I saw this schoolhouse-turned-home on realtor.com when it first came on the market here a few days ago and was SO impressed with the renovation job that had been done on it. (Fun side fact: I think living in an old schoolhouse would be one of the best things ever, but this one is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay outside my budget. Actually, my budget will never allow this dream to come true.) But a few days ago, I saw that the local news did a story on the house, and it was really fun to read more about it than the listing offered. Check it out!
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Gateway Woods released a new promo video this month, and it features some of the work we're involved with! This video is for LARC, which is the arm of Gateway Woods that WillowBridge falls under. Much of the interview portion (and cooking part, too!) of this was filmed in our apartment, and we got to be part of the day! (Look hard, and you just might see a glimpse of us a couple of times!) I thought it turned out GREAT. I had no part in any of the vision or execution of the plan, but those who did...did great!
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Just as I don't really follow blogging trend rules, I also don't follow decorating trend rules. I decorate the way I like our home to look, and even though I try not to look like I just crawled out of something from too many decades ago, I don't rush to follow what the influencers say I need to do. Having said that, I did enjoy reading this article about predicted decorating trends for 2021, and it was not the first time I had read that open concept floor plans are taking a dip in popularity. Everything I've read says the pandemic is to blame for that: everyone is home and needs separate space to work. Has that been true for you?
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Comparison is such a huge monster in our personal worlds. I'm guilty of it just as much as the next person, and I have to remind myself regularly that life is not a competition. I sure needed and appreciated these gentle reminders this week!
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This post may be a couple of years old, but it has a lot of truth in it! As we continue to sort through Ryan's mom's things, we find some of them to be very sentimental. What do you do with those things? Some great advice in here!
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Can't believe we are to the final week of January! Here are a few more ideas to help you celebrate winter as we end the month!
Monday, January 25: Listen to praise music. Maybe even learn a new song! I've been listening to songs as I walk in the evenings, and it has been so encouraging!
Tuesday, January 26: Speaking of walking, get moving! Take a brisk walk today. If it's even kind of decent outside, get some fresh air. If it's too yucky where you are, walk inside!
Wednesday, January 27: Visit a botanical garden or get a new plant. We have a little garden in Fort Wayne that I hope to go see at some point, but we haven't been there just yet. If you don't have a whole garden near you, just bring some spring hope inside by getting a houseplant. (Bonus points for keeping it alive UNTIL spring.)
Thursday, January 28: Spend a half hour before the Lord being quiet or writing prayers. One of my friends sent me a recording of a prayer she had written in poetry form - based on words of Scripture. It was so beautiful and I admired her ability to take all that time be quiet before the Lord. The best words come from quiet moments.
Friday, January 29: Write a real letter that you put in the mail. Who doesn't love getting real mail that doesn't ask for money?? Make someone's day by writing just such a letter and putting it in the mail!
Saturday, January 30: Make a list of January successes. No time like the present to celebrate what you've done well this month. Let it spur you on to do well next month, too!
Sunday, January 31: Happy hot chocolate day! Celebrate any way you want: go to your favorite cafe for their best version, make your own hot chocolate bar, or just have the old staple of a mix version with whipped cream on top!
6 comments:
That schoolhouse turned house!
I can totally see open concepts being on the decline.
I sent the schoolhouse link to my brother right away. He always had his eye on one in Northeast Fort Wayne. I think it’s on Trier Road, between Maplecrest and Lahmeyer Road. Maybe you’ll find one on Air BnB that you can stay at!
Sentimental items...I had some of those same scratch and sniff stickers! But I never used a sticker book because I thought that was a waste. Maybe those were for storing stickers you received on school papers or from friends, but I never got the concept! I did collect LOTS of stickers, though! Any time I went to a store, I had to check for stickers!
Loved the schoolhouse video. There is an old one for sale now in eastern Grant County that is in the partially renovated stage. Both my parents attended one-room schools so this was meaningful. -- The LARC video does a great job of showing just why what you do is so important and meaningful. And yes, I caught several glimpses of you two!
Loved the schoolhouse! Is it weird that I just dreamed about Jackson Elementary last night?
The LARC video was great. I did not see you guys. I might have to watch it again to see if I can find you. Loved your apartment!!! It was a great back drop for those parts. Keep up at great work that you are doing!!
Okay, I am all over Hot Chocolate Day!!! And going for a walk! I always feel better after taking a walk.
Sign me up to live in that schoolhouse please!!! I LOVE it and all the school touches -- swoon.
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