After alot of contemplation, I have decided to quit blogging for now... I started my little blog in June of 2009, and have met so many wonderful people through it... and many of you have become very good friends to me... I will leave you with a favorite photo of my secret, special place I have posted about often... where roses bloom and daydreams come true...where life is sweet and whispers from the past call out to me... I will miss taking you there with me through my blog this year my friends... in May and June...when roses and lilacs bloom in Heavenly profusion ... but you will be there with me in my heart... for magic really happens there... and you know me, I believe... who knows... maybe I shall even write a book one day... like my friend Janet at
Shabbyfufu told me I should do... and perhaps it will be about these beautiful roses and daydreams... and fairytales and magical things...
Things seem to be changing alot in the land of blogs lately... more and more people going to Facebook and Twitter... Pinterest, etc, none of which I do... . and I will tell you right out how heartbroken I was when the woman stole my photos and text of my sweet Tessy and put them on Pinterest without my permission... I have heard from several of you that the same thing has been happening to you as well... so sad... I am seeing so much competition out there that never used to be... who has the most comments, who has the most followers... that is not what blogging has been about for me... blogging has been a way for me to share the things I love with my photos and my words... and to enjoy finding out about all of the things you love as well... I have always said, if just one person reads my post and I make them smile, I am content... and if that one person leaves just one comment that makes me smile, I am happy... I will leave my blog up... just in case I change my mind one day... which I have been known to do... and I am having it made into a book to remember everything with... thank you all for visiting Idyllhours and sharing your heartfelt comments with me and sending me your thoughts in your emails... you're the best!... I do not like goodbyes... so instead I shall say that perhaps on a warm Spring eve, the flower fairies will spirit me away to visit you at your blog... for I shall have missed you so ... xoxo...
Things seem to be changing alot in the land of blogs lately... more and more people going to Facebook and Twitter... Pinterest, etc, none of which I do... . and I will tell you right out how heartbroken I was when the woman stole my photos and text of my sweet Tessy and put them on Pinterest without my permission... I have heard from several of you that the same thing has been happening to you as well... so sad... I am seeing so much competition out there that never used to be... who has the most comments, who has the most followers... that is not what blogging has been about for me... blogging has been a way for me to share the things I love with my photos and my words... and to enjoy finding out about all of the things you love as well... I have always said, if just one person reads my post and I make them smile, I am content... and if that one person leaves just one comment that makes me smile, I am happy... I will leave my blog up... just in case I change my mind one day... which I have been known to do... and I am having it made into a book to remember everything with... thank you all for visiting Idyllhours and sharing your heartfelt comments with me and sending me your thoughts in your emails... you're the best!... I do not like goodbyes... so instead I shall say that perhaps on a warm Spring eve, the flower fairies will spirit me away to visit you at your blog... for I shall have missed you so ... xoxo...
39 comments:
Hi Julie,
Although I understand how you feel, I will miss you,
I have been thinking along the same line as you!!
And I know one day soon, I will also be closing my blog too, it's just not the same at all.....
Miss you already,
Big huggers,
Mari
Julie Marie,
I am so sad that you have decided to stop blogging but a person must say no to something as we are all so very busy. I have enjoyed my time while visiting you and Tessy and I have enjoyed seeing what you are up to. I hope that you will stop by my place from time to time. I will not say goodbye because I feel I have made a friend in you.
love,
Danielle
Dear Julie-Marie, I am so very sad and feel I am losing a friend. I do not use any of those other sites either you know. That is awful that your photos of Tessy were stolen. Idllyhours has been a peaceful and restful place to visit. When you write of your childhood and family I am so taken back to I time I never had but wished I did. love always, olive
Oh Julie Marie. This makes my heart so very heavy and sad. When I saw you watermarking your photos, I had hoped it wouldn't come to this. I wish there was another way to keep you here. I respect your decision but I will miss you so very, very, very much.
Missing You so Much Already,
Jill
Julie, I understand where you are coming from. Please don't quit coming by, I'll miss you. I know you'll have plenty to keep you busy, tho. Not saying goodbye, OK? xoxo
I understand how that makes you feel but we will all miss you dearly ! I dont do Face book or twitter as even they have had problems , in the news they said even these sites have been hacked and it was the founder /inventer of face book had his own page hacket. I water mark my photos just to be safe granted the hackers are good and can do anything , its a shame there are these rotten people out there that do this ! Have a good day ! P.S Hope you change your mind about quiting blogging !
Hi Julie, I will miss your blog, but I understand where you are coming from. If you change your mind down the road, I will come back and visit you. I don't always get to leave a comment depends on whether I am reading from home or where and if blogger is being friendly. Hope you have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.
I am so very sad to hear that you are leaving blogland. I will miss your thoughtful posts, and all the wonderful wisdom you shared with us all. Please stop by whenever you can, to say hello. I will miss your beautiful space. Your friend, Allison
Oh I am so sad to hear this dear friend. I am only hoping that you continue to visit all the friends that you have made along the way.
I will truly miss all your stories of the past, and magical moments and the fairies!
