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When I come across a thing that makes me smile, brings beauty or gives comfort - c'est ça!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Say Goodnight, Gracie

I started this blog, in part, because I was curious what this blogging this was all about.  I wanted to get back into writing again, and for once, write about things that actually interested me (my paying writing jobs of my youth always seemed to involve concrete or mutual funds).   In doing so, I got to learn a bit about myself, too - for example, looking back I am surprised by the number of fashion-related posts.  It seems this was an area where I had a lot to say!  

Another thing I had not planned on was the community aspect of blogging.  Connecting with readers and fellow bloggers - this, I has not counted on at all, and it has been the greatest pleasure of my brief blogging experience.  Thank you to the small but dedicated (and kind!) followers of this blog, you have made all the difference.  

I believe in doing things wholly or not at all.  My posts have diminished in frequency and inspiration, but I am not one for lingering or slow deaths.  So, I am bringing this blog to a close.  You will still see me hanging around the internet - I will continue to read and comment with great interest the many lovely blogs out there (Aesthetic Alterations, The Vivienne Files, Pret a Porter P, to name just a few!).  

As for my spare time freed up from blogging, I am working on new hobbies.  As Albert Einstein said, "Life is like riding a bicycle.  To keep your balance, you must keep moving."  Right now, I am working on mastering the art of candle, lotion, and soap making.  It's messy, but it's fun and might be a handy life-skill should the 2012 apocalypse thing ever pan out...

Here's to finding whatever makes you smile, brings you beauty or gives you comfort - these things are rare, and rarer still appreciated.  Thank you for your readership and may we meet across the internet again, and soon.

Best wishes,
C
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  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I am saddened as I love it when you post--that one on building a handbag collection, for instance, is fabulous. But I fully understand putting energy into new hobbies. Candle making, in particular, sounds like a lot of fun. Any lavender candles coming? :)

    Good luck, and I hope to see you at some of my favorite blogs. And if you ever have something to write about and want a venue--contact me! I'd love it.

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    1. C'est MoiMay 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      That is so kind of you - that is one of the posts I felt very passionate about! Btw, lavender candles were the first thing I've turned out! I'm using old pressed glass drinking glasses with fleur de lys motif on them. Beeswax and lavender oil from Nyons go inside - very French inspired. I am still working on getting the wick sizes correct, but in the course of my experimentation I am getting to burn through quite a bit of candles so I can't complain. :)

      I will still be reading and commenting at your site, I do love your blog - your posts often make their way into our dinner conversation so you are dearly read and discussed. If you ever need a filler post for your blog, do let me know, it would be a great honor!!!

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    2. C'est MoiMay 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      Oops, that auto-corrected to "filler" when I mean it to write "fill-in" - as when you go on holiday or need a break. I doubt any content on your site would be regarded as filler, sheesh!

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  2. C'est MoiMay 1, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Thank you. I will still be reading your blog - so for sure, see you around there!
    PS My kitchen is covered in a slight coat of wax and bubbles. At least it smells good! :)

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