Happy Fourth of July 2008
Whew! What a crazy six weeks. We've been through everything from unemployment to in-laws here at Chez Guzzo. It seems like we've had an awful lot of drama here this year, so I'll spare you the details. But let me just say that I'm sorry to disappear like that and I sincerely hope it won't happen again.
I really appreciate all of your kinds thoughts, comments and e-mails. I'm sorry I haven't answered you all! But I read every e-mail and they were all very welcomed. It's just been nuts.
I've missed you all so much!!
SO. Tune in tomorrow for new posts, new fun, lots of new photos and some surprises, too.
Oh yes, and... Happy (Belated) Fourth!
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Oh my goodness, Angela, I am so glad you are back. Oh how I have missed you!! Many hugs for your rough few weeks!!
Posted by Emily | July 7, 2008 3:25 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 15:25
Happy to see you back we missed you. Hope is well.
Posted by janet | July 7, 2008 3:37 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 15:37
Angela, so so glad you are back, and sorry to hear things have ben so hectic.
Look forward to your posts as always.
Posted by Jodie | July 7, 2008 3:57 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 15:57
I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK!!!! I MISSED YOU!!!! JEN R
Posted by Anonymous | July 7, 2008 5:20 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 17:20
So happy to see you back and hope all goes well for you and yours!
Posted by Janelle | July 7, 2008 5:41 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 17:41
Yay, you're back!!
Elise
nestsweetnest.blogspot.com
Posted by Elise | July 7, 2008 5:51 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 17:51
Welcome back, Angela! I hope most of the upheaval is behind you now. I've missed your posts! That is a very lovely lamp. I'm looking forward to more inspiration from you! :)
Posted by lindenhaus | July 7, 2008 6:03 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 18:03
Wondered where you had disappeared to, so glad you checked in! Looking forward to more from you.
Rhoda
Posted by Rhoda | July 7, 2008 6:05 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 18:05
Glad you are back and I am looking forward to your new posts! Seeing you here reminds me that I never did check the nursery for a Nandina bush :)
Janet
Posted by janet | July 7, 2008 6:34 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 18:34
Hi Angela -
I'm so glad you're back. I missed you and wondered if you were OK. Hope things are calming down a bit. Can't wait to see your pictures and see what you have to share.
~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | July 7, 2008 7:06 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 19:06
Fantastic, you're back. I think another week without word and someone was going to call in the calvary-lol.
Happy that you're OK, especially since your last post mentioned you were not feeling well.
Nice to see you back in the saddle. OK enough of my cowboy metaphors. Welcome back!!!!!
Posted by Lisa | July 7, 2008 7:57 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 19:57
glad to hear you are back Angela!! We all missed you in bloggland!!
Posted by Ellen Crimi-Trent | July 7, 2008 8:29 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 20:29
Glad you are back. I've been away a couple weeks myself, kind of a fast from the computer. Sounds like you have been very busy, hope you have gotten some rejuvenation!
Posted by melissa lewis - off the wall | July 7, 2008 8:32 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 20:32
Phew....Angela - there you are!!! I was going to send the Mounties out to look for you.
I hope everything has calmed down in the drama department.
- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Posted by Suzanne Kathro | July 7, 2008 8:47 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 20:47
I'm so glad that you're back! I didn't know what happened to you! I'm glad that everything is o.k. - I know the stress of unemployment...going on 3 1/2 months myself. Not fun by any stretch of the imagination. Take time to breathe and relax! :)
Posted by Erin | July 7, 2008 10:05 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 22:05
Welcome back...I've missed your posts. Hope life is settling back down for you and that you get a few lazy summer afternoons to let the stress melt away.
Posted by Jane Weston | July 7, 2008 11:58 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 23:58
Welcomw back Angela! I have missed you a lot!
Love Annie
Posted by Annie | July 8, 2008 1:16 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 01:16
Hi Angela,
So sorry to hear you've had such a chaotic summer. I hope things settle down for you.
You've been missed. But, be sure to take some time for yourself just to de-stress.
I think a lot of us have taken a break from the computer this summer. :)
Kimberly
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | July 8, 2008 4:54 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 04:54
Angela
Glad all is OK, sometimes we all need a break! Glad to see you are back!
:0)
Tara
Posted by Tara | July 8, 2008 5:07 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 05:07
I haven't been around much either, Angela. My summer hasn't been dramatic, just super busy. I hope things settle down for you, soon.
Amanda
Posted by Amanda | July 8, 2008 6:28 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 06:28
Glad to see you back, lady! I hope things are better now. Love that gorgeous light fixture, by the way!
Posted by Jen @ The Cottage Nest | July 8, 2008 6:28 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 06:28
Wow! Glad to see you back! Life just does that sometimes...
Can't wait to see/read what you have to share.
Chris
Posted by Chris | July 8, 2008 7:08 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 07:08
Lovely to have you back and the front door light shining! Sometimes life is just hectic! Will be back soon to hear and see all your lovely creative ideas. Eleanor
Posted by Eleanor | July 8, 2008 7:18 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 07:18
Oh I am so glad you are back. You have been truly missed. As someone stated earlier.....I hope all the upheavel is behind you and the days ahead are only the best for you and your family. ~Rhonda
Posted by Rhonda from Minnesota | July 8, 2008 7:26 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 07:26
Oh my gosh! I was wondering what the heck happened to you. I kept checking your blog but there wasn't anything new for so long I thought maybe you'd just decided to stop blogging. I'm glad you're back, and hope you're not too worse for wear. :)
Posted by Renee | July 8, 2008 8:51 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 08:51
Wow, I hope everything is okay and it's smooth sailing for the rest of the year for you. Don't forget to take care of yourself in the midst of the chaos! So glad to see you back. I've been a reader for a long time, just not a poster of comments. Again, so glad your back!
Hugs,
Claire
Posted by Claire | July 8, 2008 9:24 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 09:24
Hi! I've missed you while you've been away! But I totally understand, I haven't been doing much blogging lately either. Can't wait to see what you've got coming up!
Posted by Mrs. B | July 8, 2008 9:26 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 09:26
It sounds very stressful. I hope things stay on an even keel for you. I know how that is.
What I am impressed about is the clean light fixture. I need to get out there and wash mine!
Posted by Nanette | July 8, 2008 10:16 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 10:16
I'm so happy you are okay! I was really worried about you! It was so great to see a new picture pop up when I clicked on your blog today. I let out a big sigh of relief!!! Now don't do that to us again!! LOL
Posted by cindy~my romantic home | July 8, 2008 11:09 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 11:09
Have missed your postings! Glad to hear things are all right and I look forward to catching up with you.
Tina
Posted by tina | July 8, 2008 1:33 PM
Posted on July 8, 2008 13:33
So glad you're back. I have always been a lurker here and you have long been one of my favorite bloggers. Glad things are ok and settling down for you. Look forward to your posts.
Posted by christina | July 8, 2008 3:33 PM
Posted on July 8, 2008 15:33
hi angela! i am thrilled that you are back, and so upbeat after what sounds like a very demanding/trying time. obviously, everyone in blogland missed you terribly. cannot wait to see what you post, and i'm very happy that you have come out of this 'downtime' with a positive message, let alone with lots of new ideas and photos and surprises for all of us in blogland. you continue to be wonderful and we are blessed! happy returning! jane
Posted by jane james | July 8, 2008 4:11 PM
Posted on July 8, 2008 16:11
Oh! I am so glad you are back!! We all missed you!
Posted by Jill Mercier | July 8, 2008 6:43 PM
Posted on July 8, 2008 18:43
Yeah - I am glad everything is fine over there!
Posted by Julie Size | July 9, 2008 6:29 AM
Posted on July 9, 2008 06:29
Oh happy (cottage) day!! So good to have you back where you belong. :-)
Posted by laura @ the shorehouse. | July 9, 2008 2:56 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 14:56
Phewww!! I feel so much better knowing you are back and doing okay. Can't wait to see what you have been (and are) up to!!
Linda
x0x0
Posted by Linda@ Restyled Home | July 9, 2008 7:44 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 19:44
I thought you were just on a really, really long vacation! Sorry to hear about all the drama (boy! can I ever relate :)!)--but glad that you're back!
Posted by Jennifer P. | July 9, 2008 8:56 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 20:56
I had just discovered your blog and then you went away. I was sad and checked everyday, and now I am happy to say you are back!!
