The House Is Finally Ours!

I was really starting to doubt it would ever happen but it did. We finally closed on our new house!!! We haven’t moved in yet (we’re having some work done on it first) but I had everyone lined up and waiting to get started so it’ll be a frenzy of activity now and we should be moved in the week after next!

Here are some of the reasons I fell in love with this house. (I forgot to pack the charger for my SLR so all I have is my iphone for now. So sorry for the picture quality.)

This is the family room/keeping room – love the windows, fireplace and all the trees outside:

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. . . and the mill work and arches:

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. . . and all the built-ins:

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These two are of the the living room. Here it’s looking into the family room. It’s all pretty traditional, right? It’s going to be very different for me but also very fun!

Thank you all for being so supportive through the frustrating process and also for all of your votes for the Homies! You all rock. I’m off to meet the painter, pick out tile and take some more photos. Yipeee! (Can you tell I’m excited?) Hope you have a fun day too!

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  2. Daniella

    Ok, just those three pics look amazing! Lucky you! Congrats on the new place… can't wait to see how you decorate!

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  9. Janell Beals

    Oh, what a great little peek of your new home, you're excited? I'm excited!! Congrats and I know I am going to enjoy watching what you did with the house! Great character and detail…

    Janell

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  21. Lydia, Clueless Craf

    How exciting that Ill Seen, Ill Said brought me here on such a momentous day. OH, how I want a sprawling house like that. Unfortunately, we're in love with New York City and couldn't find a pad imaginable that would do the trick. So, we live through others.

    Can't wait to see move in pictures. Congrats!
    .-= Lydia, Clueless Crafter´s last post ..On Continuity =-.

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  22. Ally

    Thank you all so much! I dare say it may have been worth all the pain and waiting! I'm so happy that you like it even from these awful photos. :)

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  23. Splendid Willow

    Wheeehooooo! Super fun!!! I am so thrilled that I am getting goose bumps!

    Girlie, I am so glad to have met you in a sea of design blogs. Not only are you creative & inspirational and have such a great sense of style you are also so friendly, upbeat and loyal.

    Ally, I wish you a super fun, happy and healthy 2010! And it is going to be so fun to see what you are going to do with your new fabulous nest. See you next year!

    Cyber hug, Mon

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  27. Jacqueline

    Your new home looks wonderful. I can see why you are excited. It just needs your magical touch now. Make sure that you take lots of photos.

    Have a wonderful New Year's Eve and I wish you and your family everything that you wish yourselves for 2010. With love. XXXX
    .-= Jacqueline´s last post ..AFTERMATH ………. =-.

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  31. Jenn

    Congratulations! It'll be fun to follow all your decorating adventures with this new house, which from the couple pics, looks amazing. Love all the windows in the first pic!

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  32. Engracia

    Wow, it is so beautiful. I'm excited for you and I can't wait to see what you do with this gorgeous house. Happy 2010.

    Cheers

    Engracia

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  35. Millie

    I’ve been waiting for this good news Alek, so I’m delighted that it’s all worked out for you guys. The house looks wonderful, so full of character & charm. I know that you’ll inject your fab style & pizazz into it in a heartbeat.
    Millie ^_^
    .-= Millie´s last post ..That’s Me Done! =-.

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  40. Eliana Tomas

    Ally,

    Happy 2010.

    All your wishes to come true.

    It's been a pleasure to blog with you. Looking forward to even more.

    Congrats on the house. Looks great, and with your touch it's gonna be the perfect space to live in.

    kisskiss

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  42. Elisa

    Ally, it's beautiful!! Yes, it has some traditional elements, but just the right amount, to give it some warmth. I'm sure with your great taste and creativity you'll give it some great personality!!

    I love love love those windows!! Just gorgeous.

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  47. So Haute

    Congratulations! What a beautiful home! The interior architecture is just gorgeous…and I especially love those windows! Can't wait to see more of your house and watch how you transform the space!

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  49. Simply Seductive

    Congratulations on your new home. It is absolutely gorgeous and I know without a doubt you will make into a beautiful home. What a great way to start the New Year. Happy, Happy New Year!! {p.s. thank you for your lovely comment}

    All the very best,

    Linda
    .-= Simply Seductive´s last post ..Happy New Year's Eve =-.

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  51. Deborah Milne

    Congratulations Ally – I adore your home already by just the few photos we've seen. It is gorgeous and I would be over the moon as well. You have much to be excited for in 2010 and I am here to wish you all the best the new year can offer. I hope you have an exciting New Years eve. Ring in 2010 with great abandon and joy. Thanks for all your kind words, they have meant the world to me. All my very best to you xx deb
    .-= Deborah Milne´s last post ..The Rose of the Valley =-.

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  56. lisa b.

    Congrats!

    You are SO lucky to have such a beautiful place! I'm looking forward to watch what you do with it!

    I use greys in my home too! The tiny kitchen ended up in Vancouver Day for the wood work (semi/oil), and Pavement for the walls (flat/latex). Its ironic, since what the view out the windows is predominantly grey- (sky/downtown/I-5).

    But it truly expands the room by opening it up to the outside (in a manner of speaking)

    Best wishes for the New Year!

    -Lb
    .-= lisa b. ´s last post ..Christmas Correspondence =-.

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  59. Jessie

    From the few pictures you've shown us, I can tell this is going to end up being my ideal house, so lucky you!! I can't resist anything traditional with a modern twist. I know you'll make it look amazing and I can't wait to see it finished!
    .-= Jessie´s last post ..Happy New Year! =-.

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