Well, it took a week longer than we were originally told, but yesterday morning we FINALLY closed on our new house. Talk about a frustrating ordeal, esp. since it had nothing to do with us. We were at the mercy of our title company until they finally decided to do their job. *Huff, deep breath* But now we are homeowners once again and I can begin some important business: Nesting!
I have paint all picked out, curtains, rugs, accessories bought, now it’s just packing up the rest of our life, moving it, unpacking, and I can begin
enjoying this next phase of our domesticity. I’ve posted some pics on my flickr of the house as is, and will be posting pics of the rooms as they become painted and decorated (which I make no promises when that will be).
One thing that did help me keep my sanity amidst the constant phone calls back and forth between realtor, closing company, and everyone else who needed to be involved was crafting. I used to be so good at distracting myself when life got tough so I wouldn’t have to deal with anything. I’ve since learned that God gave us emotions so we can fully experience life, and no matter how ridiculous you feel at times it is how you feel in that situation, so really feel it, deal with it and then get on with your life. Once I shed a few frustrated tears about the house, I prayed about it and then began caring for my soul, and that was picking up a hook, some yarn, and crocheting.
I found a pattern for these cuties and thought, “That’s what my eggs have been missing!” I don’t know if you noticed, but it gets especially cold in the fridge, so why not give them some beanies to keep them…um…warm? I guess these are popular in the UK, and are for keeping your hard-boiled eggs toasty until you eat them. Even tho they seem kind of useless, I thought they were insanely adorable and had to give them a try. And only took about ten minutes to complete each one.
I’ve also been wanting to try making a pair of slippers, however I thought I would start small and try them for children’s feet first. It’s hard to find masculine things to crochet for your son, so until the good Lord gives me a girl of my own, I inflict these gifts on my friends with girls, like Chloe.
They actually turned out better than I thought - I had to make up the pattern as I went along since the one I had made boats instead of toddler shoes.
So that is all for now. And just as I suspected, letting the ink dry on the papers and having keys in hand has given me a renewed vigor for packing so that is what I shall be doing all weekend, with the help of my mother and father-in-law - we’re bringing in recruits! So you guys behave and we’ll be talking soon.
Heather H says:
your new home is BEAUTIFUL!! congratulations!! i am especially jealous of the kitchen and the gigantic bathtub!!
February 21st, 2008 at 6:17 am
Filtering Life says:
Thank you Can for my slippers, I love them on my pudgie little piggies. Now I look even cuter and more stylish. Feel free to take out your crafting anxieties on me anytime.
Chloe
February 21st, 2008 at 6:20 am
Kim says:
Candace, your new house is gorgeous! I admit it, I am totally jealous. What I wouldn’t give to have a nice big kitchen and CLOSETS!! Good luck with the painting, decorating, packing, and moving. Hard work but it will all be so worth it!
February 21st, 2008 at 7:54 am
bee says:
Ok, I thought those little slippers were cute in the picture, but then I saw them on her little foot & they may very well be the cutest thing I have ever seen.
And the egg cozy… I think that if I put those on my boiled eggs, then that would get me out of having to smell all that vinegar/dye at Easter!!
February 21st, 2008 at 8:30 am
Natalie says:
I love your new house. The kitchen cabinets and floors. Too cute! Can’t wait to see it decorated.
February 21st, 2008 at 9:23 am
Sarah says:
Yay! I’m so thrilled for you all! It’s gorgeous and it will be so amazing once you have it decorated! Congratulations!
February 21st, 2008 at 10:06 am
Elizabeth says:
I love your work, Candace. It’s too cute!
February 21st, 2008 at 11:42 am
Amy says:
Those are the cutest slippers EVER! Where can I order mine for Alina? Congrats on the new house!!!!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:25 pm
joy says:
of course i’m jealous of your house, but with the same intensity that i want one i am EQUALLY thrilled for you and your new pallet to decorate and settle in. I’m soo happy for you guys and i can’t wait to see it in person.
oh what Lucy?…YOU want a blue pair of slippers just like Chloes so you can match? oh ok i’ll tell Candace.
February 21st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Dre the Texican says:
The egg beanies are precious, and those slippers are so cute. What a gift!
February 21st, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Emily says:
Love those mary jane’s - they’re adorable!
February 21st, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Rebecca says:
Congrats on your new house! Glad the deal finally went through for you! Good luck with the move! We bought our house right when Daniel was born and moved when he was only 3 wks old. You are so lucky to be doing this early and not later. Take it easy and let others do the work, K?
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
AmyG says:
I love the booties & even the egg warmers, lol. The house is beautiful & I’m glad the closing is done. I hope the move & packing/unpacking goes smoothly!
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Holli says:
The kitchen is gorgeous!!! Is the place brand new or completely reno’d? So excited for you guys that you finally have the keys and you get to start the all important nesting and decorating! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Oh, and the egg hats are weird but pretty darn cute
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm