I MOVED!
SURPRISEEEE!!!
It’s no secret that moving has been on the radar for some time now. I mentioned in stories a little over a year ago that our home was just not our “forever home” and that in the near future we would be looking for a place with more privacy/land. But at that time even I did not know that it would happen so quickly!
I’ve also shared with you guys that I have been going through a divorce. This obviously expedited the need to be on the lookout for a new place. I began looking around for homes on the market in the late summer.
This was the very first home I viewed with my realtor. I feel absolutely IN LOVE with it that very first time, but went home and talked myself right out of it. Between the unknown of my future, a messy and complicated divorce, and some heavy imposter syndrome, I decided to not put an offer in. I felt like it was all so scary so this must not be the right decision. I waited and prayed. I looked at another home. And in the waiting I discovered that picking up and moving on was exactly the right move
I called my realtor and asked if I could see the house again. Stepping back inside just truly sealed the deal. I could see myself and the kids here. I could see myself healing here. It just made sense, even though making such a huge decision alone was so scary.
I decided to make an offer and found out that there was another offer that had come in just a few hours before mine. I was devastated. I felt like this had confirmed my fears of it not being “right” for me. My realtor (I adore her so much) assured me that putting in a backup offer rarely works out but that I should do it anyway. It was only a few days later that I found out that the contract with the first offer had fallen through and that I GOT THE HOUSE! This event, and several others, confirmed for me that this home was meant for me.
I moved in right after Christmas. It was a mix of many emotions. I could hardly feel excited about it until we were here for a few weeks. The circumstances around this entire move were incredibly challenging. I did not get a chance to really say goodbye to the old house that I had worked so hard on. The house that helped me build this beautiful life I’m so grateful for. The house I brought babies home in. The house that gave me an outlet to deal with many hardships. The home that was my Nanna’s and was my Mom’s legacy to me.
I have a lot of healing to do. I truly can’t wait to do it here with my babies. And I’m not sure that I will share more about the challenges that I have faced all these years that lead to this…but I’m more than grateful for the support I have in my family/friends/church and for the support I have in you guys.
I love you guys and can’t wait to take you along for this new journey!
Cass<3
So happy for you and your kids! I know it’s bittersweet with all the circumstances involved, but this house is going to be such a blessing!
Definitely bittersweet, but I’m so thankful for this new start❤
I can feel the warmth of your home in that last image. ❤️ Congratulations!
It’s the best!! Thank you!🤍✨
proud of you! can’t wait to see you transform it ❤️.
Thank you so much…❤ I’m so excited to get working
Congratulations to you and the children – wishing you many years of happiness and memories in your new home!
Thank you!❤️
I am really sorry about the divorce. It is always hard but I will pray for you and this new beginning. Here we go to start new adventures and diy’s! You are so brave Cass, sending hugs for you and the kids.
It is…but I’m definitely thankful for this new beginning❤
Love to you and your babies, Cass. I’m here cheering you on your journey of healing and a new, prosperous and peaceful life full of contentment and joy. Big hugs and projects!!
Thank you!🤍✨
So excited to you! Congratulations and sending a virtual hug!
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SO excited for you…your babies and your new beginning. I hope you find peace and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will do to make it amazing! Congratulations ♥️
Thank you!🤍✨
What a wonderful example of moving on and taking a leap by yourself even though it feels scary! Like many others, I feel sad that you won’t be in that house that you worked so hard on, but we will always have your Instagram to look back on it fondly! I just keep thinking about amazing things you did to that last house like the playroom, the murphy bed, the built-in office area, the shed, the playhouse, the kids rooms, and of course, the stunning kitchen (that oven!). I’m sure it was extremely hard to leave all that hard work behind, but there’s no doubt that this new home will be even better! I cannot wait to see you transform it. Eeek! We are all so proud of you, Cass. xo
Aw thank you so so much. We will miss the house too. I’m so thankful for this new space and what we’ll build inside it❤
I had a feeling something like this was going down during your long break! I think all of your followers were missing you! So proud and happy for you and this new healing chapter in life! You go girl ❤️
I’ve been missing you guys…happy to be back❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you can do this queen!!!
