When Marcus and I were looking for a house one thing we were looking for was one that didn't have a lot of renovations. I knew we both did not have the experience to make something ourselves with certain things. When we found OUR house, we could not have been more excited to have a home mostly updated! Little projects here or there need to be done, but we don't have to gut the whole house! SCORE!
Our master bathroom looks like the 60's that it came from that is why we decided to start there! This past weekend we tied up our shoe laces and tore up the bathroom WALL! The fun factor was tearing it apart, the scary part was trying to figure out how to make it look pretty after it was torn down!
Being the first time we tiled a wall, we made a couple rookie mistakes. Biggest one we didn't have enough tile and didn't check to make sure it was still in stock. We finished about 3/4 of what we needed and then found out it was a discontinued tile.............Fail. Poor Marcus was so discouraged by our non-straight lines that he didn't want to go any further. So we decided to reach out to a couple of local professionals for round 2! Once it is complete I will make sure to do before and afters here!
We Bought Our First Home! | Personal
I wanted to give you a little insight in a big update in my life!
This weekend was full laughter, family time, and tired backs. Marcus and I closed and moved into our first house!!!!! We are both SO excited and we are still a little awe-struck knowing that it is ours (Fully after 30 years of payments of course ;)) My family graciously gave up their Saturday to move into our new digs, which made the day that much more enjoyable! My dad kept saying he was just a happy camper that it was a balmy 34 degrees, because everybody knows moving in negative degree weather is not fun for anybody! And to top it all off, NOTHING broke!
Marcus did an amazing job doing all the heavy lifting; I did all the unpacking while being serenaded by Ingrid Michaelson until the sunset! After hours of unpacking and finding all our things a new home, my mom brought over some of her wild rice soup; If you should know anything about my mother it is that she makes the most DELICIOUS soups! We all took a breather around the table and enjoyed it together. It was the perfect way to end such a productive day.
Naturally, we snapped a few shots before all the moving took place!
This house has truly been an amazing gift!
Merry Christmas | Personal
Christmas is literally one of my favorite times of year. The snow, the smells, the massive cheer from random strangers on the street, the music that keeps a heart happy, the hot cup of coffee that keeps my soul warm, it is no mystery why it is coined as the most wonderful time of the year.
Minnesota winters is beautiful when the trees are caked in snow that welcomes you in the mornings. It enchants me. But my favorite part has and always will be the extra time I get to be stress free with my family in the middle room with the gas fireplace crackling in the only warm room in the house. It makes it impossible for anyone to escape to a different room without the danger of freezing to death.
I hope this Christmas you stay warm and cuddled close to you loved ones.
Merry Christmas.
Warmly,
Molly
