Sunday, January 9, 2011

Taking a break ...

Hi Everyone,

I hope your new year's off to a really good start. Some of you might have noticed that I've been quiet the past couple of weeks. I was out of town for Christmas, came home, headed out to visit antique shops in a neighboring state (fun!), and have been sick (not fun!) with a particularly nasty cold/flu-like bug since returning.

Between the holidays and being sick, I've found myself behind on some crucial work projects. Therefore, sadly, blogging has to take a back seat for a while.

Thank you so much for your visits, kind comments, and e-mails. I'll be back as soon as possible. In the meanwhile, have fun and stay safe and well!

Kindest regards,
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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Big regards dear frend from Croatia!
    Zondra Art

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  2. KatJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Don't you hate it when life gets in the way of blogging? Hope you feel better soon! Kat

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  3. The TablescaperJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Sometimes life does get in the way of blogging. But most important, get better. Blogging can wait.

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Take care and we will see you soon! I agree 'Life' does get in the way sometimes.

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  5. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Get some rest my Dear friend..have a toffy for the body in one of your olden cups...Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  6. Carol at SerendipityJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Bill,
    I have missed you so thanks for checking in. Take care of yourself and get caught up and we will look forward to seeing your beautiful tables soon!

    Fondly,
    Carol

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  7. vignette designJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hope you are feeling better soon. I look forward to your return.
    ~Delores

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  8. MaryJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I was just going to send you an email to check on you! I hope you will be caught up, feeling better and back very soon!

    Mary
    From Virginia

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  9. Blondie's JournalJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Feel better soon, Bill, and take it slowly. We will miss you!

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Sorry you have been under the weather. Hope you feel better soon.
    Been to the store for milk and bread yet? :-D

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  11. http://jackieinsurrey.blogspot.co.uk/January 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Bill, thanks for letting us know, I thought perhaps you were having a break. Looking forward to seeing what you have bought on your recent antique shopping trips.

    Best wishes, Jackie in Surrey, UK

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  12. WindlostJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Bill, I know the feeling. Reality requires attention sometimes! See you when things are settled down again! xo Terri

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  13. susanJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Bill-Hope you had wonderful holidays and are feeling better! I have been taking a break too--both sons got engaged and our daughter is expecting our first grandchild !!!! It is crazy, happy, busy here! Hope we can all get caught up with each other soon. Take care!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    We are just now recovering from that nasty bug. It has taken our energy, slowing our 60 something bodies even slower than usual.

    Take care of yourself, Bill. I'll miss you and look forward to your return.

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  15. MarilynJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    January is a slow month anyway. So, take care, get well, and get busy. Now I need to take that last bit and do it myself! ♥♫

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Bill, hope you are feeling better soon. We will miss you and look forward to your return. Take care of yourself. Hugs, Marty

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  17. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Oh, Bill! I figured you had been enjoying the holidays, but I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick. I've had that same thing. I missed Christmas and New Year's, both. Sigh. I finally got out yesterday for the first time in three weeks, so I can commiserate with you. Hope you are feeling much better soon, my friend. We have missed you, but we're keeping the light on for you...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  18. JaneJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Enjoy your rest....and get better soon!!! I do hope you will truly take time for a rest and not work the whole time. (I made that mistake...and the "bug" lasted a lot longer than usual.)
    We will all miss you and anticipate your quick recovery and return.
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  19. SarahJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Glad you had a good holiday. Now rest and take care of yourself. You deserve a break. Hope you feel better soon.
    Happy 2011 to you! ~ sarah

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  20. Kathy Eickholt Elegant & Depression Glass to ShareJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Get better soon, Bill.

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  21. SharlotteJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Bill,
    I hope you feel better soon! We all miss you and your amazing posts!
    Sharlotte

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  22. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Take care Bill -- we'll look forward to seeing you when you're caught up and can come out and play with us!

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  23. KarenJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Please don't feel bad. We all go through spells like that. Feel better soon... lots of rest!!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  24. The BellaCasa BlogJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    WOW, sometimes the holidays take more than our money. Be well soon!

    Jan @ the BellaCasa blog

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Bill, when you don't post, a very big void fills your followers that week. Do I need to bring a big swatter over to kill that nasty old cold/flu bug? Take care, Stella B.

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  26. nannykimJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Take care! I was thinking of you this week as I and my hubby were eating off of some white plates from Germany that you had sent us quite some time ago. We suffered over the holidays with some stomach bug ...so I know what it feels to be sick at this time of the year!

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  27. KathleenJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Feel better, Bill. The grinch left me a terrible virus too!
    See you when you get back up to speed!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Sorry to hear you've been ill, Bill! Hope you're feeling better soon and I'm sending you some virtual chicken soup! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  29. Rose H (UK)January 10, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Glad you had a good Christmas, sorry you've been ill (hope you're fully recovered now). Looking forward to your 'return'!
    Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2011.
    Hugs
    Rose H

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  30. Lori EJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Get well soon Bill. Yes you have been missed. We noticed a definite lack of gorgeous showing up on our blog readers.
    It is so hard to keep up blogs when working and if you are under the weather it is even harder.

