moving on

Hello there. We're moving house - and to another place - the countryside! Not to the home pictured above, that's a room in my (unfinished) dolls house (although where we're moving too isn't much bigger!) - no, we're moving to a cottage in Shropshire.

It's a time of big change for us - which is why I haven't blogged much recently (not that I'm a very regular blogger) but my posts might be even more sporadic in the weeks to come as we will be busy packing, selling (ebay and car boot sales) and throwing things away as we've got to do some serious downsizing to fit into where we're moving to.  There probably isn't going to be much crafting going on - although I have got some valentines cards to make, but I thought I'd try to take some photos of some of my treasures as I pack them away for you to see.

It's also going to mean a change of jobs for me - well, I've actually applied for a job (and got an interview) within the same organisation I work for already (so its more or less the same job) but in Shropshire, and its part-time.  If we can make it work financially it will be amazing for me to have more time to spend on my creative work and perhaps even look into selling in some form or other - and of course spend more time on this blog!  I have such a lot of creative ideas and projects I want to do and also just things like getting round to putting all of my photos on flickr - and anwser peoples emails and comments! (p.s. thanks for all your lovely comments about the doll - yes Hazel - I did use make-up for her cheeks - just my own blusher).

This move is very important to Iain and I for lots of reasons I won't go into here, but living a simpler life, enjoying nature and making time for our creativity would be like a dream come true for us, and this is what this move represents.  I'm not very good at getting excited about things - I'm a bit superstitious like that, but I have to say this feels right - perhaps my wish jar is working after all.

Comments

[lucykatecrafts]

sounds exciting!, we did a big move last year, new area, new job, new house, new friends etc, was the best thing we ever did : )

ps, i know you'll appreciate this, i've signed up to do a day workshop with julie arkell in a couple of weeks, she's coming to visit our local art gallery, i managed to get the last place on it!

[hazeljoy]

wow! that's really exciting news. i'm very excited for you. we're upping sticks soon too - we've sold our house and just need to find somewhere now. sadly not to the countryside (i grew up in a village and would love to go back). keep us updated when you can xx
ps. if you have any fabrics you wanna get rid of...

[jerusalem]

How exciting! I am so happy for you both - it is an exciting time of change and adventure! Can't wait to see your new little cottage!

[Katherine]

Wow, sounds exciting, hope it all works out. And the doll's house looks gorgeous.

[Rachel whitworth]

How exciting!Hope everything goes well for you and your husband.Can't wait to see your new house!

[Lin]

How exciting! It will be so refreshing to be in a new enviroment I am sure. Take care and don't get stressed as I think moving is rather stressful!

[Annie]

Hi Christine,
Life sounds full and very exciting for you, what a way to start the new year!! Shropshire is one of my favourite areas, so close to my beloved Wales, I'm jelous!I often visit your blog and have learnt a thing or two on the way, thanks for that. I shall continue to pop by and look forward to seeing how you get on. Good luck with your new adventure. Best Wishes, Annie x

[Alyssa]

Good luck with the move. A simpler life is exactly what I want. I'm wishing (maybe I need a jar) that we can save up enough money over the next few years to be able to move away from the city and just slow down.

[t]

so very pleased for you both x
i hope the packing and moving goes smoothly and i send you a whole wish jar full of blessings for your new nest x
tracy x

[Bev]

Congratulations with the move! I'm sure your new place will be as beautiful as your dolls house!

Bev x

(from Paper, Fabric, Life and Strife) my blog has moved x

[Casey]

I tend to lurk a bit on your blog and not comment much, but I wanted to let you know that you've been nominated for the "You Make My Day!" blog award: http://elegantmusings.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/friday-favorites-sweet-surprises/

Good luck with your move!! :)

[hazeljoy]

how's the moving going christine? hope it's good. we look good to complete (on our houses, new & old) by easter! crumbs, all that packing! xx

[hazeljoy]

just in case you've not got enough on your plate right now (and also because it's a nice thing to do when someone has just sent you a lovely present)
... i've tagged you for 7 things about you. see my feb 24th post for details. frightfully sorry. thought you could tell us things about your move? xx sorry x

[suzie sews]

Wow great news...

[susan]

i keep checking to see where you are. good luck on all the changes and i'm really looking forward to you getting back on your blog.

not that there's any pressure there. ;)

[hazeljoy]

ooh hello! nice new banner. and i can't remember if i ever emailed and thanked you for the AMAZING bundles! i've just been working some of the bits into a new little pouch bag for myself. thanks again xxxx

[mereldevil]

Hello,
I was always very happy to read your blog. I never posted a comment, but now I started blogging myself (inspired by you and Yarnstorm & all the beautifull blogs I found through your links) I know how nice that is. So a few words, just to let you know I'm looking forward to your return. Hope your fine...