It's so Amazing and Unbelievable! After 4 years of looking and searching constantly hoping and dreaming, we finally found our "Forever" Home. It is just so perfect in it's size, location and style. We have found our One-level, small home with a fenced in small yard. It is just perfect for the two of us here (even though we have to still do some serious down-sizing). We are slowly getting into a comfy homey feel here. Although this home has already felt like home the moment we saw it and walked inside to take a look.
Our home is small and quaint just the way we like it :) I for one have never wanted a big house (too cold, too much to clean, no real family closeness, not cozy at all). I have always truly loved small, cozy, warm, loving homes. Those that really bring the family closer together. I love a neat, clean and tidy home as well. I don't care for clutter, messy or dirty homes; they don't feel comfortable to me.
So, we are still working on getting our things in their forever home spots here. I have found places for many things so far and still working also on decor. My China, Crystal and special things are finally back into their home in my China hutch where they belong. That feels so good since it was handed down from Grandma to Mom to Me. I do have a few special things from my Grandma like me special dishes and other things. From my Mom, I have her sewing machine, serger and all her sewing things, her Elizabeth Taylor doll (which I bought her because Grandma always said she looked like her). All my special things are here and then anything else that doesn't fit into my new home....well, is going out the door. Either to be given away or sold or something. I really don't need a lot of possessions to be happy in this life.
It's so wonderful downsizing from a nearly 2000 sq ft home to a 1331 sq ft home. So much cozier, warmer, closeness, easy to clean, easy to decorate and all. With a yard that compliments the home, small and quaint but just enough space for the two of us and for entertaining when we do. We don't entertain large groups so this is just the perfect size. Besides, it is much easier to care for and keep looking beautiful. The only thing is getting everything unpacked finally and all our decor put on the walls and out. Once it's all done then it will be perfect.
Well, I have started our holidays off on a good foot also. First we celebrated Thanksgiving with the in-laws which is always a wonderful way to start off the season in company of those you love. Second, I have already started my Christmas baking by making from scratch (homemade) pumpkin pies, cherry blossom cookies, melt away cookies, caramel nut thumbprint cookies, raspberry thumbprint cookies and raspberry crumb bars. I plan to give some of the cookies as gifts for Christmas. I still haven't found my Christmas cards that are ready to go out. They are somewhere in a box that the movers packed either in one of the rooms or in the garage. So, I may not be able to send them again this year. I do need to get some gift boxes or tins for the cookies and prepare them. But the best parts are still to come.
Still need to unpack some more boxes to get things ready for Christmas. We do have a wreath on our door already (which my hubby bought us and put up along with my peep hole in the door and welcome sign), plus we do have 2 Christmas cards on the front door. So, I do have some Christmas in the home. We do have a beautiful view from our front room window of the Christmas lights on the neighbor's homes and yards around us. It really does look so beautiful and makes you feel so warm and fuzzy inside.
To start our Christmas we begin on Christmas Eve by going over to my Mother-in-law's home for dinner and family time. We exchange and open our treasures that evening. Christmas Day she goes to her brother's home in Banks. We used to go to my Mom's home on Christmas Day and spend it with all of my family; my two brothers, their wives and children and my Mom. It was always so very special. Now, we start a new tradition by having dinner here in our home and have our boys and their families (or significant others) over to spend some family time together and open our treasures. The real treasures for me though are spending the time with family.
I am hoping that we can find and get to our Christmas tree to decorate this year. Otherwise, I am going to try to find as many decorations as I can to at least make it festive here. Next year for sure there will be a tree and the whole home decorated for the Christmas season. But, you make do with what you have at the time and spend the precious moments with your loved ones because that is what really matters. Besides, time is uncertain and no one knows how long you have to actually be together. So always always make the most of the time that you do have. Treat each and every day as though it were your last and truly live your life with happiness and love always. Cherish each and every person in your life and always smile, you may give someone a reason to exist.
So my dreams are finally starting to fall into place and take shape. A cozy little home with colors, decor, warmth and really feels like home. New traditions in our little family coming to fruition. My future looks brighter, happier and stress levels are so incredibly low and mild. I've made many changes throughout this past year and a while before to acquire my dreams.
I am wishing that everyone has the most loving, happy and warm Christmas full of many many blessings.
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