is best in life to just be in the moment and that way, you don't miss out on being somewhere else. Enjoy your kids!
Best wishes and many blessings!
Posted by: Teresa | June 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Hi SImmy,
So glad you got my note. Perhaps we can move to email or skype? I am at
[email protected]
I don't have an email for you, thus the comments... We are coming in August and need some advice as to where to go, etc.
I look forward to catching up!
Posted by: Sarah | January 07, 2011 at 10:43 PM
You will be missed for sure!!
Blessing to you and your family :)
Posted by: Kelly | April 09, 2011 at 04:15 PM
I only just found you and now you're gone.
Thanks again for sharing. You write about your family and your world with such warmth. I feel your home is a magical place where all dreams are born and go to rest.
May you always have love ,peace and joy.
Thank you for inspiring me.
Nancy x
Posted by: Nancy Thomas | May 22, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Oh Simmy, please don't go - I've only just found your blog!
Posted by: Penny Peberdy | June 01, 2011 at 07:16 PM
I just found your blog! Well, I imagine that perhaps by the time
I have gone through it all, you may come back to blogging afterall...
Thanks for all of the great information.
Posted by: Betsy | August 19, 2011 at 06:36 AM