Little Houses With Big Hearts

This is my home.  All 790 sq ft of it. It’s not fancy but it is mine and I am pretty fond of it. I’d almost say I love it except I am reminded of how much of my heart I gave the last house and how little she gave me in return.






In my previous life I would be constantly thinking of all the projects I wanted to do. The wood floors are appalling, there is no insulation, the windows are original and BAD. But now-a-days I feel like as long as it's pretty clean...I'm ok with the rest of it. I don't have a bunch of extra cash and I refuse to go in debt.

It's a snap to clean and just enough room (as long as I have a storage unit).

I hope the Boy Scout and I can spend our remaining days here. That would be just fine with me.

Happy Easter y’all  🐣 

Comments

  1. anne marie in phillyApril 1, 2018 at 10:52 AM

    it's a lovely home!

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  2. coffeeontheporchwithmeApril 1, 2018 at 10:56 AM

    It looks like a happy home. I like your archway! -Jenn

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    1. Linda dApril 1, 2018 at 2:31 PM

      I looked for a couple of months and knew when I walked in the door this was the one. Little did I know what I was in for though.

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  3. Notes From ABroadApril 1, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    I love this house so much!
    :)
    In a way, it is my dream house, small but big enough With loads of charm.

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  4. BillApril 1, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    Your house is beautiful, Linda. Small is nice and it has a homey look to it.

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    1. Linda dApril 1, 2018 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks Bill. It’s where the heart is right?

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  5. Debra She Who SeeksApril 1, 2018 at 1:46 PM

    Looks pretty nice to me! You have decorated it beautifully, I must say.

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    1. Linda dApril 1, 2018 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks much Debra. Most of it came from the other house or from world market, which I love.

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  6. BirdieApril 1, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    I raised my kids in less than 1000 sq feet. The best part was always being able to talk to them in a normal voice wherever they were. We did everything together because there were no other choices. :-)

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  7. MarthaApril 1, 2018 at 3:19 PM

    Looks wonderful! I like smaller homes. Less work, more time to enjoy life :)

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  8. Marie SmithApril 1, 2018 at 3:30 PM

    It looks perfect to me, Linda. The important thing is that it’s perfect to you! Enjoy every minute in your lovely home.

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  9. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)April 2, 2018 at 6:30 AM

    Did you do the ceiling in the bedroom or was it done when you moved in? I like it. I think the whole home is great/beautiful. YOu have 2b and 2 baths. C'mon that is a lot of nice in less than 800 sq ft. For me home is wherever Rick is. I'm sure you can make a warm home anywhere Linda!

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    1. Linda dApril 2, 2018 at 6:33 AM

      I love that....home is wherever Rick is! The previous owner was an artist and did some interesting stuff including that ceiling.

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  10. JeanieApril 2, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    Your house is SO CHARMING! I love the arches and the fireplace is fabulous. Yes, a wonderful spot for the rest of your days!

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  11. Marilyn MillerApril 3, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    What a sweet home. I love the arch looking into the kitchen.

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  12. My life so farApril 6, 2018 at 5:03 AM

    What a beautiful home. And yes, less space to clean which is wonderful:)

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