I totally understand and hope that hurt will lessen. I think a lot of people don't know the etiquette of blogging or common decency-but don't let them ruin it for the rest of us.
Stay in contact and share a photo of Tessy every once in awhile.
Take care dear friend
Hugs
Oh Julie Marie, I'm so very sad that you will be closing your blog, I do hope you change your mind, but understand if you don't. I hope you will still stop by and visit! Already missing you and Tess!
Big hugs~~~ Daphne
Dear Julie Marie, I am so sorry to hear that you have decided to leave your blog. I will admit to having had the same thoughts but for the moment I am sticking with it. In some ways it is not the same and sometimes comments are not kind which is sad.
I hope you change your mind, but I think it is a wonderful idea that you are putting it all into a book. These are precious memories and should be treated as so.
I truly wish you all that life has to offer to you for the rest of your life. You are a wonderful lady and will be missed, blessings, Maureen.
I am sorry to see you go TOO!
But I do like your idea of making a book of your blogging journey... it will make for nice memories.
Wishing you joy for your new ventures wherever they take you.
Do come and visit if you're around.
We'll miss you!!
Bloggerly hugs,
Brenda
Hi Julie, I am so sad to read this but I totally understand! Blog land has definitely changed. And I must admit that I spend more time on facebook. I will probably be shutting my blog down very soon as well. You will always be one of my best blog friends and I love you to bits!!
xoxo
Amy
Oh dear lady....THIS makes me so sad....You and I have been friends to each other since we began blogging.
Hopefully we can still continue to visit through an occasional e-mail....and I know I will be passing your way again while traveling.
wow......I am really sad over this!!!!
hugs
Jo
I will miss you darling.....but i understand...but why make a blog with only pictures from those sites???...and not make your ouwn???...love from me...xxx...
I am so sad to read this today. I understand why though. I have only just started blogging again after a long break, so don't go away completely incase you change your mind. I love popping in and reading your stories presented with such charm and grace. I will miss them and I will miss you. I wish you well and hope to see you back one day. I will not say goodbye, but I will miss you until you return xx
Hi Ju,
I know your blog has meant a lot to you since you started it... I wish I could afford to turn mine into a book. It will be cool to have your photos in a book and your words... Without the blog you will have more time to scrapebook and do things like that. I will look forward to emails from you still with pics and I love that I went to your secret place with you... Love you and thanks for sharing all these pretty pics over the last couple of years. xoxo Filly
My Dearest Julie Marie,
I have been catching up with your posts and loved all that you share. The bust is gorgeous.
However I must say reading this post leaves my heart sad, but I do understand completely.
I will miss your writings and the treasures you shar,e but I know our friendship made through the blogs will last forever and that makes me smile. God Bless you everyday and guide your path. Give sweet Tessy my love too from me and Miss B.
You will be missed.
Love you, Celestina Marie
This makes me sad, but I totally understand. Thank goodness I still get to see you and stay in touch with all that you are up to. You will be missed in blog land!!!
Dear Julie Marie,
My name is Sanne and i live in the Netherlands.
I enjoyed your blog so much!!
It is so sad that other people used your pictures and stories.
I will mis your stories, the beautiful pictures but most of all YOU and Tessy!You two are so very special!!
All the best and a big hug for the both of you from Sanne.
I'm so sad. I enjoy reading about your wonderful adventures and you gracious approach to life. I guess you will just have to come and visit us more often at the shop so we can share your loveliness. el
Oh Julie Marie...
I'm very sad to read this. I know how much you've loved sharing your photos and stories with us all and it make you leaving blogland all the more difficult to bear.
I totally understand where you are and I hear the cry in your heart.
Things change. People change. And sadly those changes aren't always good or healthy for us. You must do what you feel is best for you and your life... Whatever it takes to stay strong and live in peace...
I hope and pray we will always be friends. Your friendship the gracious, loving, caring ways you've directed towards me and my Miss K have brought so much joy into our lives. I hope you will carry our love for you in your heart for always.
I hope we can talk and share soon.
Love you forever~
Rebecca
Dear Ladies... YOU are all the reasons I have loved posting my little stories and sharing my photos... tears are just running down my face as I read each and every one of your heartfelt comments... it was a hard decision for me to make... but one I have made... if I am your friend, I am your friend for life, blog or no blog... even if we do not hear from each other every day... you are all close by, in my heart... much love to each of you, xoxo... Julie Marie
I'm not sad for you Julie...I'm happy for you to start a new chapter in your life!
I honestly think that you have a special gift in your writing and I always enjoy reading your posts...even though I can't take the time to get onto reading blogs that I used to. I totally understand about the competition, comments...etc and have learned to just let the negative people go. There are much more important things in life! Wishing you health and happiness and I know that we will keep in touch...
Always,
Janet
I have been behind on my blog-reading this week due to other things, so I was really shocked to read your post about closing your blog. I have not known about your blog long as some others have, but when I found it, I was totally enchanted by it, and your stories and pictures. I loved reading yours because you just seem so very
caring and kind. Your stories made me think back on my childhood and my imagination and the fun my sister and I had playing...we were "fairies" and "moonbeams" so often in our enchanted world back then.
