The road we travel on through life is rarely straight.
There will always be a few bumps in the road . . . hills to climb . . . and twists and turns to navigate.
That is why it’s called a journey.
Looking back over the first half of 2013 our family encountered a few of those unexpected bumps in the road . . .
And then an amazing thing happened.
We reached the top of the hill . . . and the adrenaline pumped as we sped down the other side straight into an amazing adventure.
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and that events in our life are all meant to be part of this amazing journey. . . the people we meet, the places we go. . . all of it is part of our destiny.
So, I’m trying to take it in my stride that in the past month we have sold our home, closed the studio, purchased a business and are preparing to move in a matter of days.
The Woodberry Designs Studio and Shabby Art Boutique are moving to new premises too.
We will be closed for a few weeks from today while we make the move. It will be the first time in 25 years that I’ve not had a home based studio and I’m sure it will feel different, but I’m very excited and energised by this next enchanting chapter.
We are also moving to a new home on a beautiful property and taking over a business (but I’ll explain more about that later) . . . so the next few weeks will be an incredibly busy time for our family.
Before we can move though we have the horrendous job of packing. . . seriously, does anyone ever enjoy that?
At first the task felt incredibly overwhelming . . . and then I became the throw away Nazi.
I’ve culled, purged, cleaned out and eliminated!!
AND it feels so good . . . I feel cleansed and kind of liberated. If I haven’t used or needed an item in the past 12 months, it’s gone. Out with the old and in with the new. I see it as a new beginning . . . a new adventure . . . a new page in our book.
Another exciting prospect for me is our new home. It has a Scandinavian farmhouse look to it with large expanses of glass and vaulted timber lined ceilings and wood floors. I can’t wait to move in and make it our own and have already started creating inspiration boards and idea journals.
Nothing like a new project to get the creative juices flowing!
I’m very lucky to have some gorgeous friends guest posting here at Shabby Art Boutique over the coming weeks, while I take a short break to move house. Then when I return I think you can safely assume there’ll be a plethora of DIY and home decorating projects here at Shabby Art Boutique.
I hope you’ll come along on this fun new adventure with me and share in the exhilaration that comes with change.
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Good luck with your new venture Kerryanne. Hugs, Hazel xx
Hello lovely Hazel,
I hope you and Dean are both well. Thank you for your good wishes…. nothing like a bit of an adventure to get you creative juices flowing!!
Hugs,
Kerryanne xx
Sounds very exciting Kerryanne.
I don’t think I could face moving home again. Each time we have moved we have up-sized and typically our lives have expanded to fill the space available – the thought of packing this lot…no waaaaaaaaaaaay.
Hope everything goes well and look forward to seeing your adventure unfold.
Toni xx
I’m not sure what’s worse Toni… I keep downsizing and have to do a major cull each time or put things in storage. I basically just hate packing and unpacking!!
Now I’m just looking forward to the part that comes after the unpacking.
Glad to have you friendship and support as I set of on a fun new adventure.
Hugs,
Kerryanne xx
Wow Kerry!!!! You go girlfriend!!! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see how you decorate your new home! What exciting times, and you deserve every happiness and success sweetheart – you truly do!!! Good luck my gorgeous friend, I hope the move is plain sailing for you!! Love you sweetheart! Vik xxxxxxx. Ps, we’ll have that chat some other time hey?! I hadn’t seen this before I emailed you!! X
You’ve joined me on quite a few adventures now Vik and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your love and friendship. I’m looking forward to sharing this one with you too and I hope you can come visit soon.
Love and hugs,
Kerryanne xx
Wishing you the best of the best of the best my friend! Tons of hugs…prayers and wishes are coming your way around the wold. If I can help in any way…please let me know. A new journey sounds wonderful and the new home is just waiting for you and your beautiful touch. Can’t wait to see everything and find out about your new venture and business! hugs…
Thank you for your prayers and wishes Andrea and for always following my journey. It’s definitely more fun to have friends along for the ride on any adventure.
Hugs,
Kerryanne xx
Happy to have helped you cull, albeit just a tad. A Scandinavian farmhouse-how divine. Can’t wait to hear more. Safe travels on your journey. Friendship & blessings, Mary. xx
Thank you Mary for lightening the load for me 😉
I’m looking forward to sharing my news with everyone when we officially take over the business, so you’ll have to come around and check out my new digs.
