day 23 – it’s a shit hole… for now
November 24, 2013
this our new house as it currently stands
it’s a bit like this scene from money pit
it is both daunting and exciting
and it’s going to require a hell of a lot of imagination
and time
and work
as all good things do
wonderingsandwanderings.com 
Is it wrong that I’m hoping that you keep the Mary Poppins? If you decorate like you photograph then it’s going to be amazing!
This looks like the kind of place and project that should get you onto Grand Designs! Those wall murals are something. But what an amazing opportunity to save a house and make it your own, truly your own. Wishing you lots of luck and stamina and patience and whatever else you will need to do this. I have a feeling that it will be amazing!
SO MUCH potential! I cannot wait to see this process. It is a bit like following a love story…again!
how exciting! many blessings to you both.
p.s. please try and save some of that fantastic blue/green/purple wallpaper. i would love a tiny scrap of it.
Oh my! Can we do a shoot there?!!! Love those textures and artwork!
the light is amazing. as are the bones. the doors. the old pressed glass. yes it will be a bit of a money vacuum but look what you’ve got. very jelly over here, just sayin’. the potential there is huge. congratulations. xo
Are you missing a chimney? What does it smell like in there? What an adventure you have to live. Very exciting. And that rose, that beautiful rose. A sign of life must be a good omen. I wish you courage and strength. Don’t forget to keep your eyes open for hidden treasure.
So exciting! The light is beautiful. We’re trying to buy a Victorian Cottage which needs a lot of work. Similar thing, veering between terror at the amount of money to be spent and excitement at making somewhere our own. Looking forward to following you on this journey. All good luck!
I forgot completely about the kitchen episode. And that laugh of Tom Hanks is so hilarious. I hope you and Joe won’t be sounding like that 6 months from now. 🙂
it feels great to see these pictures, and at the same time part of me is wailing “it’s not FAIR! i want to see it in PERSON!” and having a wee tantrum.
so, SO excited for you and can’t wait to see it in person, soon
xx