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I'm sorry to announce that I have to put The Garden Bath on a hiatus for several months (at the least - I will have to reassess the situation after that time). I have an autoimmune condition that has unfortunately given me some trouble and, due to that plus stress and lack of sleep, caused some related health problems that I need to deal with.
I hate to abandon my wonderful, loyal customers and to shut down so quickly without much warning, but I have been working WAY too much for too long and my health has suffered and I just need to take care of myself for now.
I've been contacting every customer who has an outstanding order with me and can offer you the option to still receive your order or the option to get a full refund if you would prefer. I'm still capable of wrapping up these last orders but can't take any more after this. There are also a few people who haven't used all their gift certificates yet, and I will still be able to ship your orders when you're ready or offer a refund for the unused portions (several people are in discussions about custom orders to use their gift certificates and I can still do those or offer a refund as needed).
**** I love you guys & am sorry! ****
Thank you for over 2 wonderful years on etsy & artfire and for all the SWEET and supportive e-mails and comments. You guys are the reason that I love selling online!
Please feel free to contact me and I'll be sure to reply ASAP.
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I will be updating my blog periodically with random updates on my life & any potential shop reopening dates (even if they're only temporary openings), so check back here soon...
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And after such sad news, I need something to cheer me up, so I'll sign off with a few more pics of kitty cuteness:
This is my new kitten, Max, again...this time sleeping on his back under my computer desk (he loves belly rubs and has absolutely ZERO shame about sleeping on his back like that)! lol
And another pic of him snuggling with his older "sister" Malia (who's still not super happy with him, but every now & then lets him get a LITTLE cuddly with her). :)
And one last pic, since I've never posted one of Malia...this is my favorite picture of her. She's almost 14 years old now and is the best cat ever. She sleeps with her head on my arm at night like I'm her own personal pillow, sits up to beg for treats just like a dog, follows me everywhere I go, and has the most BEAUTIFUL bright gold eyes.
This is her looking outside after a big storm (don't worry - she's an indoor-only cat, so she's not outside begging to get in or anything), watching me take pics of flowers, etc. with raindrops on them. This is NOT retouched...her eyes are really that gold! :)
Take care you guys!!