Hugs,
Kerry xx
Hi Kerryanne i have the terrible move next week too.it will be my 3 in less than 12months and hopefully the lat for a while.we work on the land and jobs come and go unfortunately.so of course we loose our home so we have to start again.Im looking forward to unpacking my goodies that have been packed away for 12months.your new house sounds very exciting… cant wait to see some photos.happy packing will be thinking of you!thanks for a wonderblog I just love it! judy
Oh Judy… 3 times in 12 months sounds horrid. You must have packing down to a fine art by now. I hope this is your last move for awhile, so you can settle in and enjoy your new place.
Best wishes for a smooth move.
Hugs – Kerryanne
meant wonderful blog! sorry
So exciting!! Can’t wait to see your new nest and if I lived closer I’d come and help you pack up!!
Thank you Sandi and believe me, if you lived closer honey I would be calling on you. Three weeks sounded doable when I agreed to it, but now I think I was crazy. Oh well, it wouldn’t be an adventure if it was completely in our comfort zone. 🙂
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Wow! Really big changes! Congratulations and I hope it all runs smoothly for you! Your new place sounds wonderful.
Yep… BIG changes Jacqueline, but that is what makes it exciting and scary all at the same time. Having a new place to decorate and make my own is a project I’m really looking forward to.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Lots of changes…But I agree all in the “plan”. Enjoy it! Glad I can help in a small way to make the transitioning a little easier. Can’t wait to hear about the new business!
xo,
Kelly
Thanks so much Kelly and I really do appreciate you helping me out with my blog ♥
I’m looking forward to sharing my adventure with everyone too.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Enjoy your journey, Kerryanne. Wishing you great success.
Thanks Rosemary. I’m sure when the dust settles and we are comfortable in our new home the real fun times will begin.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Congratulations…the house sounds fantastic….Take one day at a time and enjoy the adventure.. 🙂
Thanks Beaj. It’s always interesting trying to fit ones furniture into a new house, but I know I’ll enjoy moving it all around and making changes to make this new home our own.
Definitely taking one day at a time…and taking slow deep breaths 🙂
Hey Kerryanne! The thing about new adventures is, although it’s really scary to let go of where we’ve been, it’s exciting to head toward where we’re now going. While I DEFINITELY don’t envy you the packing and cleaning and moving part, it sounds like there are many wonderful new things ready to happen for you … really do need to schedule a road trip south some time soon, don’t I! :0) Happy packing – Bear Hugs! KRIS
You’d better put that road trip on the schedule for 2014 Kris 🙂
Thanks for coming along with me on all my adventures… good and bad. Having friends along for the ride makes every adventure fun.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Change is exciting but oh-so-much work…sending you love and a prayer for a seamless transition my friend~
ox
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
Thanks Robin…. love and prayers gratefully received. If you live a little closer I might have you packing boxes too – lol.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
How exciting and terrifying Kerryanne! I look forward to reading about your adventures. I’m sure your new home will be amazing when you’re done!
[smile] yes Marty I think terrifying kind of describes that jittery feeling I have right now. I’m excited, but also overwhelmed by all that needs to be done in a very short period of time.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Congrats! Good luck with all the exciting changes!
Thanks Kathleen. It is exciting to have adventures and take a new path in our journey.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
how exciting! hope your move goes smoothly, kerryanne:)
Thank you Lynn. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with packing boxes right now, but I’m sure I’ll look back at this later and laugh.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Wow Kerryanne! What an amazing post! I’m happy, nervous, exhausted and excited for you… all at the same time. What a glorious new chapter it will be! I’m sure of it! Just get through the physical move and the best is yet to be.
I can’t wait for all the great new things ahead you’ll be sharing!
Cheers to you and yours from Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio
(lol) I think I’m experiencing all of those things too Therese. Definitely at the exhausted end now, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I’m looking forward to sharing the next exciting stage with all my ‘shabbilicious’ friends.
Hugs – Kerryanne
Wow! It all sounds so exciting! I’m looking forward to reading about everything!
Thanks for sharing in my excitement Laurel. I’m still at the not so fun party of moving, but once we get settled I’m sure life will get back to some normalcy and I can share more about this wonderful adventure.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
think I lost my comment! try again! good luck with the new chapter of your life; it sounds like you have lots of exciting things in store, and your new home sounds amazing! cant wait to see some pics!!
laura x
Thank you Laura. I think it’s always exciting when you set off on a new adventure. I’ll definitely be posting photos just as soon as we get settled in our new home.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Oh how exciting for you. I hope everything goes well and that you enjoy your new home. I will be back to see how things unfold for you and hopefully to see some photos of your new home. It sounds delightful. Hugs, Beverly
Thank you Beverly. I’m sure there’ll be many photos and make-over projects to come… once we get unpacked and settled in our new home.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne