Saturday, November 19, 2011

Winner and a Bit of a Break

I want to thank everyone who entered the Shabby Apple Giveaway!
The winner of the Da Vinci dress is





I will email you today and let you know what you have to do!


Thank you again!!

And remember you can still use the code EMERALDCOVE10OFF at checkout and save 10% until Dec 14.


I am also going to be signing off for a while, not sure how long, for sure through Thanksgiving.
We have run into a small crisis this week, which we are hopefully almost over, and that has set me back a bit.
I have 17 people coming over for Thanksgiving so I will be getting ready for that and it is my birthday on Wednesday and I will be preparing for that!  hahah!!

I have also run out of steam on projects and such and right now my heart just isn't into it. 
I need to focus my attention, at least for a bit, on me and my family and getting to things that I haven't in a while that I need.  I know we all go through this and I will be back but just need to recharge and regroup for a bit.



I will always have my email open so if you need anything or just want to talk please email me. :)

Happy Thanksgiving to you.  
Have a safe and wonderful holiday and thank you again for everything you do and are!!

Hugs!!!



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46 comments:

Brandi said...

I hope everything is OK, Michelle. Take care and I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family. Happy "almost" Birthday my friend!!!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Darling one,

I think I will be making my next post (today) a short and quick one, knowing that many people will not be blogging much. I wish you peace during this crisis and I just adore you, Michelle!!! Anita

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hope everything is okay with you Michelle.
17 people!!! You will be busy for sure! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and birthday and enjoy your break!

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures said...

I hope everything is ok! You are wise to take a break and focus on what you need to do. I haven't blogged much this month either. I am busy and don't have much to blog about. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tricia said...

I'm hoping everything is okay with you and your family, Michelle. Be sure to have a good birthday, eat lots of cake, and of course, have a nice Thanksgiving too :)

Calypso In The Country said...

Thank you so much Michelle! (I just emailed you too). And I can't believe Wednesday is your birthday because Thursday is mine!! It's like we are twins! No wonder we are blog friends! Well have a very Happy Birthday and I hope all is well with you. I hope you get through your crisis. Try to relax and take some time for yourself. I will be thinking of you. Take care dear.
-Shelley

SLR said...

I am having 16 people over for Thanksgiving, so I know how you feel! Yes, take a nice break...
AND have a Happy Birthday! Hope your crisis ends very soon!!
:)

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Have a happy, happy birthday my friend! And I hope your Thanksgiving goes smoothly and is lots of fun! Enjoy your blogging break. Relax, and refresh. We'll be here when you get back. :)

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

Enjoy your break. Everyone needs time to regroup now and again. I will be busy next week as well. Going to my sisters home and we'll be 40 for dinner! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday! ((Hugs))

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

Breaks are good. I'll be taking off for Thanksgiving too. Take your time. We'll be here when you return. Happy Thanksgiving and a very Happy Birthday!!

At The Picket Fence said...

Oh, sweet friend, we totally understand! I think it is so good to just take that time and recharge and I will be praying for you and your family. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a VERY HAPPY Birthday! :-) We're here if you need us.
Vanessa

Val said...

Enjoy your break..you will me missed.

Anne said...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Michelle, just relax and dont work too hard at it, remember that what really matters is you're together with your loved ones... you've been really busy this last year, from the sound of it, and its time to kick back, read a good book, let others take care of you a bit! xxoo Anne

michele said...

enjoy the break--i feel you! i highly doubt that at the end of life we will be heard saying 'i just wish i had blogged more.' ya know?

michele

Martina said...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Michelle - and thanks to you, for being such a great friend! xx

Amy Kinser said...

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday! God bless you and all you do.

beachcomber said...

happy birthday michelle & enjoy the break!
x

Desire Empire said...

Have a great break and Happy birthday for Wednesday. And happy Thanks Giving.

You sure do have more than enough to think about. I look forward to a recharged mermaid on your return.

Carolyn xx

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Hi Michelle. I hope everything is alright and that you can regroup during your time off. Have a very Happy Birthday! My last 3 weeks have been crazy busy so I know exactly where you are coming from. Best wishes for a relaxing Thanksgiving celebration!

NanaDiana said...

Well, first off, congrats to the winner.

I hope everything is okay, Michelle. I am only an email away if you want to "unload". I know how busy this time of year can be for everyone. Saying a prayer that all is well with you and the crisis is relieved. Blessings - Diana

a quiet life said...

will miss all your good stuff and look forward to visiting you again in the future, breaks are great, i left for a year, its nice to temper the time online :) happy thanksgiving and love your pic today, thanks for the smiles~

Cassie Bustamante said...

good for you for giving yourself a break- we are all allowed! take care of you and see you when you get back!

Leo said...

Happy Thanksgiving Michelle..and Happy Birthday too. Hope you have an amazing holiday...and enjoy your feast for 17!

Heaven's Walk said...

Hey lil sis....just me. Drop me an email. I'm here for ya..... ♥

xoxo laurie

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Hey Michelle-
You are in my thoughts friend. Happy birthday, relax and enjoy!!!
XXOO
Kristin

Completely Coastal said...

All the best and happy birthday!! Shouldn't someone else be organizing your birthday celebration, haha!! Take good care of yourself!!

Karena said...

Michelle first thank you so much for your well wishes!! I am getting better every day. Slow but sure!

I completely understand sometimes we just need to step back and prioritize.

I hope you will come by and check my 12 days of Holiday Giveaway Event in Dec

Love and Hugs,

Karena
Art by Karena

Simple Home said...

Happy Birthday Michelle. It sounds like you'll be cooking and prepping on you birthday. I hope you find time to enjoy your day :) Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

I've cut back on my blogging over the past few months, only posting a few times a month instead of a few times a week. It's worked out well for me and for my family too :) I hope your crisis is over too. They always seem to hit our lives when we're busiest, don't they?

Blessings,
Marcia

Deborah said...

Thinking of you always dear friend...xoxo
A break is good, and I hope your Thanksgiving is beautiful and you get to enjoy all those precious moments with your family and friends!
Oh my gosh, Baja looks so cute!! Lol
Love you sweetie xoxoxo

Deborah xoxoxo

Julie@beingRUBY said...

HI Dear Michelle
Sorry to hear you have a crisis in hand.. Hope it does not distract from your birthday which I wish for you to be fabulous!! Have a great week, birthday and thanksgiving.. ciao ciao xxx Julie

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and extra special birthday, Michelle. I'm sorry to hear there is a situation. I will add you to my prayer list. You take all the time you need. I have been feeling that way some, as well. You are a dear one. You will be missed!

Pam Kessler said...

Hoping everything is going to be ok with the family. Have yourself a Happy Birthday and enjoy your time away. We'll be here when you get back.

Arabella said...

Love ya honey! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family too. We'll be here waiting when you're ready to come back.

Love ya,
Marie

Jenni said...

Hello sweet friend! I am hoping that everything is okay, and will definitely be praying for you all!

And a very happy birthday to you! I hope it is a truly special day for you! And 17 people over for Thanksgiving?! Wow, is that ever a lot of guests!

I hope you enjoy a peaceful blogging break, and that you get some rest and relaxation in! :)

Hugs to you,
Jenni

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

I just said a prayer for you and your family dear friend. Whatever is going on, He knows about it and it's in his capable hands. Take a breather, enjoy your family, Thanksgiving and have a wonderful birthday!

koralee said...

Sending you Happy Thanksgiving blessings ....enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your blog break and hope your Holiday Season is off to a beautiful start!

Best Wishes,

Linda
Sand and Sea

Melissah said...

Happy belated birthday Michelle & Happy Thanksgiving! Wow - you must be having a fantastic week!
I have given you a 'Stylish Blogger award on my blog Scrapbook for being such great inspiration in setting up my 'Coastal Style' Blog.
x
Melissah
http://scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com

Libbie said...

I feel the same way Michelle...my heart just isn't in it right now...as much as I love it...breaks are wondereful things :) Enjoy yours!!!

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

Michelle, hope things are going better for you. Take as much time as you need. We'll all still be here when you come back. Take care and enjoy your time away :)

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

I know how you feel. I haven't had a chance to blog much do to all kinds of commitments and lack of clear creative focus.

I hope all gets resolved with the crisis. And I hope you had a joyous Thanksgiving.

Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road said...

Hi Michelle! Don't know how I missed this post, but I was just thinking how I haven't heard from you in a while, and here's my answer...I hope that things have been resolved, or at least gotten better for you. Prayers and hugs your way my friend! Miss you!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Michelle...I hope everything is all right? Well, we do need to take sometime off at times...I can completely relate to it. Run a mile, chase a cat, do whatever...enjoy your days :)It's necessary.

I will keep you in my prayers and I'll wait for you to return with the same energy you always radiate.

XO

Simple Home said...

I just thought I'd let you know....I miss you!!! I hope you're having a joyous Christmas season :)
Blessings,
Marcia

Melissah said...

Blogging does take up a lot of time and energy ..enjoy your time out Michelle
x
Melissah from Coastal Style

Pamela said...

MIchelle I hope things are better for you now lady!! I know how things can set you backs sometimes. I am sorta like that now. The end of the year is always stressful for me when ya have the holidays, a little ones birthday and tax bills due as well as HOA dues!

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