Well this is it friends, I’m signing off and heading to Boston to catch our flight. We have friends house sitting while we’re away so I need to show them the ropes before we hit the road so I’ll see you again when I blog from the other side of the pond! We’ll be in Munich for the weekend, and then heading north to Hannover to our new apartment so busy days lay ahead… My husband is beyond excited to return home — he is all smiley today. :) All I can think about is landing, taking a shower, and going shopping for the apartment. But of course, right? Shopping, decorating, you would have never guessed I’d be so keen on that.

And just so you know what’s going on, I have several guest bloggers who will meet you here daily starting on Monday, August 11 until Wednesday, August 27. I’ll be checking in to say hello from time to time but won’t ‘officially’ be back to full-time blogging until Thursday, August 28th. I have an entire apartment to furnish and decorate as our new place doesn’t even have a kitchen and is completely empty so I need to spend the next few weeks working on it. I can’t wait! I’ll miss you all but of course I’ll say hello now and then and keep the daily news and such current so I doubt you’ll even notice I’m gone. But I sorta hope you miss me just a little.

I know that you will love the guests I have lined up. I sure do. Fellow bloggers, designers, friends… You’ll have a new voice (or two) to meet you here each and every day so enjoy the change!

So my dear readers, So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu!

Tsch?ss!

xo,
Holly

(images from orla kiely)

40 Responses to “So Long und Tsch?ss!”

1 oolong commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Welcome in Europe! I can’t wait to see what you will post from here :)
2 L&coolj commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

Oooh, exciting! Have a lovely trip and can’t wait to hear about the move. Bon voyage!
3 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

Have a simply wonderful trip Holly! We will miss you but, know you will be having so much fun setting up house!
xo
Melissa
4 erin commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:42 pm

i’m so excited for you holly! hope everything goes well the next couple weeks! i cant wait to hear more about your home in germany!

of course we’ll all miss you!
good luck!
5 Amanda commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

Oh my gosh, it is my dream to be surrounded with that much Orla Kiely luggage.

Safe journey!

Amandas last blog post: Meet Willard!
6 beth commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

Best wishes! I hope you find everything you need to furnish your new apartment. Take care of yourself and we’ll see you soon.
7 Pethra commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 3:23 pm

Hope you will enjoy your trip to Europe! I just read the interview with you at “All things bright and beautiful” and it felt really good reading it, genuine and full of love. And happiness! Trevlig resa! (have a nice trip in Swedish)

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8 Rita Vindedzis commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

Have an absolutely wonderful time Holly!!!
Cheers.
9 Zo? T commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

Good Luck Holly! Have a good trip, can’t wait to hear about your new adventures in Germany. All the best.
Zo?
x
10 Teri commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Have fun! Decorate, shop and then come show us what you found!

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11 Kelly | Purple Lemon Designs commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

My best to you both, Holly! Be safe and we can’t wait to see what you do with your new place!
12 simplygrove commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 4:12 pm

You will be missed!!!!!
13 phoenixc commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

Good luck Holly! Looking forward to your posts when you return. :)
14 Uncle Beefy commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

Oooh! Travel safe and have a glorious time, Holly! I know…shh, shh…decorating a blank space is going to be such a pain and struggle for you but this is how we grow stronger in life. So just try and persevere. ;)

And, yes…you will be missed. But we’ll take good care of your “haus” guests ;)

Uncle Beefys last blog post: Connecting the Dots
15 jon commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

have fun! looking forward to seeing what goodies you find in Germany!
16 alicia commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

Happy travels to you. Can’t wait to see what you do to your blank canvas!
17 Ellen (boltandfrolic) commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

Safe travels!! Have a great time!
18 Ellen Crimi-Trent commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 7:40 pm

have a great time, enjoy your new surroundings and try not to work too hard. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.

I would love to be on a journey such as yours but I have the kiddies and my clients that need me now so it will have to wait until my boys get in college, and then well they will need a plane ticket then!!

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19 Ez commented:
August 7th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

Wishing you and Thorsten safe travels and a trip filled with inspiration and wonders that will stay with you your whole life long. We’ll miss you and look forward to your return!
xox
Ez
20 ChrysRT commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 2:03 am

I am so jealous! I haven’t been to Europe since 4 years!! I miss it so bad! As well as my friends and family!

Have fun and have great find over there!
21 Christina commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 6:01 am

You’re going to have the best time! I’ll miss your daily posts, but I can’t wait to see how things go in the new apartment.
Hopefully Logan Airport Security treated you well :)
Bon voyage!
22 mandy commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 7:46 am

hallo holly,
hello and a warm welcome to europe/germany! i am very, very excited to hear and see and read about all the things you want to do here in germany*g*
i am looking forward to it;-)
x
23 LayersofMeaning commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 9:52 am

bon voyage!
have a save trip & “see you soon”

LayersofMeanings last blog post: Neat :: Anthropologie Fabric
24 Andy Mathis commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 10:27 am

have safe travels.

Somehow, I have the feeling you are going to have paint spatters on your laptop. “Let me just check in right quick . . .”

Andy Mathiss last blog post: Aesculapian Magazine UGA
25 Marisa commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 11:25 am

Tschuss!!! I can’t wait to hear how it’s all going in Deutschland :) and congratulations on living a dream come true ~

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26 maggie commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

um that luggage in the second pic is FAB-U-LOUS!

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27 Concha commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Have a great trip! I’m sure you’ll love it here in darling Europe!

Conchas last blog post: Birdie Sling
28 Tracey commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Alles Gute! Hope the transition is a smooth one for you and your husband. Enjoy and absorb everything on your life abroad. Can’t wait to hear about it.
Tracey
29 Denise Smith commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

Please inform us here back home of any new trends or tips we just Have to know! Best of luck!

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30 perfect bound commented:
August 8th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

have a safe trip holly! can’t wait to see the new space.

perfect bounds last blog post: christine and alex’s vintage engagement shoot
31 michele commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 8:33 am

Have a safe and lovely trip!!
Looking forward to seeing your newly decorated apartment :)

micheles last blog post: Glad We're Friends…Original Illustration
32 diana commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 9:07 am

Good luck in your new apartment, what an adventure. I love the luggage shots and not a single boring black piece in sight. Ah, to be surrounded by such loveliness…bliss…

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33 Vanya032 commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 9:16 am

I wish you best of luck and welcome to old continent! :)
34 Camilla commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 11:10 am

I love your collourfull blog! Have a nice trip!

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35 Kate commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

I am so in love with the new layout! keep up the good job and be back soon! :D
36 hippyxic commented:
August 9th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

have a nice trip***and “Adeus, at? breve” (good bye see you soon;)

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37 Andrea commented:
August 10th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

Ja, dann herzlich willkommen zur?ck in Deutschland und viel Spass beim Einrichten!

Welcome back in Germany and have a great shopping trip.

Andreas last blog post: Platzsparende Wohnideen: M?bel in die Wand integriert
38 patricia commented:
August 10th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

Have a wonderful trip! I can’t wait to see your new place!

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39 olivierlalin commented:
August 10th, 2008 at 3:18 pm

Like coming back to Your Blog, Simply stylish! – Welcome to E.U
Wedding photographer France

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40 katiedid commented:
August 12th, 2008 at 12:00 am

Just a quick note to say “good luck” with your new adventure! I look forward to seeing progress on your new apartment, and hope you lose the jet lag quickly.
PS- very nice new layout!

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