tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post2099895338197406506..comments2023-12-15T03:08:26.097-08:00Comments on THE CITIZEN ROSEBUD: Real. Part 1.citizen rosebudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-63647892799617414742014-02-12T09:34:01.567-08:002014-02-12T09:34:01.567-08:00Bella, I'm in shock. I've always loved you...Bella, I'm in shock. I've always loved your blog! You're such an original. My blogging partner retired last spring and it was a huge decision for her too, but she is extremely happy now with new projects. So Bella, I wish you all the very best. I know you will put your wonderful creativity to something else fantastic!<br /><br />Cheers, Deborah<br />Fabulous After 40Fabulous After 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/03510713321950217269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-69746778738279972012014-02-09T08:39:39.335-08:002014-02-09T08:39:39.335-08:00My sincere apologies for all the typing errors.My sincere apologies for all the typing errors.No Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-14656643217688284222014-02-09T08:37:54.869-08:002014-02-09T08:37:54.869-08:00Well Bella... This comesas a shock, but at the sam...Well Bella... This comesas a shock, but at the same time.... I agree wirh Suzanne Carillo's comment entirely. She said it all, so I won't repeat it.<br />For myself... I also wonder when I will get back to a normal life, as this is very time consuming and i have nit figured out why I do it.<br />Love you as a person. Which is why I followed you. Hang in there and be wise.<br />GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-55724213686512560462014-02-07T11:51:11.652-08:002014-02-07T11:51:11.652-08:00Bella darling blog if you want to, don't make ...Bella darling blog if you want to, don't make it a chore. I'm a professionally published author & writer & I adore your voice, it needs to be heard now and then! I understand your frustration, I have it too so I only blog when I feel like it (which is way too little these days). We all have lives, families, bills etc. to attend to and unplugging and decompressing is important as it can be so overwhelming with all the social media as well. Love you & look forward to your reinvention! Best of luck in all you decide to do! XXX <3Idee Fixehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679508229122634978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-9288588429909356712014-02-06T09:38:24.912-08:002014-02-06T09:38:24.912-08:00This is such a surprise and not the good kind. You...This is such a surprise and not the good kind. You are such a unique and wonderful voice in the style community. I've always loved your wit, whimsy and rebel nature. Hopefully you can take some time off and then come back in some way, that supports your bigger business efforts. There will always be a place for you and people who will follow. <br />Be well,<br />x LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-82737816185199230962014-02-04T21:16:16.015-08:002014-02-04T21:16:16.015-08:00I didn't see this coming and I'm in a bit ...I didn't see this coming and I'm in a bit of shock right now. I get what you're expressing, but I'm having difficulty with accepting it. You have been a major support during difficult times, and I have loved visiting your world for years now. Ever since the day that I found you. Your writing, creativity and style have been a source of inspiration and your influence has been enormous from my point of view. <br /><br />I wish you the best of everything in whatever you decide. I will sign up for the newsletter and hopefully that will provide information regarding your process. And I will miss you deeply. Sending much love.The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-38987547243746888692014-02-03T18:43:41.218-08:002014-02-03T18:43:41.218-08:00Dear Bella,
I so agree with all of your fans that ...Dear Bella,<br />I so agree with all of your fans that regard you as among the most influential bloggers we know. You're at the top for me, and without your initial help with your big list, I don't think I would have kept my little rag going at all. We'll all be here when you write anything, and you'll always have loyal readers.<br />I wish you prosperity ... I've never been paid for what I do well and love doing, so I've given up expectations. Good for you. Perhaps you can find time in the future to just blot for fun and inspiration, and who knows ... you may be a blogging mogul yet! I'd certainly bet money on it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-4846912062378197132014-02-03T15:15:27.919-08:002014-02-03T15:15:27.919-08:00Bella--I will read what you have to say in any for...Bella--I will read what you have to say in any format. You are an amazing writer!! It's frustrating to see vapid twits with no content but c/o FAST FASHION make it and someone like you with real content not.Tamera's Craft Palacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216078292585512252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-79056415405481856412014-02-03T13:21:54.153-08:002014-02-03T13:21:54.153-08:00:(
