dreamy deliveries Signed, Sealed, Delivered.. Amy Smith ·September 13, 2024 ### We're home. You hear things, as an unmarried, childless, woman in her mid-to-late 30s. Falling into this category seems to be an open door to laughable questions and comments. But if you've ever gone through a really rough, very long, infuriating close on a property with your significant other, I can also promise you that you would choose those nosey strangers testing your last drop of patience over the last eight-ish weeks from when we made an offer on our own little piece of perfection to today, when we finally got to the dotting of all the "I"'s and crossing all the "T"'s. And today, as we celebrate the excitement of FINALLY closing a deal, and starting what we hope is another amazing relationship with another local foodie, I can say with all certainty that none of that noise matters right now. Regardless of the challenges we absolutely have coming, and the long hours of constant work, the only thing either Nick or myself are thinking about is home. Nick and I have visited Peirce Street many times since the day I stumbled upon one little listing for a five acre plot of land with a perfect little pond, nestled within a thick tree line off a gravel road in Iowa. Just far enough away from everything to enjoy a private getaway, but close enough that as we build the next phases of our leafy dream, people will be able to swing by and see the little secrets of dreams we are hoping to create for our community, and all of Iowa. One thing that Nick and I can never express loud enough, or frequently enough, is that we are beyond blessed by the people we have in our lives and the unwavering support that they have shown us. Not just in this endeavor, but everything. Our little community — whether they are down the street or one of the unspeakably special people that we see when time allows — the amazing people we have met through a love of food and wanting to do things the right way. In a quiet way it almost starts to feel like a movement. Another step towards slowing life down, going back to a simpler way of doing things, and doing it in a way that is sustainable in the years to come. I don't share any of these things looking for pity. I share it because it is part of my story, it's part of Nick and I's story, and it is a part of Leafy's story. I share it because I know firsthand how little we know about the people we come in contact with throughout our daily routines, and the vast majority of us have something lingering in the back of our heads making our days just a little bit harder. I share it as a reminder to be nice to one another. I believe that Leafy has the potential to be something so good, and so important for so many people. We purchased bare land, so before we can really do anything, we need water, electric and septic. The first priority is a two-part project: a roof over our heads and getting Leafy moved over to our land. But we made it this far, there's no turning back now, and we wouldn't have it any other way! So with all of that, cheers to all the dreamers out there! May you never stop dreaming! We can't wait to share this chapter with you! With so much love, and all the leafy dreams — -Amy #StayLeafy #certifieddreamer A Amy Smith Leafy Dreams Iowa ← Previous Peace, Love, & Leafy Dreams All Posts Next → Don't Mind us over here with a little.. Mic drop..
