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Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe

{By Emily ~ May 18, 2009} 

My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,

This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.

The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), ;) getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).

goodbye

{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}

I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.

Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:

First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!

I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!

Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).

Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!

Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:

  • www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
  • www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever. ;)
  • www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
  • www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
  • www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.

There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.

If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:

  • www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall). 
  • I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing. ;)

**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**

Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily

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62 Responses to “Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe”

  1. LeMira on May 18th, 2009 10:16 pm

    We’ll miss you, Emily! I’m glad I follow your other blog, though. :)

  2. Amy on May 18th, 2009 10:57 pm

    Congrats on the new addition! I’ll miss the window shoppe!

  3. Amy on May 18th, 2009 11:30 pm

    Congratulations- I think all us moms totally “get it”! Family first! Take care of yourself and get lots of rest.

  4. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting on May 19th, 2009 12:00 am

    Oh my goodness, Em! I’ll miss you!! Got your other website bookmarked, please email me so we can stay connected, ok? Congrats on your new addition! *huge hugs*

  5. SoBella Creations on May 19th, 2009 4:13 am

    Oh Emily I will miss Little Window Shoppe so much.

    I would love the link to your other blog. So please email me. And I hope to see you on twitter.

    Congrats on baby number 2.

  6. ashleyc on May 19th, 2009 4:48 am

    Congratulations! I totally understand how everything takes a back seat when you are sick with your second baby…ironing, laundry, cooking, cleaning…much less keeping up a fantastic blog! We are due December 8 and can’t wait for our first-born, who will be 20 months then, to be a big sister…and I can’t wait for the sickness to be over, too (hopefully just one more week!)! Anyways, you will be missed but are doing something much better!

  7. Kelly on May 19th, 2009 5:51 am

    Emily, thanks for the opportunities you’ve given your contributors! Congrats on baby no.2 and best of luck with the move, you’ll probably be the most organized mover anyone has ever seen!

  8. Catherine on May 19th, 2009 7:12 am

    Congratulations Emily!!!!!! I’d love to stay in touch with you and I’m so glad that we “met” online. Your blog will be missed, but you’re making the right choice!!!

    All my best,
    Catherine

  9. Amber d. on May 19th, 2009 7:18 am

    Emily,

    Best of luck with your new adventures and baby #2. You will be missed and had a wonderful spot for us to stop and visit but family is always the most important.

    Where is your husbands new job? Will he still be in wrestling?

  10. Amber d. on May 19th, 2009 7:20 am

    Oh, and I would love the link to your family blog!

  11. K. Smith on May 19th, 2009 7:39 am

    Emily! You and Little Window Shoppe will be truly missed! Would love to keep in touch!

  12. Carrie on May 19th, 2009 8:03 am

    Good luck with the move and baby #2! You’re not moving to MI, are you?? I’ll miss LWS!!

  13. Naomi on May 19th, 2009 8:08 am

    Good luck in all your new endeavors! Sad to see you go but I totally understand.

  14. little house on Green on May 19th, 2009 8:30 am

    Emily ~ I will miss your blog, was a great daily dose of beauty and inspiration, well done! Enjoy the new journeys headed your way. So exciting that you are expecing baby # 2!! :)

    xo
    Maegan

  15. Julie - On the Dot Creations on May 19th, 2009 9:19 am

    Best wishes on the upcoming additions to your family. We completely understand your decision and respect you for it. :)

  16. Teresa on May 19th, 2009 9:29 am

    I will miss your cute, cute blog so much, but nothing is as important as those little ones. Enjoy!
    Feel better!
    Praying you’ll have a fat, healthy baby!

  17. Branda on May 19th, 2009 9:40 am

    Though I will really miss this Little Window Shoppe, I am so excited for you and so happy that everything is well and your family is growing! Sending lots of hugs and best wishes your way.

  18. Tara Simmons on May 19th, 2009 9:43 am

    Emily, I will really miss this clever little blog! But, you have exciting new things on the horizon. All the best to you…

    Tara @ twosheepgreetings.com

  19. Real Style Real People on May 19th, 2009 9:54 am

    the best of luck to you!!! thanks for all of your help with buttons,designs etc.!

  20. Jill W on May 19th, 2009 11:15 am

    I’ll miss you too, I really liked this blog! Good Luck in your new endeavors!

  21. Blanca on May 19th, 2009 11:40 am

    I’ll miss you! I’ll wish you the best in your future. New and great things will come!

    Blanca
    BR Designs

  22. Kristie on May 19th, 2009 11:45 am

    I wish you the best! Take care! :-)

  23. Devin on May 19th, 2009 11:52 am

    Good luck and best wishes to your growing family. i would Love the link to your blog.Thank you letting my shop be apart of this.I will miss little window shoppe and your wonderful blog entry’s. I cant wait to see what the world has in store for you and your family.Good luck:0)
    Devin
    Devinprather.etsy.com

  24. Baba on May 19th, 2009 12:03 pm

    Wishing you the best of luck on the new move, on the new baby, and any other endeavors you undertake. You are Fab!

