My dear friend Boo, Booland Designs, is taking a break from designing for a very exciting new time in her life. After raising her children, after becoming a grandmother, our Boo is finally learning to drive! It’s true!
I’ve waxed poetic about Boo before, she’s one of a handful of our Design Team I’ve met. She’s been to my house. Her daughter Elly has been to my house. Boo is not just one of my Designers but one of my best friends. I love my Boo! So take it with a grain of salt, if you will, but Boo is one of the kindest, warmest, most genuine people you will ever meet. I’m not alone in my feelings, my whole family feels this way. We all love Boo. And her mashed potatoes!
Boo is learning to drive because she has recently become a foster parent. Boo and her partner, Jay, became empty nesters when Elly flew the coop. They had room. They definitely have love. They thought… why not?
Why not indeed. And now, finally, they are blessed with an adorable foster child that is soaking up her attention. Boo is giving him the love, structure and healthy environment he so desperately needs. My heart is with Boo. My admiration, my respect and my amazement. I don’t know if I could do the same.
Along with a new little at home, comes a big increase of Things On The Schedule. Her little has appointments, activities and above all school. And, of course, he must get to all these places. So far, Jay has been carrying more than his fair share. He can drive, but he also has a job. It’s a lot to balance. Hence, therefore, soforth, our Boo is learning to drive.
She’ll be the first to tell you this terrifies her. I don’t blame her. Everyone over there in the UK drives on the wrong side of the street. It’s terrifying! But. She is determined. When her new little is at school, Boo is at school too. Driving school. I’m over here rooting her on. She can do it. She can. You can Boo, you can!
All this babble is to say, Boo needs a break. Between the new little, learning to drive, and the million and one things on The Schedule, Boo needs a break. I’m giving her a year. I’m hoping she comes back sooner, I will so miss her designs. Luckily, I won’t miss her. We still talk, if not daily, almost daily. I still have her as my dear friend. I’m holding her hand, over the phone, over Skype, over Facebook, as she delves into a whole new world on the road.
All of Boo’s designs will be available and on sale through September 15. You will be able to download them for at least 30 days after that date. It’s a really big deal, a really big sale. Everything in Booland Designs is on sale for 55% Off. Here, let me show you some of my favorites:
Winter Beach
Dad’s Shed
Mailed It
Last Light
Our House
Seaside Treasures
Snow Romance
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Will miss Boo and have using her designs since MAY 2008 – LOVE THEM. Wishing her well and happiness in her new endeavors. I’m sure a little boy will appreciate all her efforts! God Bless her!
I will miss her and admire what she is doing, such a hard thing to do, helping (sometimes damaged) children.
I have to disagree about driving on the wrong side of the road though Toiny, we say you have it wrong LOL. Good Luck Boo, I have MANY of your designs and love them.
Awwww, thank you so much T. Of course, I am blushing furiously over here as I’m sure you know, lol. Yes, driving terrifies me. I am not a good passenger as Jay would tell you. I have to have my eyes closed to get through any journey so heaven help me with this because I’m going to need it. Meanwhile, I am super busy with Little Legs. He’s now enrolled in a new school and feeling anxious. We have a brand new uniform for him and we’ve just finished decorating his bedroom, space themed and it’s so cool I want to move into it myself. I’ll be around on FB no doubt and T will keep you all filled in on our journey until my return. Thank you all so much for all your support over the past few years. I will miss you guys too. Huge Hugs as always xxx. Boo xxx – p.s. I am the bomb of Mashed Potatoes 😉 p.p.s. You won’t see or hear about our Little Legs I’m afraid. Safeguarding is very important so no social media coverage, just in case you’re wondering where he is.