Saturday, August 15, 2015

Giveaway Winners and Getting Back to Nature

Hello Everyone!

First I would like to say thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful comments you left me regarding my new position as a Designer for Scrap n Art Magazine! This is such an exciting time for me and I just love having such an amazing group of  people to share my news with!


And now for the two winners of a year's subscription to the magazine, as chosen by my two little girls Pebbles and Scully...drum roll please...

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YAY!! Please give me a shout when you have time and I will send you your gift voucher codes.

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And now for some really exciting personal news!! My hubby and I got the word this week that the little garden home outside the city that we have had our eye on, is all ours!!!!

I was raised in a small town and city life just isn't for me. All these years in the city have really taken a toll on me, so I can't even tell you how excited I am at the prospect of getting out of this concrete nightmare and moving to a place with a little bit of nature. It's so peaceful and serene there, I thought I would show you a few pics of my little oasis.

This is the walkway behind our unit...

This is the view from the side of our unit...

It's literally close enough to spit into the lake...


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I do have some posts for my Design Team projects that need to go up, but I may not be around for all them. I will do my best to check in on everyone when I can. We expect to be without internet entirely for 3 weeks from mid September, so I won't be answering any emails either, I apologize in advance if I miss any questions that you may send me.  Moving day is on October 1st, so I hope to be back in full force by mid October. Until then, I wish everyone the most amazing summer!!

Big hugs,




52 comments:

  1. Looks like a wonderful place to live in, I am happy for you that you have found somewhere so lovely. But don't go spitting in that lake, will you! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Congrats on your new home Pamellia. I'm not a city girl either. I live in the country side aswell and love, love the peace and tranquility. Wish you all the luck and happiness in your new home. Hugs Veerle

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  3. The perfect place for your home!
    I'm happy for your, congratulations !!!
    And a wonderful vacation!

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  4. Congrats to the lucky winners. Lovely news for you Pamellia about the move. Good luck with the move xx

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  5. Oh what wonderful news for both Pamellia. ..not sure how but I must have missed your designer news....fabulous but so well deserved. Your move sounds idyllic. .enjoy getting back to nature. Huge hugs xx

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  6. Good luck on your move Pamellia. We live on the coast so it's nice to just have a stroll down to the beach
    And the air is so good. Can't imagen living in a city at all.
    I can see you out there feeding the ducks each day!!!....

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  7. Yippeeeee I am so pleased you got the new home you were longing for. What a beautiful, beautiful place, you will see so much wildlife there, I am so thrilled for you. Exciting times ahead. If you need any help with comments or anything or any help responding to people in your absence, just give me a shout. Tracy x x

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  8. Congrats to winning ladies and wonderful news to be able to live where you most love....so happy for you both.xx

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  9. So happy about your new home! It looks amazing there! Wishing you all the best with the move!

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  10. Congrats to the winners and congratulations to you too Pamellia, you must be so happy to look forward to your move. It looks idyllic, peaceful and serene - all conducive to a creative soul. I wish you all the best in your new home.
    Lorraine

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  11. That looks like a lovely place to live Pamellia, I'm so pleased for you and your husband - exciting times ahead!
    Congrats to your winners.
    Avril xx

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  12. I missed your announcement post (we were away for a few days!) so will go check that out - but big congrats to you! I know you will do them proud - and how nice to be in a place so close to nature - I work in the city but live in the suburbs - I don't think I'd want to live in the city all the time either! wishing you the very best in your new place - and I hope it's not too hectic moving and getting it all organized in your new place! Julia xx

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  13. Congratulations to the winners. Great for you and hubby getting to move to such a beautiful place. I know I am always happier when I can live somewhere with pretty views. I can see much peace and happiness for you there :-))

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  14. P. S. I do not envy your job of packing and moving all your craft supplies. Or, setting things up again. But, in the end it will be worth it. Onward and forward :-))

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  15. Congratulations to the two winners and congratulations on your new home with the most fabulous scenery-how lucky are you good luck with the move
    Carol x

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  16. Congrats to Karen and Anne and congrats to you, Pamellia!! The scenery around your new home is stunning!! How peaceful and serene!! I'm with you on city life...I love to visit but I much rather be surrounded by nature :) I hope you have a smooth and easy move!! Big hugs my friend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  17. Fabulous news.. all the best for the move dear Pamellia!
    Looks very nice there!
    Congrats on the happy winners!
    oxo
    Susi

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  18. Congrats to the winners of the magazine subscription..and Congratulations on your new home with those beautiful views..all the best for the move Pamellia..enjoy your new peace and quite.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  19. Woohoo Pamellia, your new home sounds wonderful and the surroundings are idyllic. I grew up in Goderich, Ontario, right on Lake Huron and I still need to live in a small town (village) near water so I can really understand your decision. I hope you, hubby and my new most favourite little girls in the world (please thank them with a kiss from me for choosing me!!) love your new place! I will email you my details. Thank you so much!!! Big hugs, Anne xx

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  20. PS, if I can help you in any way whilst you are off-line, please just let me know... xx

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  21. Congrats to the winners Pamellia, wonderful that you are moving to where you and your family will be happy and content..looks a beautiful place..
    Hugs Pam x

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  22. Congratulations to the winners! Still smiling at your fab news about your move! Chrisx

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  23. Congrats to the winners, and what lovely pictures
    Kevin xx

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  24. Congratulations and best wishes on your new home! Congrats to the winner, too.

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  25. Ooh good for you Pamellia, being close to nature is much better for you and it certainly looks a beautiful spot you've got there, fingers crossed the move goes well for you :)
    Biggest nature hugs
    Donna xxx

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  26. Congratulations to the winners and congratulations to you Pamellia on getting your little piece of heaven! What a lovely view, wishing you an easy move and many years of happiness in your new home!

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  27. Yay, I'm so happy for you! How awesome that you'll be able to live somewhere you'll actually feel "like home". I hope you know what I mean. That being said, you'll need to mail me your new address, all right? ;)
    big hugs! xx

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  28. How exciting for you to be out of the concrete jungle - so thrilled for you.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  29. Exiting news hunni and the location looks stunning! We're in a process of selling/buying, too but haven't got the move in date yet. How everything goes well with the move! xx

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  30. Congratulations to your lucky winners , and to you too Pamellia, your pics look serene what gorgeous views. I have just moved Home in June i am so happy to be back to my original roots .
    Take Care
    Big Hugs
    Elaine H X

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  31. Oh! what a wonderful spot to move to, so much inspiration for you there me thinks! Good luck with the move and look forward to seeing you in October. Enjoy your new home, wishing you every happiness in it.

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  32. Yeah for Anne and Karen! I'm sure they will enjoy their prize! And hip hip hooray for you and your husband to be moving to such a beautiful place. I'm sure many hours will be spent outdoors here, and will lend to even more inspiration for you! I certainly understand the big city thing...a country girl myself, I moved to San Antonio to see what life was like in the big city, and it was he--! I don't know if I could spit that far, but you go ahead and do your best! A huge congratulations to you,your husband and your fur girls for your lovely new home. I will be missing you as you move, but my thoughts will never be far! Best of everything for a smooth move! Huge hugs, my friend!

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  33. Congratulations to the winners.
    Your photographs are lovely, it looks a wonderful place to live Pamellia, such wonderful news - you must be really excited.
    Pauline
    x

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  34. Oh Pamellia, I am SO excited for you! That environment is exactly what I would love, too... there's nothing better than being surrounded by nature's beauty. I am thrilled for you and your hubby and wish you all the best in the moving process! All of the hard work will result in the dreamiest home for you... I am happy beyond words!

    And I cannot believe that I'm one of the winners! What an enormous blessing! The inspiration will be priceless and I am so thankful. I will zip you an email as soon as I finish this comment. :o) Sending you lots of sparkly hugs tonight!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  35. Oh how exciting Pamellia, congratulations and best wishes on your new home! Congrats to the winners also!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  36. CONGRATS, Pamillia! Such exciting news - both on the crafty side and on the personal side!

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  37. Oh wow Pamellia what gorgeous views, Congratulations I hope you will be very happy in your new home.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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  38. Congratulations to the winners (yay, Anne!) and what lovely new surroundings you have! Enjoy them to the full!
    Alison xx

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  39. Hi Pamellia
    Jeepers, when I saw the first photo, I thought you were so desperate to move you'd staked claim on a park bench lol!
    So glad you're getting to move to a bit of scenery and greenery. A nice spot to take your girls for a walk too.
    Exciting times for you so everything crossed for a smooth move.
    With all good wishes.
    Ang x

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  40. Oh Pamellia, I am so happy for you, it looks a beautiful serene place. I do know how you feel, I have been unhappy where we are, its a horrible area and I would love to move out of Essex completely but hubby was born here and refuses to move, I have told him I'm gone within the next 5 years with or without him lol! He does not seem bothered. I prefer the country or somewhere nicer nearer the beach. I would love to move near my Daughter in Cornwall, I can dream and keep hoping lol! Your new place will keep your crafty energies flowing in triple lol! Great views to have .

    I wish you well with the move and hope you are back on line real soon.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  41. Oh my Pamellia!! Congratulations !!
    I understand your need to get out of the city- I am so glad we did it when we had the chance!! Your scenes look so lovely and relaxing! And a spit away? Fab!! I will look for you again in October- till then good luck with the move and all and try and stay stress free!! xoxo

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  42. Looks so good Pamellia - good for both of you hun! We lived in London for about five years and I have to say I hated it. Did it because that was where hubby needed to be but so happy we finally got away from there 20 years ago now and I so could not go back. In fact I am hoping that in the next year or so we will go more rural in the middle of the country and be nearer to my family, mum moved a couple of months ago but I really miss her and my brother - they are a couple of hours away now and it's breaking my heart.
    Go get ready, take your time because it's exhausting but will be worth it in the end. Don't worry about visiting me until you are back up and running in October - it looks so beautiful where you will be going and you'll love it! Karen xx

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  43. What wonderful news Pamellia, I am so excited for you. I hope the move goes well and your babies quickly settle into their new home. I am sure you are going to be very happy there and I am already looking forward to reading all about it.

    Dionne xx

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  44. Ohhhh whohoooooo! Congrats on the new place and congrats to the lucky winners! Can't wait to see what you create in your new place. Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc

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  45. It looks amazing!! I know you will be so happy there ... Very best wishes for your move and may happiness follow you...

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  46. Congrats to you- hope you love your new digs! I love the quiet country setting, but my allergies would be awful!

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  47. Double congrats Pamellia!! Delighted for you on a new DT role and super thrilled for you to have a home that you love. What an exciting year this is for you with success on so many fronts. Your new views look wonderful, looking at nature is vital for mind and body imho. Maybe tho you should feed those duckies rather than go spitting!!! So pleased for you with all this great news. Congrats to the winners too. Nicola x

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  48. Oooh a big congrats Pamelia...I know just what you mean when you say you dislike the concrete jungle. Though we stay in a metro I am lucky to have a home far enough from the city buzz to have a small garden and have wild birds and squirrels visit me!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  49. Hi Pamelli, CONGRATULATIONS on your new home! I understand what you mean, we left Paris for the seaside and it is just wonderful. I wish you lots of inspiration in your new place and can't wait to see your new work. Hugs, Justyna xxx

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  50. Oh Pamellia where do I start.
    Your creations are just amazing. I'm sorry that you are no longer part of our team at CCM but wish you well in all of your new ventures. I'm sorry that I haven't been by for a while but things have been more than a little hectic here and I have struggled to get back in the groove.
    Please make sure that you let me have your new address.
    Good luck with everything and ~~I# will try and stop by again soon.
    Hugs Kimx

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  51. Beautiful and calming, hope you've now settled in. Ruth x

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