  25. Jenn on May 19th, 2009 12:11 pm

    I am so sad, I love your blog! I wish you all the best with the move and the addition to your family! I’d love if you can email me your family blog so I may continue to follow you as you are such inspiration to us moms!!

  26. Shannon on May 19th, 2009 12:49 pm

    I am sad to see you go. You were one of the first blogs I found when I was introed to the bloggy world last year. I still think of you everytime we use our Musty stroller. :) God bless you. Congrats on your new little one. I was very sick and on bedrest with my first one so I know how stressful that can be. Try to relax and read some books and let others pamper you. Growing a baby is tough!

  27. Michelle@Everyday Celebrating on May 19th, 2009 1:10 pm

    I’m sad sad sad! I loved this blog! BUT… as a mom, wife and blogger, I totally get it. Keeping all the balls in the air is WORK and something’s gotta give. Especially when you have a new wee one on the way. Thanks for the fabulous posts while they lasted! You inspired me!

  28. Colleen on May 19th, 2009 1:19 pm

    Best wishes! I had a fun time following your posts.

  29. Dawn on May 19th, 2009 2:19 pm

    Oh, Emily, I am so sad to see LWS go! I love visiting you here - you are such an inspiration. And I adore EmilyJune, too - it actually motivated me to look into the multi-media program @ our community college (I have an appt w/admissions this week!). You are THE BEST and I wish you nothing but THE BEST! I will be following you on Facebook. Good luck w/everything!

  30. Kasey on May 19th, 2009 3:27 pm

    I totally understand. Thank you for the work that you did to make this such a great resource. Thanks again for your give aways and featuring my v-day project on here.

  31. Lisa on May 19th, 2009 3:38 pm

    Sorry to hear you’re leaving! Good luck with baby #2!

  32. Stefani on May 19th, 2009 3:47 pm

    I have enjoyed reading your blog. Best wishes to you and your family…

  33. RookieMom Heather on May 19th, 2009 5:07 pm

    So sad for us that you’re stopping your site but congrats on bigger and better things in your future!

    ps the columns are all wonky now, but maybe you stopped caring.

  34. Amy Andersen on May 19th, 2009 5:21 pm

    I’m so sad! :( I love this website. Good luck with everything.

  35. Cassie on May 19th, 2009 7:57 pm

    Thank you Emily for everything!

  36. Tami on May 19th, 2009 8:52 pm

    I have really enjoyed your website and would love to get the link for your family blog.

  37. Michelle on May 19th, 2009 9:29 pm

    Congratulations on expanding the family! And I will be so sad to see this blog ending. I’ve enjoyed everything, and thank you for all of it. Take care of yourself, hope you’ll pop in on my own blog once in a while.

  38. Kara on May 20th, 2009 8:12 am

    hello emily,
    i recently found your blog and blog design biz. it has been wonderful watching and reading. i totally understand your tough decision as a mother of a 2yo and a 3mth old. i’m waiting until you open your blog design up again as i have FINALLY decided to start a blog. thanks for the inspiration! see ya in june or the fall. and most of all take care!

  39. melanie on May 20th, 2009 10:22 am

    Congrats on #2 coming!

    Will miss you!

  40. melanie on May 20th, 2009 10:23 am

    i would love to follow your family blog.

    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  41. Marissa Mullen on May 20th, 2009 11:09 am

    Oh Emily, I’m so sad to see you go! Your blog is seriously one of the most enjoyable blogs I’ve come across. And I love your sense of style! You will be missed! Good luck with the new baby and your design business!

  42. Stephanie on May 20th, 2009 2:24 pm

    You know, I was just thinking about you last week. I thought, “I haven’t seen Em around in awhile. I wonder if she’s pregnant.” And then I clicked over here and read your news…CONGRATULATIONS! Having two is so much fun. You’re going to love it.

    I definitely want to stay in touch with you and just added you as a friend on Facebook.

    Are you moving to Arizona, by chance? ;)

  43. JaNece on May 20th, 2009 2:57 pm

    You totally rocked this website! I’m so happy that you did it. You are quite the amazing blogger and it’s a sad day for LWS lovers. :( I’m excited for you and Scotty for baby #2 and I’m sorry you are feeling sick. UGH! It’ll be over soon and then you can try and enjoy pregnancy. I’m so sad that you are moving away, I don’t even want to talk about it. But you guys will bless the lives of someone else. Thanks for your friendship and we need to have one last party/shin-dig before you leave us. You’ll be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  44. Marie {Make and Takes} on May 20th, 2009 8:34 pm

    Wow! I will be sad to see you go! Good luck with all the fun things happening in your life! Although, I’m sure I’ll see you around the blogosphere somewhere!