Thank youuuuu!!!❤
Congrats! Excited to follow along on your new adventure!
Thank you!❤️
Cheering you on as I have been for so many years. You are so inspiring and strong. I have no doubt that your new adventure will be your biggest blessing yet. Go get em, Cass. ♥️
This is so sweet…Thank you!🤍✨
I am so happy for you. I’m ina similar life phase and can TOTALLY relate to this big decision being scary to make alone. I think it has been so healing for me and I hope it is for you as well. Excited to follow your next journey!
Love,
Jaimee
Definitely scary. You’ve got this❤ We’re in it together!
Hooray for new beginnings! Can’t wait to see you work your magic again. Congratulations.
Thank you!🤍✨
So excited for you!
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Here’s to healing and bringing your very special touch to your new family home ✨✨✨
Cheers to that!❤
Congratulations! I am so excited for you and am hoping you share decorating/remodeling updates!
Thank you!🤍✨ I’m so excited!!!
You got this Cass! Cant wait to see where you take us on this fun journey!!! Congrats!!!! Charming for sure!
Jeannie
Thank you!!! Can’t WAIT to bring you along❤
I can imagine the complexity of the emotions you’re feeling about this change, and I just want to say how strong you are! It’s been a joy to watch you beautify your former house, but it’s just that — a house. YOU and your babies are what made it a HOME. I have no doubt that you’ll work magic in your new home and be happy there for many years to come. Sending love and healing!
Oh my goodness thank you so much!!!!❤
Congratulations!! The house is beautiful and I wish you and your kids a beautiful life there, and a fast healing. Thanks for sharing with us ❤️
Thank you!❤️ So happy you’re here!!
Oh Cass! I’m so excited for you as you begin this next chapter! I can’t wait to see how you transform this new house into a home for you and your babies! 🤗
Thank you!🤍✨ I’m so excited to get working!
I can’t wait to see what you do with your new home! I have been in your shoes and the best we can do is love our babies and keep on living a beautiful life ❤️
It’s so true..thank you for your encouragement❤
You deserve all the good things and more, Cass.
Congratulations on this beautiful new chapter in your story. We’re all rooting for you!
You’re so sweet…thank you so much❤❤ I feel the love
Can’t wait to follow your journey! Love it for us that there’s a lot of DIY coming! 🙂🩷
Yesss so much more!!❤
CAN’T WAIT!!!
SAME
So sorry you are going through this. I went through a divorce after 24 years of marriage and it was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done but also the best thing I have ever done. Its wonderful to be in control of your own happiness. You are wonderful!! You are going to be just fine and will learn just how strong you are.
That is so tough…thank you for sharing❤ I’m so hopeful for this season!
Maybe it’s the PMS but I feel so sad reading this. Few things are as painful and stressful than messy divorces.
I wish you and your kids the very best 💖 I hope you find peace and stability in the new home. Blessings 🤗
You’re so sweet❤ It definitely feels peaceful here…I am thankful
I am so excited for you and sending all my encouragement! I have been following you for years and you are an inspiration! I moved here 20 years ago from California, alone with my babies looking to start a new life! I am a firm believer in you are stronger than you think! Randomly I met your mom during a rowing event that your dad was doing. She was so warm and gave me a hug and a smile that made me cry! Her light was so inspiring. I have thought of her often and the loss you must feel. Anyway, I just want you to know that I am rooting for you! You will do great things! Btw my move was the best thing that ever happened to me and my 5 kids! They are grown now with kids of their own and very happy! Thank you for your posts! I love your style and hard work
Aww Robin thank you so much❤ Love that you got to meet my mom…she was so special. And SO happy to hear your move went well for you and your kiddos. I pray the same for mine❤
God bless you in this transition. I’m so sorry for all you’ve gone thru. May God heal all the cracks in your heart & mind
God bless & cover your fam with joyous new memories in this home! ❤️🙏🏼
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Congratulations Cass! All the best to you and your kiddos in your new home. I hope it brings you hope and healing 💞
Thank you!❤️
New home looks beautiful, but why did you have to leave your previous house? It was gifted to you by your mother and grandmother, it should have stayed yours. 🙁 regardless I hope that the future within these new walls bring nothing but joy and further success.
