Update Monday: The New Place

Ok! I am finally at a point where I can share photos of the new place. All the furniture is in.. unless we add another bookshelf or something later. So, for the most part everything is settled. Yeh!

We have exactly one picture on the wall so don't judge. The walls are currently a reflection of the people who live here- pale, pasty, and lacking in coloration. As we gain on that, hopefully they will too.

View from the front door. And, no, we don't have a tv. Netflix and Hulu are our friends.

Looking straight back from the front door. Sadie's bed and blanket. I'm thinking I might should get something a little less... conspicuous. What do you think?

I love the kitchen! It's so big! And NEW! And BIG! 

Another view. I made the curtain. It was a small victory for my craftiness.

Our pantry. The kitchen didn't have one, and we didn't want to take up cabinet space for food- so Criagslist came through! Antique chifferobe converted!

Inside. And, I promise we feed the dog.. She is just a bottomless pit.

Itty bitty bathroom. Barely big enough for one, much less the 3 that crowd in here on Saturday and Sunday. But, the shower is LOVELY!

Headboard, chest, and nightstand were all found on craigslist. Woot. And, the headboard will be painted once it is over 55 for more than a day. Maybe by July? 

No bedskirt.. yet. 

Waterfall design...very common ... but we love it. 

This thing is the longest story of any piece of furniture we own.

Short version: It did have doors. John tried really hard to fix them. It didn't work. I made a curtain. Tada!

Table and chairs! That I love! And can fit 4 people! I haven't had one of these in over 2 years!! 

It's the small things in life... 

And, the only peice of furniture that we spent any real money on-

Zoe. The sofa. She is so lovely. and soft. And I feel like a little kid when I sit on her because my feet don't touch. John is in love. It's a couch that fits him.

That's it for now! I'll take more pictures as more is finished! We still need some rugs, and a lot of framing...

I Haven't Forgotten You!

I promise! Thanks for being patient with me guys. Since the last post we have traveled across 5 states, seen some of our amazing family and friends and finally arrived in our new home. It's been a looooong few weeks. We still have boxes scattered everywhere and absolutely no living room furniture... but it will be a process. As for the area- We LOVE it. The people are nice, some good restaurants, and our apartment is pretty close to everything. I think it's going to be good.

So, now that I am back- be looking for some new recipes! I have kept a folder full of things to try once we made it back over here!

Update Monday: Moved!

Well, we are homeless. 

This morning 3 french gentlemen came and packed all of our earthly belongings into a 3 meter square box. How many Americans can say that all they own fits in a 3m box? We have learned the importance of downsizing, living with the minimum you need, and not getting very attached to things. A clutter bug I am not. Ah well, give me a few months.. things may change. ;) 

The rest of my day was spent cleaning like crazy, scrubbing everything from the insides of closets to the inside of the fridge. Still more to do tomorrow. Yehhhhh! 

Finally, I had a wonderful goodbye with my library friends. The English-American library  was the first place that I found in Nice that felt "right" and I am so thankful for each of them. 

Now, I am going to fall into bed, sleep like a baby and be ready to clean again!