We’re spending today packing things up, and although we thought it would feel monotonous and tiring, it’s oddly exciting.
Even the act of wrapping a bunch of cups in newspaper feels like “IT’S HAAAAAAPPENING! We’re really DOING IT!”
Can you believe Clara looked like this last time we moved?
Three birthdays (and a significant amount of hair) later, my baby’s gone. Sniffle. But there’s a pretty cool kid (complete with an arm tat) in her place, so it’s a fair trade.
Life will change with this big move, and our blog and our process for the new house might feel different to you because we’re approaching it, well, differently. More than any other house that we’ve lived in, our new place feels like it could become a long-term home for us and we want to make sure that the decisions we’re making, the projects we’re doing, and the materials we’re choosing will fit the vision of a place where we could live for decades and raise a family.
That means we may take more time to mull over design decisions, research options, weigh different approaches, and save up for materials and projects. So the pace at which this home transforms may be slower than the pace that you’re used to from us (it’ll most likely resemble the pace of our first house as opposed to our second one). But we hope that it’ll add up to a home that we love like crazy full of lots of thoughtful upgrades and exciting projects over time. Some weeks we might be humming right along (like our mad dash to paint the blue trim and install the hardwoods) and other weeks we might not make much progress at all because we’re stuck or delayed or saving up… but hey, that’s real life.
We’d also love to tackle more projects for the people we love, like this bathroom reno that we did for John’s grandma last fall. Beyond how awesome it feels to do something sweet like that for someone else, we’ve learned that those “off-campus” projects stretch us in new ways. After all, it was getting out of our house to do that makeover that later inspired our own bathroom paint color.
So it should end up being a nice smorgasbord of home, family, and random stuff – which has always been our favorite mix.
Some of you might like this new-ish approach more, others might like it less, and some folks probably won’t even notice a difference, but this little refresh makes us giddy in the nerdiest of ways. It feels just like it did when we started this back in 2007… the air is so thick with possibility that it’s fogging up our safety goggles.
So thank you thank you thank you for stopping in to see what’s going on in our house/life/brain. There’s so much fun stuff ahead, and we love you guys so much it’s borderline uncool. And you can bet your sweet buns that I’m teaching Clara the words (well, the clean ones). Turns out this kid is a HUGE fan of jumping around…
See you guys on the flip side when we’re all moved in!*
*And by the flip side, I mean Monday. And by moved in, I mean our house will look like a pillow and ceramic animal bomb went off.
Crystal @ 29 Rue House says
Good luck and I hope it goes smoothly!! Say goodbye to the old house for us!
Pam says
I’m actually excited for the changes to the blog you describe. I loved watching you transform house #2 but the pace sometimes felt a little too frenetic for me, at times like you were doing projects just to get them up on the blog. I really missed the tone of the blog with house #1 – some house projects, some mood boards, some other people’s projects/house crashing, etc. I hope you’re heading back in that direction!
Good luck with the move this weekend!!
Sarah says
I went to comment to say just this. It’s definitely okay to slow down and be extra thoughtful – and I for one am excited about the change of pace! Congratulations, you guys!
Amy says
I agree! As someone who also recently moved into what I hope is my “forever home”, I am looking forward to seeing some thoughtful and classic choices for this next beautiful endeavor. Best of luck with your gorgeous house!
Meg says
I’m with you, Pam! (Not that I haven’t loved your second home transformation!) Hopefully, this will give you guys a chance to breathe and enjoy the process. You can be sure that we’re all along for the ride and can’t wait to see (in time) what decisions you make.
Hooray for “real time” DIY!
Jen. says
Agreed! It sounds like the pace of projects in the new house will be more … relatable. If that’s a word. I’ve liked reading about what you’ve done with your houses so far, and am super-excited to see what you do with your new one, at whatever pace it happens. And maybe a slower pace will make me feel better about the rate at which change happens around my house. :) :) :) It’s *definitely* because we’re trying to make the best decisions, right? Not because we’re slow. ;)
Jenny says
Totally agree. It’s been nice/interesting to see some of the decisions and turn-arounds in this house, demonstrations that initial decisions aren’t ALWAYS the right ones, but a slightly slower, more reflective pace is more like what most of us aspire to. Totally agree on “relatable.”
