There were many ups and downs, but February brought us the new home for which we’ve been waiting.
Most of the month was spent fretting, phoning estate agents and solicitors, and preparing.
Moving day itself was something I never want to experience again. We ended up having to exchange contracts and complete on the same day, which didn’t exactly go according to plan but we did finally get our keys at just gone 4pm. And here we are at last – it could have been worse, and in a few days the stress and fatigue will be just a memory.
Want to see my new work room? Here it is:
We’ve been focusing on sorting the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom so that we can function while we attend to the rest of the unpacking, so neither of us has unpacked our work spaces yet. My room is about 11 feet square, slightly bigger than in our last house. It’s north facing so will be cooler in the summer with more consistent light, and the view is mostly the surrounding back gardens. Our garden is tiny, but relatively private.
My room also has fitted wardrobes on one wall:
Easily adaptable for thread and fabric storage. My first job will be to paint the walls, and possibly the floor – there is a very dark red/pink carpet, which I don’t like. Dark flooring tends to absorb a lot of light, which means you can’t always see colours as they really are. I’d like to paint the floor white, if the floorboards are good enough. If they’re not then I’ll think about a pale laminate floor instead.
You can see it will be a while before I can return to work, so the shop will remain closed for now. I’ve been looking forward to this since October and I want to enjoy organising it so I’ll take the time to get it right. It will take as long as it takes.
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Welcome to your new home. I hope it will be everything you hope for.
thanks so much, Nancy, I’m sure it will.
So happy for you! Take all the time you need to get it right.
thanks so much – it will be well worth the time and effort.
So glad you’ve arrived in your new home. May it be filled with love, health and creative joy. All the best.
thanks so much, Lori
Moving to a new home is hard in many ways. You have vision to make it your home. Give yourself the gift of time to make it yours. We will be patient. I so enjoy your gifts you share with us. Inspirational
thanks so much, Cindi ❤️
Hooray! Enjoy your time learning your new space 😊
Hooray indeed! Yes, it still feels as if we’ve moved all our stuff into someone else’s house but I’m sure it will soon feel like home
Enjoy!
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I hope you will have a moment to just flop down and take a deep breath. You did it! Now go out to a nice meal or something. The hardest part is over with, and you are quite right about how quickly the stress and fatigue will fade, incredible as it seems. Spring’s timing will be great too! 🙂
Thanks so much Naomi. Yes, it all turned out for the best in the end – the spring light is making it much easier to visualise how the house could look.
Welcome to your home. Soon enough it will feel comfortable and familiar.
Thanks so much Jill. Still wading through (or falling over) boxes and trying to figure out where everything will go, so we’re looking forward to feeling more settled.
Congratulations on your big move! Your studio is going to be wonderful once you get organized and do the painting/flooring. February’s stitches are beautiful.
thanks so much Juliana. Really looking forward to getting my room the way I want it.
I was just blog hopping and opened yours on an auspicious day! Congratulations on your move. Enjoy your organizing – I am looking forward to seeing what you do with that room.
thanks so much – I’m looking forward to it too
I’m hoping your workspace will be well behaved as you make it as you need it to be!
So glad you are in your new home, and your workroom is going to be wonderful. Unpacking and settling in takes as long as it takes but you will have that I’m Home moment before you know it.
won’t that be lovely? ❤️
north light and a garden view … plus the luxury of dedicated space in which to work … sounds like a dream come true … enjoy!
I have to keep pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. It will be so lovely.
Hurray, you made it!! Your work space will be a joy to create. And the February stitching is also delightful.
we got here eventually! Thanks so much, Stephanie
I so enjoy your creative stitching and artistic ideas. They are very inspirational. I understand moving is hard and you need time; we can be patient as you make your house a home. Many thanks for sharing your talent.
thanks so much Cindi
Love the square that has the road to your new house!