Hello 2014
2014 is going to be a year of change for my family and At Home on the Bay. It all started a few months back when a retained search firm contacted my husband about a job opportunity in Cleveland. It came at the perfect time because my husband was contemplating a change. We have never lived anywhere but New England. All our family is in the New England area, so this was a big deal for us. But the job was perfect for my husband and utilized all his specialties, so we decided he should go through the process. So I prayed and prayed some more, and not for my husband to get the job, but for the best thing for our family.
A few days before Christmas my husband got the job offer and accepted it. I am trusting that this is our answer. We will be packing up our house and heading to Cleveland over the next month or two and we are both excited about what’s ahead, but at the same time sad to leave our family even though we will plan lots of visits.
What does this mean for At Home on the Bay? We will be keeping our house on the bay, but it won’t be as easy to travel to it for projects. I am hoping to spend the summer on the bay and will share photos and projects whenever I am visiting. We haven’t decided whether we will buy or rent in Cleveland, but you can be sure I will share decorating projects from our new home. I will still be sharing crafts, recipes and decorating ideas while we transition.
There is another little change I am excited about. I am working with a graphic designer on a new logo/header. When I changed to the mobile responsive template, my old logo didn’t work with it. I don’t really like the temporary one I have right now, so I am being super patient and can’t wait to have things all prettied up around here.
Happy New Year and I hope you will join me on my little adventure.
P.S. And because I can’t write a post without adding some pictures, I am sharing a few outtakes from a photo shoot I did at Stacey’s cottage. Her whole house will be featured in a magazine next month. I’ll share the details when it gets closer to the publication date.
You’ve got some pretty big changes headed your way, Mary. I know wherever you live, you’ll make your space comfortable and charming. I know it’s got to be hard to be so far away from family, but if you can spend summers nearby, that will ease the pain. I wish you the best of luck in your move and the changes that will come along with it!
Good luck with your upcoming changes. Happy New Year!
wow! this is all so exciting! i wish you guys the best!
Mary, I am sorry we did not get to spend more time together while you were in maine. Stay in touch and let me know when you will be returning for a visit. Best of luck with your endeavors. Love sue
Cleveland!!! Wow! Change can be a good thing. Praying for you! I’ll keep your house company if it gets lonely, haha. 😉
Change is a great thing! And you’ll be close to the Springfield flea market – which is amazing!
Can’t wait to see your new header!
Kelly
Mary! What an adventure! Part of the wonder if Cleveland are the neighbirhoods reinventing themselves. My godchildren and their mother live in Parma, Shaker Heights is archtecturally amazing! The Natioal Church House of my denomination, the UCC, bought the old ATT building diwntown across from the baseball stadium abd spearheaded some of the area turnaround. Church House is semi affiliated with a pretty decent Hotel, with great food and lodging if you ned a place to land that is central.
Are you driving from ME? If you are, and need a stop, we have a spare room, and are about ten min off the THRUWAY ( aka I-90) Let me know offlist and we can offer hospitality.
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Mary, you are in for an exciting year. That is a big step you’re taking as a family. I wish you all the best as you plan and pack and move over the next few months. I will miss seeing your sweet Maine home on the bay but will also enjoy seeing all the new things you will discover in your new hometown. Thanks for the tour of Stacey and Mark’s beautiful porch. It is exactly what I’d love to have attached to the back of our house! I’m dreaming. I love the way they decorated it with the vintage furniture and beach finds. Take care and blessings to you and your family as you start on this new adventure. Pamela
I live in Broadview Hts., between Cleveland and Akron. When you get settled call me, I can show you around! Be safe in your travels. Colleen
This is big news. I want to congratulate your husband on his new position. I think the saving grace is that you get to keep your beautiful home on the bay. And to be able to spend summers there. Life will be bit more hectic, but what an adventure!
Wishing you all the best!
XO,
Jane
Mary, that IS a big change! A Grand Adventure, I’d say. I’ll be following along whenever you have a chance to post/update us. Best to you!
Wow…hope you have a lovely adventure!
Mary, how exciting for you and your family. If you are looking for ideas on where to live in or around Cleveland There is a great little town called Bay Village I think you would love. We are 20 minutes west of cleveland and are right on Lake Erie. It’s schools have been rated #1 . Public beach right in the middle of town. Quaint little town loved by everyone. Two of my most favorite streets are Nantucket row and Salem . I think you would love them and feel at home. If you would like more info on Bay just email me.
Best wishes for all your upcoming adventures ! Kelly
How exciting for you all! A move is always an opportunity to try something new! I will look forward to hearing all about your packing, moving and decorating! Happy 2014!
Mary,
You’ll be “at home” no matter where you are! My husband and I move about 8 months ago and I have been immersed in projects every since! I think we are all excited to see where you land and what you’ll do in your new home!
Oh wow! A new adventure for you two! I will pray alongside you as you pack and prepare for the big move. Can’t wait to see the blog changes plus all your new projects for 2014! xoxo
Wow- big change. Good luck with your move Mary:)
Mary, moving is hard but can be such an adventure!