5/19/15

dusting off the cobwebs

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Well, hello.

It's good to be back here in this homey little blog spot. I wasn't sure I'd quite remember how to do it, but I did. A few forgotten passwords needed changing along the way, but we made it.

I'd say sorry for the silence, but I don't think I'm too sorry. Sometimes it's nice to take a break. I could blame it on the long, cold winter, or the fact that much of my time away has been spent growing a new little baby (!) but the truth is that I just didn't feel like blogging for a bit. Inspiration never struck. When everything on the internet starts to look the same, and you're not sure you like the things you like because you like them, or because it's all you ever see every time you look anywhere-- well, then, it's time to peace out for a little while.

It turns out that a little time away was all I needed. I've been happy to discover that yes-- I do like the things I like because I like them. I like to cook and clean and be a mom and a wife and putter around my house, making sure it looks tip-top. I like to take a pretty picture when the light is just right. I like to make supper for my family every night. I like to love my baby. Those are my things. I'll do my things whether I blog about them or not.

And as long as I'm doing them, it's fine to blog about them. Right?

And if you happen to follow along, I hope you do so because it makes you glad. I'm not trying to impress. I only want to share some good things every now and then, in hopes that you feel a bit lighter while you're here. That's what a good blog is for, isn't it? If it's not for you, it's okay to move on. I'll understand. Not everyone cares about linen closets and fresh pizza dough recipes.

Although, if you're wondering, I happen to care deeply about linen closets and fresh pizza dough recipes.

I'll be back soon.

34 comments:

  1. Glad you are back! And I do care about linen closets and pizza dough recipes�� since I'm a " new mom" ..actually wait, I loved it before because of you and the way you write! Keep going and all the best for your little family !!!

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  2. I agree - sometimes I also wonder if I like something because I like it or because it's all over the place and I'm "supposed" to like it. Well said.

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    1. The internet just provides so much information-- sometimes I actually feel guilty for not liking a trend, which is ridiculous! It's good to step away and figure it out. Sounds silly, but it's true!

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  3. YAY! I'm glad you are back. I understand your hiatus and am glad you don't feel guilty.

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  4. I was so happy to see this post pop up in my feed! I'd love to hear about any/all pizza dough recipes.

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  5. Love reading your blog. It's like all is right with the world. Your pictures make me want to slow down and savor all of the great things about "home". Thanks for sharing!

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  6. So glad to see you back here, Amelia. Hooray for linen closets and fresh pizza dough recipes!

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  7. Agree completely. Your Instagram account is "light" and it makes me a bit happy! Welcome back

    x Shay

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  8. I'm so happy to see you back here! :)

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  9. So happy you're back, I love your blog!

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  10. Congrats on the new baby on the way, and I for one, am thrilled you are back!

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  11. Oh, I am so happy to see new posts! Congratulations on growing a new baby! I look forward to the beauty I find in this little corner of the internet.

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  12. Yay! I'm so happy you are back! The one thing I dislike about my house is that I have no linen closet : ( It's an atrocity… but I'll take that pizza dough recipe any time : )

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    1. Not all houses have them, and it's a shame! I'm hoping to include some linen closet alternatives in the post, because they're just too good to miss out on.

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  13. Congratulations! Your posts a are always delightful. But I agree, breaks are important. Good for you to brak, good for you to be back :)

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  14. Well said! Glad you are back!

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