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Big Big Hugs & Kisses Darl! You are doing just...

2014-05-14T12:43:09.000+01:00

Big Big Hugs & Kisses Darl! You are doing just grand & we all have times like this! I've just crawled out of one myself! It does help to get it all out & I've always been a believer in sometimes you need to go down in order to get back up! You are amazing & we love you! xx

I am sorry to hear about things getting on top of ...

2014-05-14T11:40:20.000+01:00

I am sorry to hear about things getting on top of you, your new site is great, I am sure after the teething problems you have had things can only get better....... and as for nasty comments online, how dear they, you are too nice for that, just a working mummy trying to do her best with your blog and at the same time being unselfish helping and supporting new bloggers like myself! Keep smiling! Xx

So glad to hear you feel you are out the other sid...

2014-05-14T11:38:15.000+01:00

So glad to hear you feel you are out the other side, and at moments like this, it's so good to hear there is another side:) It is so easy to look carefree and as if you are taking it all in your stride (and might I say, you do this very well!) but we all need a little down time to process. As for the technology, I need a degree - but from the outside, it's looking great - keep up the good work xx

I'm so sorry to hear you've been given a h...

2014-05-14T08:21:13.000+01:00

I'm so sorry to hear you've been given a hard time over your blog changes and can't believe that some sad people have the need/time to bitch and moan about your blog! What boring lives they must lead! I've always loved your blog and long may you continue the fab work. I also admire that you have the time to do it too with a young family and shop and a house to clean so ignore the moaners - they're probably just jealous! Xxx

Firstly, I think all bloggers go through these kin...

2014-05-14T00:15:58.000+01:00

Firstly, I think all bloggers go through these kinds of things- you're not alone in that! Secondly, you've frightened me off WordPress!!

I've been wondering for ages now about if I should move to WordPress as WP blogs look cleaner & more modern somehow.. But it's scary!! X

Avril - cannot believe anyone could ever criticise...

2014-05-13T23:40:51.000+01:00

Avril - cannot believe anyone could ever criticise your amazing, witty and super-stylish blog and ideas. As a twin mum myself, I have absolutely no idea how you do it - but you do - and with such style and panache! I have recommended your blog to so many friends who are now all as obsessed as me!! Keep up the fantastic work and so glad to see you're sticking with us - we'd all miss you and your fashion tips too much!! Xx

Hi Avril, I have been reading and being inspired b...

2014-05-13T21:56:14.000+01:00

Hi Avril, I have been reading and being inspired by your blog for a while now and your shop is fantastic, every item is sent out with a personal touch making you feel like you are a friend . The comments that all the lovely ladies have put on here will hopefully help you forget about negative and personal remarks that have been written and put it all behind you . Good luck for your future blogging !! Xx

Please don't let negative people drag you down...

2014-05-13T21:41:03.000+01:00

Please don't let negative people drag you down. The thread you're referring to was harsh in places but please be assured there were people speaking up for you and other bloggers who were getting it in the neck. Keep up the good work and most importantly...enjoy!

AvrilSo sorry to hear of your technical probs and ...

2014-05-13T21:33:19.000+01:00

Avril
So sorry to hear of your technical probs and about the horrid comments on that particular forum - I think I know the one you mean. Ignore and keep going. I'm a big fan of your blog and look forward to your posts. I've got some great ideas (finally have a notion how to style the harem pants I indulged in), and have some fantastic items from your shop. Glad you're coming out the other side
Gill

Big hugs Avril. Keep up the good work. xx

2014-05-13T21:21:01.000+01:00

Big hugs Avril. Keep up the good work. xx

Avril, well done on getting through and making it ...

2014-05-13T20:43:48.000+01:00

Avril, well done on getting through and making it to the other side! I never really know if it's a personal failing or a strength that we women muddle on through with an ever increasing feeling of being overwhelmed by everythingl, all the while maintaining to all and sundry that we're coping just fine. It's a hard lesson to learn that it's ok to ask for help every now and again, and to just stop and take time to figure out what's important. It sounds like you're very lucky to have people around you who understand that.

As for the nasty comments people directed your way, I was only talking about this subject today to friends - before I had even read yesterday's post. Unfortunately there are some people in the world who seem to find it easy to hurt others - maybe they're unaware of the pain they cause or maybe that's exactly their intention. Either way, having recently experienced something similar when I lost a close relative, it's not easy to ignore what they say. What we can do, however, is try to pay more heed to the positive comments - and you have certainly received plenty of those over the past 24 hours. It is clear the enjoyment you bring to people who read your blog, myself included - I am always genuinely pleased to receive an email notification of a new blog post and love trawling through the beautiful scarves and jewellery in your shop.

Keep up the good work!
Deirdre

There's not a lot left to say that hasn't ...

