ANY WORD ON JUDITHVA

7 years ago

Any word on Judith (with all those beautiful accessorizing pictures and Sweet Designs blog). I know her cancer came back in 2013 but have not seen any posting since

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judithva

7 years ago

Gosh, hi Divine Interiors and nutsaboutplants,

I happened to come across this by checking my blog feed stats. I rarely go to my blog and haven't updated it for quite awhile as you've probably noticed. The last round of chemo just about did me in, it kind of threw me out of blogging (among other things) for quite awhile. I have, so far, been in remission from my cancer (had it twice), hopefully I will stay in remission for a long time. :)

I am feeling like I want to get back into taking photos of decorating again, I really do miss sharing what gives me joy. However, I am hopelessly non-techy when it comes to blog sites, it seems everyone is developing their own web pages, which is beyond my feeble abilities.

Thanks again for thinking of me, it is so touching to see that I am so kindly remembered.

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nutsaboutplants
7 years ago
DI, I too have wondered where she's been. I remember spectacular "tablescapes" and miss seeing her posts. Wasn't aware that she has cancer.
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7 years ago
She had informed her followers on her blog - http://judith-sweetdesigns.blogspot.com/
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7 years ago
It is so wonderful to hear from you, judithva! And it's such happy news to hear that you're in remission. Wishing you good health and happiness!
judithva
7 years ago
TurquoiseRose, Thank you, so far so good. I am hoping to get back into blogging again, at least I have learned to take better photos in the years that I've taken a blogging break.
cpartist
7 years ago
May you have many, many years of continued health and happiness.
nutsaboutplants
7 years ago
so good to "see" you Judithva! I have loved seeing your beautiful and creative vignettes. I will remember to raise a glass to your health this weekend!
Yayagal
7 years ago
What a relief, I was sitting here praying for you. So happy for you.
judithva
7 years ago
cpartist, thank you so much for your good wishes, I am very fortunate, not everyone gets 2nd and 3rd chances!

nutsaboutplants, thank you too! It is very humbling to be remembered so kindly, I am so happy that you really liked what I did.

Yayagal, thank you too, I need all the prayers I can get, because once cancer travels it usually is not a good outcome, but so far I have been fortunate.
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7 years ago
Okay, I can exhale now. Great to hear from you. You came to mind as I'm designing a client's wedding and there are certain vignettes that I stole from you that have become my signature. Praise God for the remission and may it be so for a long long time
maddielee
7 years ago
So happy to hear from you, wishing you continued good health.
judithva
7 years ago
Divine, ah, you're so sweet, I certainly like being part of someone's good memories! And I'm so happy that you were able to find inspiration with my vignettes. I'm sure yours are lovely!
judithva
7 years ago
maddielee, thank you too so much for your thoughts, it makes my heart swell with appreciation and happiness, that you all have given me.
Kathie738 P
7 years ago
I still have your Fall and pink lady displays in my favorites folder, so glad to hear your well again...you have been sorely missed.

Hugs
judithva
7 years ago
Kathie738, thank you too! Yes, the pink lady pics are very popular, along with my pink Christmas tree décor, there's just something fun about pink! :)
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
7 years ago
Where can one see some of these vignettes? Back in the day I would search the gallery side of GW, but it is no more.
judithva
7 years ago
Hi Annette, hopefully this link will take you to the accessorizing post I did years ago at GW.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2428281/accessorizing?n=150

also in the search bar at the top of the page if you type in Judithva it will bring up some things (along with the Accessorizing post I did)
Leepani Vancleef
7 years ago
heaven's blessings to you, judithva, i have quietly loved all your vignettes!
Mary Ruth
7 years ago
GREAT to see you posting Judithva! I miss seeing updates too! I have seen most of your home until the last remodel start IN PERSON! Space feels wonderful, bright and elegant as only Judith could do it! Glad you will be blogging again! Do NOT compare yourself with other bloggers! You are unique!
Glad you posted! will keep checking on here.. I have not come on here in a long time and really only to check on you and an another to follow new posts! XO
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
7 years ago
Thanks for the link!
Holly- Kay
7 years ago
Oh my gosh, it is great to hear you are well. I never got to know you but saw some of your gorgeous vignettes here. Your living room is gorgeous!

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