Six weeks ago I was feeling reflective and nostalgic for the beach, tearfully saying goodbyes as we headed West to our new home here in the desert.  And now, here we are, finally settled in and starting to venture back into normalcy again.  At the same time, we are focusing on doing all the things that make a house a home: decorating, meeting new friends, continuing traditions and soaking up lots of family time.  As I was feeling a little pang for “home” in Florida the other day, I was reminded afresh how “home” really (and truly) is where your heart is.  And it is what we make of it.  Love, and home, as it were, begins and ends with family.  And so, I find myself feeling blessed to be home.

Speaking of “home”…I am so grateful for my time at After Five Designs and the opportunity to have worked with the women and talent there, but I have some really exciting news I can’t wait to share with you.  As of Friday 5 November, I will be “repotting” Zinnias and Swallowtails — settling in and planting roots at a new “home”…my creative home.

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Think you might know to where I may be “repotting”? planting roots? calling my “home”?  Post your guesses in the comments section before 10pm PST tonight.  Two lucky winners will win 3 products of their choice (except for collabs).

But wait! There’s more!  In honor of perspective and blessings and settling in to home, I hope you’ll enjoy this freebie today!

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And if it strikes your fancy, feel free to snag this little wee bonus freebie too, inspired by making home where your heart is.

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And this is just the beginning of the fun!  In addition to my big debut tomorrow (Friday), I have so many fabulous goodies to share with you this weekend, including several collaboration projects, a sale!, some Twitter giveaways, and a blog hop freebie (yes another one), so be sure to connect with me on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for my newsletter, if you haven’t already.

I hope that everyone has been well!  Can’t wait to see your guesses!

55 Comments on {free seeds} home is where the heart is

  1. sherrylyn
    November 4, 2010 at 1:43 am (13 years ago)

    Wow.. beautiful freebies. Thank you!
    As for my guess… it will be at The Lilypad.
    Thanks for the chance.

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  2. biancka
    November 4, 2010 at 1:44 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you so much for the amazing freebies 🙂 You’ve made my day!
    Now, your new store. I am hoping it might be MScraps but I think you will be moving to Oscraps 🙂 So, my answer is Oscraps.
    Can’t wait to find out where you are going to sell soon 🙂
    *hugz*

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  3. Ann-Marie
    November 4, 2010 at 2:22 am (13 years ago)

    ooh maybe it’s Catscrap??

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  4. Di
    November 4, 2010 at 2:40 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you for the freebies.
    They are gorgeous…just as all your designs are.
    I think you’re heading to O’Scraps

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  5. biancka
    November 4, 2010 at 2:54 am (13 years ago)

    I am starting to doubt now. It could be 9th & Bloom too !! haha Ooooh, HELP !!!

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  6. maaike
    November 4, 2010 at 3:40 am (13 years ago)

    Hmmmm I have no clue, but the Lilypad would be nice!
    Thanks for the freebies sweetie, they are fabulous!!!
    xxx M

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  7. Tine
    November 4, 2010 at 3:47 am (13 years ago)

    thank you for the wonderful freebies … I think it’s Lilypad

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  9. Vke
    November 4, 2010 at 4:08 am (13 years ago)

    thank you so much for these wonderful freebies
    I think your home will be the ‘O-home ‘=(oscraps)

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  10. Carly
    November 4, 2010 at 4:18 am (13 years ago)

    The Lily Pad, you belong there!! LOL

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  11. Natascha
    November 4, 2010 at 4:24 am (13 years ago)

    Well…uhh I think it’s Catscrap, you really belong there I think!! Thank you so much for the freebies, they are gorgeous 😉
    Hugs Natascha

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  12. Jessica
    November 4, 2010 at 4:49 am (13 years ago)

    thank you so much for the free templates!! They are beautiful.
    I think you are moving to Catscrap.
    I know what you mean about leaving Florida too. I want to move away from where I live pretty bad but then when I think about leaving Orlando, where Ive lived for over 30 years, and the beaches and all that is great about the state it makes me sad.

