about a year ago my hubs & i decided that we were ready to leave the rural life and head to the big city... downtown vancouver, wa. (it's the closest thing we can get to portland, oregon without having to pay the 9ish% income tax)
and we are SO READY!
ready to:
leave our way-too-big house and go to something smaller and more intimate.
have neighbors and enjoy community.
leave our beautiful 3.5 acres and move to a barely-postage-stamp-sized yard.
begin a new adventure!on this house we went with a lot of greys, blues and greens.
my youngest got her wish with bright green walls.
she's 11 and she's never had color on her walls.
wow, even thinking about that i feel kinda bad! haha!
one of my longtime dreams... a window seat in the making.
can't wait to cozy up on this with a blanket, book and a cup of coffee this winter!
some aqua blue tile about to be installed as the backsplash.
super exciting!
we should be moving in next week!
i feel so blessed with this house.
i also feel a bit guilty, like maybe we shouldn't be doing this when so many are struggling.
why is everything so complex.
What a beautiful new pad! Great colors. :-)
Posted by: alysse | November 08, 2011 at 01:44 PM
You've worked very hard. Celebrate this happy occasion...no guilt. It's looking fabulous! Love that window seat!
Posted by: FryeStyle | November 08, 2011 at 01:59 PM
LOVE!!!!!!!
Posted by: lindsay | November 08, 2011 at 02:12 PM
So excited for you! Can't wait for a "real" tour! :)
Posted by: Lee Ann | November 08, 2011 at 02:16 PM
You have all earned it so enjoy. I will honk when I drive by and see you in the window seat. I imagine it won't happen often. You aren't really a sit still kind of gal!
Posted by: Karin Canazzi | November 08, 2011 at 02:39 PM
love the white and the colors! so jealous
Posted by: Vicki Takata | November 08, 2011 at 04:09 PM
enjoy your beautiful house and all of the blessing that come your way! you deserve them all!
love the color!
Posted by: Julie | November 08, 2011 at 04:49 PM
dying! It is so beautiful! You will have to give me a tour when I come home!
Posted by: Shannon | November 08, 2011 at 05:32 PM
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo! Can't wait to see the kitchen tile installed. The color looks AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | November 08, 2011 at 08:19 PM
You should feel the opposite of guilty. Because in hard times, you have people working on your house, that need jobs and an income. You´re actually doing the community a service by keeping the wheels turning. So get rid of the guilt and give yourself over to totally enjoying the new-home-feeling!
(Can´t wait to see it all finished. Especially "my" room and the studio ;-)
Posted by: Spindelmaker | November 08, 2011 at 11:46 PM
pretty-pretty-pretty! LOVE everything I see so far... looks like I'll have to make another visit to Washington to see it in person :-)
Posted by: April | November 09, 2011 at 06:42 AM
You have nothing to feel guilty about, Michelle. The Lord is blessing you abundantly - continue to thank Him and praise Him.
Can't wait to see everything you have going on in the house!
Posted by: Melissa Irvin | November 09, 2011 at 07:06 AM
oh my goodness!!!
this is going to be AMAZING!
Posted by: meg duerksen | November 09, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Found some time to catch up on your blog! Wow. Things look amazing! Can't wait to see it all in person! Welcome to the neighborhood (almost) ;-).
Posted by: Valerie | November 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Oh, and I may join you on that window seat! I have window seat envy right now!
Posted by: Valerie | November 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Can't wait to see more! Congratulations!
Posted by: pattykaplan1@me.com | November 23, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Well I guess I don't have to spend the wkeneed figuring this one out!
Posted by: Alex | November 25, 2011 at 01:29 AM
Whoa, that is just so colorful! How are your windows? I'm sure you're enjoying the view from your window, and I hope Karin already drove by and saw your house. Congrats on your new home in the city! :)
Posted by: Herb Koguchi | February 18, 2012 at 09:56 AM