Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Back Porch and Moving




I was thinking about repainting the hutch this spring a more neutral color but then we decided to put our house on the market. Because I had a ton of cleaning to do indoors in a very short amount of time (our poor garage and closets were disasters), I ended up just cleaning off the porch and adding some plants and a few of the items from last spring one afternoon right before we left for NH. I figured if we weren't able to sell our house I would still have plenty of time once we got back to paint the hutch and change things up a little. However, we got an offer while we were gone last week so our house is officially under contract! (For those of you who have asked: yes, we are staying in Williamsburg, and no, we don't know where exactly we are moving yet. I suppose we 'd better get moving on that...) Obviously there are still quite a few steps before our closing but we are excited so far! Because of that I will be slowly starting to pack up everything and therefore won't be making any changes out here on this porch. Here it is how it looks right now though:






 I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!


31 comments:

  1. Something tells me your place will sell in a heartbeat! Everything is beautiful.

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  2. Congratulations!!! Finding a new house and decorating all over again is one of my favorite things. Can't wait to see what you do. Hugs, Marty

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  3. your porch is lovely! We too are looking for a house right now, but we haven't put ours on the market yet...congrats on the offer - hope it all works out well for you!

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  4. Congratulations on selling your home! I'm sure it sold so quickly because of how beautiful you have made it! I am so excited to see how you decorate your new place (when you find it).
    Your porch looks so dreamy!

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  5. We close on our house in NC Monday- so thankful it sold quickly and can't wait to have the $ in the bank (for a few days, at least, until it transfers to the current house!).

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  6. Congrats on a quick sale. How exciting, looking, buying and decorating... luv it. It's the moving bit that I do not like :-)
    Good luck on finding a new home.
    Hugs, Gee

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  7. Congratulations on selling Jenni! Wishing you a smooth and easy closing. How fun- house shopping! So exciting!! xxoj.

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  8. so exciting. good luck with the house hunt.

    molly

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  9. Would love to sit and relax on that porch! Can't wait to see your next place!

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  10. Would love to sit on that porch and relax! Can't wait to see your next place.

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  11. Good luck on the sale!
    I love all of your decor.

    Brandy,
    http://basicallybrandy.blogspot.com/

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  12. This looks so lovely and inviting! I hate to sound like a Debby-downer, but how does everything stay so nice being somewhat exposed to the elements- blowing dirt, rain? Do you find that the furniture holds up in the rain and humidity? Nevertheless, this is such a beautiful and welcoming spot to relax! It looks like the perfect place for a tall glass of iced tea, where the sun always shines!

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    1. Thanks, Joanne. For the most part it doesn't get too bad. I do wash the bedding one to two times a year and I wash down the table and chairs when needed. Most of it's been out there for about five years now and I think the chairs and the little coffee table could use a fresh coat of paint but other than that things have held up really well!

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  13. This is gorgeous! I'm loving this screened in back porch so much. Good luck!
    ~Rachel
    http://littlebitsofeverythingqce.blogspot.com/

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  14. So excited for you all! Now, you can move on to your next adventure. Good luck finding your next home, can't wait to see how you transform it.

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  15. Congrats on selling your house!

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  16. Congrats on the sale of your home! How exciting, and how fun to have a new home to decorate and make your own. Your back porch looks lovely!
    Kimberlee

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  17. Congrats on the sale of your home! How exciting, and how fun to find a new home to decorate and make your own. Your porch looks lovely!
    Kimberlee

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  18. I shall miss this house, love your ideas; looking forward to the next phase of "dear"

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  19. I can't wait to see how your signature style will come through in a different house. Wishing for a wonderful new place for your family.

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  20. Congrats on selling your home and good luck with the house hunting !!!

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  21. Wishing you the best on your move and finding a new home!

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  22. i would buy your house! It is so cute!!!

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  23. Something tells me that any prospective buyer would be so mesmerized by all your beautiful decor that they wouldn't even notice the house itself! Seriously you could probably have leaky faucets and holes in the ceiling and they wouldn't even see beyond all the lovely design elements. Good luck with the move!

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  24. I saw the write up about you in Romantic Homes magazine. So exciting! Congrats!

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    1. Thanks, Julia! I haven't seen it yet - am looking forward to seeing it though!

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  25. Looks like it's time to give my house a new makeover!

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  26. We're going through the same process right now! I'm excited to see where you'll make your next home and all of the new projects that will surely follow! Hugs, Kimberly

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  27. First time reading your blog and loving every bit of it!
    Found you through The lettered cottage...
    Could you please tell me the size (length, width, etc.) of your porch?
    Thank you so much

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