the long goodbye

Spring break was nice. A little camping. A little celebrating of my 37th birthday. A little dying of eggs. A little round of sickness around the house. A little break from my email inbox. A little bit of thinking.

The result of the thinking is that I have decided to retire from craft blogging. I've been doing this, in one form or another, for two and a half years, and the short story is...I'm just ready to move on. I will be continuing with 3191 and maybe some other projects as well. I hope to set up a web page soon where you can get news about what I'm working on and how/where to purchase things I make.

I will, however, be posting here through the end of April...part last hurrah, part long goodbye. I'm excited to share the things that I'm making for the show with my sister at Doe and will be aiming to post something new every week day.

* * * * a huge thank you to everyone who reads little birds handmade. i will miss you all very much. * * *

Comments

[mav]

right on steph. i'll still pop back to this space for inspiration and i thank you for it. so glad we have 3191. cheers!! xo maria

[Caterine]

sometime i want to delete everything. i think that the day when i'll have my 'illustrator website' i'll stop everything else too.
thanks for all, it was so nice to get the inspiration.

[Julie]

Thank you for sharing so many beautiful things over the last 2 and a half years. I only came across your blog in January, but I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts and the archives. You've inspired me to sew for the first time in many years. I'm looking forward to the remaining posts.

[Toni]

Seasons come, seasons go--it's so good to recognize them. I have gained immense inspiration from you over the last year and a half, and I thank you for it! I know that your creative pursuits hold a bright future for you. Enjoy this next season and all that it holds. I'll miss you! :)

[Trixie]

A few months ago I found your blog and visit frequently and love the ideas that you have shared. A big sigh went out with your post but I look forward to your new ventures and just want to say thank you for taking the time to share what you do - they have been little inspirations!

[Jessica]

Oh, dear. I'm a little sad, but I guess I'll have to let you go. It's be a whole lot of fun while it's lasted. Good luck, little bird!

[amydawnrose]

goodbye stephanie, i will miss your lovely, inspiring posts and beautiful photographs (thank goodness for 3191). i appreciate and respect the way you live your life with intentionality and wish you much luck with whatever new paths you will explore. and a happy belated birthday.

[Emma]

Awww! I'll miss your blog and your lovely photos and gorgeous crafts.

[sally]

I think this is one of my favorite photographs.

You have been and will continue to be a wonderful inspiration to me. I suppose this means I will just have to see you more "in person". =)

Happy Belated Birthday, Steph!!

[jenny gordy]

Thank you, Stephanie, for your wonderful blog. You've inspired me for the past year in so many ways.

[christina]

It has been wonderful getting to know you over the year or so and I truly respect your decision. Your entries will be missed but that just means that we will need to make a date to get together sometime when we are both free.

You are amazing and I am looking forward to all of the beautiful photos on 3191.

[christina]

It has been wonderful getting to know you over the year or so and I truly respect your decision. Your entries will be missed but that just means that we will need to make a date to get together sometime when we are both free.

You are amazing and I am looking forward to all of the beautiful photos on 3191.

Happy Birthday March baby.

[Amy]

a year ago, i was drawn to your blog because of your amazing way to capture beauty through a lens. it takes so much effort to maintain a blog {photos, content, e-mail....} + and then the wide array of handmade crafting. i commend you for making this decision. it's bittersweet but life is a balance + to keep that balance sometimes means letting go. i can't tell you how good it feels to just post photos to flickr these days. i've learned life beyond the web is paramount. my mantra: family + fresh air first. my best to you!

[jennifer w.]

I'd like to send my thanks as well for your inspiration over the years. You have an eye for the simple beauty that surrounds us everyday, and have helped me personally to take more notice of my surroundings.

[Alicia A.]

Thank you, Stephanie, for all the inspiration you have given.

Best of luck in all you do!

[earthchick]

I am sad to see you go and will miss your voice in the blogosphere, but good on ya for seeking balance and doing what you need to do. Your work, your words, your photographs - all of it inspires me. Thank you.

[Sonya]

You have been quite the inspiration Stephanie. Although I will miss Little Birds, I am looking forward to the next chapter.

[Nadia Lewis]

Glad that you were able to join us while you could. Thank you!

[shari]

little birds has been such an inspiration to me. thank you for all of your wonderful posts steph! xoxox

[Carmen]

to much love, to much exposition too, i love little birds, bye, i want to see your craft inspiration in another way

[laura r.]

thank you.

[mj]

You'll be missed in so many ways! I love coming and seeing the care you put into your crafts and seeing the simple things so artfully done.

[alyssa]

You will be dearly missed! Where will all my "moving to portland" fantasies be for-filled? I love your blog and your beautiful creations. Much luck and happiness to you and your lovely family. Take care.

[sprizee]

Ah, you'll be missed.

[bugheart]

sometime
it's just
good
to move on...
your incredible talent
and
warmth
will be
much
missed.
good luck
at doe...
wish i could
see it
in all its
glory.
xo