tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post7070059171769417511..comments2023-10-04T04:22:22.883-05:00Comments on Odi et Amo: The Long Goodbye.Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-53528986806495035212012-02-15T20:44:45.449-06:002012-02-15T20:44:45.449-06:00I am saddened that you'll be leaving since I l...I am saddened that you'll be leaving since I learned to love this blog. But I am happy for you with your life. Good luck.Interior Designhttp://www.interiordesignpro.org/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-41722844157466237622011-09-24T12:23:12.863-05:002011-09-24T12:23:12.863-05:00Avril you are doing the most important job you wil...Avril you are doing the most important job you will ever, ever do. Time with your sweet, adorable bay boy is precious and you can 't get back those moments so spend time doing what is important and that is Family has to be #1 at all times. I miss you and our blogging conversations, but I am over the moon happy for you, xo Kathysue<br /><br />PS Remember to always,"Enjoy the Process!!"Kathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-24660389954318674642011-09-21T17:53:26.761-05:002011-09-21T17:53:26.761-05:00I can relate to your decision and cannot imagine b...I can relate to your decision and cannot imagine being in an office fulltime and being at home and trying to juggle it all and a blog. I go in waves where I think of just shutting up shop. I love the blog....but have made a very deliberate deicsion in the last few months that it cannot take priority over my family.....a trip to the park on a beautiful afternoon is WAY more important to me than coming up with a post for the next day. Since I have drawn this line in the sand in terms of priorities I feel SO much better. Please keep in touch!Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-82323140008229225392011-09-10T14:47:04.740-05:002011-09-10T14:47:04.740-05:00I read this post with a feeling of great understan...I read this post with a feeling of great understanding...I started blogging when my youngest went to school, and I had more free time on my hands. I often thought that it was a good thing that blogging in its current form did not exist when my children were babies - during the peak of my blog years, when the pull was irresistible, I might have spent too much time on the blog and not on the children! Your priorities are certainly in the right place.<br /><br />I have neglected my blog over the past few months, and have not really missed blogging. However, now that my two year house design and build project is coming to an end, who knows what I will do? I might return to the blog.<br /><br />I am so glad that you are keeping your blog up, although you will be stepping back. You have always been such an inspirational and educational blogger to me, and I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Hopefully you will pop in from time to time!<br /><br />Take care,<br />HollyThings That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79354858522323132102011-09-09T18:26:00.471-05:002011-09-09T18:26:00.471-05:00You will be missed but I completely understand. P...You will be missed but I completely understand. Please don't be a complete stranger!<br /><br />xx,<br /><br />MarianneHaven and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747895184154272085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-53967040449775847392011-09-08T00:04:40.596-05:002011-09-08T00:04:40.596-05:00I am certainly going to miss your blog, but can un...I am certainly going to miss your blog, but can understand why you would want to move on. Enjoy this special time with your little one!<br /><br />xo,<br />cristinCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-60759759928159153652011-09-06T10:12:13.681-05:002011-09-06T10:12:13.681-05:00Hello Averill,
I have been thinking of you often,...Hello Averill,<br /><br />I have been thinking of you often, wondering how you are doing, how your family is doing, your little one, (who is adorable) and just life in general. I completely understand why blogging at this time may not be what's on the agenda... maybe sometime down the road, a new, different blog might be in order, but for now, we will enjoy the archives of Odi et Amo. <br /><br />I find as the years pass, we change. What I personally found inspiring when I began Haute Design is somewhat different. Perhaps it's coming into one's style, or perhaps it is simply due to the fact that we all change over the years. Priorities, what we appreciate, anything really, might alter.<br /><br />I remember when I first started visiting Odi et Amo, and found your writing to be captivating and really enjoying your inspiration and projects. You have been such a kind friend through blogging, and I hope to keep in touch! (be it on facebook or through email) <br /><br />Enjoy this wonderful time in your life—the most precious and important times are these...<br /><br />Love, SarahSarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-78610130541393711442011-09-03T14:31:20.188-05:002011-09-03T14:31:20.188-05:00Honestly, now is the best time of your life. Wise ...Honestly, now is the best time of your life. Wise decision. I love you style and it would be interesting to see how it changes. Babies have a way of doing that do you... I have changed more in the 6 plus years of having children then I did in one decade. Good luck and have lots of fun and love.CRICKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768871508564894127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-42310128221740761542011-09-02T08:53:14.328-05:002011-09-02T08:53:14.328-05:00Averill, your ideas and support will be very misse...Averill, your ideas and support will be very missed! I truly enjoyed getting to know you through the blog and greatly appreciate the support you gave me when mine was still a fledgling. Your past posts are still such inspirations so I hope you will leave them up.<br /><br />All the best to you and your family! I hope we'll meet someday! If you ever come up to Boston please don't hesitate to contact me.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-19444200369624412782011-08-31T21:25:18.811-05:002011-08-31T21:25:18.811-05:00aw you will be missed! good luck with everything!
