Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Gratitude

Well, it was a very special Valentine's Day season for Julie Ann Art. I am so thankful and honestly, just amazed. I knew this Valentine's Day was going to be bigger than past ones, but I had no idea just how busy it would be. A lot of that is because of this blog, and therefore you, so thank you!

I've expressed before how this blog has affected my life. The greatest benefit is that it has given me the ability to interact and connect with others. I've been able to build relationships with customers, fellow bloggers, and Etsy sellers.

With that said, I want to mention a few bloggers that really helped me out over the past month. They all stepped up to support a friend and that is something that's so great about the blogging community.  It's very special to me to have a group of girls who not only inspire me, but are there to help me out when I need it. I reached out to each of these girls because I respect them, their blog content, and their friendly etiquette. Definitely stop by their blogs and say hello, if you have not already, as they are all my daily "go-to" blogs! This is the least I can do to show my gratitude for their inspiration and support. I'm thankful to have their friendship.


Now, there's some one else I need to thank. (I'm going to warn you, this may get a little cheesy.) The number one contributing factor to me keeping my sanity (for the most part) over the last month, was Jordan. Without his constant support and help, I would most likely have turned into a crying ball of stress on the living room floor a couple of times.

It's a new thing for me to be in a relationship with some one who is so involved in my creative projects. Jordan honestly doesn't get enough credit for all the things he helps me with. So frequently these days I'm talking about ideas or brainstorming the next step, and he's always there to lend an ear and offer advice. It's really special for me to have some one like him. Thanks Bub! :]

13 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:27 AM

    this is such a sweet post :) You deserve all of your success and I am so glad your business is growing.

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  2. Aww, you are so welcome. Anytime girl!

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  3. How sweet! You deserve all the success in the world! I love your cards and creativity.

    p.s. my husband loved his card! It was suppose to be for our anniversary, but he got it for valentine's day :)

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  4. you deserve the success! your blog and your products are incredible! i gave both my bros the poo cards and they both CALLED ME - which is wayyy more than the usual text.

    clearly your cards are magic

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  5. I am now following all of these blogs - if you like them, they must be good!

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  6. I'm checking out all of these blogs! Thanks for the awesome recommendations. It's awesome that Jordan is your biggest support system, it's important to have your s/o back you up with anything you do! Congrats, you deserve it!

    (PS- The link for Casey is broken, just a heads up!)

    xx Olivia
    IWANTTHESESHOES

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    1. Thanks for the heads up! Fixed it! ;]

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  7. you just made my day :)

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  8. oh my gosh! You are seriously too sweet and this is I think the proudest moment we've had blogging now! So amazing to have met you and we are all the more better because of you too! Amamzing job this valentines day season, and heres to hoping you can quit the dayjob...soon! the creative world needs you full time!!

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  9. Congrats on your successful Valentine's season! I've read a few of these blogs, probably because I've seen them on yours, and they've become part of my regular blog readings. I will have to check out the rest. Your blog became one of my favorites in a span of a few days, I always enjoy your posts! And it was nice to read your thank you at the end. It's such a special thing to have that person who will help and encourage you.

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  10. Oh love these ladies!!!!! I will have to check the ones I've never visited before out, like someone else said- if you like them they must be good! THanks for sharing :)

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  11. My boyfriend adored the card I gave him from your shop. He asked me how many other boyfriends I really had. I told him that was for me to know and him to find out. Thank you for all you do and I can't wait to continue to follow along with you blog in the future. Congrats on a very successful holiday and here is to many more!

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  12. That's so awesome that you have so much success!! I have find your page very helpful and quite delightful! I've been reading you everyday with my morning tea! Thanks so much for all the great work and keep it up!!

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Thanks for the comment! I read them all and reply when I can. Please be sure your blogger account is linked to your e-mail so I can do so! (Tutorial on how to do that here: http://tinyurl.com/c6gh9fk) xo JA