I think I am done. I might not be, but I think I have all my hand made Christmas items listed on Etsy. I don’t even know how many I listed!
All I know, is that I took a LOT of photos and did a ton of editing and wrote and wrote and wrote descriptions.
I’m afraid most of my backgrounds are all the same, not as interesting as I usually try to make them, but this was a 3 day marathon event!!
I wanted to get all these up on the Etsy site before we went to DC tomorrow, so people could have time to shop for holiday items. Anything sold this week will go into the mail on Monday after I get back.
In between the listing today, I took time to look at apartments online.
Yep, we aren’t just going to DC to visit, we are apartment hunting!
Rich has taken a new job that will have him based there, for at least a year.
I was so afraid we’d have to move!!! We are really lucky that it worked out so that we can live there part time and Kansas part time. Actually, my husband will go back and forth a lot more than I will.
How on Earth could we have sold our cottage and left Sugarwings to go live in some big city???? I would have just died to have to leave our wonderful, happy life here behind.
So it is my sweet husband who is making the sacrifice and living way out there, far from Sugarwings. And you can tell how he dotes on her from this photo, it won’t be easy for him to be away for a week or so at a time.
The new company will let him have an office at home for part of the month, and he will spend a lot of time racking up frequent flyer miles.
I think I have mentioned over and over in this blog, how lucky I am. I should spend time in casinos, I really do have a good luck streak going these last few years.
It won’t be easy to have two homes and to be apart that much, but it is a great job that he deserves and we will make it all work.
I’ll still get to have my studio so I can make all of these fun things to list on Etsy. And we’ll still be around for our kids, friends, nieces, nephews, and fairy grand baby.
Oh and the garden and Dorkies!!
I’ve been promised a laptop so I can write my blog from way out East and I also plan to take along water colors so I can paint there, at the dining table.
Knowing me, I’ll probably get ten times as much work done in my Kansas studio than I do now, since he will be away so much!
People ask me how I can manage to get so much done- well, I am just really, really fast. And I don’t have a day job, this is it. I get to make pretties all the time!
Didn’t I say I was lucky???
I’ve never liked the name I chose for my blog, I should change it to "lucky me" or something like that. Of course, that could be cursing myself and about then, I’d break a leg or something.
I haven’t always been lucky. There have been major tragedies in my life, lots of ups and downs. That just makes these good times even better.
I’ve been really poor, I’ve broken my back and had years of chronic pain, I almost lost my sweet son to meth addiction and had to fight to get him back.
So, I don’t mean to sound like a Pollyanna, I honestly have many reasons to be thrilled with my life right now and to enjoy every moment to the fullest.
Sometimes you have to wrangle all the happiness you can get out of the world and hold onto it tightly.
I’ll be away until Sunday, and will come back with photos from the trip. See you then!
In the meantime, don’t forget about the party coming up on Wednesday next week. Invite all your readers and any other bloggers you think would enjoy it.
I will have drawings and prizes and will be sure to set some goodies aside for non-bloggers who leave us comments about their own holiday decor as well as other bloggers who link up for the party.
Congrats to your Husband for new job but how great you get to keep your “home” and it looks so beautiful and it will make him love coming home more than he already does. A year goes by fast. I love your stuff thank you for sharing! Grace
Wow, that is big news. I am so happy that you have a good happy life with your husband, your children and precious grandbaby and of course friends (like Beth) the dorkies and your gorgeous cottage and now you are going to have the best of both worlds with a little give and take, coming and going. I could tell that life hadn’t always been easy for you and that you have had many trials and struggles. So bless you Karla, you deserve it all:)
Karla,
You have listed so many beautiful things on etsy…I am going to have to give my hubbie a list so he can go shopping quick!!! Please enter me in your monthly contest…and happy holidays to you and your family…karen b…
I think this is exciting news for your family! Let me know if you have any questions about the area! I’m so happy that you have been so lucky lately, we all have had hard times, it’s very nice for you to recognize things are terrific now and not take them for granted!
Me again Karla! I saw your comment you left me about Centreville Va! I sent you an email…for some reason your comment was not emailed to me like typepad is supposed to do!
