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Things Are Finally Taking Shape

Hello friends – Happy November! Hard to believe it’s November. Was it just me or did October go F-A-S-T? It has been oh-so-glorious here and I’m savoring every last bit of fall. We’re still getting highs in the 50’s, which makes for very pleasant afternoons. I know winter is just around...

Thrifting, Almaty-Style

Hey everyone – Sorry for the radio silence. It has been a crazy- wonderful ten days of birthday fun and I chose to consciously be present for it rather than rushing to get photos and posts up. Rest assured though, the posts and pics will make their way up eventually!  :) The friend...

Observations from the First 60 Days (Part 2)

I’m glad so many of you enjoyed the observations that I shared yesterday. The next three in the “Surprises” category are all tied to the country’s soviet past (FYI: Soviet rule lasted from 1920 to 1991). Allow me to explain the connections. What’s Surprised Me: Centralized water/heaters:...

Observations from the First 60 Days (Part 1)

We have crossed the 60-day mark in Almaty—can you believe it? We are so entrenched in our routines that it feels like we’ve been here forever, and yet, the house still isn’t put together, nor is it running smoothly. My frustrations these days definitely stem from the house (lack of décor...