just can’t wait to get on the road again,
Yes, it is true, I was on the road for 24 days in December, but things are about to get a little crazy busy up in here with a different little kind of travel called MOVING. :)
Yep, the time has come for us to move on from our island paradise. And I, for one, am pretty darn stoked about it. I don’t know how to explain it. We just love the adventure. We like the reinvention of our space, the newness of exploring a new ‘home town’, and the thrill of the undiscovered.
goin’ places that I’ve never been.
seein’ things that I may never see again …
And for the next stop on our journey you will find us in Key West!
It is pretty funny that we actually went there for the first time last summer. We were only there for 3 nights for friends’ (meaning we are friends with both the bride and groom … any grammar gurus out there?) wedding, but that makes Key West the first place we’re moving that we’ve actually seen ahead of time in our last 3 moves. It almost feels like we’re cheating. ;)
Yes, that’s how much we like the adventure of the undiscovered. #wemaynotbenormal
So, these next few months are going to be filled with movers and packers and plane flights, oh my!
And, from what I’ve seen online, our little breadbox in Curacao is probably going to prove to be good preparation for what we’re in store for in Key West.
Will we rent or buy?
Where will we find a good yard for the girls?
How will the girls fare with the travel this time around?
What of our island treasures will make the cut and move along with us? The dumpster door coffee table? Driftwood shelves or trees? Driftwood that has yet to become a project? That one will definitely need to be negotiated … although, the still-not-reupholstered chair is for sure coming along. Who knows, Key West might be her saving grace. ;)
And I have been fighting the urge to go directly to the beach and hoard sea glass like I will never ever see it again!
But, the big question is … what craft supplies should I pack to bring with us? Most of our things will go into storage for a month or so until we find a place to live. HELP!
Update: If you want to get caught up on the moving journey so far you can read about us getting our move on, flying with 2 dogs, my last look back as we were walking away and the last 12 things you should do before you move.
PS … Happy New Year! :)
And, here’s a sunset pic Joel just took on his phone in Key West.
Kara, I am excited for you. I will continue to live vicariously through you on your adventures. Yeah!
Thank you Nancy, we are super excited about the new location!! Back to the US, but a smaller island than we’re on now … should be an adventure! Happy New Year to you and yours!!
Nancy took the words right out of my mouth!
Since following your blog I keep talking with my family about a trip to Curaçao…now you won’t be there to meet in person and be our tour guide. Bummed. Perhaps we’ll meet in Key West sometime…better chance getting there then Curaçao.
Best of luck with the move! Pack the trees….love ‘em!
My sister-in-law and her family just booked to come down for the first time and now we won’t even be here.
I’m hoping I can fly back to see them and play tour guide. But after a few months I’ll be opening shop as the new unofficial tour guide of Key West! Come on down!! 
How exciting Karah (admittedly I googled Key West) – I cant wait to read all about your adventures. ANd yes stock up on Sea Glass – send some my way too…okay make that truckloads my way – I miss the stuff like crazy!
Happy New year to you too xxxxx
lucky you. now when I am down there I can come visit!!
When are you moving? Good luck and Happy New Year.
Yes!! Do you visit often? We will actually be there by the end of next week! Yikes!
So jealous….always love Key West…but then again I am a Parorthead!!! I’ll be followng the adenture with bated brath (is that right?) lol. If you have beach glass you need to part with you can always send it my way!! Woops…I see someone has laready asked about the beach glass!
Happy New Year…Happy New Adventure!
hahaha Kristy … I have been fighting the urge to hoard Curacao beach glass since we found out about the move … I’m definitely taking mine on the move, will have to make some crafty souvenirs I think!
So fun Karah! Key West seems like an amazing place to live, with great people too. Plus, a new space to make your own is a dream come true for me. Good wishes for you guys on your newest adventure!
We can’t wait to check it out Carrie. Would love to find the perfect fixer upper to make a home. Fingers crossed!
