Hello World! Welcome Friends! Before we dive into the party, let me catch you up to speed on the sale of our house and the purchase of another home. We put our red brick Colonial on the market on Friday, December 30th; and less than a week later on January 4th we received a cash offer. We close on the Colonial on January 26th. In the meantime, we viewed four houses in the neighborhood we had been wanting to move to. We put an offer on one and went back and forth in negotiations. Yesterday, we came to an agreement in terms and are now under contract for our new home! We will close on the new home on January 31st! Our projected move-in date is February 4th hoping the painters can finish in time! I’m not painting the great room, stair area and foyer because these areas have a second story ceiling! That will give you a hint. Soaring ceilings! Glorious high ceilings! Don’t worry, I’ll share not only the house we chose, but the houses that we toured.
Now, let’s get to the party! Welcome to Week 205 of:
My Favorite
I love this post from Living on Cloud Nine! So much truth!!
Craft Queen
I’m loving this Holiday Re-purpose! Stop by Over the Apple Tree to check out the before and to get the scoop on her Deer Head.
Shopping Queen
Oh, my goodness, how sweet! Pay a visit to My Thrift Store Addiction to see her pretty finds.
Furniture Transformation Queen
Junk Chic Cottage shared her cedar chest transformation! So bright and pretty! Pop on over to check out the before and more lovely afters.
Sewing Queen
Awe, this is such a caring post! Zip on over to The Interior Frugalista to read her personal story and how she created this blanket.
Culinary Delight Queen
If you are looking for some healthier recipes, then Courtney’s Cookbook has you covered! Dash on over to explore.
Dessert Queen
Oh, My, Word! How decadent! Run by Sweet Sensations to pick up the recipe to this scrumptious cake!
Tablescape Queen
Such a pretty table from Rosemary & Thyme! Stop by to get all of the details.
DIY Queen
I love the new vinyl flooring Lolly Jane installed! Gorgeous!
Home Decor Queen
What a great post from Pink Fortitude! Be sure to stop by to get the tips!
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Enjoy the party! Have a beautiful day/night depending on where you are in the world! Go with God and remember to be kind to one another!
Toodles,
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I’m so excited to have my deer head featured this week! Thank you
Kathryn, what amazing news. I’m looking forward to seeing the houses you considered and the one you chose. I’ll meet with our kitchen designer on Thursday and show her the photos of your kitchen, which so resembles the design that can work in my home.
Lovely features! Wishing you a happy new Year!!
Thanks for hosting, and for the feature! Have a wonderful week! 😉
Hi Kathryn – Happy New Year to you! Thank you so much for the sweet feature, always appreciated! Wishing you a wonderful week. Hugs, Holly
Aww thank you so much for including my post on How Bloggers Feel as a favorite!! Congrats on selling your home. Exciting times. We Weill be selling ours this year, I hope it sells that fast, lol.
Thanks so much for hosting each week, Kathryn!!
Have a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Congrats and best wishes on your new home, Kathryn! Enjoy and have fun decorating! Can’t wait for you to share! Thanks for the party!
Wow! I’ve been out of the blogging scene for awhile so I’m just hearing about your home. Congrats on the quick sale and on finding a new one. Thank you for taking the time to host this link up in spite of all you have before you to get ready for another move.
Blessings in the new year,
Patti
Happy New Year, Kathryn! These features are just amazing and they just go to show you what top notch bloggers can do.
Thank you for the chance to join you today. 😉
What an exciting time for you and your family, I can’t wait for the new house ventures. Hope you have a good week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Kathryn, thank you for hosting — especially taking the time to do so during this incredibly busy time for you and your family. Looking forward to reading all about it!
Congratulations on the quick sale of your house and purchase of a new home – sounds very exciting! Thank you so much, Kathryn, for featuring my Alzheimer’s Busy Blanket. The more eyes I get on this blanket means that the more loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s/Dementia will hopefully receive one to help fill their idle hours. Thanks for the party and wishing you a great week!
Thank you so much for sharing with us dearest hostess, you are the best there is ! I am very happy to be able to join your great party this new year as well.
I can still wish you only lots of blessings from our Lord for you and yours this 2017.
Love,
FABBY
Congrats on the sale of your home and the purchase of your new one. Although I still don’t understand why your moving. I’ll have to scroll through some of your old posts I guess.
That was a quick sale! And how awesome that you also got your new house. Congrats! So glad to join the party, thanks for hosting us, Kathryn!
Thanks for the party! -Journa, visiting from the team at http://www.lollyjane.com
Thank you so much for hosting and for featuring my Chocolate Overload Cake!
Wow! Hat great posts. Can’t wait to browse. Thanks for hostinh