I will miss you and I do under-
stand your reason for closing down.
People can be so cruel and seem to have no consciences these days more than ever. In you I felt a soft, delicate, sensitive spirit and I know it was hard for you to be hurt so.....I wish you all the best and I hope you will be happy in whatever you do...even though we were not friends like you are with others, because of the short time I knew you, I will remember what a special person you are...and
be happy I had the chance to know you for a little while....
May I send a big, warm hug to you?
Francy
Oh my gosh, I have just recently started following you and I can truly say, I will miss you. For me it's the opposite, I have been with Facebook for a few years and all the changes have made it nearly impossible for me to continue with it. So I've just recently started blogging - which I love. I will miss you.
Oh Ms. Julie Marie,
With tears in my eyes and a broken heart I tell you that I will miss coming over to visit and reading your magical, beautiful and heart felt posts. Your friendship has been such a blessing and I do hope that even though you may not be posting anymore we can continue to be friends. Please know that I love you dearly and that you mean the world to me my sweet friend. Sending you a great big hug.
Con todo mi amor,
Ana
Dear Julie,
Just had to stop by and enjoy a bit of your blog again before it is gone. Even though I understand you have to do what's best for you, your life and your path, it still makes me sad.
Always friends,
Love you, Celestina Marie
You are not the only one who is stopping blogging. I've had a few friends who have made this decision as well. I am going to miss you so much Julie Marie. In a world where few people are 'positive' about life... I found you and it has helped me to know that the world isn't so bad after all. Those like you are few and far between and I have been blessed by your blog time and time again. Please don't lose touch altogether! I will miss you so!! Give Tessy hugs for Gracie and me. We love you both!!
Congratulations!
xoxo Amy
Hi there, I'm so sad to read this because I just had found you. I do understand how awful it is when others steal your photos etc. I don't do twitter or pinterest either- just love to blog. You will be missed and hopefully down the road you will return.
Hugs, Noreen
Hi Julie,
I love your avatar pic. You are gorgeous in the hat.
I can't bear to reread this again.
Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment.
XO to Tessy from Miss B. She is getting her rabies vaccine today.
Love to you, Celestina Marie
Julie Marie, thanks for dropping by and mostly for your kind comment , the last pic you liked so much on my Mia is the way she sleeps, just like the sweet baby she is....lol.....
Give Tessy girl a big squishy kiss and hug from Mia and myself.....
Miss you sweetie,
Mari
You are going to be sorely missed by so many, Julie Marie. I see your point on so many issues you described in the blogging world, but just as much as I wanted the book form of my blog, I like to keep a visual journal and keep adding to it. And as you said, if it makes one person smile...
I will miss you so much, I think we have a wonderful friendship. I do hope you find it in your heart to pick up at some point, but I totally respect your reasons for stopping.
I wish all the best for you. Don't forget me, sweet lady.
XO,
Jane
coming by to say i'm sad your new posts won't be popping up on my side bar...? You are one of the first people i met through blogging and you are in my heart and i already know we will not lose touch while you take a break. I completely agree with you about pinterest...i have not yet become a member of it, but i have seen my pictures float around out there without my permission...& i understand the frustration you feel. I seem to ignore the posts that are filled with photo's of pinterest too! Not much inspiration when you see someone not sharing what they personally are up to! Facebook is fun - it's where i just add extra photo's that don't fit in my posts...i know you'll be back ~ i have faith that you will, because you enjoy the escape into the blog world of happiness! Maybe once the sunshine comes out again, and the flowers start to bloom you will feel differently???!!!!???? Hugs to you my dear friend...email me anytime! always love to chat! xoxo, tracie
Dear Julie Marie,
I'm sad to see you close your blog, you've shared such beautiful things with us, things of your heart. We will miss you to the moon and back!
Take good care of yourself sweetie and always remember we love you!
Big warm hugs, sherry
Hello Julie, I came across your blog today and I wholeheartedly agree with your comments regarding the competition. I plan to continue my blog for my own diary of pictures and projects. Your blog is a wonderful place to visit, your words are beautifully written and your pictures are stunning. I wish you all the best and as I am a new Follower of your blog, I hope you return soon. Kind regards, Ann
Hi Julie, your blog is wonderful and it will be sad to see it cease to be! I am curious if they did not link to your blog and give you the credit line on Pinterest? My blog photos and my original artwork is shared on Pinterest but there is always a link and a credit line attached that takes them to my site. What's bad is when someone takes your work and puts their name on it! I sure hope that did not happen to you. Wishing you all the best in the new year!
Nancy and the pugs in Flower Mound TX
Oh Julie! You really should rethink leaving us. I understand your thoughts tho. Cause I too do not do Pinterest, and do not care about followers, etc. I just blog to get my thoughts and life out there and to meet wonderful people like yourself. Step back for awhile and in the future you may feel different. We will be here when you come back! For now I will miss you so very much. Love, Kit
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