#itssohardtosaygoodbye

[queelalove]

I've had this car for 14 years....I said my final goodbyes

[blairhaddad]

In #socal we don’t get seasons, so we never really say good bye to summer. For me, summer is my lost love. I know it will quietly slip away and I’ll be left cold and a little empty, just like the remembered touch of a long lost lover. I’ll look forward to the warm embrace while I slip layer after layer over myself, creating a barrier against the cold outside. While I know Summer is always going to return, and I try my best to focus on winter sports, my desire for the sun never leaves. So instead of a good bye I’ll say, Until we meet again, my love. Photo by @bennyhaddadphoto —————————— #californiagirls #californiablonde #hellofall #bikiniseason #socallife #longlostlove #malibubeach #bikiniblonde #topangabeach #photographerswife #muselife #beachsunset #malibusunset #notaclimbingphoto #californialife #itssohardtosaygoodbye https://www.instagram.com/p/BozMQijjGRK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lmwim98d0kq0

[calamitysam]

On mourning

There are so many chapters of motherhood. 

I’ve known that I’ve wanted to be a mother since I was a child. I’d make believe that I had three kids - I’d grocery shop and do their laundry. I’ve always imagined a family. I couldn’t wait to be pregnant and have a belly. And when it really happened it was surreal. And incredible. And beautiful. Pregnancy was an awe-inspiring experience, teaching me the true miracle of life. Labor and delivery was both the hardest and best thing that I’ve ever done. There’s nothing like having a newborn. The baggy knees, shrill kitty cries and sweet smells. Though you’re tired, you’re happy. I tried so hard to live in each moment. 

I knew we’d have another baby, so I didn’t have to mourn any of those chapters. But once I had our second love bug, it hit me like 5 tons of bricks. I knew in my heart that our family was complete, but it didn’t make the realization of closing that chapter any easier. The thought of never feeling another movement inside of me was crushing. That joy of growing a life, feeling it move. The anticipation, excitement, love. Gone. It took me a long time to feel peace. 

Now that my baby is a toddler, I had to mourn the fact that I’ll never nurse another baby. I’ll never share that new connection. Breastfeeding chapter, closed. But what I’m learning is that there are more chapters than these. Each one is new and exciting and each one will have to end. But there will always be more. And most importantly, it’s okay to mourn the end of these stages. You, me, we are not alone. Love where you and where you’re going. All of it is a season and seasons change. And those seasons always lead to beautiful, new growth.

[genkigoth]

We apologize for the radio silence as of late, especially after the big drop that Artegon Marketplace, our (pretty much) second home since its opening day on 2014, is closing it's doors forever.

Needless to say, the past few days since the announcement has been kind of surreal.

The steady stream of friends, family, and long time patrons have visited us the last week has been just amazing. As sappy as this sounds, we've been at the point of tears at the outpouring of support, advice and condolences we've gotten since Thursday. We had no idea this little spray dust covered, paint smeared shop meant anything to anyone. But clearly we were wrong, and we cannot thank all of you enough for stopped by and bought a piece to help us out, or just to chat to see what our next steps are.

Speaking of which, the 2 main questions we've been getting has been if we're still going to be doing business and if we'll have a location.

So far as business goes, HELL TO THE YES. Just because Artegon is ceasing operations, doesn't mean we are! We'll still be doing what we always do, which is con hopping all over FL and the rest of the U.S and go to whatever festivals and events we can fit ourselves into. We'll also be doing a massive overhaul on our website, as well as etsy, store envy and the like to showcase and sell our wares. We've been doing this for almost 15 years, and we have no intention of stopping anytime soon!

Regarding the next physical location though, is a bit more difficult to confirm. The answer right now is yes! But the super short deadline that the mall threw at us has not afforded us any time to make a transition from one place to another. We are actively searching new locations to move to. So far they've been in the Orlando and Winter Park area, but if anyone has any other suggestions we're all ears! We'll definitely update as soon as a new location has been acquired!

In the meantime there's still a few more days until we hit the ol' dusty trail. So if you haven't yet but want to, come on by and say hi for our final weekend at Artegon. And just incase, we're not crying, there's just been a lot of dirt in our eyes lately LOL!

[katherinesbucket]

What to they say about all good things? Espressory has been my regular and favourite coffee place for over 6 years. They make excellent coffee, excellent chai, efficiently, consistently, and are really well priced. They are a unicorn of coffee shops. I’ll miss morning chats @saint_petey and the whole @espressory crew a lot. Enjoy some morning sleep-ins Pete, you deserve it. And I look forward to the next venture-you better tell me about it! #bestcoffeeintown #coffee #espressory #itssohardtosaygoodbye #imnotready (at Espressory) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClkBEhxvY4KqQnngBgIJR4z6Wv-iXxjForzKUA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tw0f4z3]

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Reposted from @gaconnect Damn so they really ain’t gon change their minds? 😭😭😭😭😭 #follies #folliesatl #tragedy #itssohardtosaygoodbye #toyesterday (at Follies) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7HN8bAckr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pryorinc]

Still feels like yesterday ‼️ #riseinpower #gonebutneverforgotten #mom #mother #itssohardtosaygoodbye #inmemorial #inlovingmemory #restinpeacemom https://www.instagram.com/p/CdSRSY2MeCi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tryerofpods]

The @woodenovercoats series finale came out today, and I'm not ready. I'm gonna put it off for a bit. I've loved this show so much. Don't spoil it, but general thoughts. Did you listen already? Was it a good ending, or did they Dexter it? Lol. I'm sure it's amazing. I'm just gonna need a minute. 🥺