Well, we’ve officially moved into the new house! All of our belongings are out of the storage unit and the apartment that we’ve been renting the past three months and it’s the first time since March that everything is under one roof. It’s a huge relief to have all of the craziness of this move from Chicago to North Carolina behind us. Now the real fun begins, which means finding a place for all of our stuff and turning our new house into the comfortable home that we envisioned when we first saw it.
We, well I, have a ton of ideas already and, once my two sprained ankles and broken foot heals I’ll get to work. I took a fall down our deck stairs a few days after we closed and hurt myself pretty good. It’s not the best time to get hurt but I’m just thankful that it wasn’t worse.
Foot issues aside, there is so much I want to fill you in on. I want to share our project plans for each room as well as inspiration for all of the ideas I have for the house both inside and out, because there’s a lot to do outside, too.
Because you need one pretty spot among all of the chaos…
Before we get into all of that, though, I thought I’d share a quick little (unedited) video of the house just a few days after we moved in. There’s no decorating done but our large pieces are in place…for now. And it may look like all of my boxes are unpacked but no such luck. They are in the basement, which is a total disaster area. Anyway, here’s our little stone cottage on day 5 after the big move. Enjoy!
Kristi
Awww, thanks so much, Pat. We are loving it too. So happy that we found our little cottage and anxious to get some projects started. 😉
Ana Maria
Love your new house, especially the all-white kitchen! Love the white appliances! Take care of yourself first, you’ll have time for decorating when your ankles and foot have healed.
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Your new house has such curb appeal and looks so charming. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. I’m so sorry you hurt your ankles and foot. Try to take care of yourself and not over do it. I know that’s hard to do when you are trying to move into a new house. I wish you a speedy recovery!!!
Kristi
Thanks, Rose. I’m excited to share our plans and projects.
Kristi
Thanks, Donna! Yes, a little blip in the plan but I’m doing little things here and there. Gotta stay busy…even if it’s just making plans! 😉
Kristi
Thanks Nancy. I’m trying to take it easy but it’s so hard to sit around when there’s so much to do. 😉 I’m ready to get things started. Thanks for stopping in and taking the tour.
Kristi
Thanks so much! We love the house a little more each day and we’re excited to start making it our own.
Kristi
Thanks so much, Kim! 🙂
Maryjean
Hi Kristi! I love the house! Yes, it’s small, but it is really cute and cozy! I love the windows and the views are beautiful!
After weeks of spraying organic deer deterrent and finally seeing some tiger lilies it rained last night. You guessed it, I didn’t spray in the morning figuring I could do it when I got home. By the time I got home the tiger lilies were gone! I sprayed again because I see some buds they didn’t get. Hopefully I will see some blooms again. Well that’s my rant. I love seeing deer in my yard, but they are destructive!
Take care of those ankles, we are counting on you to show us your great decorating ideas! Hope to see more soon!
Rest and speedy recovery, friend!
Brenda/Florida
Hi: I’m with the rest of the pack! Love the cottage and the video. The kitchen windows are my fav and I would have my African Violets on the sill. I hope you keep the island. I’m sure you will paint it. In the mean time, take care of yourself and don’t try to do to much. (Don’t I sound like your mother?) PS – Where is the driveway and is it a drive in basement?
Brenda/Florida
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow
You must be so relieved and I do recall you’d had a fall when you were moving to make it even more complicated. Enjoy your new home! 🙂
Karen
Your home is lovely and has nice bones; the wood floors, casement windows, stone, and views.
Where did you get the woven shades? I have the blinds (like the ones that you kept) throughout my house. After 10 years, some of them are looking sad. The woven shades are a nice change.
I hope your foot feels better soon. Looking forward to your plans for your home as we decide what colors to paint and how to upgrade ours.
Patricia
Kristi,
Love the video. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to see how this sweet house evolves with your style. I too am in NC and live on the coast.
Welcome!!!!!
Patricia
Debbie H
I was just thinking about you yesterday and this morning there is a post. 🙂 The video was fantastic. Really gives you a feel for the house. I can see why you fell in love with this house.
I did not realize you broke your foot. 🙁 I thought you just sprained it. I broke my foot a few years back and I hate to tell you it took a long time to stop hurting when I stood or walked a lot on it. It still aches a little in cold damp weather.
Excited to see the progress on the remodel in the future. I have postponed my house hunt until the first of next year.
Pat
I love your little house soooo much. You’re so lucky to have found it. I live alone, so the “small” size doesn’t bother me at all – it’s so cozy and tidy. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. The outside is like a cottage in the woods. I’ll say it again, I love it so much!
Rose
Nice place. Can’t wait for future blogs.
Donna
Yikes, you’re kind of hampered from doing anything major for a while! Sorry about your tumble! Your cottage is cute as a button and I can’t wait to see what magic you have in store.
Kim
I love the video! How fun, feel better and congrats!!
Nancie
Love your new home, Kristi! The kitchen is to die for, and the view is breathtaking. Can’t wait to see the makeover. But first take care of those sprained ankles
Line
I’m looking forward to the next stage. The house is full of character and light, the garden looks lovely, I can understand why you fell in love with this house.
Take care of yourself.