purchases for our imaginary future house…
If you get it, you get it. One of the most exciting things about moving for people like me is anticipating what the next house will be. I’ve been this way since I was in 6th grade when we moved back to the states and I was going to live in an actual house (not […]
antique combination sketchbook & palette
One of my observant blog readers noticed that I wrote “I bought art boxes” instead of “I brought art boxes” in yesterday’s post. We both had a laugh at it, but the truth is I have still bought a few things here and there. Some of it was timed to arrive before we closed on […]
my temporary studio
As we were looking for an apartment or home to rent for the month between moving out of our house and driving out east, we had a few requirements. Number 1, we didn’t want it to be outrageously expensive and, let me tell you, renting furnished apartments by the month can get absolutely crazy. I […]
touch-up paint therapy
Painting in some form or another has always been therapeutic for me. It was a creative outlet when we lived in my in-laws’ basement while Jeff finished his degree. It was transformative; a way to put my personal touch on every surface of the three homes we’ve owned over the years. It was a task […]
the waiting place | encouragement
I’ve always loved the book It’s not often that a children’s book is so poignant, timeless, and relevant through many seasons of life. I have revisited this book many times and have gifted it to people in times of transition or new chapters. In all of the silliness, rhythm, and rhyming, it is so good. […]
antique artist’s paint box
Before I no longer had a permanent address, I snuck in a few final purchases. One of those purchases was this antique artist’s paint box. Sniffing out beautiful old boxes online has become a favorite hobby of late and I’m building a nice little collection. I do try to be choosy, though, and select antique […]
tips on getting a house ready to sell
As you know, we recently listed and sold our house. Of course, I took pictures along the way and thought I would share some tips on getting a house ready to sell. I’m not sharing tips on how to sell your house quickly or get multiple offers in 24 hours. Articles like that drive me […]
uncertainty & possibility
“How’s Jeff’s job search going?” “Have you figured out where you’re going to move?” “Have you bought a house, yet?” These are the questions I’m asked almost every time I see someone, speak to someone or text with someone. I don’t mind it at all. I would ask the same thing if I had a […]