The Beginning

If you are living in or near a busy metropolitan area, have you ever wondered what life would be like in a small town?  I did.  Through this blog, I will share with you about my new life in Post Falls, Idaho.  I hope that you will be inspired to take a chance and re-create your life...like I did, ~ by design.

My husband and I lived in Orange County, Southern California.  About 40 miles outside Los Angeles.  The population of Orange County is 3,055,000 people.  With wonderful beaches, thriving businesses, and warm weather year round, it attracts people from all over the world.   The cost of living is very high and you must work long hard days to be able to afford to live there. The lifestyle in Orange County, is one of "hustle and bustle."  

For us, work took up most of our time and energy.  We were definitely just living to work.  We wanted our time back.  Time to be together and simply enjoy life.

In May of this year, we decided that a move to Post Falls, Idaho might just be the answer that we were seeking.  With a population of 28,104, Post Falls is located just west of Coeur d'Alene, a beautiful lakeside resort community.

Once we made the decision to move, things started to fall into place assuring us that we were on the right path.  My husband landed a job just 10 miles from  Post Falls.  With a definite job, our next step was to find a place to live.  I spent a lot of time online searching and came across a property that seemed perfect for us. 

The home is located in a beautiful established community just steps from the Spokane River. At the river, there is a community park and private beach.  Something we could never afford in California.  The house had everything that we were looking for. For a third of the price of our monthly mortgage in California, we were able to rent a 3 bedroom home on a 1/4 acre lot in a beautiful neighborhood.

And  so the adventure begins...