Back in the saddle

 

Is that an odd name for a post title?  I have been sitting here at my computer trying to think of how do I title this...it has been so, so long.  I guess since I am here actually blogging, and dedicating time to this as well as Pretty Pear Designs the title seems appropriate.

So, where have I been?  First I should say that this blog is a combination of things that I do with Pretty Pear Designs, but it is also personal, fun, and at times emotional.  I do not do a great job of compartmentalizing my life, everything is connected.  If you have the time and feel like scrolling through some old posts, you will get a good sense of who I am and how I blog.  I have shared myself here personally and professionally.

Much has changed in my life.  I am no longer on that lovely hobby farm in Wisconsin.  In 2009 my husband was layed off.  Such are the times and we did what we needed to do for our family.  They always say when one door closes another one opens.  We were extremely fortunate enough that my husband found a job in a relatively short amount of time and that we sold our house, and closed on it upon our arrival in New York.  Yup, New Yorkers, again!  My husband and I both grew up in New York.  My husband grew up in upstate NY, while grew up on Long Island.  We were very fortunate to be able to be relocated, and to end up close to family.  I feel as if my life has come full circle a bit (but I will leave that for another post).

Getting settled in upstate NY has been my top priority.  As much as I did not want to suspend my work with Pretty Pear Designs, it was I had to do for my family.  Renting a house, buying a house, and then getting settled into it did not allow me the opportunity to create.  My kids are troopers.  Could not be a prouder mom.  They transitioned so well.  My oldest who is now 7 had to change schools three times last year - she was a champion 1st grader.  My top priority was to be there for her and make sure that all  went well.  My 4yr old got lots of mommy time which was most needed.  I am in the country again, which is inspiring to me.  Yet, just a few hours from NYC which is lovely.  I can see old friends and family again.

Our new house has been a bit of a design challenge for me.  To be honest, I did not like the house that much, but the property is beautiful and it came with a great barn for my husband.  I spent most of the summer painting and getting the house situated.  I am finally, finally to a point where I can indulge in my creative side.  For the first time in seven years I have both kids in school, so I actually have some time to myself!

So, I am back in the saddle again!  Excited for what the future holds, adaptable to what maybe!

Comments

[Brother-in-law]

Welcome back Amy and good luck. I hope you are even more successful now than you have even been. I look forward to seeing your new work.