We did it! We survived the move. It was an epic week-end of packing, moving, and cleaning. But with the help of family…. Thank you Mum for coming
down from Bribie to help me clean two houses… Thank you Craig, for yet again,
being the second set of muscles and helping us move house.
We went from having an empty house on Friday to today, Wednesday, to
almost totally unpacked and set up. I will not lie; look at the last image
there is still some to go. However, the bulk of that is my sewing. Justin’s
desk got broken in the move so he has my old sewing table. So until he gets
back from Cambodia
What is left are the little things, a couple of boxes of ‘stuff’ that
you don’t want to throw, but you do not know what to do with. A few curtains
still need to be hung, I have sewn them, I just need a hack saw, to shorten the
curtain rods. Plus none of our art works are up on the walls (we need
confirmation on just how many hooks we are allowed).
oh yay!! now just to get to that sewing! so glad you found somewhere! x
ReplyDeleteIt is a house with great points, lovely polished floorboards,open spaces. But, Jane like me you would cry when you see the yard.
DeleteIt looks lovely and open and light! Great going on all the speedy unpacking, it's always lovely to have helpful family members on hand. Hope you enjoy your new home!x
ReplyDeleteUnpacking was helped by my OCD behaviour, every box was clearly labelled with location and contents.
DeleteIt looks like a great house...and it looks like it is well on its way to becoming your home!
ReplyDeleteIt is yet to feel like 'our' home. I think it will take time, especially with Justin going away so much in the coming months.
DeleteThis is a gorgeous looking space! And yes, the best part is your appliances fit. :D What do you think of the bench mixer? I still haven't bought mine yet.
ReplyDeleteI love both the blender and mixer. I have to yet to totally take advantages of all of the features of the mixer. Making bread in it is so easy. But I am lusting after some of the attachments. I cannot decide what I want more, attachments for the mixer or the food processor.
DeleteCongrats on finding your new home, it looks really lovely. Hope it does begin to feel like home soon. Good luck to Justin in Cambodia
ReplyDeleteI am not sure when a house becomes a home. But I think it will take longer with Justin away, and that this is the first house Tamika and I have not lived together in.
DeleteWhat a great place! I love the floorboards.
ReplyDeleteThe floorboards are special. I find myself sweeping way more than I have ever done, just to keep them looking good
DeleteUmmm this place looks AMAZING!!!! I love the hard wood floors, big/bright windows, and the kitchen <3 You did good!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good house, now I just need to transform the garden
DeleteWhat a mamoth task, moving, unpacking and lots of cleaning..... all done now.
ReplyDeleteThe new rooms look great, those floors are sooo lovely, I am sure you will all settle in and make it "home" soon.
When you get bored with sorting things inside you can start on a nice, relaxing sitting area outside, as the weather will be warm most of the time now.
A good thorough safety check of the yard will give you peace of mind when the little explorer wants to be playing outside most of the time.
The rooms look nice and light and sunny, can't wait to see how you make it all "yours"
The yard is what needs the most work. Fences need to be put in place. A clothes line needs to be hung, and gardens need to be built.
DeleteNo clothes line , that's not good, lets hope the work orders for the fencing and clothes line get attention soon.
DeleteI have DAD on duty tomorrow. We are going to start tackling the garden. It looks so sad. Will show the before and during photos soon
DeleteMy goodness, you're more unpacked than I am and I've been living in my house for six years!!! Look at those LOVELY shiny floors. And I love your bed arrangement. Perfect. x
ReplyDeleteThe bed arrangement is a compromise between co-sleeping (which I love) and Jarvis sleeping in his own cot (which Justin wants). Tira has always slept with us. I am more than a little OCD about things being tidy, so unpacking was a must. It also helped to settle Jarvis, when I put out/away stuff he walked around touching it and nodding. The more the home was set up the happier and more settled he was/is
DeleteWhat a beautiful house. May it be filled with fairy wishes and butterfly kisses
ReplyDeleteI hope it is filled with wishes We need it, so much is going on we need a little luck/love/light on our side
DeleteLovely, it looks like a really nice place and has beautiful light. I'm glad to see you settling in.
ReplyDeleteIt is super light. Love it in the rest of the house, but am struggling in the bedroom.
DeleteAll the best for your new home sweet home. It looks delightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you... I am hoping it will feel like a home soon.
DeleteThose floors are just glorious! I'm hoping it's not too long before your place is "home" :)
ReplyDeleteI find myself sweeping them everyday, to keep them shiny and clean. I know the novelty will wear off, but for now I am enjoying their glossiness
DeleteWow I am completely impressed by your drive to get your house set up so quickly. Here's to making it your home.
ReplyDeleteHelps I am OCD, hate mess and that Justin was going away. I wanted the bulk of it done before he left. Few things still left to be done, but it feels good to be unpacked.
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