Yes, moving again but we will be saving money. It was a mutual decision as right now we see all our money going towards rent and utilities and have little to spare. I was surprised that by moving to the new place will save us just over $3,500 a year in rent, holy cow! It will totally help us in saving for an eventual wedding, dog, and a house once we can move back to MN!
So as I'm in my first week of school and trying to pack and trying to have the motivation to get my butt to the gym I have been a bit stressed this week. And I'm talking stressed to the point where you have no appetite whatsoever! Today I took it easy by doing some homework in the morning, skipped the gym, and packed three more boxes all while watching an apparent marathon of "My First Home". Of course that has got me thinking of when Derek and I buy our first house.
I have been lucky enough to grow up around construction and design. Since I grew up in a very much Do It Yourself family I feel blessed that I know how to do a lot of things around the house and how to fix basic things as well. This has also given me an upper hand as to what I will look for in a home for me and Derek. What we do want and what we don't want is going to be interesting as we have kind of different taste, but I feel that he will lean more than I will due to my stubborn German-Swede-mutt mix that I am. Plus I'm not so sure that he cares all that much as long as the furniture is comfortable and that there is a game room/man cave for him. And he is pretty much awesome and just wants me to be happy!
Some of the things I am looking forward to in a house with Derek:
PAINTING! I absolutely hate the bland boring beige that apartments are painted. It lacks life and is generally a pukey looking color.
Buying new and getting rid of the old! I am very appreciative of the second hand stuff that we have received in furnishing our apartment; however, it really isn't our style. Something I have ALWAYS wanted is to have RED couches in my living room. Yes, red! Maybe something like these...
Lighting! No more brass fixtures that are standard and hideous! I love the really pretty, light, flowy look of these...
Something that Derek and I have actually agreed upon is that in our home we would love to have a built in breakfast nook. I can just imagine me making breakfast, lunch, or dinner and our kids doing homework at the nook. These are some ideas...
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I absolutely LOVE that this nook is round and offers more seating!
Hardwood floors are of course a must for the kitchen and dining area! My first choice is this...
Something my dad introduced our family to were wood panels for all the appliances. And I absolutely cannot stand to look at appliances. So panels are a must!
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I'm not a big fan of granite (I know the jaws are dropping and saying, "How on earth can you not like GRANITE?!") but Corian and marble I do love. I'm not sure if marble should go in the kitchen or the bathroom. But how cool would a bathroom look for a spa like atmosphere with marble as the walls or floors or counters?!
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| It is only missing a bench! |
Something else Derek and I have agreed upon is that we want a nice big yard. Eventually, we would love to live on a lakeshore property. My biggest thing is that TREES are a must!
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I love all these ideas! someday we'll get to have our dream houses :)
ReplyDeleteThat first light you showed can be bought at the state fair in the grandstand. My girlfriend bought one for their RV and she loves it. Nice to hear all the things you are thinking of having.
ReplyDeleteVicki
I hear ya. I'm SO over apartment living. Can't wait until a move back to MN can happen!
ReplyDeleteJust remember home is where the heart is! Even though someday you may have all the things you wish for, you will always look back to the beginning days of struggle. For some reason they have the most fondest memories. Treasure and cherish what you have worked hard for. Thank God for "everything" big and small. Give to God and he will give back tens times more! Love Ya! Mom
ReplyDelete@Brooke I have a feeling you guys will be getting a house before me and Derek! I cannot wait to see what you do with it when you do though!
ReplyDelete@Vicki I totally saw those! There were colorful ones too! The photo is one from Ikea but I actually loved the ones at the fair better.
@Emily Ditto! I wish you and Jon the best of luck in your apartment living with a baby in the next month (oh my gosh month!). Hopefully no more problems or annoying neighbors!
@Mom You are talking about possibly the first Christmas tree that you and dad had in Japan. Or well anything from Japan. One memory from the first apartment Derek and I had is the mouse that we had in our kitchen!