Of course you do.
Here it is:
We signed a bunch of paperwork today to start the process of making this lovely new ranch home with a finished walk-out basement ALL MINE! And yes, the large basement bedroom with a lovely, south-facing window will be my craft room. We might also put a bed in there, but it won't matter. There's plenty of room.
And yes, that tiny little figure on the front walk is I. How silver my hair looks in the sun! At least I look skinny from that distance.
I'll be posting more pictures of the house on my other blog later, but frankly, I'm not going to have a whole lot of time for blogging in the next week. We have to get our current home staged for sale and on the market ASAP, which means massive obsessive-compulsive cleaning and de-cluttering. I've already warned my family that I will transform into the Cleaning Witch tomorrow.
Anyone who wants to come help me clean is welcome.
I did get into my craft room this morning before going to the builder's office, and I made about a dozen tags, the first of which will be posted before OLW71 ends, as God is my witness.
But cranking out all these tags got me thinking. With all I have to do in the coming months, I need to keep my Christmas simple, right? Well, the tags are simple, and I decided to do a series of ideas and tips for Clean and Simple Gift Packaging!
Doesn't that sound perfectly wonderful!!!??!?!?
This series will air on this blog toward the end of November.
In the meantime, I'll do my best to make stuff, take pictures of the stuff, and get the stuff posted.
But the Cleaning Witch obsesses.
Oh, my. Does she obsess.
Please pray for me.
Congrats on the house and strength for the move! Many prayers will get you through...along with patience and tongue biting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home! Good luck with the sale and everything....stamp occasionally to keep the stress down!-Hugs, Audrie
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! Your new home looks lovely....I'm green with envy, what I'd give for 'all new'!!!
ReplyDeleteGot to say I wouldn't mind being a fly on the wall of your current house as you pack.....
Susan, it's so exciting about your new home! Is it brand new --- as in you don't have to sterilize, paint, and clean it from top to bottom before you move in? Oh, how wonderful! You're going to have so much fun arranging and decorating. And if you have any time left over, we wouldn't mind a post or picture here and there. Best wishes to you all!
ReplyDeletehow exciting!!
ReplyDeleteare you moving very far from where you are now? same school for your boys? same church and mostly same friends?
wouldn't it be grand if you could FAX all your stuff to your new house?
marty
Congratulations! Even though it's going to be a wild ride for the next few weeks, I'm sure it feels good having made a huge decision. I'm so excited for you - your new craft room sounds delightful, and like your other readers, the thought of all new sounds like heaven! Be sure to post some photos as you and your family make the move. Thanks for sharing, and lots of prayers headed your way!
ReplyDeleteAfter nine moves with the military, this is our first voluntary move. We're just relocating a few miles down the road from where we are now, so no changes in church or schools (although I will have to transport Jack for the next 2.5 years to keep him in the same building). We decided with rates what they are now, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to buy our dream house...and one that is perfect in the event Jack has to live with us as an adult.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually not worried about moving our stuff such a short distance. We'll move everything we can fit into our cars ourselves, then have professionals move the furniture. As I'm getting most of our crap into rubbermaid storage bins to declutter our current house to sell, it'll be exhausting but do-able.
Congratulations! Your move is so exciting. I'm sure you'll love the new house. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. Pictures will be great!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Your new home looks beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! A HUGE congrats :) House looks wonderful! I had to giggle because we once move to the house right next door! We sold ours and parents rented next door so we could stay in the same school as I was in Grade 7 at the time. I need you at my house for a bit of obsessive compulsive cleaning :) Hang in there...
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you!! Don't forget to put your thankful trees is very prominent positions when selling your house.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new house - looks wonderful! De-cluttering is a chore - but one that leaves you so light and free at the end. Here's wishing you much happiness in your new home.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new house! Enjoy making more memories and wishing you happy times!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the cleaning! :P
Looks GORGEOUS, good luck with the move too
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Wonderful house - can't wait to see more!!! Have fun getting ready for the move.
ReplyDeleteExciting times for you and your family. I'm sure you will LOVE your new home. (Possibly you already do!)
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats! Equally exciting & terrifying I'm sure :) Here's hoping the Cleaning Witch gets some help from the magickal Housework Fairies?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the purchase of your new house-how exciting!I asm very happy for you,Susan!
ReplyDeleteGREAT HOUSE, Susan! I love it! Nice landscaping, too. And a BIG craft room! I know you can't wait for that! Just think of all the fun you'll having organizing it! I have a dedicated room for my "stuff" with a big window - it's GREAT! Good luck with getting your old house ready - it won't be easy - but YOU CAN DO IT! If I wasn't so far away, I'd come and help! ☺
ReplyDeleteSusan, your new home is beautiful! Looking forward to all those pictures and maybe even some cleaning tips.
ReplyDeleteI will help you move, if I can come play in your new craft room!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, good luck with the move, and the selling of your home.
Congrats! Such a beautiful house. Good luck with the move.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous house -- it looks easy to love. And a big room with a south-facing window (mostly) just for you? That's awesome. Have fun moving...your OC side is going to appreciate the opportunity to get everything set up in a new place, I'm willing to bet ;)
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely. Hope you and your family are going to be happy and healthy there. Good luck with selling your current home and with the move.
ReplyDeleteOH MY~!!! What a beautiful house. Have fun dreaming of making it a home.
ReplyDeleteLucky you. The house looks beautiful, and you will have an awesome craft room. We look forward to photos as it progresses. Enjoy the process.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for The Clean and Simple Gift Packaging!
Wow! That was pretty darn fast for finding your dream house! Must have been meant to be~ Your house is gorgeous! Looking forward to pictures :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new home-beautiful- and you start with a clean slate. I like that future 'turn-ups' are taken card of! God Bless.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - a lovely home with a tree right outside your front door - just waiting to be decorated.
ReplyDeleteSusan your home is beautiful, congratulations! Keep posting pictures it's fun to see the progress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house, and a south-facing window? Heaven! Especially all the long winter. Congrats on the new place!
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations! I dream of houses with basements, especially ones with big bedrooms and wonderful windows. Have a blast in your new home!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news Susan...happy cleaning!
ReplyDeleteJenny x
So happy for you! Hope the sale part goes smoothly. Looking forward to more pictures, especially of the new craft room!
ReplyDeleteClean and simple gift packaging??? I MUST see that--hurry series, don't be late!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations a new home. How wonderful. Moving is the best way to clean out stuff. We have moved 13 times but I have still collected stuff. So be warned this could happen to you.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I think I have seen the Cleaning Witch at my house. My husband knows just to stay out of the way when the witch is in the house. Hoping the house buying and moving process is quick and painless. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family! Your new home looks fabulous! Hoping that your current home sells quickly!
ReplyDeleteI know you will be so happy with your new house! Your craft room sound wondeful! Can't wait to see the clean and simple packaging ideas!
ReplyDeleteWe all need simplicity during the holidays!
My hair would look silver in the sun, too, but I currently deal with that. :D This looks like it will be a wonderful new house/adventure for you. Sorry, I live too far away to come clean. :P
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on buying your new home! Your craft room sounds as though it will be full of light and I'll bet lovely. I remember buying and selling at the same time was very stressful! Maybe that's when I picked up that little bit o' OCD I now own?!? Heehee! I look forward to seeing your tags and any other crafty goodness you have time to bring us. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Susan...how wonderful for you and your family. Busy times ahead, but remember, you are a striver for minimalism and it should, operative word, make it all easier..ahem somewhat anyway.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the beautiful new house. I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a wonderful looking home! So beautiful, big congrats to you!! And...enjoy your new space when it is finished!!
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