You know that saying, you won't miss it until it's gone? Well for years I've hated so much about our old house. I couldn't wait to get back into a new house, but now that we're only weeks away from leaving this house, the nostalgia is hitting me. They built houses with so much character back in the '30s and every day I find something else that I'll miss terribly. So that I would always have a place to look back on, I wanted to do a quick post on what I'll be missing most before we move.
Built in bookshelves - We have these in a few spots within the house and I love them. You just don't see this type of character in new houses.
Mailbox - Although I'll only have to walk 10 feet out the front door, getting mail when it's snowing won't be quite as nice as our current one that drops straight into our living room.
Sunroom - We spent many evenings watching nature, enjoying a glass of wine over good conversation and reading books in that room.
Built in cabinets - We have these all over the 1st floor and they are just beautiful.
Archways - They adorn our 1st floor in three different places and are magical.
Basement sink - Only moms who cloth diaper will have any idea as to why this was fabulous and will be missed greatly.
My porch - This huge, 2nd story porch is right off my office. I can be spotted laying out there in the summers on my lunch breaks. I love it.
Nursery size - Drew's room is huge, like 14'x14', and has beautiful hardwoods, built in shelving and a walk-in closet. His next room, as well as our next nursery, will be a bit smaller.
Stone - We have old, gorgeous stone on the front of our house. It's aged beautifully over the decades and it's coloration can't be replicated with new houses.
And now I have tears in my eyes. I can't wait to move, but I honestly will miss so much about this house!
Wow, such beautiful features! I can see why you'll miss them.
ReplyDeleteIts so pretty! I would miss it all too, especially that layout spot
ReplyDeleteWow - your house reminds me so much of the house we sold last summer. Built ins, archways, old hardwood. It was definitely hard leaving all that behind (plus six years of memories). But we are only a few weeks away of being in our new home for one year and it already feels like so much longer. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty! You are quite the decorator...but I'm sure you will make your new house a beautiful home too!
ReplyDeleteLove these types of characteristics in a home. I was glad our new home at least had nice archways...and I love the stone...I told my husband I want to add stone to the outside of our house for one of next year's projects. We will give our home its own characteristics ;)
ReplyDeleteI am kind of in love with your old house....
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, old homes have so much character that is never seems to be found in newer homes.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, I know you will bring lots of love to your new home, and will make it gorgeous!
SO pretty!! No wonder your home sold so quickly!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful house!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous house! I would miss those things too!
ReplyDeleteYour house is beautiful! Probably not what you are wanting to hear as you move on to another one, but it really is. And you are right, they don't build homes with that type of character anymore. I love the mailbox!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details, no wonder you'll miss it!
ReplyDeleteI love old homes, too. The house I grew up in was built in 1924 and has such character and beauty. My current house was 1951 and lacks in that area, but we've made it work.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the built ins the best. I am sure your new house will have so many more amazing things about it though! Looking forward to seeing pics of it. :)
ReplyDeleteYour house is beautiful... I can understand why you will miss those things!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful house .. and I'm sure once you get to your new one there will be awesome conveniences that you will fall in love with just as much. But I do get it .. I miss my old house too.
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You have such a beautiful house! I would be sad to leave it too. Moving is so bittersweet. I hope you like your new house as muc/ more than this one.
ReplyDeleteWow, I like your old house!
ReplyDeleteAs we put our house on the market it made me a little sad too and we don't even have a move date. I think a house holds so many memories and is a part of so much of your life, it is important to document it! Also, Drew's room looks amazing!
What a beautiful home, but you are going to have a beautiful new place to make your own.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful! I would miss it too!
ReplyDeleteIt's silly but I look back to living in our tuna-can apartments and I miss things about them. I'm sure your new house will quickly become home though and this house won't be nearly as missed!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful home! But I'm sure you will be happy with your new place, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming, sweet home! I love built-in anything! Hoping for that in our next house. :)
ReplyDeleteYour house is amazing! I know your new one will be just as perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely bittersweet & I DO understand why losing that sink will be a major loss. Hang in there friend, I'm sure the new house will be just as beautiful & just as loved in due time. =)
ReplyDeleteI love this bittersweet post! We move every 3 years and while I was feeding Jack the other night, I started to look around his room and realized that it will only be his nursey for another 8 or so months...the thought brought tears to my eyes! We live in a much older house too and have the built in bookshelves and the mail slot in the front door. Andrew's room is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOld houses just have so much charm compared to new houses! I am sure you will miss some things, but the memories in the new house will be amazing :)
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