signing off for a bit
Folks, I am seriously overwhelmed, and my family really needs me to chill out and enjoy their company. I'm going to take a little blogging break. I'll be back after Christmas or maybe next year.
At last count, I have nearly 100 blog and shop related emails to which I need to respond (um, yeah. I said 100). There are bloggers who manage this type of correspondence very well. I am not one of them. I am going to really try to get back to some of you, but it may take me a while. I encourage people to read my about page to learn more about me and my camera (a very common question). While I do enjoy posting tutorials and the occasional pattern, it is simply not possible for me to do this for everything I make. I try my best to give as much information about how I construct things in my posts as time allows. I very rarely use patterns. When I use a pattern, book or online instructions, I will always let you know where I found it. Almost all my fabric is vintage, secondhand or gifted to me. I have purchased fabric online once in my life. I purchase my woolens and 100% linen at my local fabric store (Mill Ends). I am unable to take any special orders. Hope this helps and that everyone understands. Emails are always welcome, but I do appreciate your patience as I try to respond!
Please do continue to check out the Kim Family Art + Craft Auction site as I am adding new things every day.
Happy Holidays to you all! Enjoy it!
happy holidays steph and enjoy your break! xo shari
Posted by: shari | December 20, 2006 at 12:32 PM
This is the first comment I've ever left for you. Enjoy your break and your holiday! We all deserve it!
Posted by: Grace | December 20, 2006 at 12:42 PM
Merry Christmas, Little Birds family. Hope you have a relaxing couple of weeks and don't worry too much about your emails- family time is much more important during this time of year!
Thanks for the inspiring glimpses into your work and home over the past year.
Posted by: melissa | December 20, 2006 at 01:14 PM
Have a nice and restfull break. Happy holidays to you and family.
Caterine
Posted by: Caterine | December 20, 2006 at 01:28 PM
oh yes. go break with family. see you next year sweetie!
Posted by: hannah | December 20, 2006 at 01:36 PM
Enjoy your break, your holidays, and your family. Cheers!
Posted by: amy h | December 20, 2006 at 01:36 PM
you are doing such an incredible job with the auction site, etc.
Posted by: melissa f. | December 20, 2006 at 01:39 PM
enjoy enjoy enjoy! happy holidays to you all! xo
Posted by: tracy | December 20, 2006 at 02:55 PM
enjoy your holiday! the auction site looks great!
Posted by: erin | December 20, 2006 at 03:05 PM
I'll miss you! Have a wonderful holiday with your family.
Posted by: tut-tut | December 20, 2006 at 03:12 PM
Happy holidays, Stephanie. I hope you and your sweet family enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Alicia A. | December 20, 2006 at 03:41 PM
me and you need to go out for a drink. i'm serious.
Posted by: lisa | December 20, 2006 at 04:46 PM
Have a lovely holiday and break from blogging! :)
Posted by: Casey | December 20, 2006 at 05:43 PM
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Posted by: Maritza | December 20, 2006 at 06:13 PM
Good for you Stephanie.. take a much needed breather and enjoy your wonderful family! A merry christmas to you!
Posted by: Tanya Ellis | December 20, 2006 at 06:13 PM
You do sound overwhelmed. Enjoy your break!
Posted by: Mae | December 20, 2006 at 06:15 PM
sending hugs... enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. xx mav
Posted by: mav | December 20, 2006 at 07:21 PM
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your family and get back to your blog when you can.
Posted by: Colleen | December 20, 2006 at 07:30 PM
have a wonderful holiday break!
Posted by: joleen | December 20, 2006 at 08:24 PM
wishing you stress-free holidays. I can relate to your in-box, I was just emailing Lisa about it.
Happy Happy! xo
Posted by: blair | December 20, 2006 at 09:36 PM
hoping you all have happy holidays too, enjoy the break :)
Posted by: sarah | December 21, 2006 at 02:28 AM
Enjoy the break surrounded by those you hold dear.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | December 21, 2006 at 04:41 AM
I can very much relate to the overflowing inbox, too. There are only so many hours in a day! Hope you have a wonderful break - may your holiday be peaceful and relaxing. xo
Posted by: Fiona | December 21, 2006 at 04:49 AM
have a lovely break, enjoy your family and re-charge.
Posted by: cindy | December 21, 2006 at 09:49 AM
ps what a gorgeous photo, it reminds me of a vermeer painting.
- hugs.
Posted by: cindy | December 21, 2006 at 09:50 AM