Wednesday, December 12, 2012

A Closing Date on our New Home!

YEEEHAWWWWWW  We got a closing date and time! Friday the 28th at 9am...wheeeheeeeeeee

(whew, finally!) 

First we will go over and close the deal, and then go over to the warehouse storage unit and load up both the Tracker and the Lincoln.  Fill em up to the brim.  

Gotta take along all the stuff I have been gathering:  all of the painting supplies, some clothes and food and dogs and our air mattress. We will be working our tushies off over the weekend getting the painting done and maybe the carpeting cleaned by a local guy, (waiting for his quote) or else rent a machine at the hardware store and do it ourselves.  

Then we might be ready for moving in some furniture by New Years!  We will rent a moving truck to haul all the big stuff, and then call the furniture store to deliver all the stuff we bought there that they are holding for us.  

I have been shopping on a budget, mostly at consignment shops, resale shops, thrift stores and on CraigsList.  Amazing what a person can find if they take the time to look! 

Here are some of the newest things we have been gathering
 and storing over at the warehouse:

2 FRENCH DOORS FOR MY LOOM ROOM (will restain)  
2 TRAY TABLES FOR MY LOOM ROOM TO SET BY THE LOOMS



OLD CERAMIC COASTERS FOR UNDER THE BED LEGS ON THE WOOD FLOORS
(I glued new brown felt to the bottoms) 



COOL OLD WOODEN CLOTHES DRYING RACK
FOR MY SOCK BUSINESS TO DRY THEM OR MY YARN DYE BATCHES




MY 2 OLD BUDDIES AT THE ANDERSON RESALE SHOP 
FOUND AND SAVED ME THIS SET OF SILVERPLATE
(still new at a GREAT price - 12 place settings and serving pieces) 



 2 PRETTY LITTLE CANDLESTICKS I COULD NOT RESIST
IN A THRIFT SHOP



NEW FROM A STORE---  A BROWN OTTOMAN WITH A SMALLER HASSOCK 
THAT NESTS INSIDE UNDER THE PADDED LID
(the padded lid also flips over for a tray/coffee table surface) 
I RECOVERED THE LITTLE  OLD FOOTSTOOL WITH FABRIC 
LEFTOVER FROM RECOVERING THE DINING ROOM CHAIRS




We first bought the chandelier on the left (on sale) and brought it to store at the warehouse.  A few days ago, we were back at that same store and looked at the sample chandelier hanging up.   In tiny letters on the tag it says "LUCITE"  aaackkkk!  PLASTIC!   no no nooooooooo   we didn't open the box at all, so we brought it back, and for $80 more we got a REAL glass and crystal one!   (the one on the right)




AND THE LAST TREASURE 
WAS FOUND AT A CONSIGNMENT SHOP
THE PERFECT SIGN:  





Our daughter Erin had a sign just like this in her old house when she bought it.  Turns out she was planning on giving me HER sign as a housewarming present for our house here!  Oh my and here I ruined the surprise.  Oh well, I said for her to give me the other one too, and I can have one in the kitchen and one up in the bedroom we are preparing for the grandkids' sleepovers! 

It won't be long now...  Today I had to return some books to the library in Chilton, so I stopped by the house to see how it looked in SNOW!  




Awwwwwww, it looks cold and lonely and needs some LOVE! 



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15 comments:

  1. Is the front porch insulated? I love the look of the house. So excited for you!

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    1. No.. It's not insulated, but it does face east and gets the morning sun. We.have a little heater we could set out there if we want it warmed up I supose...

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  2. Sure like that new house...I hope it brings you both much joy and happiness!

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  3. You made some great finds! The time will go by faster than you think but not as fast as you want. LOL Can't wait to see what all you do and the finished product.

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  4. Any house does need some love, but with you and Steve's love I'm sure this house will quickly turn into a home.

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  5. Well, you have a lot of love to go around! Have fun counting down the days!

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  6. Do you actually get real broadcast TV? Thats quite an antenna!

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    1. Yup, that is all we ever have had... That one should pull in both Green Bay and Milwaukee stations. Even at High Cliff park, we pull in about 28 stations.

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  7. woohooo gorgeous..and can't wait to see all the pics when you move in :)

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  8. You guys are too much--what a great house--I love it and can't wait to see the finished project!

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  9. A new house for the New Year. How exciting is that!! And I'm with Janna - I can hardly wait to see the finished project. You have got some beautiful things to put in your new home. Now the snow I could do without.

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  10. Looking forward to seeing all the "new" items in your house. I'm sure it will be wonderful.

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  11. Howdy Pfun Grands,

    Karen, you are right IT DOES LOOK LONELY!!
    The drying rack you bought reminds me of when I worked as 'foreman' in a woodworking plant, while I was in HIGH SCHOOL; I was 16 and most of my workers were 40+, it was a second job for most!!! One of the products we built was a drying rack, so, maybe I built yours!!! How can y'all be so HAPPY about having to do ALL of that WORK AGAIN on this house??? Your FINDS & TREASURES are great!!
    Hope your day is going GREAT, g-ma Pfun!!!

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  12. I need to find a couple of those drying racks. Haven't seen one since I lived in Ireland. I love all the stuff you are gathering for your new home.

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  13. Wow, I want to live where you live........I'm SURE we do not have bargains here like you are finding........I'm envious. lol But, I really enjoy your blog and hearing about your wonderful finds. Your home is charming!

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