Our little house.
February 11, 2010
Oh gee…I’m still here. Yes, I am alive. Feeling like I fell off the internet planet for a bit…and for good reason:
We bought a house.
Ya, only a small purchase with minimal amount of stress. Oh boy…We have been house hunting for wow…over a year now? I know this is confusing for some who follow this blog closely….we almost bought a house over Christmas, but it fell through when a higher bid came in unexpectedly at literally the very last second. But, we’re relieved now because we have finally found a place to put our family! And we love it! We’ve actually been in total transition for over a year, and trying to move to a more permanent location for 3 years. I will still be pinching myself until it closes in 2 weeks…but it’s basically a done deal. It’s a fixer-upper with a lot of work to be done, but we are up for the task. We fell in love with location (up in the mountains) and the charm and potential of the home is so appealing to us. We are firm believers in the “teach your kids to paint the fence” kind of upbringing, and this is definitely one of those homes! In this case, even the fence needs to be rebuilt…along with many other things….and I have visions of working on the house together as a family over the years. The mild amount of chaos that a fixer-upper brings only compliments the artistic lifestyle we crave, and I am just aching to get in there and paint and make it a magical place.
And no…we will not be keeping the avocado green. I love avocados with a passion…just not in my stairwell.
Who knows…this blog might start turning into a “before and after” blog. You’ll at least get to see the studio…which won’t be presentable for a while I am sure.
So, is this a good enough excuse for being silent for 10 days? Wow. These are really big decisions, and frankly…it’s been all consuming. In a good way. It’s just a house, but it’s going to be our home, which requires a lot of thought, prayer and patience!
I’ll keep you posted! The idea of finally making a home the way I want it, and not waiting move again (this will be our 6th move in 9 years) is giving me such a sense of artistic freedom to make a real home for ourselves. I can’t wait!
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Many congratulations, Sarah. Yeah, I was a bit confused cuz I thought you guys had already bought a house. But this looks fabulous.
Congratulations! These are great news!!! The place looks magical!
Congrats!! We are waiting for ours to be finished – it’s a new terrace home in a new suburb, a bit sterile… bit step #1 to getting in the market which is tough in Australia! So exciting though.. can’t wait to see your before and afters!
Congratulations! It looks like it has amazing potential! I can’t wait to see the before and afters!
Congratulations! the house looks GREAT!!!!!!
Wow, congratulations! Your house looks lovely and I am sure you will all have so much fun putting your own touches to your new home…
Awesome! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you put your “touch” in it and make it your HOME.
xo, jenny
Oh how fun, I bet it’ll be a lot of work, but fun and satisfying work for sure.
Congratulations! From what I can see of it, it looks like it has loads of charm and potential.
Congratulations! What a wonderful view you have there! We have a major fixer-upper, ourselves, and it is a treat to see the potential realized.
wow- it looks incredible! congratulations! i can’t wait to see more pictures.
Congratulations! A place to raise your family, to make your own, to create. Enjoy this time! It may get hairy, but in the end you get a house that you love that is full of love.
What a wonderful thing! We are still renting, so hard to buy in the area where we live. I’m so very happy for you, because I totally hear what you are saying!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the prgress.
That is super exciting! We had a fix-it-upper house and I loved it! It is so fun seeing what can be done with a home. Good luck and happy V-day!
xoxo
ps I have a giveaway going for a Stella and Dot necklace if you’d like to join! It was great meeting you at ALT! Congrats again!
Sar- that is terrific news! I am so happy for you- I hope I get to see it in person soon!
how exciting! enjoying owning a home and making it yours!
Hooray for you! I hope you are feeling “right at home” very soon.
wow how exciting, is that a lake behind your house or am I going mad ?
Where is it Sare?
We are so happy you finally got a house! Enjoy!
Well, congratulations Sarah. It’s always a fun but very stressful time. Good luck and have fun painting those walls.
Congrats Sarah! That is so exciting for you guys. I really hope that you do show a lot of before and after and that you have fun in the process!
wow! congrats! by “up in the mountains” do you mean in my neck of the woods?
Sarah! It looks awesome- the perfect place for growing a family and your business! I can’t wait to see more of the place. I love that room with the three dormer windows! Have you picked out the perfect spot for your studio?
Sarah,
congratulations on the house! we will be moving at the end of june into our 10th house in 10 years. I know what you mean about wanting to feel permanent and making your house your own. good luck with the unpacking and the decorating! And give my best to your husband.
Sarah,
Such exciting news! So glad you’re getting your place. I bet it’s darling. Can’t wait to see it. How close will we be? Love you. Miss you!
Congratulations! I’m very Happy for you and wish you a wonderful life here! Your own is house is like a dream come true isn’t it
xoxo