I have some of the most exciting news I’ve been able to share in a while – my husband and I have bought our first home! It’s an adorable mid-century in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was in Better Homes & Gardens in 1959 and the original owners built it themselves by hand in 1952 (it blows my mind!). I can not wait to get my hands on this property – we have a long list of things we want to do to make it more contemporary and “us” without spoiling the existing retro character of the house (the primary reason we bought it). Can you smell a spin off blog on the horizon? I can!
We close on the 30th. In the meantime, we’re packing frantically and trying to get someone to take over our lease (if you’re in the Twin Cities and interested, our posting is here). Posting may be a little sporadic as a result, and expect me to be a little behind on emails. I’ll also be updating the vendor directory after the move, so if you’re waiting to be approved or are planning to apply, please note I won’t be reviewing portfolios until after that time.
In the meantime, I wanted to leave you with the links to some blossoming blogs – you may have already heard of them, but if you haven’t they’re definitely ones to watch. In no particular order:
Head vs. Heart
Lovely
Dog N Bird Artful Wedding
The Knotty Bride
Kerry @ Paper Dahlia says
Looks beautiful! Congrats!
Carter and Cook says
congrats! LOVE the new place and cannot wait to see what you do with it!
JL_DESIGNS says
congrats! home owning is the BEST! xoxo, c
Jacquelyn says
Your home is adorable! Congratulations!
Alison @ The Knotty Bride says
LOVE your new home! You must be SOOOOO excited. 🙂 Thank you so much for including me in your list; what an honor!
Emma says
Wow, your house looks fantastic – lucky you! Have fun putting your mark on it. 🙂
After Yes says
Looks great, congrats! Also check out my blog 🙂 blog.afteryesweddings.com
Erin at Vale Design says
Congrats M! It is so cute! Can not wait to see some inside pics!
Lena says
What a gorgeous home-congratulations! You’re lucky to be living in such an incredible piece of history!
Dognbird says
How exciting! Your house has such character and great lines. What a fun space to make yours. Can’t wait to follow along! Also wanted to say thank you so much for the link, it made my day!
La Belle Bride says
congrats!!! it’s a really cool house! xoxo Chantale
Maggie says
Totally cool house! Congratulations 🙂
Maddy says
Thanks so much guys! You are all so sweet.
Lanie @ Lovely says
Thanks for the shout out Maddy! I already new I liked you, THEN I see that you live in Minnesota, which puts you over the top! I spent my first 6 working years there at Target and Cassandra, my biz partner, grew up there! Congrats on the awesome house…next up, a lakehouse ‘up north’!
The Thirty-Something says
Congratulations! First home ownership is truly something special! And boy, did you get a wonderful first home! Can’t wait to see pics of the inside! Retro is sooooo cool!
Meg says
WOOHOO! Totally rad. Congrats Maddy! Meg 🙂
Kami says
Congrats! Oh, I would love to see your home blog 🙂 And get my hands on my own mid-century home. Good luck with everything! -Kami
Trisha Dean says
Love! It reminds me of a home right outta Sunset mag! Congrats!
Amanda says
Oh my word… I cant believe we will practically be neighbors! (well, 45 min. from each other neighbors, but ya know!)
Be sure to let me know if you have a housewarming… I make a mean cookie. 😉
(kidding, I totally dont normally invite myself to total strangers homes… well, not on Sundays anyway)
Blessings!
Amanda
Rachel Wiles says
Congrats! How exciting. I just love the house; it’s got great style. Hope to see some interior pics, too!
Courtney says
Congrats Maddy!! That is SO exciting, and the house looks awesome! I can’t wait for the spinoff blog.
And thanks so much for the link!
forget.me.knot.weddings says
Congrats Maddy!! Your home looks beautiful and once you get to decorate and make it your own you will love it!! Have a great long weekend!