After months of keeping it under wraps I’m super excited to finally be able to say that we’ll soon be moving and it’s going to be one of our biggest adventures to date!
I’ve made no secret of wanting to eventually emigrate so it may surprise you that instead of thousands of miles our upcoming move will be less than 300 metres yet it’s worlds away from how we live now. You see it’s not your average house move; we currently live in a lovely 1950’s purpose built maisonette which has been perfect for us. However when the opportunity came up I knew it was more than just a house move, it’s an amazing life experience and opportunity for Boo and me. In the next 8-12 weeks we’ll be moving into an early 19th century grade 2 listed gate house cottage overlooking our village ponds.
I’ve known about the upcoming move for nearly three months but it was only on Saturday that I took Boo for a walk and talked about how great it would be to have stairs and a bigger garden with room for a trampoline… and just as Boo came up with the eureka moment that maybe moving would be a good idea we arrived outside what is to be our new home (wham, I’ll be giving myself 10/10 for major mama timing!). I was expecting Boo to be a little hesitant, she thrives on familiarity and routine so I wasn’t too sure how she’d handle such a big change, but from the minute we walked through the gothic shaped front door Boo was in love, as was I when I first viewed it.
By the time we left, Boo had already decided that we NEED to paint her bedroom pink (we’ll see about that one) and we’ll need a bigger mirror in the bathroom – can’t think where she gets that one from!!
Quick snap of us outside our new house!
Our big move and new home will be an amazing opportunity and adventure, and will see a complete change in the way we live. Say goodbye to wide curved windows and one level living and hello to solid wonky walls and period fireplaces. I’m a city girl at heart so this will undoubtedly be a steep learning curve in cottage living, but I’m eager to throw myself in on what is set to be our big project of 2016.
So it looks like I’m about to become an interiors blogger and both me and Boo are excited to share this amazing adventure with you. For now it’s time to transform our house into cardboard city and get packing!
How very exciting.
Hope the move goes well
Clare @ Emmys Mummy recently posted..Project 366: 24th – 30th January 2016
Exciting!!! Good luck with the move, it’s always pretty stressful but it’ll be a bit easier as the new house is so close 🙂
Wave to Mummy recently posted..Cycling in our new park
Oh how exciting it sounds wonderful. Good Luck.
Mini Travellers recently posted..War and Peace Challenge
We live in a 18th century listed property and I love the character it has, even if it took a week or two to get used to the wonky floors!! Congrats, hope you guys will be really happy in your new home xx
Sonya Cisco recently posted..Fifty
How exciting- I wish you all the best of luck with the move and hope you both settle quickly into your new home.
JuggleMum, Nadine Hill recently posted..Open When Printables for a Long Distance Romance
oh wow, that’s brilliant, glad she took the news so well! We are moving this year too, but have huge renovations to do first – will keep an eye on your ideas if you don’t mind sharing them 🙂
Stephs Two Girls recently posted..Disney inspires our Healthily Ever After moments with Frozen and Inside Out
oooh that sounds very exciting! I shall look forward to following your journey x
Sonia recently posted..Instagram Weekly 25th-31st Jan 2016
A house move is a very exciting thing! Good luck with the move and the new adventures in your new home! x
Michelle recently posted..Star Wars Movie Night with Balloon Time
Wow it sounds divine! I think period houses are a calmness about them that makes you feel instantly relaxed. Happy new home! xx
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Good luck with the house move. I hope Boo gets her pink bedroom… that’s exactly what my daughters asked for when we moved to our current home!
Izzie Anderton recently posted..The Week That Was… 1st February 2016
How exciting. Sometime moving close to home is good. Congratulations
Jen recently posted..DIY maths game for kids – Out of this world maths
CONGRATULATIONS, moving house is exciting (if a little stressful). Hope all goes well xx
Kara recently posted..The Return of Heelys!
Oooh how exciting!
I love moving house and getting everything how I want it x x
Cass@frugalfamily recently posted..Why I never used to check my bank statement (and 5 reasons why you should)….
Good luck with the now move, sounds like a great house you will be moving in and we will be expecting loads of photos and blog posts on it!xx
oana79 recently posted..Belfast Children’s Festival Launch Event
The move sounds great, a trampoline in the garden will be your best investment, my kids love ours (and it tires them out!!)
Em @ snowingindoors recently posted..My Mummy Confessions
How wonderful. I can’t wait to see your new home and good luck with the move.
Kizzy recently posted..#TheYearInBooks – January thoughts and February picks
Wow what an experience – the new place sounds gorgeous!! Good luck with the move.