Listed here are some pics of my latest transfer, together with 100 items of furnishings to assemble and establishing a brand new dwelling.
Thanks
Thanks for your entire type phrases, feedback, emails, texts after my submit on Wednesday. After sharing one thing so weak on-line, they helped me greater than you’ll ever know. It brings me peace to know I’m not the primary nor am I the final girl going by one thing like this. And I’ll let you know what – nothing makes you’re feeling like a robust, unbiased girl greater than assembling furnishings by your self! I’ve finished issues within the final 3 weeks I didn’t know I used to be able to. I didn’t sit down for a lot of days in a row.
However ALSO, I’ve had my village encompass me. I couldn’t have finished it with out them. Because of Ellen, Katie, Maddie, and Ivy for serving to me pack, transfer, and unpack so many unfastened containers of issues. To Aaron and Fabi for carrying a freecycled sofa out of a friend-of-a-friend’s and up my stairs. Because of Sean and Jonathon for serving to me assemble some difficult furnishings and loaning me a drill 100x higher than the hand-me-down one I had. And all of the individuals in actual life who supplied their hugs and assist over the previous couple of months. (This seems like a speech and now I’m fearful I’m forgetting individuals! Like mother and pa!)
In any case, I’m now settled in my place and loving its vibe. It’s trendy with tall ceilings and the proper measurement for me and the boys. It has a storage (YAY!) that simply barely suits my big Highlander, however was so good after we obtained snow this week.
Good housewarming present – sardines!
Shifting
Shifting was loopy. I ended up hiring movers for the ~10 items of furnishings I did convey with me, together with Mazen’s room. I additionally couldn’t have finished it with out them.
I obtained these barstools on Fb market for an amazing worth.
I additionally obtained water harm to my laptop computer because of a leaky water bottle on transferring day. OOF. Fortunately it has almost evaporated over time, and I *suppose* it’s all high-quality! My dishwasher has additionally been damaged for 3 weeks. Getting a brand new one on Tuesday, hopefully.
Setting Up
The remainder of the furnishings I purchased and assembled. You’ll find all of the furnishings and issues I bought right here.
I had a little bit assist from my pals! However most of it I did alone within the evenings.
Eating Room Set
LOVE the desk by Plank + Beam. Whereas it does have a fake wooden really feel, it seems so good! I obtained these chairs to go along with it and am so proud of them.
New Desk + Chair
Love this desk, which now homes my iMac. The chair is so snug and fewer than $50!
This buffet was one of many trickier items due to the doorways and drawers. But it surely adore it on this spot!
The top tables match!
And the sofa was a freecycle from a good friend who was transferring, and I used to be so grateful to obtain it. I obtained the identical rug as my good friend Jonathon. It’s so tender and really inexpensive for its measurement. And I obtained the Christmas tree and lamp from the identical transferring neighbor! Such a steal and excellent timing.
The ottoman espresso desk suits excellent with the sofa. I additionally obtained this Amazon TV as a result of it shows artwork and photos just like the Body however is half the price!
On the one hand, it was very nice to select new issues that go collectively. On the opposite, it was actually laborious to maneuver AND purchase new furnishings on the identical time. I slept on a mattress on the ground with a cardboard field for a nightstand for 4 nights whereas I waited for the mattress frames to reach.
Apart from mattresses, most all the things I purchased was on a price range. And after the final screw was tightened, I’m truly SO proud of the way it all turned out!
Bedrooms
I purchased the identical mattress for me and Birch – for under $135!! My biggest worry was that they might be wobbly, however they’re excellent!! I completely love them.
They weren’t too laborious to assemble both. I carried every bit upstairs one by one and put them collectively whereas watching Survivor on the ground.
Mattress | Rug | Night time Stands | Lamps
I additionally changed the navy curtains that got here with the rental with some cheap white curtains. I’ve sheers on the within for daytime and semi-blackout for evening. I obtained the identical ones for the boys’ rooms too.
Birch’s Room
After which I obtained him a brand new comforter and quilt for his “massive boy mattress.” I’m obsessive about his quilt cowl (zip shut!) and would possibly get one for me too! This cheap down comforter is nice, too.
Right here’s the midcentury evening stand I constructed for him:
Mazen’s furnishings we already had!
Mudroom
The most important piece I assembled (all on my own!) was this corridor tree / lockers / cubbies factor. It was taller than me and I used to be very happy with myself for lifting it and pushing it on a rug into place. It’s excellent for the entry and so useful for the children in comparison with the way it was earlier than it was there! I additionally obtained this coat rack for coats solely, and its nice to have each choices.
And the final room: the basement children hang around room. I purchased this pull-out couch from the neighbor who’s transferring, and it will likely be nice to function a visitor house or for child sleepovers. It’s way more snug than different fold-out couches I’ve tried! I’ve additionally added some freecycled cabinets for this house for his or her legos.
Oh and I DID purchase the Surprise Oven and adore it!! It’s an air fryer, toaster, oven, steamer, multi function. It’s GREAT!
I’m very very glad to be completed transferring and capable of chill out with snuggles!
