Friday, September 30, 2011

BIG News // We're Moving!

i don't often get very personal here on the blog 
(the first year of posts barely had more than just a few words per piece!), 
but i've got lots to say today. :)

gosh- where to start? 
september has been a big big month at casa de concrete catwalk. 
what i thought would be a nice productive endcap to a very busy 
but super-fun summer has become a whirlwind month that is practically over... 
i kicked it off with a week visitng NYC for lots of fashion fun 
and now we're wrapping it up with a BIG announcement.  
ready?


gerard and sadie and i are moving to new jersey!

perhaps you'd like an explanation? sweet g received a wonderful offer for a new position within the company he works for, doing pretty much exactly what he wants to do, with an incredible team, a stimulating environment & lots of room for growth. 
(so proud of you, honey!)

we'll be living in the adorable city of hoboken, and he'll commute to another town for work so that we can be a part of a community that "feels like us", and so that i can be conveniently close to manhattan. whatta guy! i'm absolutely over-the-moon thinking about all of the potential opportunities that this will create for both style & pepper and the concrete catwalk!!!

it feels so strange to type all of this out here on the blog, and it still continues to hit me a little more each day, but we're very excited to begin a new adventure together!  change has always been good to us, and we're looking forward to exploring a new area and setting up our new home together. i have so many sweet friends that live in new york (including at least a dozen that i grew up with - i counted!) and i'm looking forward to connecting with everyone and, of course, meeting lots of new pals!

we will miss our adopted hometown of kansas city very VERY much, and our precious circle of friends that feel more like family will never be replaced. i cannot even find the words to express how richly blessed our life here has been! 

i must also say a quick but heartfelt thanks to the clients, cheerleaders, advertisers & creative collaboration partners who have been a part of this site and have helped make it possible for me to have my dream job. :)  i so appreciate your involvement, encouragement & support and am looking forward to seeing how this move positively affects both the blog and the business.  on that note, if you or anyone you know is looking for a wardrobe stylist, on-air personality, or fashion blogger to help enhance their brand, please feel free to pass along my contact info!

lastly, i want to give a HUGE warm virtual-hug to all the readers of this blog. i'm truly so touched that you bother to swing by when you do, and i don't say it enough! i consider you all my friends (even YOU - i know we've never met, but i just know you're great!), and every comment, twitter follow, facebook like, and click mean the world to me.

have a great friday for me, ok? i've got a weekend wishlist all ready for you tomorrow, and several great new outfits posts & a DIY ready for next week! 

BIG x's & o's - jessie

37 comments:

  1. congrats! i've been following your blog for a long time now, but don't always have time to comment, but this is really exciting! wishing you lots of luck!

    - rachel.

    ReplyDelete
  2. oh goodness that is very exciting, congrats it sounds like an amazing opportunity for both of you! We will miss you lots here in KC!

    ReplyDelete
  3. congrats on the big move J!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. congratulations! what a wonderful opportunity for both of you. i just discovered your blog about a month ago and have been loving every minute of it. excited to see how it evolves as you move out east.

    xo,
    kim

    ReplyDelete
  5. Congratulations and good luck!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. wow! congratulations!!! you can check out the cake boss - love that show.
    have fun with the moving plans!!!
    -celia

    ReplyDelete
  7. Congradulations!! I'm from Hoboken & still work there! There are so many good resturants and boutiques to shop in..I think your going to love it!

    ReplyDelete
  8. omg! YAY! Hoboken is FANTASTIC and home to Cake Boss!! Plus, I hope this means that I will finally get to meet you! Good luck with the move, it will definitely be a great opportunity for the both of you :)

    www.chevronsandeclairs.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. how exciting!!!!!!! i hope your new hometown is as good to you as kansas city has been and that your transition is an easy one. can't wait to hear more about this new chapter in your life!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Congrats!! Sounds like a very cool new opportunity!!

    XO
    Lenore

    ReplyDelete
  11. i had butterflies as i read this post! so excited for you but so sad for ME. i can't wait to visit hoboken.

    ReplyDelete
  12. congrats! How exciting! I cant wait to follow your journey!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Wow! Congrats! We'll miss you here in the Midwest, but you guys are moving on to bigger and better things! So exciting...

    ReplyDelete
  14. congrats!! now hopefully I'll have a better chance of finally meeting you!!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. So exciting! I can't wait to see concrete catwalk outfit posts from NYC :).

    ReplyDelete
  16. Congratulations! How exciting! I'm so happy for you!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Congrats! Moving somewhere new is always the best and the worst thing in the world :) I'm sure you'll love it!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Congrats! I live 10 minutes away from Hoboken. It's a great town. :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Congrats, Jessie! How exciting and what a wonderful opportunity for all of you! Love Hoboken and can't wait to see your posts from NYC!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Congratulations! SO exciting. A move is always an exciting change of pace and place.

    ReplyDelete
  21. So excited for you smushy and so proud of you!!! What an exciting new adventure this will be. Can't wait to see how everything unfolds and to come visit you and go shopping in NY together obviiiiiii!!!!! Love youuu!! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  22. Congrats, you guys!! Sad to see you go, but, oh, how much fun you will have!!! Erik grew up right around Manhattan and we seriously contemplated moving there ourselves but decided regular visits would have to do. Maybe I'll see you there sometime on a visit ;)

    ReplyDelete
  23. How exciting!!! ;) Change is always a good thing. a LOAD of opportunity awaits you ... I feel it. Get em' girl! I am more likely to be in NYC than MO -- so most likely will meet one day soon!

    ReplyDelete
  24. oh my gosh! that is BIG news! congrats! i'm so excited to see what opportunities are out there for you! the midwest will surely miss you!!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. so exciting! i'm so happy for you!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Congratulations that seriously amazing! Kudos to you both.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Can't mention Hoboken without thinking of Sinatra. What fun to live in Ol' Blue Eyes' hometown! And, you will have a new Catwalk!

    ReplyDelete
  28. OMG so lucky!Congrats!!!!!to you and your hubby! Can't wait to see pics and enjoy this journey of future posts. Much love and luck!

    xx-Myrna
    http://mybeatboutique.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  29. Oh, this is bittersweet for me! You will leave a big hole in the KC style community, but I am happy for you both. And please keep blogging where ever you are!

    ReplyDelete
  30. WOW Jessie.. this is a great opportunity for you as well as your hubby... I'm excited for you!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Yay! So excited for the news to be official! Can't wait to get you closer to NYC! Let me know if I can help with the move in anyway! xo

    ReplyDelete
  32. Yay! Congrats and good luck with the move! I am moving to Brooklyn in 2 weeks and it does not seem real at all yet either. We should be friends :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. I'm a Hoboken native, born and raised. Welcome! Its the best little town in the world!

    ReplyDelete
  34. oh my this is so exciting!!!! so happy for you!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Yay for the east coast! We will have to get together again someday :)

    ReplyDelete

Share the Spice

Blogging tips