2014-05-13T18:44:17.000+01:00

There's not a lot left to say that hasn't been said already but I just wanted to say how much I enjoy & look forward to your blog - keep up the good work and forget the negative comments. It amazes me that people take time to post hurtful remarks. They obviously have a lot of time on their hands & pretty empty boring lives. Ignore them & keep smiling they're not worth it x

Love you missus - just focus on NYC:) xxx

2014-05-13T18:25:53.000+01:00

Love you missus - just focus on NYC:) xxx

Please persevere Avril as I LOVE your blog and eff...

2014-05-13T17:04:12.000+01:00

Please persevere Avril as I LOVE your blog and effortless style! If I had even half of your talent, I'd be proud as punch!
It could also be worse - I had 1 lemonade too many (coupled with time of the month) last Sat evening at a local concert and somehow ended up performing backing vocals! Not my finest hour... Ingrid x

Ah bless you Avril. I know that feeling when it al...

2014-05-13T16:25:59.000+01:00

Ah bless you Avril. I know that feeling when it all gets a bit much, inspiration is lost, posts are drafted then deleted and nothing about your space in the blogsphere feels right. It normally all comes back after a few weeks, we all need some time out and to those that battle on regardless, well I take my hat off to them! As working mums there are other aspects in our lives that have to come before our blogs and fashion, I wish I could be more committed but it just isn't possible x

I had NO idea, Avril. And this is even with our fa...

2014-05-13T15:59:24.000+01:00

I had NO idea, Avril. And this is even with our fairly regular chats. You seemed to unfazed that I really envy how pragmatic and sensible you are. A real trooper. But you know what? Regardless of the issues you've had, you never once whinged (I'm an expert on the topic. Ask me anytime should you consider taking it up as a hobby) nor complained but marched on and taught the rest of us the pitfalls to look out for.

And I shall raise my glass to you - my super hero ...

2014-05-13T14:56:20.000+01:00

And I shall raise my glass to you - my super hero blogging inspiration

AVRIL YOU ARE BLOODY MARVELOUS!

Like several other posters, this is the first time...

2014-05-13T14:48:08.000+01:00

Like several other posters, this is the first time I've ever been motivated to comment on a blog - and also, 'that thread' was the first one that ever prompted me to stick my head above the parapet and post a cross response! I hope that you were also copied the positive posts on that thread. So much easier to sit at home and be mean than to - ooh, I don't know - set up a blog and business from scratch and be successful within 2 years! :) So chin up, and take a minute to look at what you've achieved. This probably sounds mad but, as one mum to another: Well done, I'm really proud of you!

:) There are no words, Avril, just relief that yo...

2014-05-13T14:43:06.000+01:00

:) There are no words, Avril, just relief that you are feeling better about yourself and the blog. May it, and you, go from strength to strength. Keep that lovely chin up. H XxX

Big hugs to you Avril. So sorry to hear you've...

2014-05-13T13:48:22.000+01:00

Big hugs to you Avril. So sorry to hear you've had a difficult time, but it sounds like you have an amazing family and support network. I like your new site, don't listen to any nasty stuff online. Hope you're feeling more positive now!
Abbi x

Thanks Amy - hope all is good with you! I've b...

2014-05-13T12:58:58.000+01:00

Thanks Amy - hope all is good with you! I've been enjoying your blog lots lately...your wee man is growing up so fast! So lovely to hear from you and thanks for your lovely comment x

Hi Avril, Sorry not been about much. But I love yo...

2014-05-13T12:31:45.000+01:00

Hi Avril, Sorry not been about much. But I love your new look, I think it's very swish! Hope you are feeling better about everything xx

Bless you, it sounds like it's been a tough ti...

2014-05-13T11:43:26.000+01:00

Bless you, it sounds like it's been a tough time. Sorry it's been so difficult moving across to Wordpress, I haven't done that myself, still clinging onto Blogger! I think this new site is super, and I didn't notice anything too crazy going on with it, I think you managed it more smoothly than others.

Out of interest, I'm looking for helpful blogging forums, I don't suppose you could point me in the direction some, or just say which ones are bitchy and best avoided?!

Keep going lovely, what you get from doing it will be sure to outweigh the negatives again soon. P x

Thank you Claire - I think I did get very caught u...

2014-05-13T11:26:53.000+01:00

Thank you Claire - I think I did get very caught up in the work in the background and forgot that people couldn't see that going on. Which is a good thing really. Anyway, I'm so buoyed up by yours and everyone else's comments. Thank you - I didn't think it was possible to feel even more positive than I did yesterday. But I do! x

I'm so grateful for your honesty Carly - thank...

2014-05-13T11:25:05.000+01:00

I'm so grateful for your honesty Carly - thank you. I'm sure you speak for lots of readers when you say that it took some getting used to. Thanks for persevering and I'm actually really pleased you tell me you can't remember what the old one looked like. It's so good to hear that feedback x