Let's Do It Again!!!!

Wouldn't you know it....as soon as we start to get all settled into our new home, we may be moving again. Ken and I decided to start house hunting and just fell in love with house in nearby Summerville (35 minutes from Ken's work). The house started out as a milking barn at what was once a large dairy farm owned by the daugther of an old plantation family and her husband. In 1975 it was purchased and turned into a family home. After 5 owners and many poor renovations, it was purchased by an interior designer. Here are the before and after photos of the exterior rennovation:

She completly gutted the interior and removed both the front porch and the back shed porch. She replaced all the doors and windows - doubling the windows on the first floor and adding an eight foot french door wall to the new back porch. Retaining the old, cottage flavor there are wood floors throughout the main level. There are old beams still in place and stand out beautifully between the washed beadboard. It has a very large and open floor plan plus and oversized granite island for serving and teaching Ella how to cook. Oh, did we forget to mention that the house is located on 1.6 acres and has a pool, screened porch and deck. We couldn't pass up the opportunity, as the price was just right in this outrageous market. We just put in an offer, so wish us luck!

Here are a couple photos of the interior:

Great Room

Kitchen

Pool

Hopefully, we'll be seeing you all in our new home soon!

Settling In

I can't believe we've been in South Carolina now for almost two months. Time sure does fly! Many of you have asked for pictures of the new house, so here are a few:

Family Room

Breakfast Nook

Kitchen

We will probably be settled in, right about the time we need to move. :) Hopefully, we'll be seeing many of you soon. I'll take a few pictures of the guest suite, maybe that will entice some of you. Remember, the best time to visit is during the Winter and Spring!!!