Enjoy your summer however crazy it may be!!
Posted by Cucina Cara Mia | July 10, 2008 6:27 AM
Posted on July 10, 2008 06:27
Angela
So glad you are back and ok....I was missing you.....
Posted by Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | July 10, 2008 8:07 AM
Posted on July 10, 2008 08:07
Is this craziness unusual? Sounds like my normal everyday life! HeHe. Glad your still sane!
Posted by Ambrea | July 10, 2008 10:12 AM
Posted on July 10, 2008 10:12
It is important that you are back. I missed you. I can't wait to see many wonderful things and photos.
See you tomorrow. Suzy
Posted by Suzy | July 10, 2008 1:55 PM
Posted on July 10, 2008 13:55
Wee! Wahoooo! Welcome back!!!!! I am sorry things were not going so well - but I am glad you are back!
Incidentally - I am undergoing some very minor renovations here - and would love to get front door and porch lights like yours! Do you mind sharing where you found them?
Kate
Posted by kate | July 10, 2008 6:54 PM
Posted on July 10, 2008 18:54
Good to see you back. Hope the sun shines soon!
Posted by Suzanne | July 11, 2008 6:28 AM
Posted on July 11, 2008 06:28
Hi! I stumbled upon your blog and absolutely love it. I'll be sure to come back very soon :-)
Posted by Kristin | July 11, 2008 6:50 AM
Posted on July 11, 2008 06:50
Hi, Angela! Nice to see you! You have been missed. Sorry to hear you have had some drama...hopefully, it will be smooth sailing the rest of the summer for y'all!
(Where did you get that light fixture in the picture? I have to have that!)
Posted by Anonymous | July 11, 2008 10:31 AM
Posted on July 11, 2008 10:31
Hi, Angela! Nice to see you! You have been missed. Sorry to hear you have had some drama...hopefully, it will be smooth sailing the rest of the summer for y'all!
(Where did you get that light fixture in the picture? I have to have that!)
Posted by Katie | July 11, 2008 10:32 AM
Posted on July 11, 2008 10:32
Welcome back Angela and I hope that all your troubles have disappeared and that all will be right from now on.
You were much missed!
Posted by Yolanda Elizabeth | July 12, 2008 12:52 AM
Posted on July 12, 2008 00:52
Just found you and LOVE the entry light. Where can I find one?
Posted by MamaTod | July 12, 2008 1:51 PM
Posted on July 12, 2008 13:51
I am so glad you're back. I was worried about you. Hope the unemployment thing is o.k. We've faced that a few times ourselves.~~Dee
Posted by Dee/reddirtramblings | July 13, 2008 9:22 AM
Posted on July 13, 2008 09:22
Hi Angela. I'm sorry to hear things have been crazy for your family! I hope things are going better, we're all glad to have you back!
Posted by Liz | July 15, 2008 8:14 AM
Posted on July 15, 2008 08:14
Glad to find you back where you belong!
Hope the sun is shining now!
Becky
Posted by Wonders Never Cease | July 15, 2008 2:02 PM
Posted on July 15, 2008 14:02
Now, see, I'm glad you haven't blogged a bunch. I haven't been able to visit all my favorite blogs in FOREVER and now I have so much catching up to do, it will take me the rest of forever. I hope you have time to catch your breath, look at a fluffy cloud and have some coffee with a friend or at least a good book. :)
Posted by cindy | July 16, 2008 6:14 AM
Posted on July 16, 2008 06:14
Hey, welcome back. I will enjoy catching up with you. Hugs!
Posted by Gayla | July 24, 2008 1:11 PM
Posted on July 24, 2008 13:11
hope all is well for you now! Love that light fixture!:) chris
Posted by Anonymous | August 11, 2008 5:35 AM
Posted on August 11, 2008 05:35
Angela,
Love your sons room! I'm a thrifter in Orlando. Most of my house is from the thrift and I get alot of compliments. It's funny how your tast changes. And I always say-I can't have it all-I must leave some for others. Sue
Posted by Sue | September 23, 2008 4:47 AM
Posted on September 23, 2008 04:47
Hi,
I am new to your blog. I love the light here where did you get it?
JeanM
Posted by Anonymous | October 18, 2008 5:58 AM
Posted on October 18, 2008 05:58