Slowing Down
No, things aren’t slowing down for me but they may be a bit slow here at the blog for several days. You see, now I get to tell you why things have been so crazy. We are moving! We’re still in Austin but we are saying goodbye to apartment living and moving in to our house – yay!
That’s why I’ve been a bit absent from the blog and blogosphere. I owe emails, I’m behind on reading your wonderful posts, etc. So, I’m sorry I’ve been a bit out of it but I hope this excuses my behavior. This moving to a house business is exciting, overwhelming, fun, tiring, you name it.
Now, it’s back to packing for me. I’m up to 31 book boxes and I still have all my craft books, poetry books and a few others left to pack. I can’t wait until we get settled in and my library/craft studio are back up and ready to be enjoyed.
In the meantime I hope you guys are reading lots of good things. I’ll try to post and blog visit in between some packing and moving breaks.
Oh and a bit off topic but if you are still doing your Christmas shopping my Etsy Bookbinding Team is having a big event. If you are planning to buy a journal or other paper goods shop at any of the participating stores this week (mine included!) and you can be entered to win some super cool prizes. Here are the details.
Isabel http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 amCongratulations on your move. I want to see photos of your studio when it’s all set up!
Melody http://www.mel-reading-corner.blogspot.com/
December 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 amCongrats on your move, Iliana!
December is not really a productive month for me, at least reading-wise.
Hope the move goes smoothly and that you will update us after you are settled down in your new house.
Les in NE http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:30 amYay!!!! How exciting is that?! Yes, buying and moving into a house is very time-consuming and stressful, yet fun and exciting. Enjoy every moment and be sure to share pictures once you get settled. Will you be in it by Christmas?
Melissa (Betty and Boo’s Mommy) http://bettyboochronicles.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:35 amCongratulations on the new house and good luck with the move!
Carrie K. http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 amSo glad for you! Hope the move goes smoothly.
roxane http://roxanestoner.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:46 amCongratulations Iliana, this is very exciting. I just can’t believe that my two favorite book bloggers are moving. Margaret from Booksplease is also moving this month. I do hope that you post pictures of your new place soon and that creative juice will flow non stop in the studio. Happy moving!
christine http://snapshotsunmade.typepad.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 amCongratulations!! I am so happy and excited for you. Can’t wait to see photos of Casa Bookgirl! I need to check out your Etsy team!!
Danielle http://www.danitorres.typepad.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:02 amGood luck on your move. How exciting to move into a house! Now will you have more room for new books?
Of course after packing so many boxes of them, maybe you won’t want more!
BrownGirl http://browngirl.weebly.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 amComgrats! Moving is ALL those things. My bff lives in Austin, actually Cedar Park, and I wish I was moving there and to my own house no less. You live in a great city.
litlove http://litlove.wordpress.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 amGood luck with the move, iliana! Very exciting, but exhausting too! Hope it all goes very smoothly indeed.
Nikki http://nikkilooch.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:56 amCongrats on getting into your house! I hope you’ll share some pictures with us. I love seeing how people live.
Karen http://bookbath.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 amGood luck with the move – sounds very exciting!!
Sandy http://sandynawrot.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:22 pmWow, that is exciting! Think of how many more bookshelves you can have! Moving is soooo much work, so I understand. The last time I moved, I was pregnant with my son (10 and half years ago) and I swore that I would die in this house. I have all kinds of admiration of you moving during the busiest time of year!
Jodie http://bookgazing.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pmWill you be in your new place for Christmas? What great timing that would be.
By the way your book journal arrived today, it’s so cute. I’m passing it on as part of a holiday swap and I’m sure the recipient is going to love it.
Lexi http://amazingadulthoodofalexis.blogspot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pmGood luck with the move! Ricky and I did it recently and I know how trying it can be.
Stefanie http://somanybooksblog.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 pmCongrats on the house! I hope you will have a nice big room for your studio and books! 31 boxes of books so far isn’t bad at all. I think when I moved from apartment to house we packed around 40 boxes of just books. I hope moving goes well. And be sure to take pictures when you are all settled in!
Dorothy W. http://ofbooksandbikes.wordpress.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pmCongratulations on the move! How exciting. I hope it goes well.
Stephanie http://www.reviewsbylola.wordpress.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:56 pmCongrats on getting a house!
Nymeth http://www.thingsmeanalot.com
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 pmGood luck with the move, Iliana! And don’t worry – we’ll still be right ere when you’re all settled in in your lovely new place
Andi http://estellasrevenge.blogspot.com
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 amHow exciting!!! I know the moving part is dreadful, but the house part is awesome!
Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:18 amHey Everyone – Thank you so much for all your sweet comments! I think I just need one more box of books and I’ll be done with that part
I promise to post pics of the new craft space but it may be a while before it’s presentable – haha…
Tiffany http://tiffanynorris.blogspot.com
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:30 pmGood luck with the move! And we’re holiday-swamped here as well.
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) http://savvyverseandwit.com
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:19 pmCongrats on the new home. I hope you’ll be sharing pictures once you get settled!
Jennifer http://www.bookgirllovesmechanicboy.blogspot.com
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 pmCongrats on your new home! There is nothing better than owning your own home. Congrats.
Tara http://booksandcooks.blogspot.com/
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 pmSo exciting – congratulations! I don’t envy you packing up those books though, I had so many when we moved in here and the number has probably tripled…
Kathleen http://boardinginmyforties.blogspot.com
December 4th, 2009 at 8:41 amCongratulations on your new home! Moving is a huge undertaking but it will be so nice when you are done! Enjoy every moment…even the crazy and stressful ones!
Wisteria Leigh http://BookwormsDinner
December 4th, 2009 at 1:45 pmYippee!! Happy New House. That is so exciting. Good luck with the move. I know how exhausting and at times frustrating the whole process is.
Yikes 30 boxes of books. Happy Holidays. Wisteria
Anna http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com
December 4th, 2009 at 3:54 pmCongrats and good luck with the move!
Marg http://readingadventures.blogspot.com
December 5th, 2009 at 11:12 amSo exciting! Congratulations to you both.
ravenous reader http://ravenousreader.wordpress.com
December 6th, 2009 at 5:29 amHow exciting~ what a busy time for you
I hope all goes smoothly and your new home is all you hoped for!
Gentle Reader http://shelflifeblog.blogspot.com/
December 6th, 2009 at 11:24 pmCongratulations! That’s very exciting news! Good luck with the big move. Hope you sail through it all with little stress
Carl V. http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com
December 7th, 2009 at 4:28 amCongrats on your move to your house! That is so exciting…as well as back breaking! I wish you the very best and hope you’re all settled in before the holidays begin.
Veens http://nidhiveens-loveforbooks.blogspot.com
December 7th, 2009 at 2:43 pmHappy moving, though it is difficult. But I am sure you are all excited
avisannschild http://shereadsandreads.blogspot.com/
December 7th, 2009 at 11:39 pmCongrats on moving into a house! Hope the move goes smoothly and you don’t have to carry any of those book boxes very far!
Josette http://booksloveme.blogspot.com/
December 10th, 2009 at 5:51 amIt must be exciting moving to your new house! Hope everything goes smoothly well. All the best!
Jeannie http://pinecottagebooks.blogspot.com
December 10th, 2009 at 5:16 pmEnjoy your new home!
bookworm http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
December 15th, 2009 at 10:59 pmcongrats on your new house Iliana
thats exciting!
Lesley http://www.alifeinbooks.com
December 16th, 2009 at 9:12 pmCongratulations on the new home!