Is it bad that I would like to put my entire paycheck towards stacks of books, prints, cans upon cans of paint for the house, and an entirely new wardrobe for this ever-growing baby bump? That seems reasonable, right?
We purchased a 40 year old home in February and to say it needed some TLC was an understatement. We absolutely love this house and the charming Spanish flare that comes along with it. However, what I saw as "charm" in the beginning has started to just look like outdated junk! It's sometimes hard to take a step back and remember those little details that made me fall in love in the first place...especially when those details are covered in dust that need a hefty spray of Pledge. And my demise probably started when I made the mistake of joining Pinterest. Yes, I'm addicted. Yes, I drive my husband crazy with all the ideas I find. It's like scrolling and scrolling through these constant reminders: "Hey! Here's all the newest decor from Pottery Barn and colors from Benjamin Moore that will NEVER find their way into your home!" Ugh.
(Aside from the aggravation, I'm still obsessed)
I'm trying to be better about appreciating what we have and resting in the fact that we are homeowners - no more living in a confined apartment, no more painting the walls back when you leave, and the joy in knowing that if we want to tear a wall down (which we have) then by golly, we will!
There will always be a room that needs to be painted, a light fixture that needs to be dusted, or just completely replaced, and furniture that needs to be bought. For now, I'm going to relish in the projects we have actually made progress on, dream about this little boy that is currently fluttering around his momma's tummy, and look forward to the clock striking five so I can go to our outdated, cozy home where my precious husband awaits me.
We purchased a 40 year old home in February and to say it needed some TLC was an understatement. We absolutely love this house and the charming Spanish flare that comes along with it. However, what I saw as "charm" in the beginning has started to just look like outdated junk! It's sometimes hard to take a step back and remember those little details that made me fall in love in the first place...especially when those details are covered in dust that need a hefty spray of Pledge. And my demise probably started when I made the mistake of joining Pinterest. Yes, I'm addicted. Yes, I drive my husband crazy with all the ideas I find. It's like scrolling and scrolling through these constant reminders: "Hey! Here's all the newest decor from Pottery Barn and colors from Benjamin Moore that will NEVER find their way into your home!" Ugh.
(Aside from the aggravation, I'm still obsessed)I'm trying to be better about appreciating what we have and resting in the fact that we are homeowners - no more living in a confined apartment, no more painting the walls back when you leave, and the joy in knowing that if we want to tear a wall down (which we have) then by golly, we will!
There will always be a room that needs to be painted, a light fixture that needs to be dusted, or just completely replaced, and furniture that needs to be bought. For now, I'm going to relish in the projects we have actually made progress on, dream about this little boy that is currently fluttering around his momma's tummy, and look forward to the clock striking five so I can go to our outdated, cozy home where my precious husband awaits me.
