a goodbye of sorts

Hm...how do I write this without sounding like an internet stalker or just a total dweeb?
As many of you know, the lovely mav is ending her blog this month.
Maria's blog was one of the first (I think the first) blogs I ever read and followed and she has inspired me in so many ways it would be impossible to try and list them all.
Of course, she will be around with other projects:

-lines+shapes

-3191

but I must admit, I will greatly miss her sweet little blog. Her little doses of beauty and wonder helped me get through more than one tough day and I'm sure there are so many of you out there who would say the same. Take a minute to browse through her archives and go leave her a little thank you note!

Here are some of her photos that have been my favorites over the years:

-color one, wedding

-the inside

-at the ace

-gingham (my favorite of all her cards)

-dreaming

-early ones

And there are just too many more. Thank you, mav! I will miss your blog but look forward to all of the other projects you will share :)