Finally Moving Forward...

If Blogger is working correctly...I shall try to post this on my blog.  So many of my followers have been very patient with me over the last three years as Mr. C and I have struggled to move out of California and I am very grateful for each of you.  Here is our previous home in Northern CA.

In late June we were finally able to realize our dream and move out of CA to St. George Utah.  We have changed our entire environment and lifestyle.  From the forest to the desert.  Think Zion National Park and you will understand our amazing views...directly from our new-to-us home.

We traded our beautiful pond that Mr. C went to Pond College and built from scratch for this water feature right in our own backyard.  Of course Mr. C is having to rebuild most of it due to a lack of TLC.  In fact, our home is in need of lots of TLC.  It has been a second home with very few visits from the owners who live in Park City Utah. They bought a larger home in this same development as their family has grown over the past seven years.  Our fortunate chance to now own this home.

Our previous view in the forest of Northern CA.  We pray for all of CA and the many fires that affect so many people and animals. 

This is our current view right from our courtyard.  This photo does not do justice to the beauty of Mother Nature and her Wonders.  The Red Cliffs are spectacular.  I feel at peace here.

This is the development Mr. C wanted to be in and through his diligence we are finally here and loving it.  Thank you for following along.  I shall continue to blog if Blogger will cooperate.
Summer is waning and August is passing all too quickly.  Schools are back in session.  Life is Good and we are Blessed. 

Moving Update...

I have been missing visiting your blogs.  Life has gotten very busy of late.  After 3 1/2 years we are finally feeling like our home will close escrow the end of this month.  So...we are packing and trying to sell stuff.  Our new home is half the size of this one so not much will fit.  And we are going from our old staid traditional furniture to a new style for us.  It will be exciting to have an entire change of environment and state.

It seems no one wants to buy furniture.  This is a Vintage Gooseneck Platform Rocker that I have owned 50 years.  I have had it recovered twice and it is super comfortable.  No room for it so it must go to a new home.

Mr. C is also selling items that will no longer be needed and that we will not have room for.  This Generator hasn't found a new home yet.

Fortunately this Radial Arm Saw did find a new home.  It took Mr. C and the new owner over an hour just to load it into his truck.  HEAVY is an understatement.  They finally used the car lift to hoist it up enough to get to tailgate height which helped a little.  Mr. C's time was worth far more than the $100 bill he got.

And this weekend we are having the dreaded Moving Sale.  I detest having a sale where people steal and try to get my ten cent on the dollar item for a penny.  Oh well, at least I have purged a lot so the moving truck can roll on down the road.  And this doesn't even reflect the 7 truckloads and 3 carloads I have donated to Hospice, Women of Worth and Cancer Society.  I will be glad when all this is over.
I shall be missing from the computer for a while but I am thinking of each of you and hoping you are enjoying the Summer weather.
Blessings and Creative Bliss...<3

Lotus Club Breakfast...

On the Saturday before Mother's Day Mr. C and I hosted our Sacramento Lotus Car Club at our home for Breakfast before they continued on their day of cruising to Malakoff Diggins and Downieville for late lunch at the St. Charles.  It was a gorgeous day in the Sierras.

Of course I neglected to take any before photos of the foods offered.  I made several different quiches and a hash brown cheese ham casserole and orange French Vanilla and Chocolate muffins.  We also had fresh fruit, croissants and bagels with fixings.  Of course I forgot to put out the deviled eggs I prepared.  I don't believe anyone left hungry. I also had waters and home baked chocolate chip and oatmeal craisin cookies bagged for their drive.

It was a wonderful get together and all seemed to be very comfortable and grateful for the food and surroundings.

Mr. C and I did not go on the drive as we had a day of critical appointments to deal with.

I love seeing all the amazing cars in our driveway.  Lotus Elises, Evoras, and an Exige along with a Miata, Acura NSX and of course Clara our vintage Rambler.

Here they are heading off to Malakoff Diggins and Downieville.  The reports were all very positive and everyone enjoyed their day of play.
Spring is here in all her blooming glory.  Last night we had quite the thunder rain storm.  So nice to have fresh rain water to give the plants a much needed drink.
I hope each of you are enjoying your Spring.  Blessings and JOY...<3

Crazy Quilt ATC Swap...

Some time ago I participated in a Crazy Quilt (CQ) ATC (Artist Trading Card) swap through Pam Kellogg and her Kitty and Me Designs blog.  Pam also creates a wonderful CQ magazine.  Please check her link for full information.  I am new to CQ and this tiny size (2.5" x 3.5") was daunting at first.  This "Key to Anywhere" ATC I received from Denise Waterfield, Ohio.  Thank you Denise...I love it.

When I was stuck on how to begin, my blog friend Renee Younger, Oregon blogged tutorials which were so very helpful and took the fear out of beginning.  This "Spring Tree" ATC is actually created by Renee and I feel so fortunate to have received this in the swap.  Thank you Renee...I love it.  Renee's blog is http://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/

I submitted two ATCs and unfortunately I cannot find my pictures.  Pam notified me that I had a winning entry and therefore I received this bonus CQ ATC from Mary Anne Richardson of Ontario Canada.  Mary Anne is an amazing CQ artist and her blog is http://magpiesmumblings.blogspot.com/
Mary Anne was very helpful and encouraging in my CQ ATC journey.  Thank you Mary Anne...I love it. 
This CQ ATC swap was sew much fun and I hope to participate in the future when the opportunity comes again.  Thank you Pam for hostessing and organizing this.
On a personal note, I can only say California is the most difficult state to experience an escrow to sell a home.  May I merely say I almost wish I had not announced anything because every day is a trial in patience and perseverance on our part.  I need sleep and peace of mind...Please!
Our weather is glorious and Mother Nature is showing her best growing and blooming trees and flowers.  The sun is shining and the sky is blue.  I am grateful for this.  Creative Bliss My Friends...<3

Merry Month of May...

My oh my the days, weeks and months are quickly passing.  We are now in full Spring season and the flowers and trees are in glorious growth and buds.  As many of you know Mr. C and I have been trying to sell our home and move out of California.  Well...if you all promise to cross your fingers and send good positive thoughts I can say we are in escrow.  Our buyer however has the right to cancel clear up to her 60th day of escrow and not forfeit any of her deposit.  We have lived here and built our dream home with lots of blood, sweat, tears and money however it is time to move on.

It is time for us to change our lifestyle and minimize our workload.  Our Sunset years are upon us and we wish to enjoy them fully.  These last 20 years we have enjoyed living in the forest and being close to Lake Tahoe and the beauty it offers.

Now, with God willing, we are wanting to live here in Southern Utah very close to Zion National Park.  The surroundings are stunning and we will have amazing days of exploring all the wonders of Nature.  I have linked Zion for you to see what I am talking about.

 

This might be our view.  We both love this and really hope and pray our home will close escrow and allow us to stop living in limbo for the past three years.  And none of you faithful friends and followers will have to listen to me moan about selling woes.  I am so grateful to each of you who have been so supportive and encouraging.  Blessings and enjoy every day with Creative Bliss...<3