I'm so grateful for everything MY ROSE VALLEY has done for me; opened up doors to be creative, learning the beautiful art of crochet, discovering hidden talents as a creative artist, expressing myself as a graphic designer, building a brand and a small business, growing my self esteem, connecting with publishers and media, helping me to grow as an artist, writer, photographer and person.
I'm so happy with all the beautiful people I've met in Blogland and Cyber World, all the encouragement and support in moments of doubts and hard times, in success and growth. This place has truly been my happy place for such a long time. I'm not sure where I would have been without it.
The last few days I've gone back in my archives (what a journey!!!) and when reading my first post I realize how important this place has been for me from the very first minute until the last. I think MY ROSE VALLEY in many ways saved me when I needed it the most. The amazing craft community made me feel like I belonged instead of feeling awkward and odd wanting to do old fashion hand crafts. I sincerely thank you for that.
I have really lived it in full. I have done it all in my opinion. MY ROSE VALLEY has taken me to places I never ever could have imagined when I first started in 2009. I'm so proud of it, inside and out, of creating all this. It has allowed me to grow with the digital revolution. More than I would have been if I hadn't blogged.
I have no regrets. I don't see this as an end. I see this as a beginning. Of something new. MY ROSE VALLEY blog stays up and open. My patterns will continue to be available on Etsy and Ravelry. My Instagram account will remain and I will carry on to crochet, slowly. I'm stepping back though. I'm taking a big big break from it all. Like I've said before, maybe I will be back. Or not. Only time will tell.
And because I don't like saying farewell, I will sign out (read about my decision here) with a big smiley hug and a kiss on your cheek and say: "Until we meet again", because we never know where or when our roads will cross next time. Have a beautiful summer (or winter down under) and thank you for everything.
Au revoir
Arrivederci
Hasta la vista
Até Logo
Until we meet again
Arrivederci
Hasta la vista
Até Logo
Until we meet again
Auf Wiedersehn
Tot ziens
Tot ziens
Totsiens
På återseeende
På återseeende
Kärlek
Annette
FOLLOW MY ROSE VALLEY HERE:
I will miss you. Given that I have Scandinavian and Swiss ancestry, your blog has struck a cord with me. Thank you for the inspiration you have given me and for sharing your life with those of us who only dream of such. Blessings as you move forward, and I hope to "meet" you again.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Good bye, sweet Annette, your words will be missed. Enjoy the slower pace of your crafting and precious time with your family. Take care.
ReplyDeleteCorinne.
Até logo!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for every and each moment you've shared with us!
Thank you!
Nina
Thank you for being there when I've needed a friend, even though we have never met I feel if we did we would be friends who chat and drink coffee and of course crochet. Till we meet again, take care love Marion #pinklady558 xxxx
ReplyDeleteDear Annette,
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us the beautiful gift of YOU
for these many years. As you and yours go on
adventures new, may the Crochet Force be with
you, and in the words of the immortal Dr. Spock,
may you all, "live long and prosper."
xxoo, maureen : ) and josephina ballerina >^..^<
To every thing there is a season. This is your season to step away from cyber overload and toward real time, face to face interactions with people. You will be sorely missed here though. May your Rose Valley be ever filled with joy, laughter, peace and love. Until we meet again....
ReplyDeleteYou have brought us such joy! I have loved getting to know Switzerland and Sweden through your eyes. My Nordic shawl is one of my favorites, and always receives complements. I'm still hooking away, bit by bit, on my gypsy blanket. (My wrists complain mightily when I go on a crochet binge. Better to enjoy a bit at a time.) I wish you all the best, and hope you'll send out a note now and then.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your inspiration over the years Annette. I wish you the best of luck (and a fun-filled time!) with your future adventures. Sending you love. Lucy
ReplyDeleteBye, bye, I will miss your blog, but understand it completely. Have a great break, enjoy your time with your family and take up new ideas
ReplyDeleteTill later With love Manon
Annette, I have loved your blog so much and it will be very missed. Thank you for all of the effort you have put into creating it and sharing. I'm wishing you every happiness and success for the future. Au revoir my friend. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteHi Annette,
ReplyDeleteI've loved your blog since I got in to crochet myself. You're one of the first persons I followed and I'm greatfull to you. For your crochet, your inspiration, your patterns and just your view of life. You're such an inspiration to me. Annette. I hope to see you back in blogland some day but I totally understand your descision. I hope you keep enjoying crochet and stuff and you will find the rest you need.
Annette, I wish you all the luck in the world.
Sweet greetings,
Emily
(casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)
Thank you for sharing yourself, your knowledge, your family and so much inspiration! I will miss your blog. Be well, take care and enjoy your new found freedom!
