Heeey, yoooou, guu-uys!
(Name that movie.)
What’s up? Happy Friday! It’s been a crazy week around here and it’s about to get even crazier because…we bought a house!
The “special project” Ben and I have been working on since oh gosh, February? was getting our home listed and sold, then finding a new home ourselves. Because we didn’t think having a baby was life-changing enough so we thought we’d throw a move into the mix, too. ;) Honestly, we love our little home, the one we moved into straight from our honeymoon 5 years ago, but were just ready to find something with a little more room to grow into.
The house sold in a little over a month but we must have looked at 50+ homes in the 3 months following before finding “the one.” Our Realtor kept telling us it would happen but we were about a week away from looking at short-term rental options before poof, dream home! Space, privacy, an outdoor kitchen (!), a big back yard, and…a chandelier in the bathroom. I know. Plus it’s only 10 minutes away from our current home so we can stay in an area we really love. I can’t wait to give you a mini tour!
We move in later next month (23 days to be exact but who’s counting?) and could not be more excited…nor anxious to get the little man’s room ready. The timing may not be ideal for some, but I’m so glad we did this now vs after the baby. As hard as it was to have a house on the market (decluttering, painting, staging, cleaning ALL. THE. TIME.) I can’t imagine doing it with an infant. I bow down to anyone who does this with kids or pets. You are wizards!
And don’t worry, I will not be lifting a box on moving day, rather, I will be directing traffic. Actually worked out kinda perfect… ;)
Anyway, just wanted to share our good news with you! Although we did a lot of de-cluttering and donating when we listed, there’s still a lot to pack, which I hope to get started on this weekend – in between stops at the farmers’ market and my first baby shower, that is! Should be a full, but fun next couple of days.
Wherever you are, and whatever you do, have an absolutely wonderful weekend and in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Click the blue links to be taken to the original source.
Favorite mmm: Lemon Velvet Cream Cake. I pretty much want to swim in a giant vat of this thick and luscious frosting. MMM!
Favorite sip: Homemade Lemonade. Leave it to the Pioneer Woman to give us an awesome, thirst-quenching recipe for homemade lemonade concentrate. Great for this hot and sticky weather.
Favorite fresh: Farmer’s Red Potato Salad. This is one of the loveliest recipes I’ve seen in a long time, from an equally as lovely blogger, Sandy, whom I got to meet in Monterrey earlier this month. No mayo to be found in this unique take on potato salad.
Favorite decor: DIY Moss Letter. I loooove this homemade moss letter. Looks shabby-chic, not shabby. An important distinction, no? (BTW: Just found this design blog this week and am next level obsessed.)
Favorite indulge: Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake. I can’t even imagine how mouthwatering this moist and fluffy cake is, topped with crunchy crumbs and sweet chocolate chips. I would devour a loaf of this!
Favorite bite: Tomato and Fresh Corn Quiche. A fresh and summery bite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Favorite decor: Will Bryant Sure, I Like Fun Print. Soo, cough, I saw this print on The Real World this week, cough, and immediately hopped on the interwebs to find it. How fun, right?
Favorite refresh: Simplest Red Fruit Salad. Watermelon, pomegranate, mint, and lime. YUM. Perfect to have in the fridge all summer long.
Favorite view: Château de Chenonceau. I’ve seen many pictures of this French chateau, built on the site of an old mill in the 1500s, but never from this angle, which appears to be from a hot air balloon. Stunning!
Favorite app: Salmon Cucumber Bites. Definitely need to remember to make this yummy party app when I’m able to eat smoked salmon again. Flavor-packed, fresh, and easy.
Favorite fashion. I’ve been wearing my jean jacket like a crazy person this spring since my regular spring jacket no longer fits, and like to “class it up” a bit with fancy/sparkly necklaces. Love the mix of rugged and refined.
Favorite fakeout: Krispie Ice Cream Dessert. Using buttery Rice Krispie Treats and ice cream to mimic fried ice cream?? Brilliant! :)
Have a great weekend! BTW, the movie was, of course, The Goonies.
P Rex Coble 05.31.2013
Congratulations Kristen & Ben on all the exciting events in your life right now. And a good realtor to boot- this is SUCH a small town! Rex
Gabby Bladdick 05.31.2013
THE GOONIES!! And congrats! So many exciting things happening all at once! Cannot WAIT to see pics of the outdoor kitchen (and chandelier!)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles 05.31.2013
Congrats, that’s so exciting! Have fun with it!! Great round-up, Happy Friday!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More 05.31.2013
Congrats on the new house! Definitely exciting things happening for you guys!
Tieghan 05.31.2013
Congrats on buying a house! I have you have lots of fun with it!
Have a great weekend!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking 05.31.2013
How exciting, congratulations!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven 05.31.2013
So excited about your new house!! Can’t wait to see pictures. And cheers to directing traffic. ;)
Such a great roundup today. Have a great weekend!
Sally 05.31.2013
Congratulations on your new house! That is very exciting!! Hope you will do a house tour post soon! Have a great weekend :)
Erica 05.31.2013
Congratulations on the house! My husband and I just moved out of our current house. I think you had the right idea doing it before the baby arrives. We have a 5 month old and a dog and it was a lot of work, but worth it in the end. I look forward to your “Friday Favorites” each week.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl 05.31.2013
Congrats on the new house! How exciting :). You are accomplishing SO much in one year!
Christina @ Christina's Adventures 05.31.2013
woo hoo on the house!! I’m due the same day as you (yay!!) and we just bought a house a month ago. Craziness, I tell ya. But it did help that I was able to direct traffic while moving… :)
Iowa Girl Eats 05.31.2013
Congrats to both, Christina!
Emily 05.31.2013
Congratulations on the new home! Must be such a good feeling to have things fall in line.
The potato salad you shared looks great, it has been bookmarked for next week – thanks!
Mallory 05.31.2013
Congrats on the new house! You’re smart to move before the baby comes. I’ve moved 2 times with little ones and it sure makes it a lot harder!
Amy O 05.31.2013
Congrats! An outdoor kitchen?!?! How awesome is that! We moved last weekend after being in our first married place for 5 years and it is amazing to me how much we had accumulated (and got rid of)! So glad its over! Your new place sounds fantastic!
Nikki 05.31.2013
Hehehe love the Goonies! Congratulations on your house! It sounds amazing…can’t wait to see it! :)
Kristi 05.31.2013
1) Goonies?
2) Congrats on your new house!! I cannot wait to see pictures! It sounds fabulous enough that I have not met you, but am thinking about asking if me and my daughter could move in?
3) I wait for Fridays to read your Friday favorite posts!
AmyE 05.31.2013
Congratulations! What fun a new house is! enjoy!
Aisling 05.31.2013
Huge congratulations, that’s such exciting news. Can’t wait to see some pics. My only piece of advice… label your boxes really well, you think you’ll remember what’s in them but… :-)
Becky 05.31.2013
Yay! Congratulations on the new house! Enjoy directing traffic…it’s the only way to go ;)
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee 05.31.2013
congrats on your new house!!!