    Reply
  13. Cris Caexeta
    November 4, 2010 at 4:52 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the freebies!
    I guess is Sugar Hill.

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  14. Samantha M.
    November 4, 2010 at 5:16 am (13 years ago)

    Oh.. wonderful freebies!! Thanks!
    I think you are “repotting” at your new home at Lilypad.
    Thanks for this chance.

    Reply
  15. Dawn Miller
    November 4, 2010 at 6:08 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you so much for the gifties!
    Hmm….Are you moving to CatScrap? That’s my guess…I guess LOL. Good luck to you on your move :).
    Dawn

    Reply
  16. La'Shawn
    November 4, 2010 at 6:37 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you for the freebies! I am going to guess 9th and Bloom. 🙂 The best of luck wherever you are moving and I am glad you are settling in your new house home.

    Reply
  17. Kresta Littleton
    November 4, 2010 at 6:39 am (13 years ago)

    I think The LilyPad too! Congrats on wherever it is, & thank you for the freebies!

    Reply
  18. Christine
    November 4, 2010 at 6:57 am (13 years ago)

    9th and Bloom 😉
    Thanks for the freebies 🙂

    Reply
  19. akizo
    November 4, 2010 at 7:06 am (13 years ago)

    thanks for the wonderful templates Sara!
    love them!
    Good luck with your new adventure sweetie. I guess your new shop at the Lilypad??

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  20. Patty
    November 4, 2010 at 7:14 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks so much for the freebies Sara! My guess is The Lily Pad….but I also wanted to know, will you selling your goodies from your guest stint at Catscrap? I totally missed the school-themed templates and I’d *really* like a chance to buy them…plus all the other awesomeness you’ve hinted about! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Becky
    November 4, 2010 at 7:26 am (13 years ago)

    thanks so much for the super awesome templates!!

    Reply
  22. Kristin (flattsgurl)
    November 4, 2010 at 7:31 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks bunches for the freebies Sara! For my guess….hmmm…gosh I’m not sure. I think I will go with 9th and Bloom. 🙂 Thanks for the chance. Can’t wait to see where you are going and to see the new goodies!

    Reply
  23. Amy Hoogstad
    November 4, 2010 at 7:48 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you for the wonderful templates, Sara!! Congrats on the big move:) My guess is Catscrap. I think… 🙂

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  24. Hazel
    November 4, 2010 at 7:49 am (13 years ago)

    I have a sneeking suspicion that you’ll be heading over to Ninth & Bloom and settling there, in your new home 🙂
    All The Best & Congrats…Am in high anticipation of the next few days, goodies ‘n all! ;D

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  25. Lisa (dlhoffer)
    November 4, 2010 at 8:21 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks so much for the wonderful freebies!! I’m guessing The Lily Pad also, but best of luck to you wherever your new shop may be 🙂

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  26. Rebecca
    November 4, 2010 at 8:54 am (13 years ago)

    Wow! Thank you so much for the goodies!! I am thinking maybe MScraps?? Wherever it is, I wish you the very, very best!!!

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  27. Jane
    November 4, 2010 at 9:12 am (13 years ago)

    I say ninth and bloom. Congrats on the new store and thanks for the awesome freebies!!!

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  28. Lori F
    November 4, 2010 at 9:16 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the freebies… i think your going to Catscrap.

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  29. Anne Quade
    November 4, 2010 at 9:25 am (13 years ago)

    OScraps!!! Oscraps!!! Thank you for the great freebies 🙂

    Reply
  30. Pam
    November 4, 2010 at 9:47 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the freebies. I think you will be moving to The Lily Pad. Good luck on your move.

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  31. Elaine
    November 4, 2010 at 10:11 am (13 years ago)

    Hmm… my guess is Polka Dot Plum!
    Regardless, best of luck on new adventures. 🙂 And thanks for the freebies.

