in the end, we were approved for an adorable 1926 bungalow in NE portland. you guys, i'm going to live in a bungalow. in portland. is this real life? and it's on 1/3 of an acre with three garden boxes and a raspberry bush, oh and a garage converted into a studio space (which i haven't even seen photos of, hah). i am rather giddy about it. it was a really stressful process and i am so thankful it's over and amazed that we came out of it with such an awesome place (at least judging by photos & our friend's reactions since we haven't actually seen it). it's really crazy how it all worked out in the end.. i won't bore you with the details, but it feels very much meant to be, even though we will be spending more than we were hoping to.
and now i've already started pinning a million ideas for decor. we sold a lot, so we're going to have quite a bit of empty space starting out. and i know it's going to drive me crazy, but i'm hoping i'll be patient because we are going to have to buy pieces slowly. also have started researching the area and have already located a community garden, two farmers' markets, a New Seasons Market, and a Trader Joe's nearby. i am kind of giddy about all of that. if any of you just so happen to live in/be familiar with NE portland, please message me! it feels a little strange not even having been to the neighborhood we're living in, hopefully we'll feel at home there!
sorry for the wordy post, i'm just a wee bit excited!
yay! A BUNGALOW! so fantastic! Yeah-- rental/sale markets on the west coast are NUTS but look what you got! It's absolutely adorable!! I love Portland real estate, it's cute like Seattle but way more affordable :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I love the pictures and am rather jealous of your new home :) It's great that you feel so positive and will get to adorn it and make it your own.
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Congrats Megan! So excited for you and Joel! Nathan and I just moved to Oklahoma. He finally got a JOB! It is only temporary, but it is a stepping stone :)
ReplyDeleteAre you for realz?!! I'm coming to visit!!!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly handle the adorableness of just these two pictures. I don't know what I'm going to do when you give us a house tour! So excited for you, Meg!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an adorable house! What a blessing! Excited to see how you decorate!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute! I am so happy for you guys :) There are quite a few bungalows in our current neighborhood and I was thinking about how cute they are as I walked the dog just this morning ;) I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteGah, I'm drooling over your new place!! I live in a 1920s home and its got so much character!
ReplyDeletewoot woot! I'm so excited for you. It looks amazing and sounds even better. I can't even stand it. You are living my Portland dream too! Thanks so much - living vicariously through you girlfriend. xo
ReplyDeletemegan, so happy for you. truly! this is so gorgeous and I know you're going to really love it and live it up here.
ReplyDeleteseriously so excited to hear about more of your adventures. yay for portland! can we have some city candids?