Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

A Big Step Forward

Yesterday I opened The Raven's Cauldron! I'll admit that I was pretty worried about several things, but I can't exactly figure out why. I've asked myself if it was the fear of not making any sales or maybe that no one would like the shop or that I would just lose the passion for it.… Continue reading A Big Step Forward

Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

One Lovely Blog Award

I have to admit that I'm a little bit teary-eyed. I know, I know, that's something silly, but it's been a long weekend and I'm just now sitting down to get caught up on things. When I checked in here I see that I've been nominated by Heather at Donning the Crescent for my blog. Dearest… Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award

Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

Fear of the unknown

As I continue going through my days and looking at how I use things around my house as well as how often I use them, I keep checking out the other blogs about traveling. Andy Baird, for example, has dozens of wonderful ideas to keep your travel plans running smoothly. (His page, his pinterest.) For… Continue reading Fear of the unknown

Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

Cleaning out

Well, I did say that the posts would likely be scattered. I've been going through my drawers and cabinets trying to figure out what I'll really want to bring with me. Stacks of blankets? I might need those no matter where I spend my winters and they can be laid out flat under the mattress… Continue reading Cleaning out

Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

Simple preparations

I gave away seven pots of plants yesterday. No, not plants of pot. I had seven flowerpots full of plants that now have a new home. I chose very carefully which ones I'll keep for myself and gave away the rest. A very cool young woman (J) came by and picked up the mini-orange tree,… Continue reading Simple preparations

Miscellaneous, Planning & Preparations

And so it begins…

Hello, and welcome to the beginnings of my journey. I am Shayla and I look forward to sharing this with you. There may be long periods of time before a new post comes about, but that is mainly because the beginning sometimes doesn't have a lot of action. I hope you understand. Several years ago… Continue reading And so it begins…