Monday, December 3, 2012

Bye Bye Suburbia!

Hello again friends!
Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving and are full speed ahead into Christmas.
I'm seeing so many inspirational Christmas decorations around blogland and it's making me realize I need to get it in gear.
 
Since you last heard from me I have moved to the charming 1940's rental where I will look for a permanent place to buy.  The move went so smoothly it's hard to believe. 
 
And when you only unpack the things you need, the nesting and settling is a breeze.  There is something very freeing (is that a word?) about living minimally with only the things you need. 
I kinda like it.
 
 
 
 
This place is  pretty charming.  Original wood floors, original solid wood doors and doorknobs.  It's been in the same family since it was new so it's in amazing condition.
Even a sweet little phone cubby in the hall.
 
 
And did I mention it takes me 10 minutes to get to work and NO FREEWAY?!  Houzzah!
 
Oh and one more fun thing...this is just around the corner...
 
 
If it ever stops raining I will actually be able to walk there.  Can't wait! 
Rain rain go away!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Have a good one! 
 
xo
 
~Karen~
 
 


13 comments:

  1. Congrats on your new place karen! I am so happy you have a blog so I can get to know you better. Can't wait to read more. And yes the Tigers did have a pretty sad season but it seems it can only go up from here? At least the field looked good! ha!

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    1. Thanks Vanessa! Haha...yes the field definitely looked great! :)

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  2. It is kind of nice to live with less...whenever I live temporary (move, remodel) I always realize how wonderful it is to live with less. I love your little telephone shelf. i had one added to my CA house, but then of course just had a little lamp and tray for keys. Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks Annie! I remember your shelf in your CA house...so cute! I wish mine had an outlet so I could put a little lamp there. Maybe in my next house. Yes, it is so nice living with less...feel so free :)

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  3. I didn't know you had a blog! Well, I'm all caught up now and very excited to follow! I loved what I saw of your last home. Looking forward to seeing what's next!

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    1. Thank you! I only hope my new home will be half as nice as yours :)

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  4. Here's to getting a place with character and charm! And what could be better than walking to local businesses? Can't wait to see more!
    Camille

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    1. Amen to that Camille. And yes, it's great to be able to walk to shops in the neighborhood. Love that. Thanks for your sweet comments!

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  5. Congratulations on finding a place. It sounds adorable! And Starbucks within walking distance?!? Lucky girl :)

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  6. Oh to live so close to Starbucks! It could be dangerous though!!! Loving your new place :)

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  7. It sounds PERFECT...and no freeway --that IS a bonus!

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