Moving was something we had thought about for awhile now. As I'm sure you have heard, California is a very expensive state to live in. We lived in a modest house and did not live beyond our means. But it was never enough. We always felt behind and stress was always HIGH when it can to our finances. We had just been waiting for the right timing and the right fit for the family.
And then COVID hit. My husband is a personal trainer and hockey coach. So when California went on lockdown, he was out of work. And it hurt. It became painfully obvious that our situation needed to change and soon!
Arizona was the one state my husband and I could both compromise on. It's only 6 hours from San Diego so we could still do weekend trips and my husband can get his surfing in. Plus we already had friends and family here so we wouldn't be totally alone. It was a no brainer.
So here we are! From sandy beaches to...well...just sand. And cacti! 😆 We've been here for a week now and I couldn't be happier! We are in the Phoenix area in a little suburb called Queen Creek. I will continue to run the shop out of the home until I can find a space, hopefully, to have the shop and maybe one day welcome visitors.
We will miss our friends and family back in Cali very much. We were both born and raised in Cali so leaving our "home" was hard. But Arizona is already proving to be promising so I'm very much looking forward to what the future holds for us here!
19 comments
HOLLY ALBE
Good luck in your new home. I’m looking forward to Black Friday with you!
Holly 🏝
Cindy K
I live in Mesa will you plan to have a pickup area to avoid postage we have a few other companies that do this! Welcome I hope you continue to enjoy our beautiful state
Marisela Garlinger
Im so happy for you! We are thinking the same. Out of California but close enough to visit family. Cali is super expensive! maybe next year we can be neighbors. BTW I’m just a new customer of yours found you online!
Karen
We are living in a strange new world and hopefully everything will work out for the best for you and your family. I live in Connecticut by the ocean and would have a hard time adjusting in Arizona. I have visited there and loved it but that is different than living there. Wishing you and your family all the best and success !
BARBARA GLAB
Wishing you all the best and plenty of good luck in the new surroundings…
Carol
Welcome to Queen Creek! I am a 4th generation Californian, and a quilter, who moved to Arizona just over 3 years ago.
I’m so happy with my change and I’m sure you will love it too.
Vicki Brown
good luck on your new adventure. I am anxious to start the Nebula.
Brandy Alvarez
Congratulations and best wishes in your new home.
Sally Groff
Best wishes to you and your family on your move! I hope you love it even more than you loved Cali. xoxo
Jenifer D McCollum
Please send out an email if you do open a shop. I live in Phoenix! I actually moved from California 2 years ago!
Beth Harper
My son lives in Queen Creek. You will like the area.
Lani
Congratulations on your move!! Once my husband retires, we’d like to move out of CA too. I’m a second gen Californian and never thought I’d ever leave, however, it is not the same CA that I grew up in. So sad.
Enjoy your new home!!
Phyllis Gary
I hope your move went smoothly and you will be able to make new friends. May your business continue to grow and you find just the right place to set up shop. God will take care of you and your husband. Thank you for your update. Glad to be on your mailing. Take care
April
Welcome to Arizona. I look forward to your potential shop. We live in Mesa.
Michelle Cooper
Congrats on your new move. There is a lot of good hiking in AZ and natural beauty. So glad you are still having your online shop cause I just discovered it and love it! ❤️
Sharon J Gilbertson
We live in AZ, too. (I was born in So.CA, grew up in No.CA. WELCOME to AZ, we’ve been here almost 40 years. Nice to have a business where you can live anywhere!! Hugs, Sharon Gilbertson
brenda wellnitz
That’s awesome Queen Creek is a nice area ! I live in Minnesota But from Safford Az my niece lived in queen creek some years ago
LeAnn
Welcome to Arizona, especially Queen Creek! I just live west of you in Sun Lakes, south Chandler area. Let everyone know when you get your quilt store open soon. Good luck!
Margaret Denning
Congratulations