4.14.2011

Home Sweet Home

Today was a great day.  Im soooo tired and achy, but so worth it!  This morning I had to take James to work at 3:30 in the morning.  By the time I got home it was 4:30, and I knew so much had to be done.  So I decided to stay away and pack some more.  By 7:00 I had another car load packed and ready to go.  I decided to pack some food and provisions for the day and head on over to our new house all by myself.  I was still a bit nervous b/c the night before I got almost a bit of cold feet, a little too late, ha!  But today I realized it was completely just nerves of making this big leap.

Today made me realize it was exactly where I am suppose to be.  I had the best morning to myself, just casually unpacking boxes, filling up my closet, putting things in cabinets, cutting lining for drawers, etc...  I brought my record player and welcomed the house with some Willie Nelson.  I really think it enjoyed that.  I opened all the blinds and let all the light in.  I picked my first patch of wildflowers from the back yard.  I made a pallet on the floor and rested when I got tired.  I sat in the window sill and ate an apple and just purely enjoyed the moment.  And of course, before I started the real unpacking, I had to decorate the mantle.  It will probably change alot, but for now, it makes me happy!  Ever since I could clean my own bedroom, when my mom would ask me to clean, I would rearrange the art on my walls before I did any lick of cleaning, its just how I roll.  And I took a few self portraits, just snaps, to see how the lighting is, love it!

My cousin got me this Nest sign for xmas last year, and Ive kind of been saving it for a 'new' place, I never put it up in our rent house.  I love it.  My dad made this amazing picture frame for me for my wedding.  Simply gorgeous.


James already took his first nap in the house!  He usually naps when he gets home b/c he gets up so stinkin early every day.  Oh and we brought his old tv over so we could get our dish network setup.

I packed away alot of our kitchen stuff already.  Ive enjoyed having this time to get a few things put up so its not everything all at once.  After saturday it will be crazy!

Moon hung out on the windowsill :)  Which I think Bella is going to love this wide window ledge, at least Im hoping so!

Just two trucks loads here.  There is so much more to bring home!

We also met our neighbors on the way out today, super nice!!!
Now I must go kick up my feet, they are killing me.  And tomorrow will be a super busy long day.  Cant wait to share the progress throughout transforming this house into our home!

PEACE,
Laura



36 comments:

  1. Your new home looks amazing...I can't wait to see all of your "after" photo's once your belongings are in.

    Remain calm & remember to breathe your next few days...especially James!!

    Wishing you many, many years of love, happiness & babies in your new home...

    Lisa

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  2. love love your house!! That bathroom, oh my gosh!
    Congratualtions! Take lots of pictures!
    xoxo, Mandy

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  3. I love your home. I can't wait to see you grow here. So cute that you went by yourself and just hung out, I love that, I'm so glad you're settling in!

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  4. Oh! It looks LOVELY!!!!! I cant wait to see what you do with all of that space!

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  5. Yay for space to roam and move and GROW! I love it! I can't wait to come visit you in your new home. :) And, I am super jealous of all your natural light.

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  6. WOW Laura your house is gorgeous!!! Congratulations :)

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  7. Beautiful new home! I adore your mantel and fireplace! Congrats!

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  8. Your house is HUGE, that's great to have so much space!!! enjoy and have fun decorating ;)

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  9. This is such a beautiful house, and I love what a "blank canvas" it is, leaving so much space for personality and loooove to be brought in :). I must admit I envy your lovely window seat, I have always wanted a big window seat to fill with a long patchwork pillow and afghans and books, so dreamy.

    All the best over the next few weeks of settling in!

    (I keep having the song the little bird in "The Best Nest" by P.D. Eastman run through my head when I read your blogs these day... "I love my house. I love my nest. In all the world, my nest is best!")

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  10. Beautiful home for a beautiful couple! Congratulations and best wishes on your next adventure!

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  11. Ahhhh! FirePlaaaaace! Nice, looks awesome guys, so happy for you two

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  12. i so enjoyed this post! :) i think im about a week behind you in the process of buying our home. hopefully i'll get to have a day like you just me in our new home.
    thanks for sharing! and i hope you keep sharing the process. i'm gonna need all the inspiration i can get!
    congrats!!

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  13. It looks great empty, i can only imagine what it will look like when you are completely settled in! I can't wait to see it! You may be exhausted, but you still look beautiful!
    xoxo~meg

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  14. The house looks amazing. Congratulations!

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  15. Congratulations Laura!
    The house looks amazing. What an exciting time for you xo

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  16. Yay Congrats! The mantle looks fab!!! Can't wait to see more!!!

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  17. Your new home looks beautiful already! :-) Congratulations!!!!

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  18. i loved this. im so happy for you.
    the house looks fantastic. congrats!

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  19. O my goodness, your place is gorgeous! you must be so incredibly happy. <3 have fun unpacking!

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  20. You new house is gorgeous!!! Congrats! I bet you are over the moon! x

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  21. the house looks beautiful! am sure you'll be super happy there!x

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  22. You're blog is too cute! Just stumbled upon it and its just adorable. I'll be watching.

    www.urbanstarlings.blogspot.com

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  23. Loving that mantle, and oh the picture frame! Your house looks amazing! Congrats! Can't wait to see it transform from a blank canvas to the home of your dreams! Enjoy it!

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  24. How exciting! I love the archways and the stone fireplace. The house seems like the perfect blank canvas to style to your liking. Enjoy this process! ♥♥

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  25. Once again, Congrats! A new home is so much fun and it looks beautiful!!! What an awesome fireplace!

    Brittany B

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  26. HI there!
    I'm from Chile and I don't remember how I got here, but it was good =)
    I love your photographs...are they from your house? Lovely! It looks really cozy (I love that)...and you're really beautiful too...you've got kind warm eyes.
    I'll follow you from now on...I have just done a blog this month, so it's rather new...anyway, you're kindly invited to visit it and let me know you were there leaving me a comment =)
    See you!!

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  27. Oh Laura,
    Your new home is amazing!!!! It is going to be so beautiful and wonderful when you have finally finished filling it up with your love and decor. Many Blessings to you and James!
    ~~Hugs,
    Dena

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  28. How fun! Congrats! The house is beautiful!

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  29. your new nest is beautiful.
    welcome home.

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  30. Your new home is soooo gorgeous! I love it! Everything will be so pretty!

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  31. this place looks perfect :)
    http://urbanprettygirl.blogspot.com/

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  32. so exciting! your new home looks beautiful! i can't wait to see more pictures! ♥erica

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  33. Congratulations again! Love your new home!! Cant wait to see more pics

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  34. That walk in wardrobe is perfect! :)

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments!