In case anyone’s wondering, I’ve managed to keep up my make-the-bed-everyday-for-a-month resolution beyond October. Hootie hoo. And Burger has kept up his end of the bargain and still undoes it an hour later. Oh well.
Speaking of things coming apart, we realized that this very weekend last year I was holed up in our bathroom demolishing the darned thing (inexplicably without shoes on in the beginning, which we don’t recommend).
While that still takes the cake as my most physically grueling disassembly ever, this weekend kicks off another that threatens to be equally taxing on our emotions: packing up. With our move less than a week and a half away we’re starting to take things down, box things up, and ready ourselves to leave. It’s bound to be sad (and tiring) especially since we’ve already seen what it’s like to watch our patio go from this…
…to this (after selling our patio set at the moving sale since it won’t fit the patio of the new place).
And of course the onset of winter weather sure is helping it look that much more depressing. Sigh. We’ll be sure to post more packing up pictures as we make more progress. For now just wish us luck – and maybe hand Sherry some virtual tissues. We’re both so excited to get into the new place but it’s definitely going to be bittersweet to close the door on this one.
Psst- Want an update of what the patio looked like right before we moved out? Click here for lots of chaotic moving photos along with a shot of a very sad patio.
deena says
It’s easy to get emotional about houses. I spent my entire childhood/teen years in one house. When my parents finally moved when I was twenty something I nearly died. I’ll never forget walking around my room that last time… it’s a form of grieving for sure.
claire says
oh, it’s going to be so sad when you leave :( it’s hard to believe that you are. it’s just a house, it’s your first house. not only that, you were married in it, had your first child in it and completely fixed it up. i couldn’t think of leaving a house that dear to me.
Sarah says
My dog and I have the same fight daily, though instead of a tiny Chihuahua picture a 70 pound pit bull mix. I think at this point she thinks its a game. Maybe someday we will win!
Sharon L says
I have been following since Summer, and I have to agree that I feel lucky to be “starting over” with you! Thanks so much for including us in your adventures. I am not really feeling the sadness, so you can have my tissues!
stephanie says
hilarious! I’m sure you could come up with some DIY solution to his bed un-making:)
LauraC says
S or J, is the Karlstad sectional from IKEA the sleeper one? ‘Cause if it’s the one I’m thinking of ($699), I’ve been wanting one for awhile! Totally want one for our basement for guests, but can’t justify the $$ for something our family will only sleep on 2-3 times/year! It’s super comfy though and has an awesomely cool pull-out and storage system. I love looking at it every time I’m at IKEA. Someday . . . someday!
YoungHouseLove says
We saw the sleeper and it looked awesome! We’d be getting the sectional with the chase (we don’t need a sleeper) but we love that it comes in so many formations and options!
xo,
s
carolinaheartstrings says
It is always hard to leave your first home, especially one that you have put some much work and love into. Great memories were created. Now, onto your next wonderful project together.
Nicole says
Do you have a packing music mix?
YoungHouseLove says
We’ve been listening to the Christmas CD from Glee and the new Black Eyed Peas album since we just got them recently. But we also just put the ol’ iPod on shuffle and enjoy a smorgasbord of Lady Gaga, The Killers, Panic At The Disco, Fallout Boy, Vampire Weekend, vintage Britney, and a whole lot of other random tunes.
xo,
s
tiffanyg says
Random question but I hope you can answer it. Ok, So I just bought this really cute old chest of drawers off of craigslist. Problem…….it smeeeeeeeells like old people. Never thought twice to smell the furniture(we were out side,no smell to speak of)!!! I have washed it with baking soda…the smell is not as bad but definatly still there. Worried it is going make my room smell. Do you know of any sure fire ways to get rid of the smell. Can you sand the smell off:0)
Thank You!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hmm, try wiping it down with vinegar and leaving the drawers outside so they air out a bit. You can also try placing coffee beans in each drawer (with them closed) to absorb the odor and scent them with a hopefully more appealing aroma. Good luck!
xo,
s
helen says
hi guys:
i’m from monterrey, mexico. I loooove your site and evrything you do to make your home a home with more intention than money, something i’m trying to introduce to my lover =).
i’m found myself excited for you and a little sad, because i know how it feels to leave a place that gave you so much.
