When we moved into the new house, I had a flurry of unpacking and purchasing of necessities (i.e., shelves strong enough to hold the entire National Geographic collection, bunk beds for two big boys, a bed for Lea). I think we were unpacked within a month of receiving all our shipments (as long as you don't count those four boxes still in my bedroom with which I don't know what to do). Miracle. Then it was onto the necessary home improvements: replacing the guillotine-like garage door with normal doors that didn't threaten to decapitate our children; patio and steps down to the newly functional garage area; tile by basement doors; bringing chimney up to code; and (last one to be completed soon) a new water heater. *phew*
Of course, this means I am now starting to focus on how I don't really like how our old living room furniture fits in the living room (not really place for four adults to sit, actually) or that how the size of my grandparents' very nice dining set just isn't quite right for our dining room.
I'd like a new sofa, two chairs, new side tables for the living room; a new dining set (or maybe my mom wants to trade my grandparents' for her buffet, table, and chairs ... some of which of my mom's may have belonged also to my grandparents before they upgraded to the set I have. slightly amusing); and completely new everything in our bedroom. I'd love to search through yard sales, consignment stores, and flea markets, maybe make it into Union Market or Eastern Market in DC. Go through all the different showrooms on Rockville Pike. Have a valid excuse to check out the high end stores in Bethesda (just to get ideas of course!). Or what used to be my favorite middle ground shop 10+ years ago: Random Harvest.
Putting aside the fact that I have no money for new furniture after all the home improvement activities above, it is bid season. Which means I have no idea if I'm going to be in this house for a mere 10 months or longer. And, if we're moving next summer, why buy something to just stick it in storage? Nope, no point. Can't bring myself to invest the time and emotion to find the perfect pieces (could take months) to just pack it away.
At least the constant moving keeps me from spending money I probably shouldn't? Find a silver lining in every cloud.
Of course, this means I am now starting to focus on how I don't really like how our old living room furniture fits in the living room (not really place for four adults to sit, actually) or that how the size of my grandparents' very nice dining set just isn't quite right for our dining room.
I'd like a new sofa, two chairs, new side tables for the living room; a new dining set (or maybe my mom wants to trade my grandparents' for her buffet, table, and chairs ... some of which of my mom's may have belonged also to my grandparents before they upgraded to the set I have. slightly amusing); and completely new everything in our bedroom. I'd love to search through yard sales, consignment stores, and flea markets, maybe make it into Union Market or Eastern Market in DC. Go through all the different showrooms on Rockville Pike. Have a valid excuse to check out the high end stores in Bethesda (just to get ideas of course!). Or what used to be my favorite middle ground shop 10+ years ago: Random Harvest.
Putting aside the fact that I have no money for new furniture after all the home improvement activities above, it is bid season. Which means I have no idea if I'm going to be in this house for a mere 10 months or longer. And, if we're moving next summer, why buy something to just stick it in storage? Nope, no point. Can't bring myself to invest the time and emotion to find the perfect pieces (could take months) to just pack it away.
At least the constant moving keeps me from spending money I probably shouldn't? Find a silver lining in every cloud.
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