We're in!

Quick update:

Everything went super smoothly with closing. We had to address several issues at the house after we got the keys. Turns out it had been vacant for a year, so a few things had to happen to sufficiently shake the dust off. That was all stressful, but it turned out fine in the end, and the cost was minimal. Thank goodness!

We moved in yesterday and couldn't be happier to be here. We have way more stuff than I thought we did, and the house feels way bigger. I'm sure we'll outgrow it in no time, but right now it feels great to stretch our legs! Yesterday evening some neighbors came by to welcome us and brought us a pot of mums. Also, I happened to know one of the neighbors who came by from my old job. What a small world! She said, "I'm so glad it's you!" That made me feel so great. :) They were all extremely nice, and we feel so blessed. Some other friends of ours who also moved to this suburb recently took good care of us and brought us dinner. What a lifesaver you are, Chez!

Also, I fall more in love with the neighborhood and surrounding area every time I drive around. I am so thankful for all these blessings and woke up with a (very exhausted) smile on my face this morning. :)

Next up: Antiquing with my mom in Round Top! Be back Wednesday!

Big day tomorrow!

We close on our new nest tomorrow morning! Is it a bad sign that I'm already tired and the work hasn't even begun? :) I could tell I was feeling stressed earlier, when I was getting extra upset about unimportant things. I'm like my own therapist. "So Cameron, are you angry because your shoe came untied or is this a manifestation of the stress you feel because you're buying a house and all the responsibility that comes with it?" Hmm.

I'm sure I will feel a little better once I can get into the house and actually take some ACTION on the unknowns instead of thinking about what action I might want to take SOMEDAY when I get in the house. I'm also excited to get a feel for its personality. Hopefully the living room will tell me what its favorite color is. If not, by a lucky turn of events my mom is in town this week, and I'm sure she'll have some great input and ideas. I am so relieved she will be here!!! (please note the multiple exclamation points)

Anyhow, I will let you all know how things go and try to keep you in the loop on our projects we'll be working on.

Oh! I almost forgot to tell you that I found a fridge! My husband and I have been trying to decide between buying one on Craigslist or buying one new. There was also discussion about whether we should get a black one to match the other appliances or plan ahead to replace all appliances and begin with a stainless fridge. Well, I was at Lowe's over the weekend with my friend Chez (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHEZ! I LOVE YOU!), and we stumbled upon a stainless fridge in the exact model I wanted with a little dent on the door. It was DEEPLY discounted, so I snatched it right up! What a great find! Big thanks to Chez for the appliance shopping moral support!

Alright, that's all for now. Please be saying prayers for my sanity! Can't wait to share more soon. :)

Happy September!

Happy September 1st, Everyone! The air hints of crispness (Read: It is now, like, 96 outside instead of 106) and football season is upon us! ALSO, our closing is scheduled for the 10th. :) Things are getting pretty real, which is exciting and scary all at the same time. Very overwhelming regardless. Seriously! What color am I going to paint the living room, kitchen, stairway and upstairs hall!? Anyone? Bueller?

Let's move along before I need a paper bag to breathe, shall we?

I've changed up some of my ideas for the master bedroom (mostly because I never found yellow bedding I liked). I want it to feel like we're taking a little trip somewhere every night. Like we're sleeping in some calm, expensive hotel room.

I'm thinking a dark gray along the line of this room on design*sponge:


And an upholstered headboard like these from Urban Outfitters and Target:

With fluffy white bedding kind of like this I saw on Cote de Texas:

(Note to self: learn how to keep white sheets bright.)

There is a little nook for seating that might be good for something fun like this fainting sofa from Urban Outfitters:


I think grey velvet curtains from Pottery Barn would be nice and sleepy:


Am I on the right track? Do you want to curl up and go to sleep? Zzzzzzzzzzz.....

Lucy, I'm home!

Let the neighbor(dog)s know



we're (hopefully) moving in!!

We found out last night that the seller accepted our offer! We have a long, (hopefully not too) bumpy road to closing, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things will work out. Please keep your fingers crossed, too!

I would LOVE to post a bunch of pictures of the interior and give you a tour of the house, but I'm trying really hard to pace myself, so I won't start posting those until we're under contract. But you better believe I'm going to be virtual-decorating up a storm soon. :)

Thank you for all of your prayers and good thoughts. They have paid off thus far, so please keep them coming!



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