Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Shrinking Biz = Thinking Big!

Sometimes stuff happens in your life, that makes you start rethinking how you want to proceed with your "happily ever after" plans. There have been many factors leading to my/our decision to downsize Domesticraft, our home and our lifestyle in general. I'm not going to bore you with all that though. I just wanted to let you know that it's a good decision for us and I'm actually very excited about the move! I would love for you to join me on this journey. I'm going to do my best to post daily with lots of photos of my progress! Here's a brief synopsis of what's going on. We are going to be moving from our 6600 sq.ft. home/business to a one bed room apartment 1/10 of the size at 660 sq.ft.!  Yep, we could fit 10 of our soon to be apartments into our present house! 


We've lived in this awesome 1961 mid-century house for going on three years now. We don't own it, don't even have a lease. And think they might be thinking about selling it too, but I have no idea really, it just kind of puts an exclamtion mark on stuff, if you know what I mean! 

My daughter and her kids had lived in the lower level for going on 2 years and decided to downsize last September. I was sad at first, but then she reminded me that I have wanted to have a craft studio big enough to hold workshops and spread out all my craft chaos. Hmmmmm . . . yes, please! So that's what I did. And it looks awesome! I can't tell you how much I love it . . . a real dream come true! So, you may think my dream bubble has popped, but it's really just deflating a bit, down to a more manageable size! 

A lot of changes have happened over the summer and a lot of soul searching, learning and growing happened along with it!  The hubs went away for approximately 9 weeks from the end of May to the beginning of August and I spent Ramadan mostly on my own. I took and continue to participate in workshops on blogging and business and this last group I am now involved with called Metamorphosis, an online art journaling workshop given by Margie-Romney-Aslett, which is the creative icing on the learning part of the journey, for now.

Hubs has been home for a couple of weeks now (YAY!)and I've poured out all my thoughts and ideas to him, and he is in agreement and we are totally on the same page . . . as usual! :) So for now it's all about the ACTION! 

The move is scheduled for mid September and I've got a business and home to downsize in less than 30 days! Did I mention we will be going from 6600 sq.ft. to 660 sq.ft.? Oh, I did. ;) I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. We are moving over to SW Portland, right around Capitol Hwy & Barbur Blvd, just about a 45 minute or so drive depending on the traffic. 

I've figured out over these summer months, what direction I really want my business to take and it doesn't require all this massive square footage or the expense for upkeep. We are going to be living really close to the Masjid, which is so exciting, especially for my husband who can attend all 5 of our daily prayers there! Yay! And, we will be living in the apartment right below where my youngest daughter lives with her hubs and 6 kids! I know, I'm crazy, right?! Naw, it's gonna be awesome!


If you are interested in purchasing anything, I will be holding a craft pre-sale on Monday, August 25 through Thursday August 28th, by appointment. Drop me an email at domesticraft@gmail.com and I'll get back to you as quick as I am able in my crazy, turned upside down world! :) My two daughters also have a TON of stuff in my garage that they will be selling as well! 

In addition to the craft sale, We will be having a HUGE downsizing sale starting on Saturday, August 23, starting at 9:00 am.  I'll be posting further info on this on Craigslist too!  Feel free to comment and you can reach me at domesticraft@gmail.com too!

NOW LET'S DO THIS!  WHOOT! :)

10 comments:

  1. Fabulous! Love your enthusiasm for these big changes in your life!

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    1. Thank you Trish! Your words mean so much to me. You and I have been doing a lot of shaking things up lately, haven't' we? Changes can be super hard sometimes, but I've always been up for a good challenge, ya know? I'm looking forward to hearing more about your journey and thanks again, Trish, for hanging out with me in mine! :)

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  2. Congratulations Nancy! Good for you and hubs! Best wishes on your new adventure!

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    1. Thanks so much Vicki! We are super excited! I hope you continue to follow me in this new adventure, I might need some reality checks once in a while! :)

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  3. We just recently downsized, and we love it! Best of luck with your sales!

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    1. Why, thank you, Miss Jenny! We heard today that we for sure got the place and go to sign the lease tomorrow! It makes it seem so very real now! I am getting super excited!!

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  4. You Go Girl!! You inspire me to organize, simplify and prioritize. I support you 100%....mind, spirit and crafting sister-soul. xoxo

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  5. Hey Sis! Thanks for your super sweet and inspiring words! It feels so good to be doing this, ya know? It feels right. I'll keep you posted, literally, lol! xoxoxo

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  6. this is so exciting and so amazing wow what a task you have at hand! i would love to come treasure hunt in your house, where do you live? I am in washington state but hoping to go down to oregon to see my baby sis in september

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    1. Hi Breezy! It is huge for real, but I'm getting it done . . . bit by crafty bit! I am located in Gresham, Oregon, which is just outside of Portland. I will be putting some adverts on Craigslist for this weekend and will keep it updated until around the 12th of September.My daughter will also be selling a lot of her homeschooling stuff and lots of games too! Anything special you got your eye on? Look forward to meeting you! Feel free to call me at 503-267-0530 or email me at domesticraft@gmail.com. xoxoxo

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