Love this (real) board and batten from the Newly Woodwards
completed for a Procrastinator Project!
I think her husband deserves “Husband of the Year”
from The Inspired Room.
I just finished going through every single AFTER photo on the Procrastinator Party. Wow, that was fun! I hope I didn’t miss anyone. I really had a great time seeing what you all did and accomplished while I was busily painting my own cabinet! Felt like we were all neighbors checking in on each other, didn’t it? Love that about blog land!
One sweet lady even started a blog (called Welcome Home) as her procrastinator project! I love it! And because I don’t want to hoard all the best blog commenters in the world to myself, maybe you could take a moment to buzz over here to congratulate her on ending her procrastination and starting a blog…go ahead, I’ll wait….click here to visit her…
Oh, how I adore this idea for a pillow from Bay Buttons…
If you think you can’t get much done in a week, check out this before and after from Leaving Footprints, taken just one week apart!
From unfinished to finished room! Great job!
You ALL did a great job Procrastinators! Next party…January!
Ok, now…for the big SURPRISE!
I’ve had to keep a little secret from you. Due to the public nature of blogs, I was unable to tell you all that just about 30 days ago we got THREE offers on our house in PORTLAND!!!!! Not one. Not two. THREE! Yes. After that ridiculously long summer of silence, I am happy to report that as of YESTERDAY, my house is SOLD. Gone.
Now, we didn’t make as much money as we should have with this sale BUT, we didn’t lose our shirts either so we have to be grateful for what we have. I’m just happy to have it sold before the holidays! Even after all the effort to get it sold, it felt a little bittersweet knowing my house (and kitchen, whahah) has gone to someone else, but I’m excited about our new life here in Washington so it will be OK.
And as of Monday, if all goes according to plan, we will own the house we live in and we can call this chapter of life DONE. You know I”ll be breaking out the paint can as soon as the deed is recorded. Yes I will.
Thanks for all of your prayers, support, comments and encouragement these long months. Truly, I feel like I could use about a month vacation in Hawaii to recover from this year. It was filled with unknowns and stress and hard work! But I am happy to be on the other side and ready to move forward!
So, get ready for many more projects and before and afters around The Inspired Room! All on a budget of, well, zero. Yes, that should be interesting. Let’s see what I can come up with. I’ll be scouring blogland for inspiration, that is FOR SURE!
It IS a beautiful Friday…let’s share what made this week beautiful!
PS. Enjoy the Procrastinator Party AFTER photos here! And, I keep forgetting to send people over to my tumblr…I do add links to it from time to time so check it out!!
So so so happy for you, Melissa! The good Lord came through decidedly (3x over!) in the end. I never doubted the miracle, just enduring is such difficulty!!! We went through the same thing not long ago. Counting our blessings. Just know you are not alone in the losses. I know that some have endured worse. Can’t wait to see the new paint colors. Wish you were here to help me renovate my “new” house – you have such great vision. xoxo Lizabeth http://www.sparkbark.com
Wow – congratulations! Three offers is fantastic!
Love your blog. Inspiring…every single time!
~Keri
Congratulations on selling your house! That is just wonderful and a fantastic end to the year. Your blog is very beautiful and inspiring – thanks for existing!
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Congrats on selling your home. We have been in the same boat before although not as long. So I know how relieved you feel. God Bless.
Congrats on selling your home! How exciting. The Lord’s timing is always right on, even though it’s usually not what we would expect.
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congratulations!! I can’t wait to see some wall colors!!!
i’m so happy that your house sold and that you can stay in the one you are in. this made my day! looking forward to seeing all that you’ll do now that it’s your!
Congrats on selling your home! I can only image the relief you must be feeling! Now you don’t have to worry about that and enjoy your holidays!
Hi Melissa. Wow, what great news about selling your house! What a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. ~Arleen
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I am sooooo very happy for you!!! Having been through similar experiences I know how very stressful it can be.
God has His very own timing and it was time!
Enjoy the process of personalizing your new home. I am sure we will all enjoy watching what you share of that.
Blessings,
Becky K.
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Oh, I’m so happy for you! I just heard this morning that September was the best month in real estate that we’ve had in 2 years! I’m so glad that you get to move on from this now. Hugs, Jen
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Congratulations on selling your home! That is so exciting and it will be great to finally get to paint your new place.
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Melissa,
I’ve been praying for you, as I know *lots* of other people have too. I hope I’ll be able to say “Sold!” soon as well
Congratulations!! That’s wonderful, Melissa. I’m so happy for you. These days, no one takes a house sale for granted. That must be such a relief! Now you can really settle into your new home and enjoy the holidays.
.-= Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Hooked on House Tours: Fall Edition =-.
Melissa,
I’m so happy for you! It will be so great to get settled and enjoy nesting! Praise God that He is our Home (Ps. 90:1) even when we feel we haven’t one on earth!
Blessings,
Shilo
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Happy, happy, happy!! I’m am so glad to hear that your house sold. What fantastic news. Happy Friday!
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congratulations, Melissa!!! I am so happy for you that it sold.
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Congratulations! That’s wonderful news!! I’m sure that is a huge relief for you and your family. Wow, and 3 offers?!! That’s pretty amazing!
.-= Karen – The Graphics Fairy´s last blog ..Free Christmas Clip Art – Victorian Santa =-.
