The new home is also north of us in California but in an entirely different landscape. Flat, agricultural and right on a river with 250 feet of river frontage and 1.25 acres of land.
Here's a peek.
Two bedroom, two bath cottage with an open plan living/dining room. Actually a little more square footage than the house we lost in the fire. Those are mostly fruit trees that you see around the house.
I pretty much fell in love with it the minute I walked onto the front porch.
Then we walked over to the detached garage which has an attached studio with a bathroom. A studio? With its own bathroom? How quick can we sign the papers?
We have very little money to decorate and at this point and the contents of the previous house were lost in the fire as well. What to do? I'll be hitting all the consignment and thrift shops in Northern Ca and buying paint in wonderful colors. Lots of painted furniture, lots of color, lots of art, lots of layers.
So the fun begins. Well...after the work of moving in.
I have something set to post for Tea Tuesday tomorrow but don't know how to link it to Elizabeth's blog. Just stop by here if you want a peek.
Your bungalow looks a bit like mine, only in better shape and better landscaped. I am truly impressed and would trade you homes in a heartbeat. Just think, you would get four bedrooms instead of two, an attached garage, and a studio in the basement. How can you resist that (GRIN)?
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm so glad to see this latest home, which is SO different from the previous one.
Don't worry Darla, I'll link you tomorrow. I'll stop by as soon as I see your post go live on my sidebar. And have a SUPER week enjoying your new home!
I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Darla!! Looking forward to your decorating posts (and of course, we need a peak at the studio!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! May you make many good memories there!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! Sounds fantastic - have fun! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteCongrats on that wonderful property! I love the porch, and I hope you'll share what you do with plants. The upcoming settling-in process sounds like fun :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! That is wonderful news. It looks so charming from the outside.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! how exciting! I'm envious! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you found a new place! And with a studio with its own bathroom--OMG! Can hardly wait to see color there. :)
ReplyDeleteWow...I can totally see why you fell in love at the front porch. I have too. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the porch,fun and happy days in your new nest.
ReplyDeleteLove the porch,fun and happy days in your new nest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty cottage! I'm so happy for you that found something that you fell in love with. I really like your idea of getting paint and turning the house into a colorful home. Have fun on your tours through thrift stores - there certainly is a good number of them in NorCal. I look forward to your pictures of the progress!
ReplyDeleteI came here via Rebecca's thrifty at 67 blog. I am so sorry you lost your home in a fire last year. What a sweet house you've found and are moving into. I look forward to reading about and seeing pictures of how you make it your home with thrifty finds. It's how I shop and curbside is a good place too. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady
This sounds like just the house we're LOOKING for! SO happy for you (so late to catch up with you.)
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