For the last few years, we’ve been living in the most ideal situation that could exist–my parents have lived next door. And before you secretly go whisper-ask Chris if he felt the same way, he really does. We’re incredibly close to both of our parents. My mom is our nanny during the days so that’s been amazing, but also having them over for dinner almost daily, our girls walking over to see their grandparents whenever they want. It’s something that we never took for granted. But now my parents have decided to move–downsize–and it has us weighing our options…again. We toyed with the idea previously and obviously everything has been up in the air since the fire at our cabin. Ultimately, we thought it was best not to make any huge life decisions while emotions were so high.
Insurance still has not been able to investigate the cause of the fire at the cabin since it is still (!!) covered in snow, but after a warm week, we’re hopeful that will start soon so we can feel some closure with that situation. In the meantime, we have started casually house-hunting and making a short list of things we’d need to do to our home to get it ready to sell (let me know if you’re interested, for real!)–mainly, finish trimming out the stairwell and touch up some paint. Also, after looking at hundreds of houses listed online, do you know which ones always catch my eye? The ones I ALWAYS click on?! The exteriors photographed with glowy lights on inside taken while it’s almost dusk (like the beautiful cottage above by Rachel Deeks Design.) It’s so incredibly inviting, I’m taking notes for our future listing.
Other fun things this week!
• For mom
• The Instagram Aesthetic is Over (?!)
• We took advantage of World Market’s big 20% off all outdoor sale and ordered this dining table and matching benches for the deck and they are beautiful and substantial and fit so many people! Highly recommend. Also, this $24 coral ceramic vase is insanely good. (Snapped the below photo yesterday morning after a rainfall. Idaho summer mornings are magical.) Ps–I got these faux ferns to green up our deck for a shoot before our trees come in and they. are. awesome! And huge! 1 stem will fill a huge planter!
• This Potato Airbnb is the most Idaho thing I’ve ever seen.
• My favorite SimpleHuman mirror is on sale today! (It’s a life changer and has really helped me take better care of my skin–seeing how dry and damaged it looked so clearly for the first time will do that. Haha)
• Last week, we launched a don’t wait shirt through Propertee (it’s embroidered and the best fit! TTS) and it has been so inspiring and moving to read all of your reasons to not wait to be happy, to apologize, to live. So many great comments in the Instagram post linked below.
• On Decluttering Friendships: how to know when it’s time to breakup…with a friend.
• I’ve been wearing this white short-sleeved courier shirt for two years now once Spring rolls around, and every time I put it on, I get asked about it. It’s just one of those classic staples that every closet needs. Even my mom wants one!
Loved this post on so many levels. We moved from Williamsburg, Va to coastal SC to be closer to both our kids and grands but did not want to be in their “backyard”. So, we’re where we love to live, near the water and warmer, but only 2.5 hrs from six grands (and son/d-i-l) and 6 hrs from one grand (a baby) of our daughter and s–i-l. We’ve gone just for the day to spend time with our son’s family!
We all get together frequently and they love coming here to enjoy all that is in the Low Country. If we get infirm as we age, we’ll probably move near our daughter in Fl but, for now and God willing, we’re enjoying our late sixties here. We didn’t know a soul when we moved here three years ago but have found friends, plus we can go see our friends in other places often. Your parents will enjoy the space as well as the “specialness” of your visits to them wherever they go. It is not all “downside” as some would think. Enjoy! Love your blog and your attitude about so many things.
May I ask whose backyard this is? That view is a dream! I just saw it here and on IG and was curious if it was your house or a different one! It’s so beautiful!
It’s ours! :)
Hello! I saw this house on Pinterest and fell in love. I was trying to find a link for floor plans, more pictures or something. Is it your house? If so, do you have this posted somewhere? Thanks!
So your parents are thinking of moving? And as a result, you two are thinking of moving? I’m just asking because I think that is what I’m reading here. If it were me, I’d love to be next door to grandparents so I’d try to keep them there– see if you can turn part of their home into the office you’re wanting thus, they have less space to manage and clean– or turn part of their home into airbnb accommodations with privacy locks through garage door and an interior door to the airbnb space- help them make this happen if possible with the house plans & plumbing by adding a mini kitchenette and 3pc bath- if it can happen then they get passive income. Airbnb or grad student quarters, it would be passive income. Another thought is to follow them- keep that close connection of grandparents and grandchildren and keep your home as an airbnb and come back during the pleasant Summers to enjoy your home…. especially if your folks wish to move south to Gilbert, AZ. Just ideas, I’m sure y’all will do what’s best for y’all.
My parents ARE moving (their house has sold and they bought a new house) and we ARE moving as well. Although we don’t know where quite yet!
Hi!
Are you staying in Idaho?
We live in Eagle and its fabulous!
How much will you list your home for?
We are staying in Idaho–close! Just looking for slightly larger house that has more space for an office. We’ll definitely share the listing when it’s up!
Do you have a link for the rug pictured on your deck? The “shop our house” link is for a different rug. I love the blue and white stripe. Thanks.