    And thanks for sending your readers my way!!!

  45. Estela on May 21st, 2009 7:34 am

    Sad to see LWS go but so excited & happy for you congrats on the new baby hope you feel better soon..
    I would like your info emailed as well:)
    ~Estela

  46. Asianmommy on May 21st, 2009 8:45 am

    Sorry to see you go! I will miss your site.

  47. Down Comforter on May 21st, 2009 11:20 pm

    Congratulations & good luck on all your new endeavors :) We’ll miss ya!

  48. lilyhaven on May 21st, 2009 11:32 pm

    Bye!!! I’ll miss your fantastic blog. All the best to you and your family.

    xoxo,
    Shannon

  49. ElleBows on May 22nd, 2009 1:58 pm

    I am going to miss this blog so much! Best to you and your family. Totally understand your decision! Family first!

    xoxoxox,

    Lisa

    ElleBows & More

  50. Valerie Capps on May 22nd, 2009 10:19 pm

    Emily,

    Your website will be missed. As a Mother, I know it’s hard to try and do EVERYTHING! We try as hard as we can and then sometimes we just have to take a back burner. I also have a young child who just turned 3 and a new baby on the way…due Nov 23rd. I wish you the best and would love to chat with you on facebook.

    Congrats on the expansion of your family!

    Valerie Capps

  51. Melisa, Project Nursery on May 23rd, 2009 5:48 pm

    Emily, I was just going to email you to see where you went. It must of been a really tough decision and I so understand it. You will be missed but I’ll be sure to check in on Emily June to see your beautiful web designs. You have been so friendly here in cyberspace and a help to Project Nursery. I really appreciate all the blogging tips you have shared with me. Best of luck with the new baby and your new adventures. If you ever get the urge to blog again, you are always welcome to do so on Project Nursery! XO, Melisa

  52. karen on May 24th, 2009 9:43 pm

    oh….darn…I am so sad! All the best to you and your family…I have loved your site.

  53. Milk & Honey Mommy on May 29th, 2009 1:39 pm

    Emily,

    I have totally enjoyed this blog. I’m beginning to get a complex. Over the last few months, a few of the blogs I started following either shut down or took a hiatus soon after I got interested. I will be following you on your other blog and wish you special times and memories w/your family. At least you knew to put family first. Congratulations on the expected new family member!

  54. Aimee on June 1st, 2009 8:01 am

    This blog will be missed; it was always an inspiration. Good luck w/baby #2.

  55. TeresaR on June 1st, 2009 8:19 pm

    I hope I’m not to late to wish your wonderful blog a fond farewell! I just got back from bloggy vacation.

    I will miss this wonderful blog - it’s been such fun following your life and also reading the very creative posts of your contributors. I’ll bookmark your site and keep in touch with you there!

    Wishing you the best with your baby-to-be, and all your future endeavors, Emily!!

  56. Tara B. on June 3rd, 2009 8:36 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear, but you are doing the right thing… mommy comes first and always! best of luck!!! ?

  57. Darci on June 3rd, 2009 8:55 pm

    Darn, I always find the cool girls when they have decided to go home. I will have to settle for the archives. Mazel Tov on your new addition!

  58. Fanny Abitbol on June 14th, 2009 8:17 am

    Dear Emily,
    I’ve just discovered your website and your blog.
    I’ve been looking for a css designer for my shopify store everywhere. I already contacted 3 women but when I stumbled upon your website, I knew you were above all the others. I love your designing style.
    I am also a mother, due with baby #2 in October, just one month before yours!
    I would love to work with you and am very flexible regarding schedule. Please could you let me know how I can tell you more about my project! I am bursting with ideas and would be so grateful if I could work with you.
    You can contact me at the email address I provided.
    Looking forward to hearing from you,
    All the best for your pregnancy,
    Warmly :-)

  59. Genny on August 24th, 2009 9:40 am

    Emily,
    Family first–good for you! I wish you the best. :)

  60. Cydney - SavvyGirl Jewelry on August 27th, 2009 12:19 am

    I loved working with you and congratulations on all of the many wonderful things in your life…

  61. Eric on September 18th, 2009 3:54 pm

    Dang, I guess I am too late, we wanted to have you host a giveaway for your readers but I totally understand how time consuming running a blog like this can be, have fun enjoying some peace and quiet ;)

  62. Stefany on February 5th, 2010 12:36 pm

    Hey Emi…i’m from Brazil and i’ve been follow you for a long time…i’m glad you have a new website but i’m gonna miss ya at little window shoppe…let me know how i can still follow your great ideas or if it’s just a private website!

    Thanks a bunch for the great ideas!
    Love,
    Stefany

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