tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post116957220924848265..comments2024-01-04T01:33:02.083+00:00Comments on Abigail A. Percy: Why I blog....Abigail A. Percyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03485893474526252379noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-82721278781265567272007-02-12T01:18:00.000+00:002007-02-12T01:18:00.000+00:00Abigail,Your words ring so true. As an architec...Abigail,<BR/><BR/>Your words ring so true. As an architect and designer in the world of high-end residential design, I find design blogs to be such a safe haven…full of open-minded, hard-working, passionate individuals that live, breathe and feed off of interesting (and often independent) design/designers. I find my favorite design blogs (of which yours is one) are a breath of fresh air amidst my daily grind. <BR/><BR/>I long to have a business of my own someday, to be more involved in the actual crafting of beautiful things and so admire your work and what you are sharing with the design community through your jewelry and blog. Keep it up! Your work and words are a pleasure to behold.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475332206401938800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-28318783209177061602007-02-08T02:12:00.000+00:002007-02-08T02:12:00.000+00:00Belated Happy Blogivarsary Abigail. I'm about to h...Belated Happy Blogivarsary Abigail. I'm about to have my 1st one too, and am sorry I've only caught up on yours (and several others) this weekend.<br /><br />And what a sensational post, it speaks to us all. And for me it is great to read as I'm wavering about taking the self employed plunge again. But I'm scared, I remember how hard it could be. But you are right, with a blog it is supportive. <br /><br />Not like my 6 years of working 18hr days alone. Although there is much to be said for being able to work in just your knickers on a hot day it certainly will be nicer doing it and still be able to 'chat' with fellow bloggers.<br /><br />So good for you Abigail, I think you work wonders and project yourself and your work wonderfully well on the blog, flickr etc as well as in real life places.Callyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276876280803790049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169994459408675562007-01-28T14:27:00.000+00:002007-01-28T14:27:00.000+00:00Thank you for your beautiful post. I am so glad yo...Thank you for your beautiful post. I am so glad you decided to blog and so often it gives more than expected, especially for artists I can understand the sometimes lonely struggle without feedback, and that's what the blogging community brings. On the plus side gets word out to people about your work. Hope for many more years of posting to come! XXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169892118768671642007-01-27T10:01:00.000+00:002007-01-27T10:01:00.000+00:00This is my first ever comment...I just had to let ...This is my first ever comment...I just had to let you know how much of an inspiration your lovely design blog has been to me...so much so that I have decided to start my own =)<BR/> <BR/>Having recently graduated from a design course I similarly find myself working alone and away from a 'stimulating' environment. Reading your blog and especially this post has reminded me of why I'm in this difficult business and why I find designing so rewarding. Thank you abigail for filling me with so much inspiration and enthusiasm.I look forward to reading another year of beautiful posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169801711269114292007-01-26T08:55:00.000+00:002007-01-26T08:55:00.000+00:00Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I lo...Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I love reading about your work and your adventures. Thank you for sharing your life with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169749231009674882007-01-25T18:20:00.000+00:002007-01-25T18:20:00.000+00:00happy one year abigal! i hear you on the difficult...happy one year abigal! <BR/>i hear you on the difficulty of going it alone and the wonderful support the blog land brings! <BR/>good luck in the next year my friend!mati rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169735862542217402007-01-25T14:37:00.000+00:002007-01-25T14:37:00.000+00:00You have echoed my thoughts and articulated them s...You have echoed my thoughts and articulated them so well. I have just discovered your blog a short time ago and as a fairly recent art school graduate (edinburgh 2005) I completely admire what you have managed to achieve is such a short space of time. Yes it is hard, but you are definitely making your mark.gilflinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11592760829575230458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169722405218043112007-01-25T10:53:00.000+00:002007-01-25T10:53:00.000+00:00As someone who is just doing the 'shop' bit, witho...As someone who is just doing the 'shop' bit, without actually designing and making the products, I have absolutely no idea how you manage to get everything done. <BR/><BR/>I've also just realised that I've just missed my one year 'blogiversary' and I could pretty much have written your post word for word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169721222241132732007-01-25T10:33:00.000+00:002007-01-25T10:33:00.000+00:00such honest beautiful words from you again, your t...such honest beautiful words from you again, your talents will be celebrated as they deserve without a doubt, you are an inspiration to us all, just keep going xxxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121510172512656073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169702188152221802007-01-25T05:16:00.000+00:002007-01-25T05:16:00.000+00:00oh