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best in your future endeavours. May life bring you joy, health & happiness. Thank you for your wonderful blog.
You will be missed by me too. Stay happy. Jo x
ReplyDeleteWe are going to miss you! You are an inspiration for many of us. Take care and enjoy whatever you will do.
ReplyDeleteBest regards Sandra
I love your blog and will miss it, but you deserve a big break from it all.Enjoy your life with your husband, children and family. As I have come to realize now that all my children are grown and have children of their own, time really does fly and I miss the days when they were young. Best luck on your journey!! Cathy
ReplyDeleteDear Annette, I wish you a wonderfull summer. I love your blog so much and it will be very missed. Happy crocheting in your lovely swedish summerhouse. Lots of love, Jeanette.
ReplyDeleteSweet Annette,
ReplyDeleteI will miss you and your lovely blog. I hope you will decide to return after a nice break! Either way, take care, xxxo Brenda in Florida
Enjoy doing all the lovely things you want to do! That's so nice that all the crochet articles and patterns will still be available on your blog and on Etsy and Ravelry. Good luck, Annette!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your blog very much!
ReplyDeleteI wish you and your family all the best!
Hope to see you on instagragm from time to time...
Tot ziens!
Thanks for all your inspiration, blogposts and patterns. I loved to follow you and wish you all the best on your new journey.
ReplyDeleteHugs and love, Margaret (a little bit sad to say good bye, but also thankful for the pleasures you brought me and so many others)
I will miss your beautiful and inspiring blog and hope one day you may return xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you! And good luck!
ReplyDeleteAww...thank you Annette. You have been a wonderful inspiration to me with your beautiful crochet and warm, stunning imagery, and especially your down to earth lovely'voice'. Take care, warm wishes always. Carmen x
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you! I will miss your posts!
ReplyDeleteA big thank you for sharing some of your creative journey with us, the inspiration has been wonderful and of course I shall miss our "visits" but I wish you all the best in all that you do.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI have completely loved your blog and am so happy you have decided to keep it open for us all...there are so many of your projects that I still want to make. Good luck in your new adventures and I really do hope you come back someday. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you have shared! I love crochet and of course you have been a source of inspiration. I don't always have time to comment but I have enjoyed your posts. Came back if you judge it possible in the future. Wishing the best!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best Annette. I really enjoyed visiting and will miss your posts. I still have the happy scrappy blanket to work on, a lovely memory of your blog it shall be. Good luck with all your plans. x
ReplyDeleteI will miss your beautiful and inspiring blog ..
ReplyDeletegoldenslot
สูตรบาคาร่า
I am so glad your blog remains open. It's like a beautiful book you want to look through from time to time, it makes you fell so good. I am working on you shawl right now but I want to make everything. I love all your crochet patterns so much. Good luck, love Ann
ReplyDeleteDear Annette, you will be missed in blogland. I wish you so much happiness in what you choose to pursue. You should feel strong and empowered to make this decision, knowing that it's time to move on, but I can't help feeling sad about it. A beautiful, heartfelt post. Make sure you look me up when you're in Stockholm. Big hugs xx M
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, I'm just starting out in Crochetland. Totally understand your change in direction, but wanted to thank you for leaving your blog and patterns open. May you find new fulfilment and exciting opportunities xx
ReplyDeleteI've been visiting you for so long and never wrote a comment. Until today, until you made me cry for not just saying goodbye, but only to see "até logo" in my own language, which is so rare to see in other contexts than the ones in my own country and I so much appreciated your sensitivity. It was a wonderful journey with you, here on your blog. I wish you the best in your life, for you and your family. Glad to still see you in instagram. Hugs from Portugal.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your wonderful posts. I have your lovely blue crochet bunting I bought from you a few years ago hanging in my courtyard here in Wales to remind me of you( of course I sometimes say I did it myself!). I have retired after 36 enjoyable and rewarding years of teaching and am sure you will feel as much joy in it as I did. Good Luck,will miss you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will read this someday. I want to thank you for all yourinspiration, but, surprisingly, what stayed on my mind is about your words about cats. During a time when my much loved cat disappeared, I read "cats never leave, they come and go, but always return" in one of your posts. So I kept on waiting and praying and my lovely cat really returned. It was your words that gave me hope. She returned after 13 long days. Thanks again for everyting. I wish you good luck and good health and real happiness with your precious family. Goodbye.
ReplyDeleteSanem
Åh, finaste Annette! Livet förändras, man vill göra andra saker...Det viktigaste är att följa hjärtat.
ReplyDeleteStor kram!
I am sure I speak for many when I say "I miss your blog :("
ReplyDelete