Thank you! It’s a long story. We’ll see where the house ends up❤
Praying this new adventure will give you peace and the healing you need. I have always enjoyed your content on IG and love all of your diys. Can’t wait to see your mark on your new home. And that view, can’t beat that!
Amen…Thank you!🤍✨
Warmed my heart to read this! Gives me so much joy to see you thriving!!!
You’re so sweet…thank you so much❤❤
God bless you and your little fam. Here’s to new beginnings. ❤️
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The skylights, the beams, the fireplace and omg the greenhouse!!! Don’t even get me started on the view.. I’m speechless cass. It’s so beautiful! I am so incredibly happy for you and thanks for sharing a little more over here, I needed more details than I got on IG. Can’t wait to follow this new adventure with you!! I truly feel like you’re one of by besties 🫶
It’s just perfect!!!! Thank you so much❤❤❤
That house is such a dream! I can’t wait to see how you make it your forever home!
Isn’t it?!!? I’m so excited. Thank you!❤️
So excited for you cass! Although I can imagine it’s all bittersweet. Thank you for sharing with us, we cannot wait to follow along. Been with you since 2020 when you gave me the courage to refinish my red oak floors!
Oh my goodness thank you so much for being here❤❤ And YES with those red oak floors!!
I’m truly so happy that you have found your families next home. A home that will be filled with love, creativity and many years of cherished moments. God is good at showing us his gifts and what a gift it is to start this new chapter with those we hold dear.
This is so sweet thank you so much❤❤❤
Its so perfect ❤️
I think so too❤
Wow! Thats so exciting! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I love your content and look forward to more projects soon! Congratulations on the house!
❤❤❤Thank you for being here!
I can already feel the magic it holds for you & your babes. I know your mom is so very happy for you. 💫 I’m sorry for any hardships you have faced thus far , in the long run may it be just a fraction of the lifetime you have ahead of yourself. ✨ The way you choose to show up & share your light with world is truly amazing. It matters. You Matter. & Thank you for all the value & goodness you add to the world.
-AJ
This is so sweet❤❤❤ Thank you so much
Omg, I’m so excited for you. You are so creative and talented. I don’t understand how you didn’t get your nanas house in the divorce:( I’m so sorry!! After seeing your incredible work with your house on YouTube, I have no doubt your new home will be beautiful. I hope to see lots of videos of your new home on YouTube:)
Good luck!!! You’ve got this!!!
Yes definitely getting back on Youtube with this new house…so excited to share. Thank you so much for your kind words❤
Sending you all the love through this change, Cass! <3 The house is beautiful and the kids look happy.
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I love this, good luck beautiful Cass, I think you sharing helps a lot of us!
That’s my hope…❤ Thank you so much!
Congratulations! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to share about making this wonderful house your home.
Thank you!❤️ So excited!!
I’m so excited for you Cass! Many blessing on you, the kids and this new chapter 🙏
Thank you!🤍✨
The house is gorgeous and I’m so looking forward to seeing how you make it yours! Congrats on your move. Wishing you nothing but a lifetime of happy memories here.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! ME TOOO❤
So happy for this new chapter. The bittersweet is felt, even without knowing the circumstances. We are pulling for you, Cass. Thanks for sharing a glimpse.
Definitely bittersweet…but thankful for all of you here for the journey❤
I absolutely love following your account! You are so talented and we are lifting you up in our prayers and know you are going to crush it on your platform and continue to grow in your business! The Lord has got you and we are all cheering for you.
