‘Spindle City’ is the nick-name I gave to my new cottage-home.
Yep, a solid, 1982 two-story home with tons of room for my stuff -and spindles on every floor! There are oak spindles everywhere: the porch, two decks, a dock, a two-story staircase, a cat-walk overhead and all around a sunken living room!
What were we thinking?
We were hunting for the ‘right place’ for almost 2 years; what we found was that newer homes had smaller properties. Years ago…
The morning after a move is a bit overwhelming!
A few comments about our move this summer:
Change.
Life is continually changing. Taking control of one’s life to move across the country, a new job and new neighbors takes courage and confidence. These changes can be overwhelming for many, so I’ve heard from many of you. If you jump too early, due to frustration and emotional toil, you will bring all your troubles/burdens along with you.
One piece of…
It used to be ‘normal’ to be born, live and die all in the same house; or at least, the same city.
Society these days makes it possible, and probable, for people & families to move more frequently. This could be related to a fluctuating job market, unstable politics or perhaps a marriage commitment; ‘for better or worse’.
So many people have shared with me their angst, about relocating this year! There seems to be a mass movement!
We…
The ‘official Bagua’ is an octagon shape. Its use was similar to a compass in centuries past, containing information about earth, man and the heavens. This is very auspicious tool that was carried from town to town, it offers guidance and protection.
This particular wooden Bagua with a convex mirror is for use outside only. When hung from a doorway, it will reflect negative energy with the mirror and provide balance within the bagua wheel.
For many consultations, a…
We were ready for a change and had run out of ideas of how to place our furniture. It’s so relaxing now! The space I had the hardest time with is now comfortable and cozy for me and others to chat in. Great job!