If you hadn’t noticed, I haven’t been blogging so much the last couple of weeks. Why? Because I MOVED. It only took four former felons, a 16′ truck and a three-alarm gas leak, but yeah, I did it. I MOVED.
And now it’s over. And hopefully will not have to happen again for a very, very long time.
Whew!
Lola is still adjusting and I am still unpacking. The commute downtown is longer and the days seem shorter, but I can’t tell you how much I love it. There are so many wonderful things about this old house. It makes me want to grow a mustache and get a plaid flannel shirt. Maybe a New Hampshire accent too. Yesterday I was running around the basement with plumber talking about pipe threading techniques. OMG you guys, it was so cool!
I have been wanting to invite you all over to sit on my porch swing but since that isn’t an option for everyone, you will have to settle for a few snapshots of the new place. More to follow 🙂
Hello crown moldings. Hello picture rails. Hello hard wood floors. We are going to be such good friends! |
The Thrillz of Hillz
I love it!!! I love old houses with character! I am pleased to say I have never lived in a cookie-cutter apartment. Congrats on your new place, Peaches. It’s perfect! (And a basement? I’m so jealous!!)
JHill
Woo! Old, Midwestern houses are the best!
Ineke
Ooooh, it’s so lovely! Congrats, and have fun unpacking and settling in! I can’t wait to see what you do to the place!
Michelle L.
It is gorgeous! I have always always always wanted a porch swing. Can’t wait for the fun decor projects to come.
Kirsty @ Bowerbird Blue
Awesome house, shifting sucks big time
Michelle
BEAUTIFUL!! We recently moved from an old house and I miss it terribly! Your front porch reminds me so much of our old one! Enjoy it! Would love to be sitting out there enjoying the beautiful weather instead of drowning in boxes in here! 🙂
Sweet Posy Dreams
Congratulations! Old houses are great. Love ours, but it always needs work! Love the claw foot tub! : )
Wendy
Gorgeous! Enjoy…
Keely
Congrats, it’s a beautiful house. I can’t wait to see your personality in it.
kelly
i want to sit on that porch swing and drink a pumpkin ale.
mammasaurus
Oh wow, congratulations on the big move and I’m loving that porch swing- may you have many happy years and memories in your lovely new old home x
Anne P
It is AWESOME!!! I live in an old house, and it has plenty of character, hardwood floors, molding and I love it! I have a porch too – but no porch swing. Instead I have it crowded with lots of chairs and a swing that in on the ground. I’m sure you will personalize that home of yours. Looking forward to see your touch on EVERY ROOM! Glad you and Lola have found your new home. We have missed you.
Debra @ Improv Diary
Hey, Peaches, congratulations! The house looks so roomy and beautiful. I also love my old rickety place and do a lot of porch-sitting–though no porch-swinging–you’ve inspired me! Enjoy your new home.
Jamie
Cute!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it, I expect tons of multicolored, glitter-bedazzeled projects to come very soon 🙂
cameronhomemade
I love old houses and front porches and hardwood floors – you are SO lucky! As for moving – shoot to beat me at unpacking boxes: I just finished 21 months after moving – doh! But, I found some cool stuff that I had forgot I owned when I finally did unpack – bonus!
April Cole
Hip, hip… hooray!
This looks like a fantastic place to call “home”!
Best wishes <3
The porch swing, awesome :]
Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle
Congrats on you new place! It looks so wonderful and I can hardly wait to see how you decorate it, I know it will be fabulous! And speaking of fabulousness, halloween is coming up–dont’ you have a new diy for us?
xo Mary Jo
creativejewishmom/sara
what a dream! wishing you all the very best in your new home, and don’t be too surprised if I do drop by for a little sit on that swing! xoxoxo Sara
ps: can’t wait to see what you do with the place!
Paula K. Cravens
The house looks terrific. If I were there, I’d help you paint. Swings are great. My MOm and I used to sway on ours at 4:30 pm and wait for my Dad to get home from the oil field in his dusty old work truck.
Hushgirl
Congratulations on the new place! A front porch WITH a swing! Picture rails!!!! I am sooo jealous! 🙂 Hope you and Lola settle in alright. If I didn’t live halfway across the country I’d come help you paint…(I love to paint!)
Leslie
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see what you do with the place!
Kathryn
The new place looks so cozy and inviting. I love the molding and hardwood floors – they just don’t make houses with such wonderful character anymore.
Anonymous
Congratulations!!! Renting can be fun and all, but nothing beats coming home to your very own place. I also look forward to hearing your tales of homeownership and seeing you put your personal touch into such an awesome house.
<3 Ninabobina
Anonymous
Enjoy… your photos bring back memories of the first house I bought… same style… great character… loved painting that beautiful woodwork and those cracked plaster walls. Keep us posted! 🙂
Michele Pacey
Wow it looks so great Peaches with all the old character in there. You’ll have so much fun in this new place. It’ll be neat to watch you make it your own!
Sollfire
Front porches ROCK… an absolute favorite of our digs… rainy days and books. 🙂 Good Luck and Happy Projects. Your creative juices must be boiling over!! xo