Out with the Old, In with the New!
I want to figure out how I can 'hide' that black cord hanging from the stereo...
I must say, moving is an experience that I hope I don’t have to live through again for at least another five years!You always realize how much more stuff you have than you think you do when you’re trying to move it from one place to another.
I actually thought that i could have everything moved out of my apartment in one day, and then take one more day to clean out my old apartment and be done with it. Boy was I wrong! It took four trips in the PhillyCarShare pickup truck (Which came to a grand total of $15.38 by the way!!) and a few days worth of moving stuff in my good ole Taurus and Moody’s Impala before we were finished enough to actually sleep over at the new house.
There are still some things left at the old apartment that I have to bring over before this week is out. I still haven’t even told the office at my old apartment building that I was moving, I kinda just left. You would think they would have at least put a note on my door because of the lack of rent being paid, but they are so irresponsible, it’s as it they haven’t noticed! I went over there yesterday to
The wine is all on the table while we wait for the new wine rack to be delivered...
get some things, and there was a letter in my door. I figured they realized that I moved and wanted to know what my intentions are. Alas, the letter in my door was a letter asking me if I wanted to renew my lease with them, and letting me know the rent would be going up if I decided to renew. There is one month left on my lease there, and I have had enough of their mess and decided to leave early. I think that was just hilarious! Like, I just moved out, and they’re asking me if I want to renew? They have got to be kidding.
Right now we’re settling in the new diggs, getting used to the house noises, and trying to figure out how to use the electronic thermostat. I never used one of those before, and I feel like I need the manual or something! I wasn’t able to adjust the heat in my old apartment, and before that I have only had the one where you just slide the little dial to the temperature you want. This thing is all fancy and shit. I do enjoy having a corner house because it’s bigger, but the street noise can get loud sometimes. I suppose in time I’ll
The light looks so bright in the kitchen!
learn to block it out 
Overall, I love the house and look forward to decorating it and choosing items to place in it. I have a few ideas, however I am open to any suggestions anyone may have, as I am hardly a decorator myself. I just kinda pick things that I like, things that fit, and things I can afford. Then just try to make it all work together.
I definitely have to purchase a few rugs, probably at least 4 or 5 of them. Those hardwood floors are cold as ice in the morning! I need to put one rug under my bed, one in the living room, possibly one in the dining room, and one in my daughter’s room. Not necessarily room size, but accent rugs in the bedrooms. I have been shopping for a living room rug for months, even in my old apartment. The one I had just wasn’t working for me anymore. I want something kinda artsy, with a lot of color for the living room, something like this. Kinda.
I hate this table! It is just too much work to keep clean, if there aren't fingerprints all over it, there's a layer of dust on it!
I promised you guys pics of the new house, and I am delivering today! I still haven’t put any of my art up on the walls and we’re still unpacking the upstairs, but I have some pics of downstairs to share.
You can click the pictures to enlarge them if you like!
Oh yes, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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December 31st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
It look’z lovely! *EDITED* Iam so happy’e 4 y’all!
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:26 am
Very nice bella. I love the hard wood floors. definitely to die for
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January 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 am
Bella,
This is so exciting! Moving to a new home opens up all sorts of possibilities! I am still working on mine and I have been there 2 years. I really love hardwood floors and I want them badly!
Happy New Year!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
It’s beautiful! I love moving into a new place because I get to redecorate everything. I’m a bit of a HGTV junkie, lol…
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January 3rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
I love the new place….with the thermostat just play with it and you will get it. My only suggestion would be the rugs but you already know about the cold floors. Enjoy the new house!
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January 4th, 2009 at 4:48 am
I like the new place and congratulations on your move. Happy New Year to you.
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January 4th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Thanks guys for all the well wishes! I really appreciate it
Walt & Xena, Thanks Guys!
Tami, I’ve always wanted to have hardwod floors! They are so nice, I really love them.
Alix, now that I have cable (they installed it on Friday) I’m sure I’ll be an HGTV junkie myself!
Tamara, I keep slippers by my bed so I won’t get a shock in the morning!
Luvologist, Thanks Dear!
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January 4th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Your places looks really nice. I’m lovin’ the hardwood floors!
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January 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Hola! It’s mos def moving season…New Year= New Diggs! I’m still unpacking, I’m sooo not as good as you. lol I have huge windows way larger than me and a HUGE loft! I’m excited beyond belief about decorating…. And tell me about those freezing floors in the morning! lol HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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January 11th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I’m alittle late with my comment but bare with me when it comes to the computer. i dont sign on everyday and somedays i dont even go to my email.i’m working on it though.The house ofcourse is lovely and I cant wait for the housewarming.Im hoping u get everything thats on ur list at BBB.By the way,haven’t forgotten u just havent came that way but i will this week…love ya
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January 12th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Glennisha, thanks so much!
Davi, that sounds so FAB! I’ve never lived in a loft, that must be great!
Aunt Debbie, I know, everyone can’t be an internet junkie like me!
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January 12th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Hi Bella,
Very nice place! About those cords. I don’t know how to hide them but you can make them look better. You can go to a electronics store and ask for cord or stereo tubing. I suppose it comes in different colors. Basically its a tube that is split in the middle. You can fit cords in it and then attach the tube to the wall.
This is what it looks like;
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062663
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January 29th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Got a nice space there.
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