Wow Karah! Good luck with the move!! Can’t wait to hear all about it
Thanks Erin!! Non stop flights from Key West to Atlanta … See you at Haven?
Already bought my ticket! Can’t wait to see you there and hear all about your new adventures!!
How EXCITING!! I love the keys – so amazing! And you’ll still be sipping mai tais and working on your tennis and tan so all is good! Can’t wait to see what amazing place you find!
Kelly
Hahaha, glad to see you have your priorities in order 1) Mai Tais, 2) tennis and 3) tan … I feel busy already!
Wow! How fun. Can’t wait to follow along.
Thank you Dana!!
Love the Keys and I can’t wait for you to explore. I have been a few times and hit the high spots so it will be great to read about all of the places to see that only a local can share. Happy Trails…….!
Thank you so much, Christa! We are definitely looking to find some off the beaten path hot spots!!
Ok…so now I know…you are moving back to the “states”….I knew that you just could not stay away from the beauty of the ocean….Key West is great…I have spent many summers in the Florida Keys as a child….my aunt and uncle had a home there…some of my very favorite childhood memories are of my aunt and our escapades in the Keys…putting on rubber boots and sifting through the “stuff” that washed up on the beaches….yes, she was one of the original dumpster divers!…She was the one who taught me to love old things…my uncle was an “original conch”…he trapped lobsters…he had a lobster license number of 2 or something very low like that….you will love it there!…paradise!..Can’t wait to hear more of your move!…so happy for you!!!
I can’t wait to hear more Key West stories … especially the ‘old conchs’ … too fun!
Happy New Year to you. Key West is my home town, how I envy you the move to that island. If you have any questions, shoot at me, might be of some help. I have followed your blog for a while now and am so intrigued by your adventures. I was in Curacao in the early 80s. Such a wonderful island, too. What does your husband do that keeps you moving from one exotic locale to another? Wait till you learn about Kino sandals and some more of the more interesting characters about town. The food=FABULOUS, weather even better and so much crammed into 2 miles long and 4 miles wide. ENJOY!!!!
Wende!! I am so glad to hear from you. I am going to send you an email now!!
As I look out at our frozen lake and snow I am sooooo envious of you! Take as much sea glass as you can and driftwood too.
I look forward to reading all of your adventures in the coming months.
Happy New Year,
Julie
Karah, How exciting for you! Wow, you move from one gorgeous island to another gorgeous almost island. Key West is beautiful and a very fun place. Good luck with all the packing, cleaning, sorting and deciding! I pray you have a smooth transition to the new place!
DeDe@DesignedDecor
Exciting!!! Can’t wait to see what you pack up and how you make this new place your home! Talk about lucky draws in home locations…you’ve had some beautiful locations!
I admit, we are feeling pretty lucky in the location department! Happy New Year!!!
Hurray! So exciting, Karah! If I had the opportunity to be more adventurous in the same way, Key West would be on my list!
Good luck with the move (hate the packing up part)…looking forward to your 2013 adventures!
This just came through on my e-mail! I am so excited for you! What a fun time you will have and what a beautiful part of the country! Congratulations!
blessings,
karianne
how exciting!! i was on hiatus but saw your fb post so found this post.
so happy for you! 
Hi Karah,
Stopping in from The Checkered Apple to say hi. I recently moved and had to leave a lot of craft supplies in storage and only took a limited amount with me for now. It was tough to decide, especially since there are no craft or material stores in town where I live now. I took the basics for sewing, crochet and painting since that’s mostly what I do. I’m sure my husband thought I took everything though. Boy, is he wrong!
Curacao was a fun place to stop on a cruise I was on many years ago. Great memories for me and I’m sure you have a ton yourself after living there. I’m with you on new adventures! What an exciting way to begin the New Year! Best of luck to you and your family in Key West!
Hahaha, I know, whatever I take I will get a sideways glance from the husband. Different strokes for different folks, right?!?! Thank you so much for the well wishes!