sweetie... i wish i knew a good scottish toast....oh sweetie... i wish i knew a good scottish toast. <BR/><BR/>here's to one year and many many many more. i think you can imagine how your words have hit my heart today. <BR/><BR/>i feel so lucky to have you in my life. you are so immensely talented - and someday you will be a millionare!!lisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169677083145163292007-01-24T22:18:00.000+00:002007-01-24T22:18:00.000+00:00a v special post abigail...you have inspired me a ...a v special post abigail...you have inspired me a great deal since i came across your blog 8 months ago + introduced me to a wonderful community. <BR/><BR/>thank you for sharing your talent with us all...happy 1st blog birthday :) <BR/><BR/>here's looking forward to a successful time ahead for your business + many more lovely posts to come! xKELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07043300079471369203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169674269415414032007-01-24T21:31:00.000+00:002007-01-24T21:31:00.000+00:00What a lovely post capturing the sentiments of a l...What a lovely post capturing the sentiments of a lot of people out there. I think it was one of the founders of Six Apart who brought up the concept of 'being nice' at a web/blog conference and it's so wonderful to see that niceness--well, more than niceness--is a given in the craft/design/style community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169656376198231462007-01-24T16:32:00.000+00:002007-01-24T16:32:00.000+00:00Well I'm glad you do because you've inspired me to...Well I'm glad you do because you've inspired me to start my own. We met at the dreaded 100% east (2005), I found your blog a few months ago and its great to see how your getting on since then and to see your new designs.Showponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385486448441245125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169598032636956582007-01-24T00:20:00.000+00:002007-01-24T00:20:00.000+00:00Abigail,Your work is so lovely. Though I am not a ...Abigail,<BR/>Your work is so lovely. Though I am not a frequent blogger or reader of blogs, I do take a look at a few, including yours. Thank you for being so generous! I am always inspired by your work and look forward to seeing more. In addition, when I have the opportunity... I hope to own one of your exquisite creations.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Shannon RankinS. Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871096085237904269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169595364015160672007-01-23T23:36:00.000+00:002007-01-23T23:36:00.000+00:00lovely post. i am glad to have found your blog and...lovely post. i am glad to have found your blog and your beautiful work!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377495879379400441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169585332089738642007-01-23T20:48:00.000+00:002007-01-23T20:48:00.000+00:00Well said, Abigail.I've only recently (within the ...Well said, Abigail.<BR/><BR/>I've only recently (within the last month, or so)found your blog and have enjoyed seeing your beautiful creations and the inspiration they evoke.<BR/><BR/>The transition from art school to the real world is hard on people who enjoy the community atmosphere that working in a school studio provides (myself, included!). It's wonderful to have so many people to poke your head in at and just say hey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169579390178596772007-01-23T19:09:00.000+00:002007-01-23T19:09:00.000+00:00thank you abigail for your words and your talent. ...thank you abigail for your words and your talent. i learned a lot about the art of jewellery-making from your blog. here's to another year of goodness.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671152886530220964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169578314892705392007-01-23T18:51:00.000+00:002007-01-23T18:51:00.000+00:00yes, i echo what you say here too, and have though...yes, i echo what you say here too, and have thoughts the same things so many times about my own blogging. thank heavens for the amazing filter that is the web...that has brought all of us like-minded spirits together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169576869590986472007-01-23T18:27:00.000+00:002007-01-23T18:27:00.000+00:00couldn't agree more!esp your paragraph about suppo...couldn't agree more!<BR/><BR/>esp your paragraph about supporting one another - which is so important! when mainly of us work away in the isolation of our own rooms/studios it is amazing to be supported (and inspired) by the online community!<BR/><BR/>Well done on one year in the blog world - I have immensely enjoyed reading your posts :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169574642947644602007-01-23T17:50:00.000+00:002007-01-23T17:50:00.000+00:00So well put. I really enjoy your blog, and your wo...So well put. I really enjoy your blog, and your work. Wish you all the best for the future.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808617132476007793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20736653.post-1169574371963579522007-01-23T17:46:00.000+00:002007-01-23T17:46:00.000+00:00Wonderfully put Abigail, I just wanted to let you ...Wonderfully put Abigail, I just wanted to let you know I've enjoyed every post of yours so far...it's a lovely insight into what you do and what inspires you and I'm looking forward to reading more in the future!LittleDoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379370399077051205noreply@blogger.com