New House Vibes




Good morning! How are you doing? We've been in the new house for about a week and the kitchen is almost done. The cabinets and walls are painted and my husband finished installing the new floor yesterday. All that's left is that pesky lazy Susan that will not reassembly (grr) and baseboards and transitions. Oh and we bought a new light and a new faucet. All of this was a face lift for the time being until we decide what we really want. I have to admit it was really nice using the double oven, I've never had one before but it came in handy! 

The kitchen is smaller than my old one but I'm completely okay with that. There is less to clean. Next up will be the family room where the paneling will be painted. We were going to paint the shelving but have decided to put that decision on hold for now.

The animals are doing okay. Frodo is extra needy and Holly is hiding more so than usual. However, they know where their food is and every day it gets better and better. 


I had an arthritis flare up on Sunday, oops. I guess my theory of 'I'm in remission' is out the window. Let's just say I am REALLY good at managing my RA under normal circumstances. I am now resting for long periods of time frequently during each day and have knocked the flare way back down to minimal, phew! I feel like that was a close call.


The new neighbors are nice and the neighborhood is quiet so far. Frodo loves to bark when he hears a bark which is funny. I've seen some deer but luckily there are no bears here. My sister and brother in law gave us a bird feeder as a house warming present and I love to watch the birds.


Comments

  1. Congratulations! Your house looks charming, with a lovely outdoor space, and a great kitchen. I hope you continue to rest as needed (and your husband, too) and feel more at home each day!

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  2. I love your floor and white cabinets! Take care of yourself.

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  3. Welcome, welcome, welcome!! I am so glad you are getting settled (and finding time to rest!)

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  4. I love your house! The kitchen is great - so homey, and I love the flooring. Rest and take care and don't over do So glad you are all moved now. It's a huge undertaking. Thanks for sharing some pictures. :-) Have a good weekend.

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  5. Your house is very charming. The new floors look very nice as do the cabinets in the kitchen. Your yard is so green and lush. Is that a little foot bridge I see back in there? Do you have a creek running behind your property?

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  6. Oh your new house looks so lovely! I hope you will be happy there. I think western PA is wonderful (though I am biased since I am from near there). Take care of yourself so you can enjoy it when things are just ready to be enjoyed.

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  7. Moving is such a challenge! I love the kitchen updates!!! Takes time, it sounds like you are doing well with it ❤

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  8. What a pretty house and the back yard is so beautiful! I'm glad things are moving right along with the renovations. Take good care of yourself and don't overdo it!

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  9. Your new home is so beautiful. It’s fun to see all the activity and changes you are making. I like the funky retro wagon wheel light. I hope you are able to relax.

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  10. We will be moving in August and doing the floors and lots more... I look forward to seeing more of what you've done!

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  11. Do enjoy! The setting looks lovely. I love your grey kitchen; what a nice color for a room that will get lots and lots of use...just very relaxing and calming and soothing.

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  12. Love the new floor. So glad you, your husband and the pets are settling in. So sorry about the RA flare. Glad you've been able to manage it. Your house looks very pretty.

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  13. just remember...everything doesn't have to get done on day one...or even week one!!! Glad the initial move part is over...now for the settling in. So glad you are close to your sister!!!

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  14. Beautiful kitchen remake and I love your house ! Remember to take one day at a time 😊

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  15. Hi Karen, you have a lovely new home I love the first picture of it. The backyard is so nice too lots of green space! I hope you are all settling in well. Happy to hear Frodo and Holly are doing well, its a big change for them!
    Lisa

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  16. So sorry to hear about your flare up, you need to rest which is very hard during a move an packing/unpacking. Love the new floors and painted cabinets. Take care of yourself.

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  17. Would you say the house is a traditional Salt box style? I LOVE it. Im sorry your RA flared. The house is so beautiful. I love it for you already!!

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  18. Your new kitchen looks nice. I love the gray flooring and the white cupboards. I predict you will have many lovely mornings and other times as well, in your kitchen. I'm sorry about the RA flare. That doesn't sound like any fun. Rest when you need to - eventually the house will be unpacked and become home.

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  19. It looks lovely! Congratulations! (And take care of yourself!)

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  20. Congratulations on your new house. I knew it wouldn't take you long to make it into your home, its looking good. So glad that the RA flare up was minimal and that you have realised that you need to rest. Take care and enjoy your new home.

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  21. Hi Karen,
    ...your new home looks so gorgeous and your kitchen is pretty too...very best wishes as you settle in...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  22. It's all looking wonderful! Your husband has accomplished so much in such a short period of time!

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  23. So delighted for you (and your husband!) that you're already posting from your new home. Y'all have accomplished so much in such a short time ... looking forward to a post with knitting, and Frodo, and the sofa, and I'll know you're truly settled ;-)

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  24. Congratulations 🎉! What a wonderful area and home. Sorry yiu had a pain flare up and are now taking care of yourself.

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