Now you’ll have another space to fill up! Kidding…lol!
You probably will get even more done – if that’s possible.
Have fun!
Cheryl
Karla, I am so happy for you that things have worked out so that you could stay in your lovely nest…no i could NOT imagine you being away from you little sweet sugar~wings!!!
I’m so glad things are working out for you. It’s hard to be on the road for work so much but I’m sure it will help towards achieving your goals.
Oh Karla ~ how blessed you are, really! I think in one way or another we have all had tragedies, but they just make us appreciate the blessings so much more, don’t they?
Enjoy your new adventure! God Bless,
Lana
Karla, what a relief that you don’t have to leave your little piece of heaven! I can’t imagine you without Sugarwings. It’s nice to know someone who appreciates everyday and doesn’t take the good things for granted. That’s such a big life lesson, hard-learned and hard-earned!
I am glad you r husband has a new job and you get to stay near you sweet Sugarwings. All of you creations are beautiful as always. Wishing you a good night. Mary
Karla, I was sitting here looking at the paint all over my fingers and I thought about you. I think it would be fun to live in New York part time, as long as I could go home every now and then. Two studios to make a mess in! Yes!!
Wow! This is BIG news that you have been keeping bottled up. LOL
It sounds pretty exciting and just think how more interesting your life will become. As long as you still have your secure home base, you’ll do just fine. It’s great that you and your hubby are so happy and supportive of one another.
~elaine~
How exciting to get to spend time in DC! And I am so glad that you aren’t moving, what would we all do without you here in Kansas?! Maybe if you have more free time while Rich is away, you can have more sales 🙂
What fun it will be though each time you two are reunited!
I sometimes feel charmed too…and wonder how am I so blessed?
And who are our blog neighbors in the D.C. area?
I love the “sugared” angels, and of course the fun pics of your little angel! 🙂
Best wishes~
Cathy
((((Karla)))))
Sending you a hug for all that you shared..
May you continue to be happy and receive blessings along life’s path – you deserve each and everyone!
xo,
Kim
Karla,
Just think of the fabulous trips you will be able to take with all those frequent flyer miles! I had visions of you packing up your house and how difficult it would be. I’m so happy that you will be able to stay in Kansas. I think you will find DC to be a very interesting place! There is lots to see and do. My husband worked out of state when we first met. Though he did manage to drive home most nights there were often days when he stayed at work and there were very often days that he did not arrive home until very late. It was difficult at first but we got into a groove. I’m sure it will be the same for you as well!
Karla
Wow, Karla, big changes for sure! So happy it’s working out that you get to keep your Kansas cottage. What an interesting and challenging change! Enjoy!
Vickie
So nice to know more about you, I am also a very lucky person:)
Karla, So glad all has worked out for you, I can’t even imagine you leaving your home and being away from sugarwings! I’ll add myself and onto my blog about next Tuesday on Fridays post! Take care, Lori
What a wonderful blog today. I hope you find the perfect aprtment for your husband. Change is always a challenge but it sounds like you have the right attitude about it. I think when we have been through some really difficult things, like you obviously have,it is easier to “go with the flow” so to speak. I look at any new change as a great big opportunity. I am sure there will be many wonderful experiences as a result of your husband’s job change that you would never have had otherwise.
You have one busy little ELF…hehe!
Everything is just gorgeous!
Congratulations to your husband on his new job. I hope that life continues to holds much happiness and fullfillment for the both of you and your family from this day forward Karla. I know it will, ’cause you know what true happiness is.
Take care.
Make sure you bring some red sparkly shoes so you can get back home to Kansas!
Holy smokes, Missy!! Everything looks so fabulous in here!!!! I love the new page layout, and the little adorned jars are to -die-for!!!!
As typical, I’m coveting everything you create!!
I hope you’re staying sane through this hectic crazy season! I’m not!!!
Everything is looking gorgeous Karla! WOw you listed so much.. I know how much work that is!!
How wonderful that your hubbys job circumstance is working out for you guys! A year will fly by. I love how you said ‘you take the happiness you have and hold on tight” that is a wonderful statement. I need to hold onto that one!