    Reply
  32. Mari
    November 4, 2010 at 10:31 am (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the awesome templates. I am going to guess you are going to 9th & Bloom.

    Reply
  33. Ina
    November 4, 2010 at 10:34 am (13 years ago)

    I have no idea, but like the other commenters I’d love it if you were at the Lilypad!

    Reply
  34. Tanya
    November 4, 2010 at 11:08 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you for the beautiful gifts. I am going to guess the Lilypad.

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  35. Jessica
    November 4, 2010 at 11:08 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you so much for the gifts Sara! I already know where you’re going so I won’t guess, but instead I’ll just wish you the best of luck in your new digi home!! 🙂 xx, Jess

    Reply
  36. Davita
    November 4, 2010 at 11:16 am (13 years ago)

    I think it is the Lilypad too! I will be following you wherever you go. Thank you so much for the gifts. They are beautiful.

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  37. Sara
    November 4, 2010 at 11:53 am (13 years ago)

    I’m going to guess… 9th and bloom. 🙂

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  38. Corey aka junebug
    November 4, 2010 at 12:17 pm (13 years ago)

    hmmmmm i’ll say 9th and Bloom!
    thanks for the freebies! I LOVE your templates!

    Reply
  39. Alyna
    November 4, 2010 at 12:21 pm (13 years ago)

    Thanks so much for the templates! My guess is that your new home will be at 9th & Bloom. Congrats wherever it is!

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  40. Jude
    November 4, 2010 at 12:43 pm (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the templates – beautiful as always :). Looking forward to the new Grow with Love too.
    I’m going to guess the Lilypad, although I think it could be 9th and Bloom too…

    Reply
  41. Elisa
    November 4, 2010 at 1:22 pm (13 years ago)

    Your freebies are wonderful!
    I’m going to guess Catscrap. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Trina
    November 4, 2010 at 1:29 pm (13 years ago)

    Tough choice, but I think 9th and Bloom!
    Thanks for the chance to win, glad to see you designing again! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Michelle Huegel
    November 4, 2010 at 3:04 pm (13 years ago)

    beautiful freebies! I’m voting for 9th and Bloom, one of my favorite new stores! But I think you’ll fit in beautifully wherever it is!

    Reply
  44. Kayla
    November 4, 2010 at 3:33 pm (13 years ago)

    I am guessing O’Scrap or Catscrap – wherever you go we will follow 🙂

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  45. KayM
    November 4, 2010 at 3:49 pm (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the beautiful templates Sara! I love your work! My guess is 9th and Bloom 🙂

    Reply
  46. Vickilyn
    November 4, 2010 at 5:01 pm (13 years ago)

    I am going to guess Catscrap!! I can’t wait to see – love your templates!

    Reply
  47. Kim
    November 4, 2010 at 9:57 pm (13 years ago)

    Thanks for the templates, they look wonderful! How about Sugar Hill?

    Reply
  48. Coila
    November 4, 2010 at 10:34 pm (13 years ago)

    Thank you Sara! Congrats on your new store!!

    Reply
  50. becka
    November 5, 2010 at 7:42 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you so much for the great templates 🙂

    Reply
  51. breakingbrie
    November 5, 2010 at 7:55 am (13 years ago)

    Glad you’re settled in after the move, and back to posting again!! I’ve been checking daily 🙂 Thanks for the awesome freebies!!!

    Reply
  52. blurooferika
    November 6, 2010 at 5:03 pm (13 years ago)

    Great little houses template. I could see it as the perfect “we’ve moved” postcard. Thanks!

    Reply
  53. cherylzyx
    November 6, 2010 at 5:54 pm (13 years ago)

    Thank you!

    Reply
  54. Simona
    November 7, 2010 at 6:33 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you so much!!
    My guess is MScraps but wherever it is, congratulations!

    Reply
  55. kym
    November 17, 2010 at 12:17 am (13 years ago)

    Thank you for the templates. I love templates and I can’t wait to get started on these.

    Reply

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