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  31. Mary AnnJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Bill, hope you are feeling better soon. I had that crud in Nov. and it took a month to really feel better. We will be needing a tablescape fix soon, just hope you feel like giving us some valentine ideas. Happy New Year, get well soon.

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  32. Alycia NicholsJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I sure wondered where on earth you were hiding! Figured you were probably off doing fabulous things and getting fantastic thrift/estate sale finds! Sounds like that was part of the deal, but the cold/flu was not part of the scenario in my mind. So sorry to hear you've been out of sorts and hope you are back in the pink now. Looking forward to your new 'scapes in the new year!

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  33. MarlisJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Just concerned because we hadn't heard from you.. but first and foremost, be better. blogging can wait.

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  34. my cup of teaJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Hope you are feeling better soon Bill!
    ~Blessings~
    Donna

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  35. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Bill, Sorry you have had this nasty flu too! Take your break and I'll be here waiting when you are ready to post again.
    Sherry

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  36. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hello Bill,
    I also wish, you are feeling better soon. Wish you a Happy New Year.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Greetings from Canada. Glad to see you brought us up to date. Have missed your blogging. Enjoy your posts.

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  38. FarahJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Hello Bill, wish you a quick recovery and wants to see some new fab table settings....
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  39. GloriaJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Yes, dear Bro, I HAVE been wondering what the hell you were doing, but I thought you were just having fun travelling or having visitors or something. Had no idea you weren't feeling well... If misery loves company, I've not been feeling great myself - once you get a 'bug' it seems like FOREVER to get rid of it, so I hear you. Feel better soon!
    Best,
    Gloria

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  40. Coty FarquharJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Hurry back beautiful Bill!!
    xx Coty

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  41. Kim CarneyJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I miss you already and I just found your site!

    I have been collecting wine glasses, china, etc for years and considering editing my collection. I love them all and it is so difficult to decide what to get rid of ;(

    My Question to you - Where and how do you store all of your wonderful collection of glasses, china, decorations?

    Hope you are feeling better soon.
    Cheers

    Kim

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  42. commoncentsJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Very Nice!
    Glad I found your blog!!

    Steve
    Common Cents
    http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com

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  43. The TablescaperJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    OK, now this break is getting a bit too long. We miss you!

    - The Tablescaper

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Missing you!!!!....Hope you are feeling better...snap out of it and set us a tablescape already!!!!....

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  45. deb millsJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    okay bill...everyone deserves a little off time. and i realize your off time is probably not being spent lollygagging. but i'm going through some serious 'gorgeous tablescaping' withdrawal. feel better, catch up on your work, and come back to us soon. please.

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  46. Yellow Rose ArborJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Hi Bill,
    I hope you are feeling better and get caught up with your work projects soon!

    Hope you had a nice Christmas and the new year treats you kindly!

    I took a long blogger break and almost didn't come back! I remembered my daughter's tablescape and posted it this past week. I asked for possible help with identifying the crystal (from 1960) and was hoping you might recognize it. When you have time, please take a look at it. Thanks so much!

    You are missed! Enjoy your break!

    Katherine

    http://thingsienjooy.blogspot.com/2011/01/tablescape-thursday.html

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  47. Luncheons at the JunctionJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Bill, I had a nasty bug following the Christmas holidays as well. Hope you're feeling better and will be back soon. You are missed!

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  48. ChandyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Bill, I feel ya! Blogging has been something I've been trying to catch up on and just can't quite yet. You feel better and can't wait to see more your gorgeous displays!

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  49. It Worked For MeJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I've been MIA in the blogosphere as well. Hopefully your cold/flu is over now and you are back to being on task. I look forward to your speedy return and your new creations.

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  50. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Dropping by, Bill, to say that I hope and pray you are feeling better. Miss you! Not trying to guilt trip you into coming back, but the blog world light always shines brighter with you around. In the mean time, take care of you and come back to us when you can. We'll keep the candles burning for you...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  51. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    OMG DEAR BILL! The same happend to me...we went to a cruise down to the south of America, (where it's similar to Alaska), this is summer time there, we picked up the Celebrity- Infinity cruise ship at Buenos Aires and went around the south until we went up to Santiago. We started the trip Dic. 31st. and came back the 18th. of Jan. I got sick like you with a cold for a whole week and than my husband. We're ok now and I just got into my blog and didn't find you and as I was just going to write you, I went into your blog and found out. I missed you so much, you're the best and your tablescapes are my inspiration. Sooo glad you're back and feeling well. Hope to find your beautiful tables soon.
    God bless you and all the best for you.
    XOXO FABBY

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  52. podsoFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Bill how nice to see the Eternally Yours Silverplate--1941; my mother got this when she married in 1943. My sister now has it and just got it out to polish it. She took some beautiful photos and sent them to me--just as I am looking at your blog! What a fun coincidence!

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