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Really enjoyed this post, Peter! I have two of your fabulous notebook covers and really appreciate them. Loved reading about how they came about.

I know what it's like to say goodbye to something like this - I closed my own creative business a couple of years ago now. It wasn't an acrimonious split or anything: our parting was amicable! Happy memories, and yes, I miss it sometimes. It was right to move on.

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Thanks Rebecca, and I hope my use of the word 'accidental' didn't undermine how seriously I took it. I think the word inadvertent would have been more appropriate, but not as dramatic!

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Well, if my own turning-a-passion-into-a-business experience is anything to go by, 'accidental' is an absolutely appropriate choice of word! 🤣 Your notebooks are amazing - it's totally clear how seriously you took them, and as a customer (twice!) I'm very grateful for that! 🙌

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Thank you! 😊

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Jun 15, 2023Liked by Start Bay Notebooks

I know the notebooks weren’t your life but you are good at it.

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I loved doing it too. Came into contact with some great people! 👍

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Jun 15, 2023Liked by Start Bay Notebooks

I really enjoyed reading this 👍🏼

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Thanks Roland - I thought it was about time to confess that I'm not clever enough to have had some grand master plan. 😊

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Jun 15, 2023Liked by Start Bay Notebooks

I love my Startbay cover, it traveled with me quite a bit - perfect companion for the Usk Symposium and my trips home - and it still does <3 Happy to be able to continue reading about your adventures, notebooks making or not.

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Thank you! And, likewise, I follow your adventures too. 😊🖌️

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Jun 15, 2023Liked by Start Bay Notebooks

I am one of the lucky people who owns some of your gorgeous notebooks. I use them regularly. And I dearly miss the shop. I was really sad that you stopped making them (although I totally understand your reasons). There are times I wish I‘d bought all of the special editions I missed out. But thank you so much for the time that you shared the books with us all.

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Thank you so much. It's quite an honour to have made some impression on the wonderful world of stationery.

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Jun 15, 2023Liked by Start Bay Notebooks

Hello Peter. I echo all of Mona’s sentiments above. I love the three notebooks I bought from you and I really miss your shop!

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Hi Julie, thank you - I do miss it a bit too.

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