Hello friends! I’m sorry for posting quite late today, I’ve had a very busy week thus far. Yesterday, the int’l relocation company arrived bright and early to help us pack and then moved everything out of our house. What a hectic day! Today it’s all being loaded onto a ship down in Boston, yay! Then we were invited over to the neighbor’s house for dinner, they own our home and have been the best landlords to us over the years since we moved here from Boston. Being that they are both deaf, we wondered how the evening would go and it was absolutely lovely! They taught us some more sign language and prepared a beautiful meal for us. We were at their house “talking” the entire evening. They are both 70-years-old and so energetic and I appreciated how they had a story for every item in their home. A plate from this friend in Alaska, a clock from their great-great-grandfather in Scotland, a table handmade by a parent, I felt very cozy in their cute little 1870s home with all of these special things surrounding me. When the night was over they photographed us so that they could always remember my husband and I (cute, huh?) and they gave us a few pretty things for our new home to take with us so we wouldn’t forget them or New Hampshire. I was completely touched by this gesture. What a terrific ending to a very busy day.
Today was crazy, I cannot believe how much we got accomplished but I’m thrilled that we sold our beautiful car this afternoon back to the dealership where I purchased it 18 months ago (sort of my baby, I got a bit attached to it) and I got the exact number I was hoping for so that made me very happy. Now we’re in a rental car until the weekend and then we’ll be in Boston for 5 days at a beautiful hotel on the waterfront just lounging and enjoying our room and hanging out in the city. Each day we have friends and/or family coming in to say goodbye so lunch and dinner will be hectic, but at least we have the hours in between to do absolutely nothing. Oh how much I love the sound of that. Let me say it again. Absolutely Nothing. We’ll then be in London and finally, our new home in Hannover, Germany! To say I’m ready is an understatement, I just want to get down to Boston and start vacationing because I need one badly.
I’ve prepared posts for decor8 in advance (my first time ever doing this in 3.5 years of blogging so I’m excited about it) and I have lots of guests coming on board next week and the week after to show you special things in their home and talk about what inspires them – the guest series is called “A Few Of My Favorite Things” and will kick off on Monday, August 3 and guests will show up daily on decor8, along with me, for two full weeks of fun! I also have Marichelle from Heart Handmade covering Etsy Take Five Tuesdays for me next week so stay tuned for her picks on August 4th.
I’ll be back later on this evening with Etsy Take Five Tuesdays for this week along with another post or two, but I wanted to give you an update! See you in a moment…
(image: holly becker for decor8)
July 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
You go Holly! The move is exciting just reading about– I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in your shoes! :)
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Holly, Wow! I can’t imagine how crazy life must be but Im so proud of you for taking some r&r time in between your two homes. It must be emotional. We are in the process of moving across town (not an OCEAN) and im tired and stressed already.
Wishing you well!
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
oh, so you will be missing the Sunapee Craft fair this year… you’ll just have to come back and visit a lot! =( Best of luck with the unpacking. A great undertaking for you!! Take care and I’m crossing my fingers for you that everything gets there safely, with no broken bits!
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Holly I am so happy to hear about your plans and that you are taking a much-needed vacation during this grand transition in your life. Thanks for taking care of all your dear readers while you’re away and I just know your first post from Germany will be electrifying! I can feel your excitement through the screen and it’s totally contagious. My husband and I have been talking more and more about moving to Italy for a year next year and I am tucking all your energy in my pocket to draw on for inspiration later.
Jess
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Wow manic sounds just about right Holly! Well I hope you get some peace and quiet soon and I can’t wait to fill in on Tuesday!!! Thanks again for sharing your space with me.
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hi Holly
I don’t often post a comment, but I make sure to visit everyday!
I just wanted to wish you and Thorsten all the very best in the weeks to come as you set sail into the great beyond.
I’m very much looking forward to hearing of your European adventures ;-)
Luv Jo
(Sydney, Aus)
July 28th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
hi,
I´m reading your blog since a few weeks and I should tell you I love it!!! I´m from Uruguay (south america) but I was living in Munich during 5 years so when I read you will move to Germany I had to write you !!! I think it is a very nice experience to live in Europe, for many reasons. Somehow for many of us means to find the roots … you see the history around you. And in the other hand, if you live in a small town you can enjoy a kind of natural life, going to the woods, mountains, lakes, riding a bicycle, walking in the town …. it is very nice.
So I wish you all the best with the moving, your new home and city!!!
Saludos
July 29th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Have been reading your blog for just a couple of weeks and really enjoy it. Taking a weeks r&r between moving out of your house and leaving seems such a great idea! I look forward to reading all about your new life. By the way – bring your raincoat we’re having another wet summer here in the uk.
July 29th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Don’t stress too much about posting. You know we hang on your every post, and we’re not going anywhere. It’s your time right now. Enjoy getting moved in and getting settled. Then show us pics!
July 29th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Wow Holly! Good luck with the move! Sounds really exciting! Hope everything goes smoothly.
Judit
July 29th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Good luck with the big move!
I tried to reply to your email but it got kicked back, I would love to participate, thanks for thinking of me!
July 29th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I’m glad everything’s going smoothly so far, Holly. This is such a once in a lifetime adventure. Thanks for taking the time to post when your life is soooo busy right now! xo
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July 29th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
How touching about the older neighbors.
I wish you and your husband all the best and safe travels.
How exciting it must be to start an adventure in Germany!
I lived in Germany (Berlin) as a kid and have fantastic memories of the place.
July 29th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I am so happy for you but also sad that you are going, which is funny, since we’ve never met in person so our relationship won’t change :) I always hoped to grab you for a lunch or hang out on the Cape one of these days. Best of luck in your new adventure and I cannot wait to see all of the new creativity it inspires!
Becky
July 29th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Just wanted to wish you best of luck for the move. It’s a big change to make and so exciting. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the moving story :-)
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July 30th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Hi Holly,
how wonderful, now you’re coming “here”, to Germany! I am so excited about the new posts you picked for the next weeks, that’s a brilliant idea to keep everyone enjoying the blog and still have more time for your big trip and adjusting to Hannover!
Have a great time in Boston and enjoy your holiday :-)
Christine