Hope to see your new prohects at your new nest. Happy holidays guys! good luck with everything!
ciao!
kita says
Burger is so freaking cute. I never considered a chihuahua as a top dog choice but … I think I might change my mind. lol. Anyway, I’m so happy for you guys! I actually was just offered a position at Home Depot. A place that I think I never would’ve applied till now when I realized I love home improvement and being around it on a daily basis will kick my learning gear into drive! Well, Have a good xmas! and I can’t wait to see your new place!
-kita
Jessica says
Best of luck to you all with packing and the move! We spent the holiday season last year packing for a move right after the first of the year — it definitely added a different dimension to that festive time of the year! It is wonderful timing to begin a new year in a new home (new beginnings and all) – we can’t believe we’ve been in our new home in Charlottesville for almost a year now. I’m sure you are super organized but I found it *incredibly* helpful to not only label boxes for the room they went to but for the contents: I knew exactly which box to dig into to find our ice cream scoop for some celebratory dessert.
I love reading your blog for inspiration as we continue to work on our 50+ year old home with a newborn in tow! I don’t know how you get done everything you do with a little one to keep track of . . . we wouldn’t trade it for the world but our little one definitely slows down our DIY progress.
Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for your new home!
beth says
I completely understand the sadness… I cried while packing up my son’s nursery because I realized that once we got into our new house he wouldn’t have a nursery anymore, but a little boy’s room. We were also leaving our very first home that we lived in as a family. Now that we’re here in our new house its so much better than I could have ever imagined. This is the first house he will remember living in!
Elizabeth says
Remember,
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.”
One of my favorite quotes from the song Closing Time by Supersonic
Sara @ House Bella says
It’s bound to be a little sad, good luck with the packing!
Rachel says
I love your cobblestone patio. Was this a do it yourself job? I searched thru past posts but couldn’t find it.
Good luck with the move!! I love your blog! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Rachel,
We actually hired that out since it was just a few weeks before our backyard wedding and we worried we wouldn’t have time to DIY it without going gray from the stress.
xo,
s
Corrie says
Also if you’re still looking gray area rug ideas I just got the Pebble Stripe Rug from West Elm (http://www.westelm.com/products/pebble-stripe-rug-r900/) and its pretty much the softest cushiest rug ever. Bonus its on sale right now! Also our cat has some weird obsession with it right after I rolled it out she spent about 20 minutes just laying on it and rolling around. I’m hoping it won’t be too much of a pain to keep clean.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- good to know! We’re thinking a gray rug and a gray sofa might be too much so we’re just looking for something with cool undertones. But we’ll definitely check it out! I wonder if Burger will roll all over our new rug…
xo,
s
Lauren says
Your patio looks so sad! Ours actually looks kinda like that too since everything is away for the winter. Regarding your move, are you stocking up posts like you did right before Clara was born so the blog can be on auto pilot while you’re getting settled? Or after the move is that when the true diary style blog will start (posts like “Today we changed the light fixtures)?
YoungHouseLove says
Diary style. No more stockpiling for us. We’re going back to the good ol’ days when we dropped in with daily updates about the kitchen reno, except they’ll be about the whole house. Of course we’ll sprinkle in gift ideas and some tidbits about our life (what we got each other for the holidays, what we did for new year’s, etc). Can’t wait to be in there!
xo,
s
Tina says
RANDOM COMMENT OF THE DAY: i just saw this hilarious creation on Etsy and immediately thought of you and Burger, and how he is always ‘unmaking’ the bed. maybe he’s just trying to tell you he needs this :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62893428/oscar-the-orca-pet-cosy-silly-pet
it was too funny to keep to myself, i had to share. sorry for the randomness.
Tina
YoungHouseLove says
BEST LINK EVER! Love it. That could totally be Burger in there…
xo,
s
amy says
My mom has a 4lb little chihuahua. Mom called today saying that Tillie ripped apart the bed and was asleep under the covers when she got home from work. It made me laugh so hard– just know, Burger isn’t the only one who likes to un-make beds!
Daniel says
Gonna be an emotional move. This house is home, but you certainly want a better home thats why your moving right? Oh well, I’ve got to read a whole lot more of your blog and I can’t wait for your posts about your new home. Goodluck guys!