Listed here are some pics of my latest transfer, together with 100 items of furnishings to assemble and organising a brand new house.
Thanks
Thanks for all your form phrases, feedback, emails, texts after my put up on Wednesday. After sharing one thing so susceptible 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 means of one thing like this. And I’ll let you know what – nothing makes you’re feeling like a robust, impartial 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 free 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 tough furnishings and loaning me a drill 100x higher than the hand-me-down one I had. And all of the folks in actual life who provided their hugs and assist over the previous few months. (This seems like a speech and now I’m apprehensive I’m forgetting folks! Like mother and pop!)
Anyhow, I’m now settled in my place and loving its vibe. It’s fashionable with tall ceilings and the proper measurement for me and the boys. It has a storage (YAY!) that simply barely suits my large Highlander, however was so good after we acquired snow this week.
Excellent housewarming reward – sardines!
Shifting
Shifting was loopy. I ended up hiring movers for the ~10 items of furnishings I did carry with me, together with Mazen’s room. I additionally couldn’t have finished it with out them.
I acquired these barstools on Fb market for an ideal worth.
I additionally acquired water harm to my laptop computer as a result of a leaky water bottle on shifting day. OOF. Fortunately it has almost evaporated over time, and I *assume* it’s all wonderful! 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 could find all of the furnishings and issues I bought right here.
I had a 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 appears so good! I acquired these chairs to go along with it and am so proud of them.
New Desk + Chair
Love this deskwhich 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. However it find it irresistible on this spot!
The top tables match!
And the sofa was a freecycle from a pal who was shifting, and I used to be so grateful to obtain it. I acquired the identical again as my pal Jonathon. It’s so smooth and really reasonably priced for its measurement. And I acquired the Christmas tree and lamp from the identical shifting neighbor! Such a steal and excellent timing.
The ottoman espresso desk suits good with the sofa. I additionally acquired this Amazon TV as a result of it shows artwork and photos just like the Body however is half the fee!
On the one hand, it was very nice to select new issues that go collectively. On the opposite, it was actually arduous 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.
Excluding mattresses, most every little thing I purchased was on a funds. And after the final screw was tightened, I’m really 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 good!! I completely love them.
They weren’t too arduous to assemble both. I carried every bit upstairs one after the other 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 acquired the identical ones for the boys’ rooms too.
Birch’s Room
After which I acquired him a brand new comforter and cover for his “large boy mattress.” I’m obsessive about his cover cowl (zip shut!) and may 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 good for the entry and so useful for the youngsters in comparison with the way it was earlier than it was there! I additionally acquired this coat rack for coats solely, and its nice to have each choices.
And the final room: the basement youngsters hang around room. I purchased this pull-out couch from the neighbor who’s shifting, and will probably be nice to function a visitor house or for child sleepovers. It’s far 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 Marvel Oven and find it irresistible!! It’s an air fryer, toaster, oven, steamer, multi function. It’s GREAT!
I’m very very glad to be completed shifting and capable of calm down with snuggles!