This is so so sweet…thank you so much for being here❤
I’m crying for joyful reasons and I’m crying in fear of the unknown and sad you didn’t have an opportunity to say goodbye to all your beautiful gorgeous work. ….and your shed etc. I’m angry for you. Gee Cass I wish I could just be there and cheer you up and cheer you on. I really really really want you to be super successful and happy. I am here to be supportive…and be a safe space for positive growth and creativity.
It’s been a tough transition..but I have faith that I’m in the right place. Thank you so so much for your kind words – I feel so supported❤
Congrats to you! As a mom who’s gone through divorce and moving out of the home of 12 years that I put so much blood, sweat and tears- it’s such a hard transition. But house and a home are different things and home with peace is a HOME. And you’re the magic ingredient that makes a house a home! I can’t wait to see all upcoming projects! Congrats lady!!!!
It totally is. I’ve been so inspired by women who have gone through the same thing. I’m so excited to make this house our home❤
I love your new home sweet girl ❤️ and I know you will make it even better ❤️ God has great plans for you and your babies ❤️ Rock on ❤️ I love you ❤️
Thank you so so much❤
I’m soooo happy for you that you GOT THE HOUSE!! More room / land ~ breathing space is excellent & yes healing!! CONGRATULATIONS❣️‼️🎊
YES I’M SO EXCITED!! Thank you so much❤
I am so happy you have thus blog!!! I followed you in IG for years but recently I deleted the app because it put too much noise in me. But I missed you, your creativity and your smile. Now I can still follow your adventures! Congratulations on your new home!!!! Looking forward to seeing what you do in this new place.
I totally get it. Instagram can be a lot. I’m glad this space is here too. Thank you for being here!❤
Praying for you and your sweet family!! I’m not on instagram anymore but I still love getting your emails and reading your blog posts. So excited to see this new chapter unfold for you!!
This is so encouraging to hear. Thank you thank you!❤
So happy for you! Can’t wait to see your creativity come alive in your new home!
Thank you so much❤
It’s beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see how you transform this already beautiful home into your own space!
Thank you!🤍✨
Really happy for you, Cass! Can’t wait to see how you transform this from an already lovely house into your gorgeous, you-filled home.
Thank you so much❤ I can’t wait either. It’s going to be so special
What a wonderful story Cass! I admire your bravery and courage. Wishing you all the very best and Gods peace and protection in your new home. Dianne
Thank you, Dianne❤
Cass!
I have been off IG for a while and I came back to see you in your new beautiful home. I now am updated on some of the things that brought you there. I have to so say, you are a baby compared to me and I am continually inspired by you. You are an amazing, thoughtful, human and I know you can do hard things…I’ve seen it! Congrats on the new home. And I can’t wait to see how you move forward, even if it’s bumpy, that’s life. Keep chugging along, you’ve got this!
Oh my goodnes Holly thank you so much!! You have no idea how encouraging this is. So excited for this next chapter.❤
I understand the desire for privacy and the many challenges life throws our way. I took was married, went through a divorce, grieved and had to start again. Since I’ve gone through it once, not that Im turning 60 this year I’ll be going through another huge change, the beginning of a new 12 year cycle.
You have done very well. Living, learning, being a mom, sharing yourself and some of your talents with us, your friends online. You are wonderful! Every mistake, heartache, triumph and dream you fulfilled are all making you into the person you are today. No regrets needed. Every decision made you a stronger, wiser, woman. You deserve happiness, independence and success. The more you love yourself, the more we love you too! If your husband couldn’t see that, support that or cheer you on, the less he loved himself. And that is NEVER your fault or responsibility.
Lots of love to you Cass!!
I’m still learning. And yes, I learn from everyone I meet. Thank you for sharing your insights, talents, and your love with me, with us, with everyone.
My goodness thank you so much for your kind words❤ So encouraging to hear other women have experienced similar things and made it through. Thank you for being here!!
Oops! The ai editor changed some words in my comment above. Sorry about that!