Home is where the heart is

Next week we are moving house.  For those of you that know me yes again!  We have always dreamt of a larger garden, little more rural and within the village my children go to school and pre school.  We are feeling lucky that this dream can become a reality & I can't believe that this time next week we will be in a sea of boxes ready to leave.

Its hard though right moving when you have children?

Practically
Somehow we have got to move an entire house with 3 little ones.  I still haven't quite figured out how this will work, but between us, a removal company and several friends roped in for childcare I am sure we will manage it...?!

Emotional attachment
The last house we left was hard.  It was the first house we had called our 'family home' where we had lived when we got married, had our first 2 boys and become a 'family'...I am still expecting to feel a little sad as we leave this house...our first move back to wales, to be near our family and of course where little Rose completed our family.  Not only that, when all the children are sleeping and the madness has calmed I find myself wondering if I am going to miss the 'newness' of our home, the ease of looking after a new house and the practical living that 'new' builds offer...the spacious bedrooms and en suite;) but then the excitement takes over and I remember the dream that our new country home will offer and I want to fast track the next week so I am there right now!

Home
What makes a house a home?  This is where we hope to be for many years.  We have been looking at houses for the last year.  There have been several that we thought we could call 'home' but that didn't quite work out.  When we visited this house I just had that feeling... from the moment we pulled onto the drive...an hour later we had put in an offer and here we are! 

This home will reflect our journey.  Within it will be wedding photographs, baby pics, special wall art that mean a lot to us.  Gifts and furniture that we have collected along the way.  It will also be the start of new dream for us as a family.  Where we can finally settle and enjoy all that comes with raising a family in the country!

Creating a home
Aside from all the things we will be taking with us I am also excited about buying new bits for it...this house suits more 'cottage' style pieces.  Pretty floral prints, bunting, rustic jugs filled with flowers.  So amongst the chaos of organising a house move I have been searching for new pretty handmade pieces to add to our new home.  Here is the link for a 'treasury' I put together of country inspired items... (I have already ordered the Cath Kidstone cushions and cant wait for them to arrive!) and here are my top 3 ways to create that homely touch from the minute you arrive, without any need for expensive decoration!!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/treasury/NTQ1NzU4MTl8MjcyNTA1NDk4OQ/gorgeous-country-inspired-accessories?index=0&atr_uid=

1) Cushions
I love cushions...they can add so much warmth and interest to a room so easily. These pretty Cath Kidstone cushions would look great in any room. I have ordered two pretty Cath Kidstone style cushions to pop in the hall on a bench seat.  A love a hall to look welcoming and give a hint of other colours and accessories that might be found in the rest of the house.

Also to add some fun to your children's rooms and help them to settle in...

Little boots

 

 

 

 Little boots

2) Wall art
So many to choose from but these are the ones that caught my eye on Etsy.  I always find choosing art work hard.  I get too tied up in colour schemes.  I am determined with this house to just choose art that I just love and enjoy looking at...

 

 

I also love cute little quotes and hanging signs that make me smile. 
 

 

 

Also, I love this personalised piece all about 'family'

 

 Little boots

3)  Accessories
We have inherited 2 chickens with our house! As a result I have gone a little 'Chicken' crazy!  I have picked up several items with chickens on! Buying things that relate to your new home and setting will help create that cosy, homely feeling...

I have also been on the hunt for pretty jugs.  The garden is full of flowers (for now!) that I cant wait to pick for the kitchen table...

Finally a really simple way to dress up a piece of furniture, or fire place is pretty bunting...

Well wish me luck!  I will be sure to update you on the move and no doubt the 'reality' of a big garden, chicken poop and cooking on a aga very soon...!! (#overgrownsickburntfood)

Thank you for reading! If you have an moving advice or inspiring house moving items please share I would love to hear from you. 

Sam x

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