Seems like recently there have been a lot of posts like “well we decided to do x so we did some research and decided y and bought the materials and it’s done now.” I’d welcome a step back toward “We’re thinking about doing x, looks like some options are y and z. Here’s where we’re leaning – what have y’all done?” Then the comments are full of interesting pros and cons. Then you figure out what you want to do, you (always tactfully) explain why that was the best choice for you, and get your DIY on. Seems like there used to be more of that.
Anyway, what I really wanted to say was good luck with the move!
And wow, “see you on the flip side” makes me love that it’s you guys doing all the ‘doing’ on this blog and not me, all the more…because really, a relatable move without the tape and boxes is awesome! I’ll try and have a cold bev on your behalf round about Sunday, though, cause you’ll be needing it. Good luck!! And congratulations!!!
Amy says
Agreed. I also hope house #3 reflects more of an adult decor and is decorated like a forever house (more quality furniture, classic choices…). House #2 felt like that stage post-college when you’re an adult but you still have neon colors and ikea furniture. I mean this in the nicest way possible, while I liked watching house #2, it didn’t feel like a home for 30 year olds.
Mary P says
I totally disagree with Amy! If you pick up design magazines or visit the homes of very stylish (and I’m talking people who have worked as decorators), people in their early-30s, the color choices are very similar to the Petersiks’ They’re just on the leading edge of the trend, Amy. Rock on Petersiks!
Erin @ Dwell & Tell says
I agree! I loved house #2 posts, of course, but this will be exciting in a different way! A little more real-life paced kind of puts you at ease.
Ashlee says
I am a long time reader & big fan, but I’m team Amy on this one. For some reason, house #2 felt like that awkward stage in middle school where you change your look & it feels so right at the time…but later when you look at pictures, you are all like, what was I thinking? Looking forward to the style evolution! Good luck with the move.
Jen says
I also disagree with Amy. I’m so sick of this notion that if you happen to have furniture from Ikea, you don’t have “grown up” decor. Yes, Ikea’s cheaper options make it popular for college-age or just starting out folks here. But Ikea offers a range of products, and you can in fact find good quality furniture there at affordable prices. In many places in Europe, Ikea is considered “real” furniture, and me and all of my similarly aged (late 30s to early 40s) professional friends have some Ikea in our homes. I hardly think we’re less adult for that.
And neon/bright colors have been very trendy in the design world, meaning adults with money to spend on decor are using it in their real, grown up homes. To me, it’s a very old fashioned notion that there is some magic point in life where suddenly you have to have a “classic” house full of traditional furniture and colors. Mix it up, have fun, and do what’s right for you.
Pam the Goatherd says
I’m in my mid-50s and I think the “adult look” as Amy describes it sounds totally boring! Grown-ups can like color and faddish/stylish things, too. Why would anyone want to live in a boring home full of stuffy “forever” furniture and dull paint colors? There are some rooms in my home that I want to decorate in classics that will stay the same for the rest of my life, but there are also rooms that I like to decorate in funky, fun ways that I can change as whimsy strikes me. Being a grown-up doesn’t mean your decorating style has to be boring!
Chaucea says
Definitely agree with Amy on this.
And its going to be really neat to see a more “forever” home dynamic with this new place! :-)
Jennifer says
I’m somewhere in the middle of this debate. I got hooked on your blog right before you moved to house #2 because I adored your first house’s white-on-white-with-a-bit-of-soft-teal vibe. It always kind of pains me a bit when you say that your first house’s color choices were just “playing it safe,” because it served as an inspiration for me as I moved into my first house (which is very white-on-white-with-a-bit-of-teal). This wasn’t playing it safe for me (in fact, I felt like everyone thought I was crazy asking for white walls instead of builder beige). I love this blog (wayyy too much) which has kept me reading (every. single. day.), but house #2’s bold and bright color palette has been such a departure from the reason I first fell in love with the blog! But, all that to say, I just hope your style will continue to evolve and the choices you make will not be because you are trying to be “ahead of the trends” or “cutting edge.” I hope they will always just be reflective of who you are and what you love. That’s what your home should be, and I can’t wait to see what happens next :)
Jennie says
I don’t think your color choices have to reflect whether you are decorating like “adults” or not. There are plenty of us classy, full-fledged adults who still love color and pattern. I find it interesting that some people equate bold style and color with the immediate post-college years and / or middle school mentality. We have embraced color and pattern in our own home from the moment we bought it years ago, so this idea is new to me. But, to each his own, for sure.
I personally always thought house #2 looked like a fun, vibrant home for a cute couple and their little girl. You have a young family, why shouldn’t your house feel young and fun too? I loved your first house, I loved your second house, I can’t wait to see what you do with the third one! (I know I am going to love it!)
Best of luck, J&S (and C & B!)
Stef says
I was trying to think of a way to delicately say this, only to see it’s already been said.
I’m excited to see things slow down. Hopefully you’ll include more detailed posts of your thought process when selecting materials. I miss that from the first house (I’m remembering Clara’s crib, your mattress, etc.) I know in House #2 you’d show some other options, but it felt more like “we saw this, this, this, and picked this” without real commentary on why one choice worked better over the others.
Also, and I say this in the LEAST judgmental mean way possible, House 2 feels very “on trend”. I love me some color and IKEA, so I’m not judging that, I just feel like a lot of the choices would feel outdated quickly. I’m excited to see some long-lasting, forever home type choices.
Soooo what I’m saying is… excited!
Sew View says
This is really a fantastic debate and it is fun to read about color choices in this way. I am from the Caribbean, and the majority of houses – inside and out – that I have been in use MUCH MUCH bolder, brighter colors on walls, particularly than you guys tend to have in the US. Color is neither old nor young. I believe it is just as thoughtful to arrive at a grellow, or teal, as it _might_ be to arrive at a white/beige brown combo for a house. And indeed, no less adult.
It’s a privilege to watch you guys work on your life in such a public way, whatever your color or design preferences.
Melissa @ ReThreads Charlottesville says
Wow, what an interesting discussion this has sparked! Personally, I love reading/seeing the Petersiks’ taste, even when it’s not my own. Most of the time I’m really inspired by their selection of colors/fabrics/textures – very clean, modern, and fun! None of it has ever seemed like something that would go “out of style” very quickly, and even if something did, that would offer the opportunity to change it up again if their tastes changed along with modern style. Anyway, I’m just excited to see what comes next and to share in the journey!
Jen F says
I’m with Pam – I love that you will be slowing down and making thoughtful decisions. I can’t believe the pace you guys have sometimes. It will be nice to see you enjoy the ride a bit more maybe. XO.
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Excited for you and your fresh start! Best of luck with the move this weekend. Hope it all goes smoothly for you. :)
Debbie says
Good Luck with the move. Slow down and enjoy every minute of making this house your “forever” home.
Amy says
WooHoo!! So excited for you guys! Looking forward to your new approach. My husband and greyhound and I are moving into our new house in a month, and we’re scouring your site for DIY inspiration! Thank you for all you do!
Jill says
I’m so excited for you! And is that… a tree? In the deck? Awesome! Hope the move goes smoothly. Good luck :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha yes! I love that thing but the inspector said it has to go so the roots don’t damage our house’s foundation (it’s only about 4 feet away and it’s HUGE). Boo! I think we’ll get a nice big umbrella and maybe even build a pergola over the deck for shade down the line though. And I LOVE that we have this picture of Clara sitting under the tree.
xo
s
Lindsay says
I was gonna comment on that too. It looks huge! At least the bottom part is nicely trimmed.
heather says
….but but but it’s so pretty! Maybe a semi-dwarf or dwarf variety of a nice tree could go in it’s place! I agree there’s something so sweet that they built around the tree.
Also, I’m looking forward to the newer/fresher blog style. I know this is your income, so blogging a lot is necessary, but maybe this is also a good time to cut back on one of the blogging days so you can focus more on family and get in line with some of the goals for balance you guys wanted!
Jessica says
Depending on how they have to cut it down, you might be able to salvage a big chunk of it and use the wood to build something with it so it’s like the tree is always a part of your home. You could saw it into planks for a nice, rustic outdoor table. Cut the trunk into cross-sections a few inches thick and use them to create a walking path. There’s so much you could do with it. Plus, you’d save money having it hauled away and on materials. Just an idea; ignore it if you want. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, I saw a tree-stump-turned-table on Pinterest but we’re not sure if the placement is too close to the house and might look cramped! We’ll have to see where we end up! I definitely LOVE using some part of it forever so it lives on in the backyard!
xo
s
Claire says
Not sure if anyone has suggested this already but when you chop that tree down you could have the trunk made into planks to use in projects in the house! My friends used wood from their tree-heavy back yard to make beams for their lofted ceiling in the master suite. Then it truly gets to live on at the house!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s fun!
xo
s
Emily says
I love that tree! The house I lived in until I was 11 had a huge tree growing straight through one of the decks. I’m pretty sure the inspector would have had the same things to say about our tree as he did about this one. Disappointing! But I love the idea of an upcycled tree project – I’m all for eco-friendly building materials. :)
Ali says
Good luck with the move! Can’t wait to see how you transform this house :)
Janice says
Best of luck with the big move. Love that first shot – a view I don’t recall seeing before!
Heather B says
I thought the same thing!
Diane says
What does Burger think of your new place?
YoungHouseLove says
His reaction in a nutshell: “So little time, so much to sniff!”
xo
s
Momlady says
Thank you Diane!
I’ve been wondering about him too. Hope the new direction includes more pics and posts involving The Adventures Young Master Burger.
Nicole says
Oh, I’ve been wondering too! I can’t wait to see a video of Burger enjoying his new digs lol. What does he think of stairs??
Good luck moving Petersik clan :). Like most people I’m really looking forward to the changes you describe in the pace of your projects. Wishing you all the happiness that comes with knowing you’re in the ‘right’ place.
YoungHouseLove says
He seems to like sniffing them which scares me a little since there’s some old carpet on there with a few questionable marks… haha! Just this morning John and I were talking about how we’re going to have to get used to waking up and walking downstairs to let him out though (instead of taking a few steps to let him outside now). Should be interesting to see how different things feel!
xo
s
Melissa says
I think my favorite part of your new house is that tree right in the middle of your deck! Take your time with getting the house ready and in order…just think how old that tree is…good things take time!
Andrea P. says
Good luck and God speed! Looking forward to following along!
Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says
Good luck with the move! Remember that beer can be a great motivator.
Amanda says
I don’t normally comment, but I wanted to on this. I’m really excited for this next chapter. I think you’ve done a killer job at renovating two “starter” homes, so now I can’t wait to see you guys tackle more lasting, ‘forever home’ projects. The new floors already look awesome! Also, John’s grandma’s bathroom is my favorite bathroom reno you’ve done so PLEASE do more of those, I love seeing your weekend makeovers for others!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Amanda!
xo
s
Sarah says
Ditto Amanda – so exciting for you guys and can’t wait to see “forever home” projects and little renos for other folks too. Best of luck with the huge task of moving!
Amanda says
Also, not to be weird and reply to myself…. But I loved your post on how you’re glad you waited and bought another starter home even though you could have afforded more, and potentially not been able to afford this home.
It’s making me feel okay about not stretching the budget when we buy our first house next year after graduating nursing school.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, congrats on nursing school and all the best with your future first house Amanda!
xo
s
Gray says
Good luck this weekend! Hope all goes well and the transportation of all your goods is MUCH smoother than John’s transportation of all the wood flooring! Excited to watch from the sidelines (read: this blog) as your family turns another house into a lovely, comfy, envy-inducing, home! :)
Kelly {the Centsible Life} says
Best of luck with the move! I’m excited to see what you have in store in the new house, and I for one will be thankful for a slower pace-it’s how we roll too, and it’s refreshing to see slow and steady changes instead of those 30 minute makeovers on HGTV.
lizaanne says
So exciting!!
Don’t worry about us – we will be here when you get back!! Just do what you have to do to get moved, settled, and enjoy this time as a family.
As for pace – you control it, don’t let anyone out here in internetland do that for you.
Enough preachin’ from me!! Enjoy the move, and kiss the old house goodbye!!
When I moved out of the first home I owned, I kissed the door jamb and left a great pink kiss mark, right on the paint! :-D I’m sure the new owners thought I was crazy – but that’s ok too.
Seeya on the flip side!!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I LOVE that! I want to hide a little love note somewhere before we go. Sniffle…
xo
s
Mishellie says
When I left the house I spent 3yrs – 5th grade in (it was a REALLY HARD MOVE going into middle school as “the new kid”,) My mom gave us sharpies and had us write notes on the bottom of the unfinished basement stairs. Even if they’ve finished them by now, it’s nice knowing that they probably left those notes from the kids who lived there when the house was built, and who spent hours upon hours making up dances and plays in that unfinished basement like it was a magical world. Tearing up just thinking about it!
YoungHouseLove says
Such a sweet memory!
xo
s
Sumati says
“And by moved in, I mean our house will look like a pillow and ceramic animal bomb went off.”
Hilarious! Good luck with the move!!! We just went through that last month.. Boxes still haunt my dreams. LOL
Susan says
Hope everything goes smoothly! We love Y’ALL so much that it’s borderline uncool. Nothing like starting Friday off with some SNL and House of Pain — thanks, Sher. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, thanks Susan!
xo
s
Janelle @ Two Cups of Happy says
Best of luck with the move! I find hearing about the personal, behind-the-scenes stuff to be the most interesting and it often encourages the most discussion in the comments. PS – You already know this, but music is the best packing motivation. I’m sure your little piggy speaker is probably logging a lot of playing time!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah, we have piggy pumped up to maximum volume!
xo
s
Amanda says
Good luck guys!!!! I can’t wait to start following you guys on your new adventure! I also can’t wait to see side by side pictures of your last house from when you moved in and when you moved out with the rooms all empty.
Best wishes to your beautiful family!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah! That’s going to be so much fun!
xo
s
lizaanne says
So exciting!!
Don’t worry about us – we will be here when you get back!! Just do what you have to do to get moved, settled, and enjoy this time as a family.
As for pace – you control it, don’t let anyone out here in internetland do that for you.
Enough preachin’ from me!! Enjoy the move, and kiss the old house goodbye!!
When I moved out of the first home I owned, I kissed the door jamb and left a great pink kiss mark, right on the paint! :-D I’m sure the new owners thought I was crazy – but that’s ok too.
Seeya on the flip side!
BarbOutsideBoston says
I would love even more posts that are full of decision-making. In some ways, that’s the hardest part!
Becca S says
I’m so excited for you guys! I feel kinda creepy that I am as excited for you guys as I am for my best friend who is also moving lol I guess you feel like you know someone when you read a piece of their life 5 days a week. Even though I love the fast paced style of your updates…I am even more excited to see you step it up a notch!
Roo // NEON FRESH says
If you’re Kristen Wiig, can I be Melissa McCarthy?
._____.
YoungHouseLove says
Done.
xo
s
Debi says
You know We All Love You guys too!!!! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself with out you guys. Every morning when I get to work (even before I get my tea) I log into my computer and see what the Petersik’s are up to today. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with for the new house. Slow or fast I’ll still be logging in to see whats the haps!!
Lisa says
It’s a beautiful weekend in the RVA to move. Good luck with everything this weekend and thanks for sharing your lives with us. Your positive energy is always so welcoming and inspiring.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Lisa!
xo
s
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
Good luck with the move. It’s true about decision-making when you know it’s your “forever” home. Good luck and don’t get lost in all the ceramic animals.
Mama Mongoose says
Best post ending!
Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
Pumped for you guys. Nothing better then turning a house into a home {especially a long term…picture your future munchkins and maybe even some day grand-munchkins running around in it…kinda home}
All the joy and blessings in the world to you and your fam!!
Cheers
~ J
Pam in Illinois says
I can’t wait for the next project. I hope you have many great and happy years in this house.
I love the tree but I can see why it has to go. So sad.
I love the size of your deck. Lots of party room.
Jenn says
Good luck on the move! I’m excited for the changes to the blog and the changes to the new house!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
You blog it. I’ll read it. ;-)
Have fun guys!
jbhat says
Seconded!
jbhat
Penny Smith says
That back deck it AMAZING! And that picture of Clara too cool! The could be a classic black and white and framed, so sweet! So happy for you! I am betting though, your pace will be quite quick in the beginning, don’t you think? Cuz there are ALWAYS so many lil things that you just HAVE to do right away! (Moving into our 1976 house last year, I HAD to take down the 80’s looking traditional monkey wallpaper ASAP!! :) )
Safe move!!
Aimée says
I love packing and moving so am all excited for you; I think it’s the whole Fresh Start approach that does it for me. I particularly like the unpacking and finding new homes for things. Let me know if you need a hand… haha :)
Good luck with the move and CHEERS to a new chapter for your family!
Joelle says
I don’t know why, but I’m so happy you are looking at this house as more long term. I’d rather have you move at a slower pace blogging and really enjoy this home. something about kids growing up in one house seems really special to me. We are currently renting in our neighborhood and now are going to rent one more year. We could go buy a house now, but we want to keep saving to buy “the” house. I don’t want to move again in a few years…and want my kids to just be in the home they will be in for years to come (hopefully!)
And also I’d love to see more projects like you did for John’s Grandma…that was one my favorite makeovers :)
Diane says
Good luck with everything! I also enjoy packing and unpacking, getting everything organized and deciding how to use the potential in empty spaces. Although last time I did this was without children, so I don’t know if I’d still enjoy it!
Nik says
After the hubs and I got married, the first place we lived together was a modest rental. As we were moving in, I found a penny (head up) in the bedroom. I took it as a lucky omen so I kept it and stuck it on a wood block (thanks for that inspiration by the way) and it now hangs in our hopefully forever-home. We have moved several times since that first place and every time that we do, I make sure I put a lucky penny in the corner of the bedroom in hopes that whoever follows behind us will be as happy as we had been there.
Good luck on this new adventure and I can’t wait to follow along with you guys.
All the best-
Nikki
YoungHouseLove says
Such a sweet story! Now I want to leave a penny here somewhere- heads up of course!
xo
s
Jessica F. says
I did the same thing in the house I grew up as a kid for 16 years. The door stop heading down to the basement was the perfect size for a penny. So I took some of my gray mold-able eraser clay and stuck the penny in the hole and covered it up. As far as I know it’s still there and hope to go back years and years later and retrieve it. :)
YoungHouseLove says
That’s awesome!
xo
s
Jen says
Happy Packing and Moving! I can’t wait to follow along on all of your new and exciting adventures!
Emma (Broke Ass Home) says
Hopefully the truck doesn’t end up in a ditch this time :)
Linda V. says
Feeling excited for you in this new transition! When I read the original post about the new house I told everyone around me and might have had a tear in my eye. People seemed to think we were old friends from graduate school due to my excitement. Haha! Nope, just these random (inspiring and amazing) bloggers I’ve never met before.
Good luck this weekend. As a fairly new homeowner myself (Jan 2013) and someone who went through a move recently, I know this will be exhausting and energizing all at the same time. Live in the moment.
CONGRATS!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Linda! You guys are all so sweet. LOVE LOVE LOVE you.
xo
s
Val says
Good luck! Hope there isn’t another moving truck mishap this time! (Maybe the flat-tire-on-the-wood-truck-thing will count as your vehicle-related drama for this move.)
Take lots of messy house pictures this weekend. They’re my favorite…. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, will do!
xo
s
Angie says
Yay!!! Happy moving weekend! So excited for you all and all the amazing new house-ish stuff to come!
Jean (notsupermum) says
Whoohoo!! Good luck with the move, hope it all goes smoothly. Btw, I LOVE the photo of Clara sitting out on the deck next to the tree. Gorgeous.
Michelle Dees says
Congratulations, guys! A new chapter of your life is beginning, and though there may be some changes, remember that it’s YOUR house and you’re doing it for YOU, not just so we can watch the progress (although we love it). Enjoy it! :)
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
Raise the roof for moving day! Holla!
I’m actually excited about the blog changes you have on deck. Sometimes I felt like you guys were going a little fast with house #2 (not for me as a reader, but for you as mere humans!). A nice mix of other topics with all of your more-thought-out projects will still be super awesome. I’m definitely sticking around!
Karen F says
This is SO exciting, and it couldn’t happen to a sweeter family. Congrats on finding your dream home – best of luck with the move, and I can’t wait to see how the new house evolves!
Jess says
Happy moving to the three of you!! What’s the point of life without new adventures, thrilling challenges and fun projects?? Congrats on setting sail on all three and for bringing us along for the ride!
Netty says
Good luck with the move! When I move I like to walk around to each room and pretend I’m gathering up all the happy memories and packing them. Then when I get to the new place I go around to the new rooms ad “unpack” the happy memories. It sounds weird but it makes the new place feel just right and it makes leaving the old place super easy. Might be fun/helpful to do with Clara. Have a blast you four! House & blog changes will be great!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s really sweet! Maybe we’ll all walk around to each room (Burger and Clara included) and each share a few favorite memories for each room.
xo
s
Hanna says
Oh man, this would totally make me cry.
Barbara says
I actually cried just reading about this idea! So sweet.
taetae says
Since you have rugs furniture to fill a whole house as you make your long-term design choices, so you won’t feel as rushed as you did with some rooms last time. Can’t wait to see your bathroom reno!
Adrienne says
Best of luck this weekend! I hope it goes smoothly, and look forward to hearing about it on Monday, if you can find your computers amongst all the pillows :)