I May Have Spoken Too Soon....

So, I jumped the gun slightly when I wrote yesterday that the house purchase was falling through. I got a phone call this morning (yes, on a Sunday) from my Realtor that went a little something like this...
. . .

Realtor: Hi Kate, I have a question for you.

Kate: Shoot.

Realtor: Will you be happy if I tell you that you got the house??

Kate: Is that what you're telling me?!

Realtor: Yes, I am.

Kate: shriek. silence. sobbing.
. . .

Here is a photo of my NEW HOUSE!!! It's a 1929 Craftsman bungalow in the village of Sylvan Lake ("The Prettiest Little City in the State").


That paint color has GOT to go...
I think it's called "Boredom Beige."


View of the living room from the stairs.


Oooh... Original wood work.


Breakfast nook. Like the avocado counter tops??


Third bedroom (a.k.a. my new studio!).


Living room window, looking out over my porch.

I may be turning this photo essay into a house restoration blog. At the very least, I will try my best to keep you all updated on any progress I make on the house (there will be PLENTY of work to write about and photograph).