Freyja loves having a yard. I love having a fence.
We’ve been in our new house for 3 weeks now and even thought we are all out of boxes it isn’t quite feeling like home yet. Everything about living in the county is so different from apartment city dwelling. I had to get used to Freyja sleeping ALL THE WAY UPSTAIRS! I’m trying to get into the habit of remembering to fill the wood stove (our only heat source)….. BEFORE I realize the house is freezing cold. And I am trying not to be shocked when strangers in town are not actually strangers, but know a number of things about me , due to the fact that my husband grew up here.
Example 1: I went to get a library card last week. After showing my ID to the the librarian she said, “Ok, you are all set… oh, and tell Zac that his card is still good.” (Whaaat? How does she know who I’m married to?)
Example 2: I went to pick up a computer thingy- dingy so we could get internet. I called Zac at work to let him know I had gotten it. “Oh I know,” he said. “What? How do you know??” I said. “Well, you came into the shop and __ was working there, and she called to tell __ you had been in, and she called and told me.”
Our house is wonderful. I love old homes, and this one reminds me so much of the Dutch Colonial I grew up in, I know it will feel like home before long. Here are a few of my favorite things:
Breakfast nook, perfect for morning coffee.
This funky, vintage paper and pink paint in the pantry make me think of Betsey Johnson.
Sun in the sunroom!
Beautiful woodwork that you just don't see in new homes.
This charming iron work runs throughout the side yard.
I can now BLARE The Strokes and Shania Twain at full volume with no downstairs neighbors. So I do it often.
Yay! so glad you posted some pics and told us how you are settling in! I was just telling Aileen that I was hoping to see your new home! Crazy how quickly you can tell the difference b/w living in Seattle vs. a small town. I hope it brings you many blessings and fun memories too! Take care!
Oh, this is such a delight to see. I love your new home; it is even more beautiful than the pictures you showed me. Keep warm!
When I come to visit I am taking that breakfast nook back to Seattle with me. Just giving you fair warning. ;)
I love your house – I can’t wait to come visit!!! I’m glad you’re still rocking out to Shania :-)
ahhh! I miss you guys! I like that picture of freyja, pretty classic, on the go, with a pacifier clenched firmly in her mouth…. i need to send a picture of me so you can show it to her every day and she won’t forget me.
Looks like you’re gonna love it there yay!
Your house is beautiful!! And we miss you guys! And those stories crack me up. This post makes me want to visit you guys even more – have fun settling in!!
So awesome! I love all the little details! Our house does not have that kind of charm but we are hoping to make it more homey- and we’re just tickled to be able to stay in Kirkland. Congrats on such a swell move & don’t forget to send me your address. We move April 10.
I can’t wait to come out and see it in person!
The house looks perfect for you guys. I hope we can see you all when we make the trip to Wallowa County this summer.