After much thought, I've decided it is time to move forward and I've decided to say good bye to a dear friend, the Ask Nancy posts.
The reasons are vast.
Mainly I think change is good and nothing should last forever. For some I'm sure it will be a relief to see new things. For others, I know I will disappoint you as readers are always looking for quick, focused, and valuable answers. Mostly, I thank people for giving me the chance to tackle your issues whether our answers were good or bad., challenging or just darn silly.
It's been challenging answering questions at times. It's taught me a little about myself. For one thing, I'm not a perfect person and I know at times my answer didn't sit well with people and I'm sure a few of you thought I was a little "snarky" and it's alright if you were "put off" by my attitude or philosophy. But hey - that's what makes for good conversation, right? If during the course of the Ask Nancy, you felt slighted, insulted or even dismissed, that part, I'm sorry...being human, it happens!
Remember, there isn't one way, one answer, one path at times. And certainly, no one person should have such power to give black and white answers when it comes to floral and event design. Plus, I don't like it when answers get stale and I think over the past few months, the answers aren't as clever and it's really me that I blame for that.
Yesterday was my last Ask Nancy post and I hope that Ms. PP was able to appreciate the answer. In fact, I thank Ms. PP for helping me come to the conclusion that Ask Nancy has reached its rightful end. The answer to yesterday's question was actually a challenge and like that challenge, I'm giving myself a chance to test new things for this blog and I can only do that when I let something go.
Thank you fans....
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7 comments:
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with all of your readers and fans (I am a huge one of course).
I know from being in the floral industry that advice is very difficult to come by as many florists like to guard their secrets. You have been extremely generous with your valuable insight and advice in your "Ask Nancy" column. If readers have not agreed with your experiences then it is up to them, as you mentioned in the previous post to "test" flowers.
You (including all floral designers) will never be able to satisfy everyone as many people have their mind set as to what they want to "hear." Also, there will be those who want to get as much information they can for "free" and then want more. There is only so much you can provide.
To those who asked a lot of Nancy and were not satisfied, get up the gumption and spend a little on "test" flowers. We all learned from trial and error.
Keep up the great work, and all the Best to you, Nancy.
Janny
(Vancouver, Canada)
Thanks Janny....
I think you understand why we have decided to end Ask Nancy...it's true, the answers are not always easy and they just don't sit well with people. We are not here to make everyone happy but to give good advice and along the way I think I've upset people....and frankly, I just don't want to upset anymore people if our reply make them feel bad.
We(including my staff) are not in the busy to upset people or to bring bad PR to our business....so given that I gracefully choose to do other things that make people smile, not hurt people's feelings.
Thanks Janny for your comments....
Nancy, I hope you continue writing about the beautiful weddings you've done. I get a lot of inspiration from your designs. I send a lot of my Chicago clients to look at your blog or your features in Style Unveiled because the color combinations are perfect or it gives them new ideas. I have to be honest I love the Ask Nancy series. But I can certainly understand why you have to let it go. My Mom thought me once.... The Master can't reveal all it's secrets. If it did, then it wouldn't be the master anymore". All I can say is thank you for sharing what you did. It was wonderful to know someone else is figuring things (or doing things) the same way I do. It's like giving up the little secret of keeping hydrangeas hydrated for a bouquet. You just have to live, test and learn.
Cheers, Alexandra
That's a shame, maybe what happens when we put ourselves out there, and thanks for taking the risk. I've only just found your blog, but I loved this segment. It's the only place I've ever seen anyone share so openly with other people in the same industry, and even though she may not have liked your answer, you actually gave her some very valuable information. Thanks for sharing, the industry is better for it. You are a value to your industry, and we thank you for it!
1-Thanks for sharing as much as you have.
2-Good for you for letting go of something that no longer brings you joy.
3-Looking forward to the next chapter of you share with all of us.
Dear Rose Thea, Wendy, and Alexandra
My gratitude for your comments and encouragement. It is a shame that good things have to come to an end but I'm sure we will entertain you with more melodrama, business wisdom, and life in our crazy little world.
Thank you for being there...and though I've never met you, I feel a sense of sisterhood(if I can call it that).
Most especially, I appreciate the comments that I made this industry better which was always my dearest hope. I really want to see floral designers respected for their creativity, hard work, and ability to handle all the stresses that come their way not just for "picking" pretty flowers.
Keep reading, I think the posts will get better now that the winter is coming to an end. It's been a whirlwind these past 4 months. Check out next week's Flower Inspiration...I hope it makes people laugh.
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Nancy
Hi Nancy!
Oh - what a shame! I loved your advice. I think it really helped to educate the wedding industry. I totally understand your reasoning, tho. I will look forward to you sharing with us in different ways. Thanks Nancy!
Michelle
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