new year

So this year so far....well its only day three, finds me in a much different place than last. I no longer sit upstairs in my cozy little office of my what was cute little antique cape to blog. I'm struggling on finding my new space here now & to create the same crafty-ness or -less that space gave me? I am now in a wide open room, high ceilings (unlike my cape with low slanted roof lines) and at that I am in the nook of my kitchen? No longer its own crafty room now just shared kit space. I will make due for I love my new 1770's home. None the less I live in a Green & Purple house, who would have ever thought.... bc I hate purple for those who don't know. This big ol colonial is green with all the doors painted a lovely purple, and I actually find it charming!

Side view from the driveway...the dogs have enjoyed all the snow we've been so lucky to get. This house has its own unique features like our drive way that has old graves along it. I now live on/next to the oldest-first cemetery in Newbury/Newburyport and the big old first church across the way...and the church bells go off every Sunday bright and early for about an hour...not pretty chimes just one boring dull ding over and over....all just lovely I swear it. The picture below is from my barn in the driveway. Is it bad that the dogs want so badly to pee on those stones? Its a daily struggle. WAIT now that I think of it, it cant be that bad... I know this guy who once peed in public on a famous rock down ....... harbor! He wouldn't have done anything like that if it were against rules and regulations, this sorta thing must be ok. jk. you know who you are though ;)

OK so to start from the top. I'm just a girl who for the past seven years has loved a boy but was feeling it was now time to beep or get off the pot. And many other reasons that came into play but remain a secret for he will always be a dear dear friend who I adore. Bottom line we sadly didn't make it to where our dreams had wanted to go. So now I'm just a girl who lives on her own in the big world with all new exciting journeys ahead. I Have moved up north away from everything that was familiar to me. I have left my work place behind which had its pros and cons but overall I truly enjoyed. I gave up my cute little home which was so fun and cozy. It was a bitter sweet goodbye to everything and everyone. I was surprised with a lovely last day at work full of cakes, flowers and goodies! I totally cried like a baby the day we packed everything in the moving truck and watched our house get smaller and smaller through the rear view mirror.

All this change has been very hard and has opened my eyes to all that I can do better. Especially with a whole new year and resolutions. I am continuing to grow and get settled in my new surroundings and will of course be back to fill you all in that I have left behind. I do want to leave the blog today with this last photo. Our first week here in the house with my new sofa and chair (which the animals are not allowed on) I caught this moment one night sneaking to check in on the farm. RDL this is the pic you've been waiting for haha. They all waited until I went to bed to try out the new chair!

Happy New Year!!! Love Cait, Henry, Otis, Jake & Oscar!

let it snow

Its a snowy mess out there.... drive safe.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

xmas tid bits

from my house

to yours...

tis the season

Wayyy over due! I know, I know. Well I will offically be back up & running next weekend for sure. This whole M.I.A. thing has gone on much too long. A whole new city, girl and much needed discussion on its way.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

halfway

I wanted something that we couldn't have
we're kept in the past but you'll save me for last
the truth will unfold, how I'm growing old
to take in the cold or to be left alone
she slams the door as she falls to the floor
she wants to give up though its never enough
to let me go she has to know
we're running in circles & I can't ignore
and I want to meet you halfway
is it worth it to start again?

so hard to please
keeping me on the side
so hard to define
how we seem to collide
reflections are fading and we're losing time
it's all in your mind as we're falling behind
a picture you painted has now gone away
I can't seem to erase the portrait portrayed
shes letting me go and I'm letting her know that we're letting go
I want to meet you halfway
is it worth it to start again?

I'm running around on these feet I can't stand
I'm outside your door with my heart in my hands
and I want to meet you half way
don't go

eye shadow

The many faces. things are changing for me in all aspects of life. I'll be leaving my job and coworkers behind, my house, my friends and my comfort. All to be traded in for a new job, coworkers, home, friends and to find new comfort.

There are so many different types of people out there "the many faces". I'm aware it may be an even trade along my new journey. There is the easy going, caring boss. The gossip girl. The jealous girl. The two faced backstabber, that I've kept around for fun? The ones who say they "live through" me. My cheerleader. The one I call when things aren't great or when things are better than great. All these many faces I will leave behind and look back and understand that they were apart of this "stepping stone" path & I have made it across for a reason. Each one of them have taught me something. Whether it was about my self or others they all have helped me, in the good & the bad.

I will miss talking with all of you. To (not) name a few...

... about his life changes, beard and music.

... about home improvements, world changes, writing and how much we're alike.

...about our hair, giving each other goose bumps, style and what great things are out there.

...about what he had for free Monday night dinner, laughing at his many jokes and trivia.

...about her man, martinis, Boston's night life and of course our hair.

...about updated celeb info, travel stew, latest and greatest gadgets and life.

Now to become the girl whose face is unknown & Path is uncertain. Yet where options are endless... It's all very bittersweet.

caged

freedom is a state of mind....

out with the old

today was a day of change alright! On the 5th day of this month brings five new things of change. Sounds like a holiday song. Anyway here is an update.

new president - that will be great change

new job offer that will change my bank account ;)

new town to paint red

new apartment to bring shabby chic to

new status when it comes to... a relationship

you heard it all right. and all right here.

chow chow

its that time again

its tuesday.

martha stewart (who i heart)

thought it was time to picked out a new puppy, one of the above.

her chow, paw paw past away recently....

and one of these little guys will be the newest addition

i'm sure francesca and sharkey love their new buddy.

they're all so cute

how do you chose!?

pumpkin seeds

I just love all their various shapes, colors, and textures. I hope you’ll enjoy these photos and I wish you all had a very happy, spooky, and safe Halloween!

PUMPKIN SEEDS

When carving a pumpkin, it’s always fun to roast some of the seeds. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a tasty and nutritious snack, and you don’t have to wait for Halloween to nibble, because the seeds of all varieties of pumpkins and winter squashes are edible. For the simplest roasting method, scoop the seeds from your pumpkin or squash and remove the clinging pulp. Spread the seeds on a parchment lined baking sheet, sprinkle on a bit of salt, and roast in a 350-degree oven for about 40 minutes, until golden brown. The seeds will be crunchy and have a pleasant nutty flavor.