Sending my many many good thoughts your way for your journey! And what an adventure you will have!
hugz
Accually I am really jealous – I LOVE D.C.!!!! There is so much to do there – so much culture and history and the Smithsonians!!! I wouldn’t be ‘home’ much if I lived there. I love the Smithsonians and believe me Miss Sugarwings will love the Natural History museum – there is something there for even the littlest ones!!! Not that KS doesn’t have culture (native Nebraskan here) but its sooo different!!!
But I am glad you will still be able to create and blog because as usual all your Christmas items are incredible – now that I had sold an item or 2 on my etsy shop I will have to try and decide what prettys I can have from your shop 🙂
Oh and if you do any Rubber Stamping at all there is a GREAT shop up there called “The Queen’s Ink”
All for now
Tera
Congratulations to you and your husband on his new job. You’ll love DC. It’s a city rich with history. Have fun shopping for apartments. Be safe!!
Love,
Julie
Losing the cottage would be a heart breaker but the fairy grandbaby might do you in! I’m so glad that you get to have the best of both worlds. Blessings…Polly
Hey, I live in the DC area! Shoot me an email if you’d like to have lunch or something someday.
Congratulations for the change,it will be very exciting!!!
Holy smokes talk about big news!Hope everything works out wonderfully!
Hi Karla,
Your holiday creations are just beautiful. Looking forward to coming by on next Wednesday. Jen Muir
Oh Karla~I think DC should be really excited to have someone as creative and energectic moving into their fine city. Congratulations to you and your husband for finding a way to make this work. Will the Toaster be going?
Hugs:)
Carol
I really enjoyed your post! I hope you enjoy DC. I lived there for one summer. It’s really humid in the summer months. UGH! Fun to visit and so much to do.
So happy you can stay in your pretty HOME! I wouldn’t want to leave it either.
Your dog is super cute. I love yorkies!
PS-I can’t wait for the blog party!
yeh a new job. Well done Rich. I am sure you will have fun commuting.
Love all your goodies on this post. It is wonderful to be able to create full time and not have to work. I am lucky that way too. With all the babysitting and family things going on I don’t think i would have the time to work full time again.
Alison
Good luck with your apartment hunting Karla! Am looking forward to the holiday home party next week :0)
Alicia ~ time worn style
I have a bloggy award for you today. 🙂
You’re probably already in DC by now… reading your post just made me think that if anyone deserves a happy life, it’s you!!! I hope you had some luck finding an apartment and I’m looking forward to sharing your adventure with you through your blog!!! (and maybe in person 😉
You’re a true gem, Karla! Even though we’ll be a 12-hour drive apart when you’re in DC, it’ll be fun to know that I’m within driving distance of such a sweet lady! Hey – if you and hubby ever make your way a little further north to Boston, LET ME KNOW! And if you can, you MUST go to NYC while you’re staying in DC!!!
Beautiful as always!
I love love the jars and those BELLS were just too cute!
Hey Karla, since we didn’t get to share classes at Silver Bella, maybe we could get together for lunch sometime when you’re in DC, since I live nearby in the VA suburbs. Have a great visit this weekend!
Well Karla, a new adventure for you and your hubby! It will be exciting for the year I am sure but hopefully it will pass quite quickly.
I’m sending my Christmas wishes early this year as I will be away from blogland for a few weeks!
Have a wonderful holiday and best wishes for 2008!
The creations are great! I’m glad you don’t have to leave Sugarwings. It’s so hard for me to be seperated from Miss Twinkle and Miss Sparkle!! I’m amazed when I read you post today. We have a bit in common girl! Except I haven’t got your energy level darn it anyway.
Pretty things… and beautiful baby!
Have a blessed night
Cielo
Love all your creations and wow what big news!!! Great that you both don’t have to move permanently
You have been so busy – Lovely items and sweet baby girl!!! I love DC too!
Mary
I live in Frederick County, MD just north of DC. There are fun shopping bargains to be had and you’ll have fun finding them when you’re in the DC area!
Whew, okay, now I feel better. You will be going back & forth. That is what my daughter & her new husband are doing ~ only on the west coast. Yep, lots of frequent fliers miles are in your future!
Big Hugs,
Stephanie
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