Monday, October 28, 2013

Our new Home ( not so sweet yet ) Home !!!

It's official everyone - our new home :)


                                               LET THE CONVERSATIONS BEGIN


This is going to be more fun than -
I'm not quite sure
To see what I'm about to step into ( if you haven't already - or if you need a reminder of just how insane I am )
you can visit HERE
To see what I'm stepping away from you can visit HERE
To see where I may end up in the near future you can visit HERE

The only thing I'm going to say in my defence is this
The last home we bought - was on the market for over a year - no one and I mean no one wanted it -
even though it was on one of the nicest streets in a prestigious neighborhood - everyone thought I was crazy
BUT when we listed it - it was sold in 8 hours
The one we're leaving now was also on the market for 14 months - it didn't show well - even though this one is in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Montreal - BUT we sold it in 5 days ( even breaking a record for this area )
So you all need to have a little faith in me - BEFORE you have me committed ( although this time I may very well just have myself committed to be quite honest with you )

Blogging may become a little sporadic around these here parts


Suzan says - John you're going to have to help with the packing - I'm killing myself here - especially trying to lift them and put them on top of each other
John says - What are you talking about?  I started last week

AND HE'S DEAD SERIOUS EVERYONE - 100% DEAD SERIOUS


At this rate I'm pretty confident he'll have 4 complete boxes done by the 22nd of November - but you never know.....................you just never know -

Suzan says - I'm underwhelmed John - completely underwhelmed
Suzan says - I've packed over a hundred boxes - you can't even finish the one you started.
John says - Oh excuse me - I didn't know it was a competition
John says - Oh excuse me - I didn't know it was a competition
John says - Oh excuse me - I didn't know it was a competition

I typed that 3 times so you could get the full impact of those 10 words....................

Tonight 

John says - what's for supper
Suzan says - you've got to be kidding me
John says - well we have to eat
Suzan says - so...............what are you making?
John says - I made supper 3 nights last week
Suzan says - Oh excuse me - I didn't know it was a competition......................

24 more days to get my hands on paint again
( it's much easier on the eyes in sketch form than reality right now lol )


Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone
Much love,











62 comments:

  1. I am so excited for you, Suzan ! I would give just about anything to move {been living in the same house for 20 years!} And I can not wait to see how all the white you are planning turns out - now, that's one dream of mine which will never come true ..lol

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  2. OMG !! I'm still laughing...for more than 5 minutes....with tears.... And I thought mine is the only man on Earth that does not help packing, considered that in 4 years we moved 3 times. Good luck Suzan!

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  3. My, you managed to make me laugh,Suzan. But seriously, John, I'm very disappointed: you don't seem to help more than my cats!
    I'm very excited about that new project. I can see all that white covering those walls and ceiling. It's going to be gorgeous!

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  4. Do you think this is all a plot by John to hasten your departure to Bellevue? Tell him if he doesn't pack faster you are dumping his stuff!
    I know your new home will be transformed into utter gorgeousness! I cannot wait to see all you do.

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  5. It will be a lot of hard work but it will be amazing!! So happy to know that you will not be homeless! If I were closer to you I would gladly help pack. It will probably be better for your relationship with John if you do the packing and leave him to everything else!

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  6. How exciting, that's so great, bloody men and their stomachs!

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  7. So happy that you won't be living in one of those boxes. Montreal tends to be a wee bit nippy in the winter. Ummm I have a cattle prod I can lend you. :)
    xo Laura

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  8. Congratulations!. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I love John's box....could be a box anywhere in the world with those few photos tossed in for good measure.

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  9. I am so happy for you Suzan but for craps sake take it easy and if John gives you any trouble knock him out and pack him in a box headed for China-love dee x thinking of you

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  10. It sounds like an exciting time. Do you flip houses? This is a hard time of year to move since the holidays are so close. Best wishes. Dianntha

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  11. Congratulations! Can't wait to see how you transform this! It's in good hands! x

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  12. I am SO thrilled for you, Suzan. We have ALWAYS bought the dog of the neighborhood and worked our magic on it-14 times to be exact. I can't WAIT to see what you do with it. I am SOOO excited for you- It makes me want to take on a whole new housing project. lol

    Your John is about as helpful as mine. I even packed the trucks most of the moves! xo Diana

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  13. Congratulations Suzan and John! I love your vision sketches and can't wait to read all about the transformation you make to this home. Hugs. Pam

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  14. Haha it's always a competition. Now I'm going to go back and read where your coming from etc. love the sketches!

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  15. Packing is the worst. I remember packing 100 boxes, and my husband was just so unaware of how much stuff we had. Until we moved into our current house and he unpacked them all..lol. Good luck with the move.

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  16. Woo hoo!! That's awesome Suzan! Sooo happy for you!!

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  17. Congrats on finding a new place so quickly! And for selling so fast!

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  18. So, so exciting!!! I can't wait to see everything you do!!

    xoxo
    -andi

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  19. this is wonderful news! Wouldn't it be something if all your blogging buddies could come and help pack, a packing party, so sad we are all over the world, don't wear yourself out! Take care!

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  20. Congratulations, Suzan! So happy you got the house you really wanted, and cannot wait to see how you transform it!

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  21. CONGRATS, SUZAN!!

    Your new home has a lot of potential, and I know, from catching up on all your posts, that this is EXACTLY what you wanted form your new abode: to customize it to your own expectations and make your dreams a reality, nooks and crannies and French doors and shutters and all!!

    The adventure continues...

    All the best!

    xo
    Poppy

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  22. woot - a whole new house to decorate!!!!!!!!!!! Keep us posted on your progress xoxoxox

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  23. Yay! Your new house will be just beautiful once you are finished with it. I so look forward to your blog posts with all your ideas and changes. How exciting!!! xoxo

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  24. You must be so exited, Suzan. A whole house to fix up and paint, what a dream. Wish you good luck with packing, moving and painting. Can hardly wait to see how it turnes out.

    Big hug

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  25. Suzan, the adventure now begins and we get to follow along - can hardly wait... congrats - this is going to be fun.... Cathy

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  26. Holy smokes, girlfriend. I am excited, and hopeful, and stressed, and exhausted, all on your behalf. Picture it: Late Spring 2014. You've moved in and transformed enough house parts to make you content. It's dusk, warm outside, you have a cocktail, some outdoor twinkle lights and a swimming pool!!!! that is miraculously filled with warm water. Divine!

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  27. I'm excited for you. I'm sure the before and after photos will be magazine worthy. Congrats and good luck!

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  28. How exciting! I'm looking forward to watching you do your magic on this house.

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  29. OOPS!!! I meant to say "your" transformation, not our!!

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  30. You did it - congratulations! Looking forward to watching transformation and what amazing things you do with the place.
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  31. Nice!!! But there is no offer to come help MOVE those boxes you've stacked. My only offer was to come and help FILL them! Just cannot wait until you get there and work your magic on that house and turn it into your HOME.♥♫

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  32. Oh Suzan, I am so happy for you. I just knew that you would get the house. I can hardly wait to see the magic you are going to perform. Don't kill your self packing - I would leave his stuff and start the move then maybe he would get cracking. Good luck on that one.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  33. That is awesome. Congratulations on the home. Sounds so exciting! I'm sure you will turn it into a spectacular home.

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  34. Congrats and I am ever so happy that you aren't buried beneath all those boxes!

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  35. Congrats Suzan, I am so happy for you guys. This house will be gorgeous when you get your hands on it, I just know it will be perfect!!! John is never a surprise for me anymore, LOL!!!

    Cynthia

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  36. Try to remember this as a great adventure...not a competition!! I'm so excited for you, we've never moved. I would even pack a box! ;-D

    XO,
    Jane

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  37. Congratulations! I love the sketches.

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  38. Congrats on getting the house you wanted! Good luck with the packing!

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  39. Awesome...thank you so much for bringing all of us along on this journey. I can't wait to see the progress! oxoxo Susan

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  40. Congratulations! That is so exciting!
    I can not wait to see what wonderfully, imaginative projects and ideas you come up with. Wish I were closer (London, ON) as I would gladly help with packing, unpacking and probably painting.
    All the best,
    Cathy
    P.S. And remember, don't worry about us, we'll still be here when you get back. In the meantime take lots and lots of pictures and all will be forgiven.

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  41. Congratulations! That's so exciting!!! I just can't wait to see how you transform the house into your home!! I'm cheering you on and helping in my heart since I'm not close enough to help in person ( but I would!! ). My turn is coming and I bet I do the majority of the packing too. Yikes!

    Yes, take lots of pictures! I am so happy for you!!!
    (I'm adding lots and lots of exclamation points throughout the post so you know how excited I am!!) LOL
    hugs,
    Cecilia
    PS
    I just want you to know, when I sign my name to your blog, I sing my song...it only happens here. I just wanted you to know that. :D

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  42. i am happy for you....tell john to get his arse in gear xx

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  43. Congrats it is going to be a wild ride but a good one. I know you will take the new place and make it into a show place. I know you are in box %&$@ but hang in there. It will all be worth it. Good luck. Ha Ha tell John too that what ever he goes out to get for dinner better not be in a box!!!! Good luck sweet friend.
    Kris

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  44. Well maybe I'm crazy too, because I don't doubt you one bit picking this house.

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  45. I am so excited for you and for me because I can't wait to see what magic you work in this adorable house! Have fun! Blessings, Vicky

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  46. Congratulations!! I know it'll be a real charmer once you get your hands on it and start working your magic.
    Mary Alice

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  47. congrats im so happy for you both this new house will be such an adventure

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  48. HAPPY DANCE...HAPPY DANCE!!! Can't wait to see you transform this place Suzan!!

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  49. I just know that your new home will be beautiful once you work your magic touch on it. I hate moving...when we were younger, we moved several times in 7 years, but we have lived in our home now for 20 years. I am looking forward to downsizing to a smaller home in the next few years though.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  50. This is so exciting!! So, is this a new build?

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  51. I am so excited for you. I know that you will turn it into an amazing home for you and John. I am sure there will be some fun, funny and crazy conversations and I can't wait for you to share them.

    HAVE FUN thinking of all the great things you can do to your new space.

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  52. Wonderful, Suzan!! And well played on the supper comment. Well played. XOXO

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  53. This will be an exciting adventure! You'd better pick up the pace John or Suzan will move without you.

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  54. I'm excited for you Suzan! LMAO about the dinner comment from John. Your response was perfect!

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  55. How exciting!! A house just chock full of great projects! You'll have PLENTY to post about! I hope this comment goes through…I have had a dickens of a time leaving comments here…I'm sure it's something on this end because no one else seems to be having difficulty! Anyway…BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!

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  56. Suzan, I can't wait to see your changes. We will be excited right along with you.
    xoGinger

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  57. Let the games(fun) begin.......I am soooo happy that you got your little cottage. It has so much personality on the outside---seems very fitting for you. I can't wait to follow all the projects you have in mind.!! eh......good luck on the packing.

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  58. Congratulations. It is so exciting. Can hardly wait to see you transform your colorful new house into a white mansion home!!

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Due to a large amount of spam ( that I'm tired of going back to posts and deleting ) I'll be using comment moderation from now on !!!
Can I beat these spammers at their own game? Probably not - but I'm going
to try my damnedest !!!
xoxo