I didn't want to jinx it by writing about it, but the fact is, I'm just too darn excited about it not to. We have been looking for a new place so that we can reduce our rent, have a fun place for Tater and enjoy a bit more of the country. Unfortunately, I did not bring my camera when we went to view the place, but Ryan did. Here are a few of his shots:

these would be our new neighbors

beautiful hardwood floors throughout (except the kitchen) and recently replaced windows

neighbors across the road

photo props galore

ample storage...porch included

We are eagerly awaiting a call/text/email back from the realtor that we either got it or we can have the owners meet are dog. Since we heard nothing this weekend, I am getting a little discouraged. But I keep looking through these photos and I can't help but keep up hope.

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It's finally beginning to feel a little more like winter this week. I put some soup together to warm up one evening. The above soup includes veggies with gimme lean sausage and baby kale. Yum yum! I've also started to think about Valentine's Day for my home and the shop. A while ago, I had ordered some hearts and stars cut out from vintage dictionaries and music sheets. For months I have seen great paper garlands and decided to make some of my own with the hearts and stars I ordered. I finished a few strands of them. Unfortunately, my sewing machine decided to crap out on me again and until it is fixed, I am stranded (no pun intended) without a machine to complete them.



I am a fan of using free items whenever I can. I had picked up these black shelves from a free pile in our building a few months ago and just couldn't decide where to put them. This week I decided to add them to my collage above the dresser. This is how it turned out! The drawing in the blond frame was done by one of my friends for Ryan and I one year anniversary. I love the collection of all of these items.