Post no 558
As far as I know (and I am open to correction) Style Treaty was one of the first lifestyle blogs in Ireland (I consider “lifestyle” to be topics you would expect to find in a glossy magazine like fashion, beauty, interiors, food, parenting, travel etc). Two years later and there are loads of lifestyle blogs in Ireland, so many that I think they deserve a category at the Blog Awards next year. However, if there is a Lifestyle category, it will be too late for Style Treaty as I’ve decided to call it a day.
I’ll be eternally grateful to JD who set up this blog for me and fixed every IT issue I had. I’m grateful to Mike for the encouragement. I’m grateful to Margaret and Mary T for their contributions and I’m still flattered to this day that so many people take the time to read my posts, leave comments and link to my blog from theirs.
I’m not finished in the blogesphere by any stretch of the imagination, I’m involved in a few other projects and I have a feeling that a few fashion related posts might appear on Frugal Ireland so please keep an eye out there for my Dorothy Perkins shoe obsession.
Most exciting news of all is that I have a brand new blog and if you enjoyed any of my craft posts here then you’ll love the new blog. It’s called Made Marian, please call over anytime and say hello. I have the kettle on and the tea-pot will be covered by a handmade cosy.
June 20th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I think I might cry! Although lets be honest, this is probably the best decision - your forte was always money saving tips and crafty cards and such. Sad times.
June 20th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Ah feck. So, post-mortem drinks after me holidays then??
June 20th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I was worried there for a minute, but relieved when you mentioned your new blog! Sad to see this blog go though, I really enjoyed it, but I’m sure I will enjoy your new blog too. See you there.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I have been reading this since the beginning and really enjoyed it. Thanks for all your contributions ladies
Maria.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Maureen, you’re absolutely right, for fashion you really should check out Vulgar Moon, I linked last week to her. Her blog is very good and much more fashion specific than mine is….oops I mean was.
Margaret, you have a blog in you…..you should set up a spin off, it could be the private practice to my greys anatomy!!!
Yvonne, see you there!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I’m actually going to cry! It’s like an old friend leaving the country - forever!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:49 am
MT, not leaving the country, maybe it’s more like moving to a new town….into a prettier house…..think if it that way.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Maria, thanks for that. Hope you like the new blog too!
June 20th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Oooh - I’ll hop on over for a look-see.
Like Yvonne, you also had me worried for a minute there!
Best of luck with the new blog
June 20th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Will miss the Treaty but looking forward to the new blog!
June 20th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Oohh, blog will be missed hon, can’t wait to see what your up to in Made Marian ! good luck
June 20th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Hi Maz,
Sorry to see style treaty go, it feels like the end of an era.
I can sympathise with Mary T the news gave me the same feeling.
I always loved your Limerick specific posts and I hope you will keep them up on your other blogs.
Best of Luck in your new blog, but I will miss Style Treaty!
June 20th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Didn’t Private Practice get cancelled???
June 20th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
My god, just let out a little girly yelp when I saw you were giving up, thank god you’re not!!!!! Will definitely be visiting the new blog, good luck girl!
June 20th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
If style treaty is dead then you should import all of it’s posts into the new blog. would be a shame to let two years of work go to waste.
June 21st, 2008 at 7:36 am
Maz - really sad to see you moving on from Style Treaty. Wishing you the very best of luck with your new blog and looking forward to reading it!
June 21st, 2008 at 9:02 am
but… but…. how am I going to dress my sorry ass now?!!!!
June 21st, 2008 at 12:46 pm
shes after that best newcomer award again
:D
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Squid, shhhh!!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Your posts almost made me feel I could tell a shoe from a shoulder bag. Glad to hear it’s more a metamorphose than a demise. Will keep reading at MadeMarian (are you like a Mafia person now?)
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I never leave comments…but your decision to stop has forced me out of my safe zone. O my god I’ve been loggin on for the past year and I’ve always enjoyed the news especially about shops to try out and places to eat. I will miss this blog. Good luck x
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 am
HI Grace, thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the blog. Please call over to http://www.mademarian.net and say hello there. We’d love to hear from you. Xx
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:02 am
Sorry to hear you’re shutting up shop Maz, or moving on as you say, but thanks, I always enjoyed my visits to StyleTreaty, best of luck with the new venture. Olivia x
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Like the others I thought you were leaving us! Looking forward to your new blog. Like the new blog name by the way!
x