Yesterday marked a little victory in our home: I unpacked the last box {on our first floor}! Everything has a place now. Woohoo! And…the hubby finished up his part of a super secret project that has been in the works since our closing date. {I cannot wait to show you…another week or so and it will be done!} In the…
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The toughest part about moving for me? It’s right now. The establishing of a new normal. Finding a routine. Figuring out a pattern to our days. I know that mom sets the tone for the home and this momma thrives best with order around her. You know: a place for everything {and hopefully everything makes it to it’s place}. Beyond…
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Is it a sure sign of adulthood {or oldness} when a new appliance has you all giddy? If so, consider me a 100 year old at this point! {And no offense to my readers who are 100 years old!} We hadn’t seen this one coming, but a kitchen update included a new refrigerator. In our previous homes, we just used…
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It’s been a busy week, friends. One that keeps us going all day and causes us to sleep soundly at night. It takes time to make a house a home and I am working hard to lean into the process. There are always so many things to do in a new home, but when that house is old…there can be…
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When I told people that I was going to sand and refinish the floors in our new house on my own, I got some looks of, “You’re crazy.” But also, I have received so many questions because it seems like a job that you need to hire out for. Sometimes it is, but sometimes…you can DIY refinish your own floors. …
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