Life under the big top
No, I didn't just join the circus. Adam and I just bought a new house! It's tented and being fumigated in the photo above, and find it hilarious looking. I mean, who decides on these colors anyway? I'm pretty sure they're picking up this visual via satellite.
We refer to this house as "Cottage8" because we bid on 7 other homes before this one, which we were outbid by aggressive bidders, every single time. We've been house hunting since February and we finally found this house in June. A very long, arduous process to say the least.
I will show you more photos of our new house, including the interior, in my next post. When you see it I think you will agree...this has to be the ugliest house on the block. It has been vacant for months and so poorly kept. I think this house needed me. I am so up for the challenge. I've even had neighbors come up to me and thank us for moving in and saving this house.
We have exactly 2 weeks to get this house in safe, livable condition so we can move in. Picture watching a home improvement show in warp speed. That's Adam and I, working day and night on this little wrecker. We're demolishing the old kitchen and putting in a new one, replacing all the carpet, putting down new flooring, painting interior and exterior, and landscaping. We're doing this all on our own, and we have no real experience in home renovation. I've got paint stuck to my eye brows, and I haven't slept for three days. Welcome to our new home, and my new life under the big top.
oxox, Jennifer
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Hi Jennifer! Wow! That's a huge undertaking for just 2 weeks! And in the heat of summer? Congratulations on the new home, though! Once you move into the house it's then I'm sure you'll use your magic charms and make it your "home".
ReplyDelete*Heidi Woodruff*
Everyday Cookies
Yes, we can see that big tent from up here in Oregon!!!
wow nver seen that before..It does look like a circus!!!
ReplyDeletexoxox Jennifer
Ok! You got me hungry for some hot toasted peanuts! LOL! I am singing de-de-deedle-deedle-de-de-de-deee'....de-de-deedle-deedle-de-de-de-deee'...dunt-dunta-dunt-dunt..dunt-dunta-dunt-dunt...well, you get the picture. I can hear the elephants! who hoooo!!
ReplyDeleteDon't work yourselves too hard, however I just know that it will be perfection at its best!!
Hey, I'd grab a paintbrush and be right over if it wasn't such a long ways away!
Love you and huge hugs and CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! on getting the bid - FINALLY! I am so happy for both of you!!!!
xoxo
Becky
Hi Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tent! Well, at least no one can say they didn't SEE that one!!
Best wishes to you on your new home; I know you will add your charming touch to it, and I look forward to seeing what you do!!
:)
OK - this should be exciting! I am SO looking forward to seeing and hearing more all about the process and progress!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Jennifer! Taking something unattractive and making it pretty, getting to make the kitchen just how you like it...sounds like so much fun. :o) I can't wait to see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Jennifer, congratulations!! I Cannot wait to see your beautiful home. I just know it will be the most beautiful house on the block when you are done with it! How exciting!!
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Amy
Hi!
ReplyDeleteIt had been a while since you posted, I was starting to be concerned!
How fun to fix up a new house! I hope you will be very happy. I look forward to seeing what you've done. Hope you took
'before' pictures.
Sooz
Hi Jennifer dear....I am glad to be catching up with blog friends today and see this post! Congrats to you guys..very exciting! I have to tell you that my house was the ugly duckling in the neighborhood when we bought it, but when you have a good eye for potential it makes it so worthwhile. I know that you will make this a diamond! ~XO~Janet
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Congratulations, and good luck! I hope you can get most of it done before you have to live in it. {I'm living in construction right now. I wish it on no one.} ;) Can't wait to see pictures!
ReplyDelete~ Jennifer
Congrats on your new home! WOW! 2 weeks.....thats quick. I have been there ~~ done that..its exciting but yes........exhausting. Can't wait to see your pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting and what a photo!
ReplyDeleteI cant wait till you show us... wish I could come and help.. I love that kind of stuff... live too far away Im afraid but I will cheer you on.. Susie h~
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the "quick" reno Jennifer! I'm sure you guys will do great! ~Stacy~
ReplyDelete*doo-doo-doo-du-du-du-doo-doo-doot, doot-doot-doo-doo-doo-doo-doot doot doot doot...* Congrats! How exciting..I figured you were up to something. We've missed your posts!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness..so happy for you. Pray you both and your kitty cat kids make this a safe and happy move.
ReplyDeleteOh what a hoot! Congrats on your new home. I cannot wait to see more pictures. Best wishes on your renovating endeavors!
ReplyDeleteNikki
What a funny tent! Can't wait to see what it looks like after you two get to work on it.
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Kimberly
CONGRATULATIONS on your new adventure! You will go through blood, sweat, and tears but I KNOW you will be so proud of your new home everyday afterwards! Can't wait to see the pics.
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Oh my.... what a adventure.... I am excited to see your pictures as you travel through this home improvement.... I know you are on a mission ... but remember it is not a good thing to make yourselves ill of health... Somehow when we have a challenge we have extra juices flowing... and when we get there we wonder how we did it.... Congrats and please HANDLE WITH CARE.....
ReplyDeleteOh my! Oh my! Oh my! What a job!!! How brave you two are!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having A/C installed, first. Then, do the rest. So no one will faint from heat. :-)
"Buy the worst place, on the best sreet!" That's been good advice for ages. Seems you really went with it.
Best of luck with your wonderful project!!!
Can't wait to see it all unfold before our eyes, via pics in your blog.
Did I say best of luck! ,-) Yes I did. Well, I say it again.
Hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
Smilnsigh blog
Congratulations, Jennifer! I look forward to seeing your next post! Hope to see you soon, well, after you get the paint off your eyebrows!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I can't wait to see everything you do to your new home. Take lots of before and after pictures.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and how scary all at the same time! Congratulations on the new home can't wait to see what you have done with it. ~ Sandra ~
ReplyDeleteJennifer, it will be so worth it in the end! I thought your other house was just gorgeous though. Can't wait to see the new pixs.
ReplyDeleteHey Jen,
ReplyDeleteCongrats again!!
It will be beautiful when it's done!!
Can't wait to see the progress!
Rosemary
LOL...that is just too funny! I am in a fixer upper house too...and it keeps us busy...but it makes it fun too!!! Good luck with your home and I have to say..your blog is super pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, I think I live in that house!!! I know I've seen my house under the big top too! I am sure that sweet house will be GORGEOUS after you get your creative hands on it! Can't wait to see your pictures after it is safe to enter the big top! ~ xoxo ~ Joy
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteYou didn't fall off the face of the earth.....LOL. I cannot wait to see the finished Jennifer and Adam Cottage of Love. Hey, stop by sometime (I know you're super busy). I have a new blog.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
WOW! How exciting...Can't wait to see what you do with it! I'm sure it will be beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! It does look like a circus tent..what in the world?! I know all about doing renovations on your own, it's nerve-wracking trying to make sure you do everything right. In the long run though, you're going to be so proud of it in the end, because you did it yourself! I have no doubts that it will be beautiful...no more blue cabinets...phew!
ReplyDeleteCathy
How exciting! I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteOH~~~ I am so glad your going to make that house a home.I can't wait to see all the pictures. Maybe you could even but it on your cottage of the month when your all done!
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ginger
That is so cool! What is it being fumigated for ??? I love fixer uppers~Iknow you will make it so pretty! can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for you! That tent looks crazy! I've never seen anything like it! Can't wait for more pics. Please show before and afters!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully exciting time! Congratulations on your new home :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Dena
First ~ Congratulations on your new home.
ReplyDeleteSecond ~ I would have never guessed that was a fumigation tent! I can't wait to see pictures of the before and after.
Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com
How EXCITING! I can't wait to see it!! I LOVE your blog and website and everything about them! I'll be checking back often!! Can't wait! Try to get some sleep in between coats of paint!
ReplyDeleteWhat goes on in CA? I have a friend who just went through the same thing of being out bid on several homes before finally getting one!
ReplyDeleteI hope you all will be very happy in your new home!
God bless.
Jennifer~I just know you will transform this into something amazing! The circus tent is hilarious~what the heck are they fumigating???LOL! Please keeo us all posted on your progress! xo chris
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I'm so happy for you and I know you will be very happy in your new home. Can't wait to see it.
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Joanne
Oh I don't miss renovating! But isn't it exciting?! I love the blank slate of it all =) Blessings... Polly
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting! Can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the fumigators put those ugly tents over the houses so that the neighbors will see what ever you do next as an improvement!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you~
Yes, those fumigation tents do look like a circus tent...LOL! Congratulations on your new home purchase and good luck on the improvement process and moving!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting! After remodeling 3 houses on our own (3rd one isn't finished YET) be sure to ask for and take every bit of help that is offered! You'll be glad you did!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
Congratulations on the Cottage 8. Don't those people know that you need those cottages more than they did??? ;)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you make this one your own!
Claire
This is so exciting and kinda fun to think that you are moving into the circus house. Can't wait to see the next photos. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Big Top purchase!
Whatever you and Adam do, Jennifer, I know it will be beautiful. There's nothing like loving a house and taking care of it. That's great the neighbors have already welcomed you. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of work, but how fun being able to renovate this house that needs love so badly. Yippee for you sweetie! Chalk one up for the houses (this one will be well taken care of), makes my heart happy ;)
xoxo~Tracie
Wow, just reading all the comments is a project in and of itself.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. My husband and I are renovating an old Victorian in Eufaula Al.
It is work but oh so worth it.
Good luck.
Becky Laceandlures.blogspot.com
Jennifer - OMG! We're getting our house tented in two weeks! Your house DOES look like a circus tent so now I know what to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteI hope you take pix of the process of renovating so we can see it as it comes together!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can't wait until this home is on Cottage of the Month. Of course, it will be BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteDebbie from homewithhospitality@yahoo.com
If anyone can get the cottage ready, it will be you. I can't wait to see photos. Congratulations and Good luck.
ReplyDeleteJean in Virginia
I can't wait to see the finished results! If anyone can fix up a cottage in that short amount of time it's you and hubby dear! Can't wait ...the suspense is killing me!
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteI know what your going through!
When we bought our home 8 years ago it needed to be gutted.
we did a few rooms at first but then went room by room.
I cried at first and thought what have we done! I hated this house!
now I love my house! Its a cape cod cottage no mansion here but I love it and wouldnt want anything else!Your hard work will be worth it. and with your incredible style and talent it will be gorgeous cant wait to see!
smiles,
Sandy My Lu La Belles
I can not wait to see your new house. Where is all your things now? You will have so much fun after everything is unpacked and you get to DECORATE. Yeah.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I m SOOOO excited to see what you do with the new home!! I can imagine it will be TOTALLY DEVINE!!! Please show us soon what it looks like I cananot wait to see before and after!!
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Hi,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your house and i just love your blog! I live in Chicago, and am looking for some fellow shabby chic cottage lovers to chat, shop, etc. with. Know anyone or have any ideas how to connect up with like minded people?
Thanks!
wow, cannott wait to see the house. i am not a pink person but i do appreciate your style and home. I could live there. Love the master bedroom. I am adding you to my fav. blogs. thanks mishelle
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time out from your remodeling project to give us more eye candy to look at! The August COTM is just adorable, I especially love her front porch! She did such a great job! Good luck with your cottage and I hope everything is coming along perfectly for you!
Hugs~Kelly
Oh, that is hilarious! I have never in my life seen something quite like that! Can't wait to see what beauty you create in your new home. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteSuch a big job but I know you will create magic! I look forward to seeing your journey with the new house...CONGRATULATIONS! This is exciting!
ReplyDeleteIt will all be perfection eventually...I KNOW that!.
This house needed you. Uh huh. It did.
Love,
Sue
Hi Jennifer, I love your blog and look forward to the COTM every month. Can't wait to see the reveal of your new home. Don't keep us waiting too long!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny! My husband has his own pest control business - but we are in Missouri, so we have different termites than you do, so they are treated differently.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog the other day and wanted to say how much I enjoy looking and reading!!!
Have a beautiful day!
ok now im hearing carnival music in my head...not good ! LOL.
ReplyDeleteGosh it's like the biggest secret ever! I cant wait to see! Oh and the worst house on the best block is always a good choice i say :)
Hugs,
Shannon :)
OH Jennifer, that is wonderful that you are getting a new/old home. I wish you the best and can't wait to see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI owe you an apology for a broken link in your drive by house tour. I'm working on my new blog--had to shut my old one down after an attempted break in to my house. It's a long story--but I'll get your link to your soon.
Many hugs to you and this new journey.
Yikes Jenn, I hate to add to your 937 messages but I am so excited to see what you have in store for this place! :)
ReplyDeletePatience be with you...
lol
Joy
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