Thanks for hosting the Procrastinator Party, Melissa! It was great fun and got me to get my project done. Congratulations on your house selling! I’m sure it is a big relief to you and a weight off your shoulders. How nice that you will own the house you are currently in, in time for the holidays.
Congratulations! I’ve been following your house saga all summer and am glad that’s it finally over for you. There is nothing worse in life than being in limbo, I think.
.-= Heather @ what’s happening this week´s last blog ..October Garden Bloggers Bloom Day =-.
Hi, Melissa -
I’m sitting here smiling at the way God works. Just when we think He’s got us on hold, He comes through and we find such relief at the end of His plan. I’m thrilled that your Portland home has sold and that you will be able to finalize everything with your new home. And I can’t wait to see what you have planned to make it your own. Congratulations – and I understand the sense of joy and relief.
~Adrienne~
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Congrats Melissa! Great news!
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I am so happy for you! That is such a stressful situation….you must feel one hundred pounds lighter. Enjoy your new home!
that is such wonderful news – i am so excited for you, and you must be as well! God’s perfect timing, right? Sometimes we wonder what calendar or clock the big G goes by because it doesn’t sink with our own respective eastern standard time or pacific standard time – but if you let go, let him drive, he will get you there on time.
.-= sheri´s last blog ..It’s an After-Party – all the cool people are gonna be there… =-.
Your blog is a staple on my blog reader, and I HAD to stop and say– praise God that your house is sold and that you can move forward with your life in your new home! I know your beautiful house in Portland will bless it’s new family, and I look so forward to seeing what you do with the space that is now really yours. Blessings!
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I’m so happy for you Melissa!! Congrats on the sale!
~TidyMOm
.-= TidyMom´s last blog ..Survey Time!! =-.
Congratulations on selling the house! God always comes through. I will be watching to see what beautiful things you do in your new home:>)
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Melissa, Congratulations on selling your house. I know that ‘in between’ stage can be very challenging. Iknow God helped you all through it. I prayed for you and love hearing the Praise Report!!! Yeah!! I can’t wait to see all of your projects as they unfold for your ‘new’ place.
.-= Cherri Engle´s last blog ..‘Nesting’ Around My House =-.
So happy to hear your good news! Happiness to those who will live in your house and happiness to you as you move forward in your home!
~Nancy
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..Mom’s Clam Sauce -a little different =-.
congratulations on the home sale!
Congratulations! I went through a similar home selling experience several years ago – I know how hard it is to wait on God’s timing. Enjoy feathering your nest; I can’t wait to see the paint colors, ideas, and projects!!
God is so good. I am so happy for you! My husband is a realtor and the market is certainly up and down so what a blessing! I have been a reader for a long time. I do not comment much but boy do I love your blog. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!
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Melissa, congratulations, I am so happy for you. What a relief, as you say, albeit bittersweet.
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Congratulations on your house! God is so good! Can’t wait to see what’s coming once the house is officially yours!
Thanks also for encouraging us to leave comments on other people’s blogs…sometimes I get so set on my daily routine of blogs, I neglect to see what’s out there. I love the way you lift up the other blogs around you…very inspiring!
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..Remembering Our Song =-.
Congratulations!!! I hope you guys can start moving forward now that this great weight has been lifted.
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I’m SO happy for you and your family Melissa, to finally have this house ordeal behind you and a new nest to really feather now! This has been a year of overwhelming stress for me too and God keeps telling me “just praise me and I will bring victory to every battle.” Every minister I hear seems to be saying that these “storms” are the preclude to many blessings — that they usually precede God’s fresh anointing. Seeing the long-awaited answer for you gives me joyous hope for that fresh season of blessing for us all… Enjoy your Fall settling in! God’s blessings overflow to you…
Congrats Melissa, I am so happy for you!!
Congrats on selling your house!!
.-= Natalie´s last blog ..Hello Fall! =-.
Congratulations! That is big and exciting news. I’m so glad you all can now move to the next chapter of your lives.
.-= jen@ourdailybigtop´s last blog ..where’s mom (34 of 52) =-.
Congratulations on the house selling, Melissa. Our daughter is going through this now, too. I think they’ve decided to give up and rent it, at least for awhile.
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I’m so happy for you. It’s an inspiration the way you’ve “kept the faith.”
Congratulations Melissa, at last you can breathe and relax..and move on to the new chapter in your life.
.-= anne´s last blog ..Thank you to Trubes….. =-.
I am so happy for you! Congrats on the sale of your house….we were in a similar situation about five years ago and when it’s done you feel like you can finally move on. Happy decorating!!!!
YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!! It is SOLD! I know you are releieved and I will be waiting to see what gorgeous things you do now in your NEW home! Congratulations!!!!! Pinky
Praise God. I am so happy to read about the sale of your house. And, how wonderful it will be to own your new home. I know you will fill it with charm and beauty to accompany the love already there.
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CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for your new home…. ;o)
.-= Katie´s last blog ..I Should Be Doing Laundry =-.
Oh, I’m so happy for you. What a relief and a blessings. Can’t wait to see all you wonderful ideas for your new home.
Happy Day.
.-= teresa´s last blog ..finished Master bedroom =-.
More than anything, I’m excited about the S O L D news!
Woo Hoo!
Wow! What a process ..
Happy Beautiful Friday, friend!
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Melissa, that is wonderful news and worthy of a huge celebration. I am very happy for you.
LeAnn
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Fabulous reveal the bedroom looks stunning…my project is still well coming shall we say
Congratulations on selling your house xx
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