Moved!
We’re home! Yesterday was a long day with movers and packing and cleaning but I’ve turned over the keys to the old house and said goodbye. It feels great to be in our new place. The yard isn’t much as the house has been a rental for the past 10 years but the place has huge potential.
Many have asked me how I can fit 4000 sq ft of stuff into 900 sq ft. So far the answer is "not so well" but give me a few weeks and I’ll have it whipped into shape.
This is my bedroom and computer room.
Yes - it’s also my studio. All 3 crammed into 10′x12′. Not quite the same as the dedicated 600 sq ft studio I just left. Still, I intend to make amazing art in this space and I have plans in the future for a larger studio, just not exactly sure how that will play out yet.
There is currently no where to sit or walk in the living room/office but we’ll figure out something. I have storage space in my studio/bedroom for all of my artwork (rolled up on the couch) but in the meantime my cat is taking care of them. [those are older traditional quilts on top - not my artwork - cats stay off the artwork]
A view of the dining room/music room. An upright player piano takes up a lot of space (as does my rolltop desk which can’t decide if it’s in the living room or the dining room).
Standing on the piano bench affords us a view of the kitchen/laundry room. Yes indeed the washing machine sits right next to my stove. I can do some serious multitasking with this set up.
The true state of that dining room/music room. There won’t be much eating in there for a while.
There is no basement but fortunately there is a largish 1 car garage so it’s the house annex and part of the laundry room as the dryer lives out here.
And then there is the stuff that didn’t fit in either place. Hm… Garage sale anyone?
I’m too exhausted to unpack today so I’m just relaxing. Almost. Tomorrow I’m leaving town for a week long visit to Montana with my family. We will be burying my father’s ashes (he passed away last fall). I’m really looking forward to seeing the family and more of Montana. My sister and I will be spending the first 3 nights of our trip visiting hot springs with our kids. My only plans - sleep, relax, eat, relax, read, relax, get massage, relax, etc.
I’ll deal with the organization when I return. I will also send out my June newsletter when I return, in early July. Didn’t quite make that goal. Moving is a LOT of work!
Posted by Lisa in: Being an Artist, Quilting Process, Working in a Series
Tagged: Moving, new home
jen said,
June 27, 2008 @ 12:04 pm
Ug, moving in the worst. I sure you new studio will turn out wonderfully and you will make new amazing work!
Kit said,
June 28, 2008 @ 10:09 am
Cute house - and I agree that the apple tree out back must be preserved. To preserve it and a private garden I sense that you will want (need) a garden…Is there a possibility to expand the house forward. There appears to be a lot of room out front….just a thought from afar.
Kit
Tracy said,
June 28, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Woo hoooooo! Congrats!
What an adventure!
Caroline Inckle said,
June 28, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
Congratulations!
I hope you will be really happy in you’re new home!
CX
seth said,
June 28, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Congrats on the move and being in your new home. Enjoy your upcoming trip.
Patty said,
June 30, 2008 @ 4:46 am
All the best in your new abode! I feel your pain though - I moved five years ago and thought I have pared down my stuff, but the house filled up quickly and I even moved to a bigger house! I am looking forward to your progress of getting the place whipped into shape!
cynthia said,
June 30, 2008 @ 6:14 am
Wow - that was soo fast, Lisa! I still remember you telling us that you were getting your home ready to sell and bam - it’s done.
Congratulations on the sale of your old home and the purchase of a new one! Enjoy your much needed vacation.
natalya said,
July 1, 2008 @ 9:12 am
congrats! and have a lovely relaxing vacation…
Sarah E. said,
July 1, 2008 @ 9:27 am
good grief, are you EVER brave! WHAT a challenge…but the house looks neato-torpedo, and there sure is a LOT of potential. I’ll be back to see how you’ve done…waiting with bated breath! BTW, I’m so sorry about your father but it was interesting to see that others do not necessarily bury ashes at once either (we waited a year to be ready to bury my own dad’s ashes). Thanks for sharing that one. Regards!
Mary Klein said,
July 1, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
Congratulations on your new home, Lisa.
The pink tree is amazing. My favorite, though, is the driveway with grass in the middle - way cool!
mary ann said,
July 2, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Great new beginning! I have read your posts in preparing, selling and moving and I think it is wonderful! I did the same , from a big house to a little place at the beach…I’ve never been happier ! Have a great summer settling in and making the place your own.
Mary Ann
Twila Grace said,
July 6, 2008 @ 6:26 pm
I moved into an 1100 square foot house after living in a three-level, 2400 sf, townhouse. I had to rent a storage unit, and I still miss having more space. Everyone says my house is so cozy, and it is. But I long for a large room for a studio. As it is, the first room you walk into after the foyer is my workroom (I just can’t call it a studio yet). I’ve gotten used to it being sort of “out there” and visitors just have to accept that my house is untraditional! When you don’t have much space, you have to define the spaces as YOU wish. I wish all the best for you in your new place!