I totally understand every word that you're...:(<br />I totally understand every word that you're saying here Bella, but even so...Don't go!<br />I'm actually pretty lost for words, but whatever you decide to do, all the very very best with it.Veshoeviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435514642440232185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-18310528781905707152014-02-02T13:54:47.599-08:002014-02-02T13:54:47.599-08:00you've been a source of inspiration and attitu...you've been a source of inspiration and attitude for years!, and I think that's a Great Success!. Sometimes things seem immovable, but we can stay dreaming. And we can stay fighting our place and being Fabulous 40+ Ladies!. We're on the way!<br />Wish you luck and fun and fabulousness!!<br />besos & abrazos, querida amiga! Señora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-86080478629932554502014-02-01T18:16:14.385-08:002014-02-01T18:16:14.385-08:00Hi Bella - You know I have worried about you ever ...Hi Bella - You know I have worried about you ever since you moved to Seattle. As a transplant, you might not be familiar with one of the basic truths of living there - don't make any major decisions during January and February. I think you need to keep your blog alive. You could consider your blog as an adverting vehicle, steering me to your Etsy or actual store - just a quick little couple of pictures once or twice a week. It could be viewed as Art Therapy, where exercising your creativity keeps you happy. Or lots of other non-income generating, but still good and viable reasons. As a reader, I would be perfectly happy with you checking in and just writing "Hi!" once a month until August - when (hopefully) the sun will be shining. And then decide. Just my 2-cent's worth.Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386043271411304736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-79354231396527912522014-02-01T06:09:16.478-08:002014-02-01T06:09:16.478-08:00You know, I get it, I really do. If you are trying...You know, I get it, I really do. If you are trying to make blogging your career, it seems that you have to pretty much abandon your brains, your opinions, your individuality, and your integrity, and chase the dollars. I too miss some of those who have stopped blogging, and am fascinated and appalled in equal measure at the "success" of some vacuous, plainly ambitious, but ultimately empty blogs. Go figure... It's easy to be disheartened. <br /><br />So yes, take time away, think it through. Maybe the blog should be about fun and friendship, playfulness with your writing and your photos and outfits, and then you won't worry about traffic stats and monetising. I'm sorry you feel sad and unsuccessful. But it all depends how you define success. Creating something that fosters relationships and confidence, which has some fabulous women expressing their support for you? That's successful, in my book. Take care, Bella. xxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-6599643616398762732014-01-31T13:35:31.429-08:002014-01-31T13:35:31.429-08:00Bella, I hope you don't quit altogether! I lik...Bella, I hope you don't quit altogether! I like reading you as a friend in the blogging community, but I think the ones who make it as professional bloggers are really into brands. However, there are a lot of bloggers doing that now, too, so a lot of competition.<br /><br />I hope you find a new course for financial fulfillment, but that you keep on blogging for the fun and friendship!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02451134989199249673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-90329245842475616702014-01-31T13:13:50.365-08:002014-01-31T13:13:50.365-08:00Oh no! Bella, I can't believe it. You are one...Oh no! Bella, I can't believe it. You are one of my favourite bloggers because of your originality and wit. I have a link to your blog on my own blog, for that reason. As an over 60, I wish that I had been like you when I was an over 40 (I'm sure you will understand what I'm saying!) You have inspired me and I will miss you. Please come back soon! I hope it's "Au revoir" and "Hasta luego" rather than goodbye. Take care my bella Bella!Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-87663341375392802412014-01-31T12:31:36.865-08:002014-01-31T12:31:36.865-08:00I understand - I don't like it, but I understa...I understand - I don't like it, but I understand. This won't put any food on your table but I consider YOU to be one of the most influential bloggers I've had the pleasure to know. I can relate to your frustration. It seems that if you deviate in the slightest from what are perceived as the acceptable rules for dressing and living the 40+ lifestyle you're not going to make a living as a blogger. I'm sorry you've become a casualty of conformity. You're not alone.<br /><br />You're doing the right thing, Bella. You can make a name for yourself as a brick and mortar vintage maven, and I hope you make money hand over fist doing so. I'll miss you, but I really, really want you to do well!<br /><br />AliciaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101393203842051609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-61216965209767825152014-01-31T11:18:48.427-08:002014-01-31T11:18:48.427-08:00As long as its just time off to rest, regroup and ...As long as its just time off to rest, regroup and relax then I'll forgive you. <br />Blogging can become all consuming and when silly things that don't matter start to annoy the crap out of you then you know it's time to unplug and walk away for a while.