On Saturday our realtor had some requests for viewings of our house and since they were spread out from 10 am to 2.30 pm Wille and I decided to stay away for the entire day. Wille went to his friend Leo and I went to the new house. I brought lunch and the book I’m reading and found a sunny spot and enjoyed.
I really, really love our new house and can’t wait to move in and put our mark on it.
Benita, how fantastic that you are so positive about your new house even before making the changes you want, i'm so happy for you, have really enjoyed following your house tour and can't wait to see what you do along the way... made me smile when i read a few days ago that there was a charity shop down the roadtoo - icing on the cake!
Posted by: Fiona | March 29, 2011 at 03:04 AM
I am really enjoying your new house too and all the exciting things in your future! Your positivity is catching. :)
Posted by: Skye | March 29, 2011 at 04:00 AM
Oh, how nice it must have been to spend some quiet quality time at the new place. It looks so warm and relaxing there in that spot of sunlight.
Posted by: Judith | March 29, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Det gjorde du rätt i! Håller tummarna för att någon slår till nu!
Hörde att du hade tittat förbi, typiskt att jag inte var hemma. Peter vågade inte bjuda in dig, för han trodde att jag skulle tycka att det var för stökigt hemme - hahaha!
Kram Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | March 29, 2011 at 04:50 AM
I know you'll make your new place fantastic. It has a great vibe which I always think is the most important thing about a house!,
Posted by: michelle | March 29, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Benita, I so look forward to following you in your new decorating venture!
Posted by: Maddy | March 29, 2011 at 05:46 AM
It's exciting isn't it? Our current house is a rental, but even so, we were given an extra week (free) to move in as it was standing empty. I used to come and hang out here too, for an hour before fetching my eldest from his school which is just around the corner. It just goes to show, that it's the right space for you. You're already at home.
Posted by: Ness at Drovers Run | March 29, 2011 at 06:03 AM
It's great that you can start getting a "feel" for your new home before you move in. Will this be your go-to place each time you have viewings?
Now that you have the keys, are you allowed to start work on it before you move in? Even if not I'd take full advantage of getting in there and giving the whole place a thorough cleaning from top to bottom.
Posted by: Robyn | March 29, 2011 at 06:17 AM
It has been my go-to place :).
I'm not allowed to do any work inside but I have a post coming up on what I am doing over there...
The whole place was cleaned by a professional cleaning company before the open house but there are some areas that could do with a better scrub (such as the old stone floor in the WC) so I'll definitely be doing that when I go there.
Posted by: Carlos | March 29, 2011 at 06:26 AM
So excited for you!
Posted by: Sara | March 29, 2011 at 07:24 AM
It is a real pleasure to hear you talking about the new house in such a positive way.
You obviously can't wait to move in and that's reflected in the tone and content of your posts about the place.
I'm so excited for you and this whole fresh start you're making. :o)
Jo xx
Posted by: Jo | March 29, 2011 at 07:50 AM
I love the photograph-it shows that when it comes down to it, we really only need basic things in life to make us happy!
Posted by: Kim | March 29, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Hahaha :). Vi ses snart ändå!
Posted by: Carlos | March 29, 2011 at 08:08 AM
This in between time is the hardest... There is not much you can do besides enjoying the quietness while it lasts. :)
Posted by: Central-Portugal | March 29, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Your words and the peacefulness of the image transmit the feeling of joy!!! This kind of posts is so wonderful and positive about life and new beginings in general...Thanks!
Posted by: Sophia | March 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Love the pic of that sunny spot in your new home!
What a treat...a good book to read in a sunny spot!
Sounds like home!
I could take a lesson from you. To want what you get is such a rarity in life! I'm working on that in my life!
~ Ali
Posted by: Ali | March 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I agree with Kim! Love that you are able to commune with your new space in a simple and relaxed way.
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | March 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM
How great--there is something about getting "in touch"" with new space that is so exciting.
Posted by: Kari | March 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM
So lovely. Did you just sit on the floor? I hope you at least took along a blanket or something!
Posted by: r8chel | March 29, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I'm so happy for you, Benita! Love the floor. I am looking forward to seeing you perform your magic on your new home.
Posted by: Golla | March 29, 2011 at 01:59 PM
I sat on the warm sunny floor and it was perfect :).
Posted by: Carlos | March 29, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Hej Benita,
Det ser skönt och rofyllt ut. Ett fulständigt tomt rum som badar i sol.
Jag undrar vad du läser? Själv skulle jag nog inte ha läst så många sidor - jag skulle ha tappat "tråden" många gånger och bara njutit värmen och stillheten.
Och från det ena till det andra. Det där med att gjuta cement till små inredningsdetaljer som bokstöd och duktynger, dom du visade en annan dag. Det blev jag intresserad av. Vet du om det finns några bra linkar där man kan hitta mer tips på hur man gör?
Tack för din fina blogg!
Posted by: Lena | March 29, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Sorry Benita, but I love reading so I can't help myself...
What's the title of the book?
Posted by: Linda27 | March 29, 2011 at 04:12 PM
It's "The Crossing Places" by Elly Griffiths.
Posted by: Carlos | March 29, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Jag läser "Flickan Under Jorden" av Elly Griffiths.
I den här bloggen finns mer betonginspiration!: http://ellasinspiration.blogg.se/category/betong-pyssel.html
Posted by: Carlos | March 29, 2011 at 04:36 PM
How can an empty room look so inviting!!?
Posted by: Hxx | March 29, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Hope you sell yours and get to move in soon!
Posted by: Rebecca @ beautiful square feet | March 29, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Tack Benita!
Posted by: Linda27 | March 29, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Don't you just love moments like this? Being able to sit in a warm puddle of sunshine for a couple of hours like a cat. There is much to enjoy in this time of renewal and reawakening in Spring.
Have you had many second viewings, and did your competition sell their house yet?
Posted by: Nancy | March 29, 2011 at 05:27 PM
enjoying a space while it's empty is such a great way to make friends with the spirit of the place. so happy for you!
Posted by: jeannette | March 29, 2011 at 06:51 PM
I love your new house too. It's so light and bright. It looks like you.
Posted by: Jill | March 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM
I'll tell you all about it next week :).
Posted by: Carlos | March 30, 2011 at 02:53 AM
congratulations (i'm late...) for the new house
just a house.. but soon a home with your talent
;-)
Posted by: la marmotte | March 30, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Awhhh! You're making us wait!
Posted by: Nancy | March 30, 2011 at 03:46 PM