We Are In- Just About!
Well, we’re in! I’d love to say that we’re in safe and sound but, strictly speaking, that wouldn’t quite be true. After a two year search for the ideal property, a year of being ‘sale agreed’ before we finally moved and a long, cold winter where at one stage we stood and watched the snow falling through the roof onto the floor of what will be our bedroom, we are finally settled. It has been quite a journey thus far though. Continue reading
The participants show off their artwork
If you have been following our progress, you’ll know that we are old hands at this moving lark by now (you can read more about our previous house moves here). That being said, moving is always a stressful business and there are no guarantees that it gets easier the more you do it. Here are my top tips on how to make the process go as smoothly as possible if you are planning a move.
On The Road Again
Our cheeky offer was accepted! I believe it was the only firm offer the vendor received. It seems we are the only family in Northern Ireland crazy enough to consider taking on this beast of house.
THE OLD MANSE
It seems like a lifetime ago now. My hubby and I were young and carefree. We were brave and perhaps a little reckless. I was an account director in a PR firm and he was a solicitor. And, of course, we were not yet parents.
It was the height of the property boom and we had made a little extra money when we each sold our first houses to buy our marital home. We had been looking for an investment property, a little ‘doer-upper’ that we could refurbish quickly and sell on or rent out.
Forever home?
There is a chance that Him, Me and Our Three have found our forever home. We’ve been looking for a while but I’ll come to that. I’m sure everyone we know will think we’ve lost our minds. It is one of those projects that screams, “prepare for financial ruin and a shorter life expectancy all ye who enter here!”
I am a stay-at-home mum living in County Down with my husband, Andrew, and our three kids. As a family we are about to embark on a major renovation of a 100 year old property, returning it to a family home from three flats and I’d love you to join us on this journey.
The purpose of this blog is to document our journey of moving and renovation- the highs and lows. I’ll hopefully provide hints and tips as I go along on moving house, dealing with builders, managing a budget, decorating, up-cycling and recycling etc.
I have a passion for architecture which really began when I studied Art History at Glasgow University. After completing my Masters in Glasgow, I moved to Dublin and did a Post-graduate Diploma in Arts Administration at UCD. My first ‘proper job’ was working as a Project Co-ordinator for an architectural firm in Dublin which specialised in exhibition design and interior spaces. I learned so much during this time and my love of architecture and interior design has continued from there. Let’s just say I have an unhealthy addiction to property websites and interior design mags!
Before my third baby arrived, I worked for many years in Public Relations. I now indulge my passion for turning old, unloved properties into beautiful homes by running my own renovation and property management company.
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