{"id":1138,"date":"2014-02-15T09:16:16","date_gmt":"2014-02-15T09:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2014-02-15T09:16:16","modified_gmt":"2014-02-15T09:16:16","slug":"well-hello-welcome-new-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/15\/well-hello-welcome-new-site\/","title":{"rendered":"A hello, a goodbye and welcome to my new site!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Woo hoo! I finally did it? (even if backwards) and I do not say that lightly, under my seemingly light hearted updates on the debacle of my blog changes….trust me there were tears, screaming matches and even a few glasses of wine to get me through it. I had thought a lot in the last year about changing from blogger to WordPress but knew it is not without hiccups and being one who hates change..it made me nervous. But on the last snowstorm, I impulsively decided to “go for it” and hired someone who lets just say did not share my vision. She in her unprofessional haste published the site before it was even close to being ready which is when all the chaos began….you have no idea, lets just leave it at that. So some of you got a sneak peek of things in action, which is not at all the debut I had planned!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I envisioned a great big surprise, a grand splashy welcome so for some of you this might be anti climatic:) All good things worth having require some growing pains and this entire nightmare\/experience was case in point. But the end result is exactly what I hoped and dreamed of and it is amazing when you hire the right person how they can turn it all around so fast. She “got” my vision and didn’t mind my sometimes annoying attention to the tiniest of details. So thank you Shannon of Theme Maiden, I think you are a rock star of blog programming!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I also want to thank uber talented artist and friend, Jeanne from I Dream of. I hired her to do the artwork you see gracing my blog….all those beautiful ginger jars, she made my exact vision come to life in such a beautiful way….talented lady!! Both of these ladies I simply cannot recommend highly enough!<\/strong><\/p>\n

So bear with me as I adjust to my new home, just getting my feet wet but I promise you the best is yet to come and I have a good feeling about things!! My blog roll is still being tweaked so if you were on it before and don’t see yourself there now, no worries, its still being added onto. Many new things to learn so it is going to take a bit of time!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to first announce? the winner of the gorgeous gardening trio from Angela’s Garden, congratulations goes to…….<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teresa of Splendid Sass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please contact me at theenchantedhome@gmail.com<\/a> to claim your prize!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in case you are wondering why the goodbye in my post, I am headed on a much needed vacation, in fact by the time you read this I will be high in the sky heading off to somewhere warm:) After the week I have had this vacation means more than EVER! I do however have some exciting posts planned, and hope you will stop in on Monday for a big announcement and a contest where you can win a $500.00 gift certificate! There are also some other fun posts scheduled in my absence and I will be back on Friday hopefully well rested, well fed and ready to get back to business (learning WordPress for instance)!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thought this? was a perfect time to share a post on beach homes\/coastal living….after the record amounts of snow we had had, it sounds better than ever. I first just have to show you just what I mean when I say record amounts of snow…..see demonstration A, B, C, D and E!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the small patio off our kitchen, the far right object if you can believe it is our BBQ!! Buried is an understatement……<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And take a look at who really enjoyed the snow…..<\/p>\n

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Now do you see why a beach house, coastal living, warm sun and the ocean sound soooo good? So lets have a look at what I think defies the ultimate in beachy living in the most stylish of course:)<\/p>\n

So for today, with sunshine, warm temps and tropical weather on my mind, I leave you with these images of what I would call the ultimate beach\/vacation houses…..fun to dream! Enjoy and be back soon……<\/p>\n

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?This would be a hard spot to leave…..Luscious Life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dreamy coastal bedroom indeed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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?Love the colors and vibe, so fresh and welcoming! New England Home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Love this vibe for a coastal home….perfection! Verandah House<\/p>\n

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Guest rooms need not be jazzy, this is simple but oh so sweet and inviting, Anne Hepfer Designs<\/p>\n

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?Just love everything about this beachy bath….perfect! House Beautiful<\/p>\n

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Gotta have at least one room with bunkbeds! Laura Davidson<\/p>\n

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Doesn’t’ this feel kind of like the perfect beach house? kitchen? Louise Brooks<\/p>\n

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My idea of a perfect beach house….<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, this is the perfect beach house living room!<\/p>\n

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If you are lucky enough to have a big beach house, how amazing is this space!! Muskoka Design<\/p>\n

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Beautiful cabana, love the chaises in the pool! Coastal Living<\/p>\n

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Can you almost hear those ocean breezes? Me too…..Donna Elle Design<\/p>\n

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Does it get better than this? I don’t think so……<\/p>\n

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Aint’ that the truth!<\/p>\n

This post has me so pumped up for warmer days ahead…spring never looked so good and I really cannot wait for summer! Something about the warmer air, bright sun and being outdoors just puts a pep in my step…..in the winter all I want to do is hibernate:) Hope you enjoyed this little virtual trip to the beach…..will miss you, but if you want to stay connected, follow me on Instagram! Just click on the little ginger jar icons on top right…….I promise I am getting better:) BON VOYAGE!!!!!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Also before I go, you must must must see the post from 6 Wilson and her fabulous pillows..she is my newest sponsor and offering an amazing giveaway. Click here to visit the post<\/a> and to eligible. A winner will be selected next Friday.?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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