<br />Yes, those blogs that have thousands of followers are perplexing, so often they're dull and impersonal and, if you have time to read through the hundreds of comments the commenters rarely say anything more then "Nice...follow me", far better to have a handful of meaningful comments by virtual friends who actually care about what you say.<br />Don't be a stranger, see you on the other side! xxxxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-49170798461054374502014-01-31T08:26:28.547-08:002014-01-31T08:26:28.547-08:00You have to do what you have to do. Your blog was ...You have to do what you have to do. Your blog was one of the first I followed ( I recognized the Thrift Town on Stockton Blvd in a post) I get the newsletter, so I'll be looking forward to that thorne garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218549973143619062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-10608763747214140222014-01-31T06:38:24.259-08:002014-01-31T06:38:24.259-08:00So sorry to hear this. You are indeed an inspirati...So sorry to hear this. You are indeed an inspiration. <br />It's just too bad that not enough people can see it. I know exactly what you mean - some people are so boring, yet thousands flock over to read them. I think it has a lot to do with being unique and quirky - it's not for everyone and most people like the manistream and want to see their choices validated, not challenged. To them people like you or me are crazies (wtf are you doing wearing cutesy things after your 20s?, I can hear them say). <br />I hope this bout of blogging disenchantment doesn't last too long and that you can find a new inspiration to continue sharing your beautiful self with us all. <br />Don't give up!!! <br />I hope to see you around facebook anyway :)Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483179501424700390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-68191123939132733792014-01-31T06:18:12.832-08:002014-01-31T06:18:12.832-08:00Hello Bella,
Sorry to see you go, really, you had...Hello Bella,<br /><br />Sorry to see you go, really, you had style and wit - Yes blogging has changed a lot over the years -Everything changes in fact, nothing stays the same, but when you feel you have to move on you have to move on i guess - I often wanted to quit, lot of work but i,m staying- I do it for fun, i have no ambition -<br />I wish you the best of luck Bella <br />I will join your Newsletter<br /><br />Arianexo Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-5064136498641247222014-01-31T06:07:02.120-08:002014-01-31T06:07:02.120-08:00As a 60+ reader of your blog, please permit me to ...As a 60+ reader of your blog, please permit me to reassure you that the 'uneasy' feeling you're experiencing is the scritchy-itchy sensation one gets at 40+ when it's time to shed a skin...<br /><br />There's no doubt you'll re-emerge from the mulch, bright and shiny (in stylishly glorious colors!), ready for your next life!Beth Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720634636307254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-82464110789437844442014-01-31T03:37:32.829-08:002014-01-31T03:37:32.829-08:00Oh wow...well, I think you've been inspiration...Oh wow...well, I think you've been inspirational indeed. And I have enjoyed your drive and dedication to many things. But, I understand you must follow your heart & that is most important!! I wish you love, peace and great times wherever you may wander doll!! xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-27348660604817232592014-01-31T03:08:20.348-08:002014-01-31T03:08:20.348-08:00Thank you, Bella. From the moment I discovered yo...Thank you, Bella. From the moment I discovered your blog, and then quadrupling when we met in NY, I consider you an inspiration. <br /><br />Sending you love beyond measure and excited for what is next!<br /><br />~Alexis Grace of <a href="http://NorthOnHarper.com" rel="nofollow">North On Harper</a>alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347155806870982776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-34112185687948286632014-01-31T01:25:34.972-08:002014-01-31T01:25:34.972-08:00Oh no Bella !
But i can really understand ... but...Oh no Bella ! <br />But i can really understand ... but please come back . <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096321968229908627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-42596959692279273892014-01-31T00:06:35.680-08:002014-01-31T00:06:35.680-08:00Wow Bella. That comes as a shock. You are definite...Wow Bella. That comes as a shock. You are definitely a star amongst the 40+ community and I will miss your quirky and original posts. Sometimes it's good to take a break as you say and recharge and find you passion again. I hope you will and that in future we can continue to enjoy your unique voice.sylvia @ 40PlusStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114803623596767298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-13786899551120106172014-01-30T20:07:15.521-08:002014-01-30T20:07:15.521-08:00Ah Bella you are such a great writer no matter wha...Ah Bella you are such a great writer no matter what keep doin that. I think the hardest part about trying to do your own thing is knowing when to call it quits and try something else. You have big balls for giving it a real go. I also think change is good and nothing lasts forever. Except the friendships we've made through blogging- those are real man!<br />Take care sweet girl<br />Xxxooooo Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350442910321860733noreply@blogger.com