We're Moving! A Final Home Tour

Well, we found our dream. A home located on nearly 2 acres with plenty of space to play and grow.

Now the *fun* part....we have to sell our home. We have put so much time, effort, money and energy into making this the best home it could be. Selling it is breaking my heart, and yet we find so much hope in our future.

As I began writing this post I realized I haven't updated our home pictures on the blog in nearly 4 years. Wow, I guess that's what a 4th kid and homeschool does to you.

So without further hemming and hawing, here she is....

4733 Scenic Ave

http://4733scenicavenue.com

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The Entry Way

with my Magnolia Market Paper White Bulbs (swoon)

Our Family Room

I will miss our fireplace mantle so very much.

Kitchen and Dining Area

That Linen Shade Light (more swoon)

When we put in new floors on the main level we turn our island and added headboard, and I loved it so much more! James also surprised me last Christmas with a new porcine sink and faucet. I will miss it dearly! 

The Master Suite

I had big plans to change paint colors soon. 

But the dark colors allow for a really warm and relaxing room. 

The Master Bathroom

I painted the cabinets and fell in love with white. 

The Boys Room.

The sign and photo above the dresser have my heart. 

*whimpers*

Ella and Caleb's Room

I had just redone this room and it was nearly perfect.

The Loft

The Kid's Bathroom

And our Basement 

Now I'm nearly crying.

I spent HOURS hunting down he perfect sconces for this room 

They are heavenly. I kid you not, I cried when thinking of leaving them.

It's a real problem people. I get it.

This is where my children learn.

Come on now....

Okay, this barn door. 

Now I'm dead.

?? How. Can. I. Leave. This. ??

The Basement Bathroom 

And it's floor to ceiling white tile. 

*more whimpers*

The Laundry Room.

We completely redid this a few years ago.

The colors, though....

 And Finally our backyard. 

And this arbor, with it's wisteria vines. 

 

When we purchased the home the yard was nothing but rocky dirt piles.

We poured our hearts and soul into designing and plating.

Each plant means something to me (because I have issues).

I have spent countless hours gardening.

The kids playing, laughing, fighting, and loving each other

The neighbors fill this yard.

This has been a place of great joy. 

Great joy.

We love this home. And as I put this together I am gently reminded by my heavenly Father that this is just a house. The things that have made this a home are coming with us. 

We brought home 2 new babies into this house. Celebrated 6 years worth of holidays here.

We made family plans, grew in our faith, and reached into our community here. God has been the at the center of every decision and every action. He is our guide and he will continue to guide us. Even onto our next adventure. 

The Washroom

Our laundry room has been a 4 year project. I have been trying to figure out what to do with this space. It isn't the biggest room, but it seems to be big enough to really use it! When we purchased the home it was an empty room. We have added so much to it since then! 

The first step was to add a utility sink. Check. 

Step two was to add cupboards for some extra storage space. It's so great for hiding all of the towels, rags, toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, and laundry supplies. Thanks to my dad and James for spending an afternoon of their time getting them installed for me! I am so glad I spent a few extra dollars and got the corner cupboard, it really added a nice dimension to the room.

They then took the hanging wire rack and added it to the other side of the room. I really needed some place to hang the clothes when they needed to air dry and a space for the laundry baskets to be stored off of the floor. The photo below is what the room has looked like for the past year or so. I was still really coveting a mud room and kept trying to figure out how to incorporate that into this room, and not lose the functionality of the room.

Here's what we came up with.

We decided to add a cubbie shelf and a bench and voila! It turned this space into a perfectly practical "washroom"! And I adore every bit of it!

We purchased the cubbie shelf at Home Depot for $26 (Closetmaid three shelf x2). The bench is really just a 12" shelf that we cut down to fit and used brackets (12" L brackets) to hold it up.
I found the amazing teal, plastic baskets at Target (these were a splurge at $7 each YIKES!). Each kid has their own basket for their shoes. I have a basket for outdoors (sunscreen, bug spray, water balloons, swim diapers, etc). I think my favorite basket is my returns basket. Everybody needs one of those to keep the items and receipts together!

Did you seen that?? Those white baskets are filled with boots! Yes! Finally a home for dingy boots!

And this lovely contraption hangs behind the door. A nice place for the mop, broom, and plastic bags.

I adore this teal poster. It was my inspiration for the entire room color scheme. Isn't it lovely?

I'm one happy, organized momma! It's amazing what a few baskets can do to make me giddy!