...aw you will be missed! good luck with everything!<br /><br />and be sure to enter my Shabby Apple dress giveaway before you officially go:<br /><br />http://lovelylittlenest.blogspot.com<br /><br />:)Lovely Little Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245322781909984657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-60954968680094256212011-08-30T03:45:06.790-05:002011-08-30T03:45:06.790-05:00Oh, I will miss your blog, especially since I was ...Oh, I will miss your blog, especially since I was looking forward to seeing more of baby G. I understand what you feel, though, as sometimes it's a struggle just to write a post. Thanks for all the wonderful posts!<br /><br />PS: My son H has the Gap romper, too! Isn't it so cute?A Loopy Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350796263296138071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-86348569111410947712011-08-29T12:29:13.649-05:002011-08-29T12:29:13.649-05:00We will miss you but you've got a far more exc...We will miss you but you've got a far more excellent distraction in your little guy.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452627115206030781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-86545127737271234252011-08-29T10:27:10.896-05:002011-08-29T10:27:10.896-05:00Averill,
I'm going to miss you, your wonderful...Averill,<br />I'm going to miss you, your wonderful design perspective and impeccable taste, but I completely get it! No loving mother ever said she wished she'd spent less time with her children! <br /><br />As far as losing interest, I understand and wonder with many of my favorite bloggers throwing in the towel...is it inevitable for many of us?<br /><br />Wishing you the best and please feel free to email me anytime!<br />xo,<br />~RAcanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-62532089615424372762011-08-28T19:13:53.256-05:002011-08-28T19:13:53.256-05:00You will be missed, Averill! Looking at that preci...You will be missed, Averill! Looking at that precious face, I'd say he's way more worth investing time in....it'd be hard to keep as excited about design when you are mother to such a precious little doll! Wishing you all the best - thanks for all of your kindness and support over the last couple of years! xoannechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-57445124535321164522011-08-28T12:48:56.791-05:002011-08-28T12:48:56.791-05:00Oh, Averill, I'm so sorry to see you go from t...Oh, Averill, I'm so sorry to see you go from the blogging world, but am also so very supportive of your decision.<br />Sometimes, as a mother who blogs, I find it so difficult to relate to the "movers and shakers" who find time for all their fabulous posts, so I can totally relate to your struggle and decision.<br />Thank you for a wonderful two years of fantastic design blogging!<br />Best to you and yours!!alison giese Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505444655040656140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-2676233212973297612011-08-27T16:43:55.775-05:002011-08-27T16:43:55.775-05:00You will be missed! Best regards!!!You will be missed! Best regards!!!lizziefitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382848839196590566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-74496596244571072242011-08-27T13:01:50.611-05:002011-08-27T13:01:50.611-05:00**drops head**... So sad, but I completely underst...**drops head**... So sad, but I completely understand. I've been thinking of doing the same thing:)<br /><br />Take care and is he old enough to use any of the items I purchased him? He is so cute, though I knew he would be;)L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-39751800529910152402011-08-27T10:38:52.030-05:002011-08-27T10:38:52.030-05:00You did a great job with this blog, Avie! Keeping ...You did a great job with this blog, Avie! Keeping the site up is definitely a good idea--who knows, there may come a time in the future when you want to revive it? <br /><br />Much love from MomJody Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031378214797420014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-62963085586971363992011-08-27T09:47:29.281-05:002011-08-27T09:47:29.281-05:00I was just thinking about you a few weeks ago! I&#...I was just thinking about you a few weeks ago! I'm glad to know that everything is going well on your end, and while I'm sad to hear about the end of your blog, I totally understand. Kids grow up so fast these days--it's much more important to spend your time doing things you love with people you love than to hang onto something you don't have the heart for anymore. But i agree with everyone else--leave the blog up, you may find yourself back here in a year (or two!)<br /><br />best to you & your fam always,<br />daykaDayka Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173961767682523966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-50821493910530505152011-08-27T08:58:19.860-05:002011-08-27T08:58:19.860-05:00Ah, I completely understand! It's been so fun...Ah, I completely understand! It's been so fun getting to know you over the past few years, and I will definitely miss you. Thanks for all your insightful posts, and your support of me and my blog. Now go hug that cute little boy of yours!! :)Liz @ It's Great To Be Homehttp://www.itsgreattobehome.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-36430696992042660652011-08-27T08:23:06.505-05:002011-08-27T08:23:06.505-05:00I will miss your posts, but totally understand. Ta...I will miss your posts, but totally understand. Take care Averill! xoChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-37915851382670800752011-08-27T08:18:57.223-05:002011-08-27T08:18:57.223-05:00We will all miss you, but completely understand! I...We will all miss you, but completely understand! I will really understand come Feb when I am due with our first baby!Sarah@realestatestylehttp://www.realestatestyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-75446997368963603262011-08-27T08:15:07.021-05:002011-08-27T08:15:07.021-05:00Hi Averill I know there are times in life where yo...Hi Averill I know there are times in life where you stop and think of what is really important and things that need your 100 pecent attention. I visit your blog everyday and since there no new post for awhile I completely understand.<br /> I enjoy your blog and say that your one of my fave your such a good writer and I learn alot from your blog very imformative I hope one day you will get the benefit of enjoying your old passion.<br /> Good Luck! in everything you do and hope to see you again in blog world.<br />Baby G is so adorable enjoy every moment with him.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880460418526527063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-55285009539971007172011-08-27T07:53:16.151-05:002011-08-27T07:53:16.151-05:00All the best to you! You will be missed, but I ca...All the best to you! You will be missed, but I can't imagine having a new baby, a job AND a blog....something had to give! Enjoy your little one, he is the most precious of all.<br /><br />Cathy @ Room RxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942704410174876211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-65532623075203512642011-08-27T06:23:08.101-05:002011-08-27T06:23:08.101-05:00Averill, we totally understand. You're a good...Averill, we totally understand. You're a good mommy. Will miss keeping up with you. Enjoy your sweet baby :)Emily A. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831600455593731223noreply@blogger.com