Well, we are settling nicely in Michigan, and the transition, I am happy to report, has been smooth and fairly pleasant.
I love our sweet little 1940s house and tree-lined street. When Matt and I were dating I told him that one of my favorite things in the world is a tree-lined street where the tree branches reach over the road and touch. Life’s simple joys.
Our past four out-of-state moves have all been sight unseen. It’s always worked out and is actually kind of exciting pulling up to a place for the first time to “meet” your new home. I squealed with delight when I pulled onto our tree-lined street 3 week ago. The homes are small and older and charming, and there’s lots of green, which I anticipate will become lots of white in a few months.
So while Matt is at work, I’ve just been a busy little bee – unpacking, organizing, and decorating our nest. There is something so satisfying about hanging curtains and staining shelves – doing something productive with your hands and seeing results. I have become reacquainted with our power drill and level and hammer and completed these open shelves the other day. I’m pretty proud of myself for not screwing it up. I love how they turned out!
When Matt came home from work and casually walked right through the previously-crammed-and-messy-but-now-box-free hallway and didn’t seem to notice (!) the difference from when he left that morning, I told him in no uncertain terms that I need him to gush when he comes home and sees the progress I’ve made. He learned that lesson fast. Only now, he’s hyper-aware.
The next day’s conversation:
Matt: “Did you move that plant to this table? It looks great!”
Me: “No, honey. That’s been there for 2 weeks. But thanks for trying more to notice my progress!”
Matt: “That candle. That candle’s new.”
Me: “Nope.”
He’s so sweet.
Here’s a sneak peek of our little Michigan nest! More pics to come later!
You do so great at making every place home! I can't wait to visit! I miss you lots my friend!!! So glad you are finding your way there! I hope Matt is doing well! Tell him we said hi!!!
Thanks, Kristen! You are welcomed here any time!
I love it, Liane! It looks amazing in there and this entire post is making me miss home! Enjoy the green while you can! Love and miss you guys!!
Liane, you are beautiful and amazing. You always inspire me. We miss you here in Missouri. God bless you.
Marta Kaufmann
Thank you, Brianna!
Thank you, Marta! You are so encouraging!