Ordered/Procured

Big table for dinner parties

Small breakfast nook table

Dresser for bedroom (vintage!)

Kitchen Storage

Pretty basket

Still Need:

Dining Bench

Rugs!

Everything is coming along nicely. Most everything has been put away and we are getting to the point of being able to enjoy the house somewhat. However, there is still a lot to do and still a lot of stuff to deal with. We have  another box ready for Goodwill (how did I end up with so much crap?) and I assume there will be more. When we get the nook table and the bench, the big kitchen island will go away. I need to hang curtains this weekend and we need to finish clearing out the office. There are a lot of framed things to hang and a gazillion loads of laundry! It will get done though! We have visitors coming in a few weeks so we have a deadline, which is good for feeling a little pressure.

I read a quote today from this post on Apartment Therapy and it really struck a chord with me! I am going to keep these ideas in mind going forward.


“When you live in a small home, you must ruthlessly edit.” I’ve heard this, and it’s true! Whatever you own, takes or it gives. So surround yourselves with things that fill you. Only bring things into your home, that delight you. Be patient and watch for what makes you smile, or takes your breath away. That is how we learn our style. 

After a pretty terrible moving experience, (Movers to show up between 1-3 but don't and we don't hear from anyone until 7pm after calling and calling and calling! That, and our previous landlords calling to whine that I needed to come back over and *dust the walls.* WTF!) we are now completely moved in and most everything is put away. It took movers, a Uhaul, and about 20 car trips (thank goodness Andy could take a day off and work all day) to get everything. We've made a few ikea trips for shelving for the basement, Andy's new desk, and a few odds and ends. We've also made about 10 trips to Goodwill. It is amazing how much crap we have that we don't use and don't need. We set up the shelves in the basement and they are now our overflow pantry and canning supply area as well as a place to store extra dishes. Andy was able to hang all the camping stuff so that is off the floor. There are a few more items to deal with and things to put away, but we are on our way. So far, I am really liking the house. I sometimes think we should have held out for something a little larger, but when I can walk to the grocery store, the farmer's market, countless restaurants and bars, the bank, and a ton of other places, I feel like we picked a great location. I'll probably always want to live in this area of Seattle it is that great.

Cable guy is here today as well as the electrician. Progress!