And just like that, 34. Not quite sure how it happened. It seems like just yesterday I was planning for how life would be in my 30s. And you know what, it is nothing like I planned at all. Alleluia! I have learned a great deal from the hardships of my late 20s and am just so grateful for where this life has taken me.

33 has always been my lucky number so last year’s birthday was a big one for me. As you know from reading this little blog, I decided to make a big life change and move home to my little island 30 miles out to sea. And what a year it has been! I have had the opportunity to pursue two passions… event planning/catering and interior design. I put my passport to good use and checked off a dream destination… Istanbul. I met new friends I couldn’t imagine life without. Damn 33… you were good to me.

So here is to 34. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for this lady!

** The image above is an early birthday gift I bought for myself at this year’s Spring Sweep sale at the Nantucket Artists Association. I have been lusting after one of Alison Cooley Hall’s pieces for years and when I saw this one, entitled Wish Well, I just knew it had to be part of my collection!