Karah, so excited for you! What a fun way to start 2013 – with a life changing adventure!
Wishing you all the best and can’t wait to read more.
How exciting for you! Moving from one paradise to another. Seriously, I am so jealous as I turn up the thermostat and stare down the snow and ice outside …
Wow! Congratulations on your new adventure, Karah!!! What a perfect way to begin 2013… I am really excited to try and follow along – I’ll be starting another course, so my challenge is time management on every level. I have missed staying in stride with your posts, but I’ll be giving it my best shot. Happy New Year!!!
So unbelievably excited for you and Joel. He SO deserves this.
I agree–hoard the sea glass. We read in Cape May that if you find sea glass, it’s an indication of major pollution of the waterways. I don’t remember seeing any on the beaches of Key West. And definitely bring the chair. Maybe I’ll help you finish that one! 
Keep us posted as you figure things out!!! xoxo
How fun and exciting!! Love that you’re both so open to life’s adventures… can’t wait to follow along!
xo Heidi
How exciting! Hmm, craft supplies. Maybe bring enough for one big project, or one of everything!
Movers were here yesterday and I just decided to let them all go into storage. I want to focus purely on the new location and hopefully I’ll come across some things that’ll inspire me. We’ll see!!
WOW! That is very big and exciting news! Congratulations to you guys – I’m excited to see where you end up!
Wow, exciting! Not bad moving from one vacation destination to another.
Excited to read about the move and your new home. Good luck with everything!
Yay! That is so exciting!! We moved a ton when I was a kid and I thought I’d just want to settle down forever when I grew up, but just reading this post has me itching for a new setting. Excited to see hear what Key West is like for you!
Welcome back to the mainland Karah and crew! Not only do you move rather often, you move quick … you’ll be there next week!?!? Lovely sunsets in Key West, but then I bet you’ve enjoyed many lovely sunsets on islands, yes you’re correct, this one is a key. This may be a duplicate message had trouble leaving the first one; delete if you don’t want dup’s. Safe travels and happy moving
Robin
Happy New Year Robin! So glad to hear positive news of Beaver’s health. And yes, we move FAST! Things happen quick around here and definitely keep me on my toes!
And off you go on another adventure! How exciting…and what beautiful places you get to have your adventures in! And how do you decide what to take & what to leave? That would be a hard one. Hope the move goes off without a hitch!
Debbie
Hahaha, yeah, I feel like we have this moving thing down to a science. In the heat of the moment I find it pretty easy to make quick decisions on what goes and stays … follow your gut I say!
Yay!!!!!! Best part of this move for me?! You are within driving distance!! Congrats on the new adventure.
I truly wish you guys the best on your next adventure. Can’t wait to see what you move into, can you?
Thank you Jeanette!
hey congrats and best wishes for your move. Did you need me to mail you a prepriced shipping box so you can ship me some driftwood and glass?
hahahaha … I had to fight for every piece of driftwood the movers would allow me to take … and some may have ‘accidentally’ found there way into a box of shirts or two.
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How awesome for you and Joel! Welcome back to the states! Now hopefully you are coming to Haven again and this time it will be easy, peasy for you to get home. Can’t wait to follow you along on this wonderful journey and setting up a new home.
Blessings,
Andrea
I AM going to Haven Andrea!!!
Yes, grab that sea glass!
And, if laws allow – lots of driftwood!
Course, maybe that’s just the land-locked Chicagoan in me.
~ Dana
some driftwood may have ‘snuck’ in. they said anything with a purpose could come … so I assigned everything a purpose.
LOVE LOVE Key West! Would like to retire there someday! ENJOY!
So glad to hear it Kathleen, I am enjoying trying to figure it all out!
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Well. I for one am glad you posted the cute pooch pic. I went over for a read (pinned while I was there) and discovered I am SO far behind on your adventures. I am a bad bloggy bud. Off to catch up more!!
Hahaha, you and me both, Shan … this move has definitely deminished my blog reading time.
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