Delightful news -- and MANY THANKS to all!

[lorilei]

Now that it's official and I've had a moment or two to simmer down, I thought I ought to post my good news to share it with all of you!

We bought a house!!

We're both thrilled with our purchase -- it's a truly lovely house: a fine little grey bungalow with a turret on the front. :) Just what we were looking for. And we came out below budget -- so that's a definite plus!


Thanks so much to all of you who came to our rescue with advice about financing -- and thanks, too, to those of you who gave me infinite love and support during the journey!

:D :) :D :) ;)

[slknight]

Congratulations!

That's such exciting news. Do you have any pictures? I have always had a sweet spot for bungalows; I love them. Unfortunately, there aren't very many around here, so they're not really an option.

[Kismet]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

How very exciting that it worked out for you - and so quickly too! :D Enjoy it!

[lindrusso]

How exciting and congratulations! Enjoy! :)

Alysha

[lorilei]

OK, let's try this.

Here's a picture of the house :)

OUR LITTLE BUNGALOW (http://homepics.realtor.com/Image1/http/Milwaukee//Listings/Large/014/623197.JPG)

[wallycat]

YAY!!
Are you still in wauwatosa???
How wonderful you have a new "nest" to make your own!!

[KristinK]

Congratulations! I love the turret - DBF's family's old house had one and I always thought it gave the house a castle-like look.
Best of luck to you!

[lorilei]

wallycat -
We didn't end up buying in Wauwatosa, no. Love 'Tosa, but we decided we could buy bigger and better elsewhere -- and so we took the opportunity. We're cheaters. We're not FAR from 'Tosa, so we can still reap the benefits of the nice neighborhoods without paying for them :)

[SandyM]

I'm incredibly happy for you, Lori - congratulations!!

[KValley]

CONGRATUALTIONS LORI!

Your new home is so lovely- what a wonderful end to your journey and start to a new chapter in your life. Enjoy every moment of making this house your home!

XOXO Julie

[LaraW]

Congratulations, Lori! What a cute house!

[linsleyd]

Congratulations! That is the cutest house ever! Glad you found something your're in love with , it makes a huge difference!:D

[lisas3575]

Adding my congratulations! I hope your new home sees many happy memories in the making. :)

[mochadelsol]

Congratulations, that is a great house. How very exciting for you & DH.

[emily]

Yeah! That's such a great house! Congrats! Like Susan, I have a soft spot for bungalows. They're all over Houston, so I have the best walks through the neighborhoods checking them out :)

[beejayw1]

Nice photo! I'm imagining it with flowers in front, maybe a dogwood (love 'em!), and I'm arranging furniture inside.

Are you going to use the round room in front for a sunroom?

Very nice! And under budget, too!

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!!!

[lorilei]

Originally posted by beejayw1
Nice photo! I'm imagining it with flowers in front, maybe a dogwood (love 'em!), and I'm arranging furniture inside.

Are you going to use the round room in front for a sunroom?


Absolutely flowers! And the dogwood is a nice idea too! (anyone know if those grow well in WI?) I'm SO looking forward to wiggling my hands around in that dirt this summer!!!

Yes, we're contemplating ways to use the turret as a sunroom. It really acts as the entry area for the house -- so the mood will be important :)

[Kayla]

Lorilei, Congratulations!!!

What a beautiful and quaint house!! The front is absolutely one-of-a-kind, and the turret adds such a wonderful charm :)

I hope you have a terrific time in your new home, and may you make many wonderful memories there too!

Cheers,
Kayla

[Shirley Panek]

Congratulations! It's a cute house.

But, I'm surprised no one's asked this yet - what's the kitchen like? ;)

[yorkshirepud]

Congratulations Lorilei. DH and I bought out first house last year and I know how excited you must feel.

Enjoy yourself!

[RunnerKim]

I'm so jealous! I want a turret! Before we moved from St. Louis, I was sure I could find a lovely brick home with a turret. Don't see so many out here though.

Congratulations!

Kim

[lorilei]

Kim - There are a few turrets around here, but not many :) You'll find yours someday -- I know it!!

And Shirley -
The kitchen... is not HUGE (it's only 10x10), but it's beautifully bright, has a dishwasher (!) and has an alcove for the appliances -- so the 100ft of space is "real" :) The kitchen needs a great deal of minor cosmetic work (there's nasty wallpaper and a crummy floor) -- but I'm excited to get down to business. And even MORE excited to buy new appliances!!

[JackieO]

Congrats! Our first house in Milwaukee was a bungalow, too. It didn't have a turret, but the front porch was a sun-room of sorts. Made for a nice sitting area. It also had a sort of alcove for the refrigerator and lots of cabinets. It only had 2.5 closets for the entire house, though! :o

I'm guessing your in Washington Heights??? Do you have cool hardwood floors and built-ins in the dining room?

[KathrynY]

Warmest congratulations Lori! :) Enjoy every minute of the planning and decorating to come!

[lorilei]

Originally posted by JackieO
Congrats! Our first house in Milwaukee was a bungalow, too. It didn't have a turret, but the front porch was a sun-room of sorts. Made for a nice sitting area. It also had a sort of alcove for the refrigerator and lots of cabinets. It only had 2.5 closets for the entire house, though! :o

I'm guessing your in Washington Heights??? Do you have cool hardwood floors and built-ins in the dining room?


Thanks, Jackie -

So what kind of house do you guys have now? I'm envisioning something gorgeous!

We're actually NOT in the heights. We looked at some things there that looked great on the outside -- but most needed a TON of work inside. This one is actually just north of Wauwatosa :)

[MusicMom]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I love all the windows! Have fun adding your touch to your new home.

[Gail]

Anyone want to join me in my Happy Dance? ;) (clearing throat. Mamasue: I believe this calls for a graphic...)

[Vanessa]

Hi! Thanks for sharing happy news with us. I like your house its very nice! Congrats Felicidades. May you and DH be very very happy there.

[BosunsWife]

Congratulations! It looks like it has a ton of charm.

I am picturing wonderful comfy window seats just right for snuggling up and reading a book (in your turret)!

[Jessica]

It's perfect. Congratulations!!!

[valchemist]

Congratulations on our new home, Lori!

[tracey67]

Congratulations on our new home, Lori!

Uh....Val...is there something you want to tell us? :p
sorry...I couldn't resist

Congratulations Lori!! It's really beautiful -- I'm sure you'll have many happy years there. And think of what fun you'll have decorating!!

[lorilei]

Uh... yeah... ahem....

Didn't I mention that Val was coming to live with us? :D

She's going to keep us away from sugar, since sugar makes us hyperactive.

And when we're hyperactive, Gail starts DANCING!! :eek:

[aggie94]

Congratulations, Lori!! I'm sure you'll have such a fun time in your new house.

Maybe this is what Gail had in mind??

http://www.artie.com/stolen/fatdance.gif

[Gail]

Originally posted by aggie94
...

Maybe this is what Gail had in mind??



That would work.

[JackieO]

Originally posted by lorilei

Thanks, Jackie -

So what kind of house do you guys have now? I'm envisioning something gorgeous!

And you would be so WRONG. :p

We live in a big old frame Dutch Colonial. In fact, the first time we looked it up through a realtor's open house listing, we didn't even go in. It doesn't have much street appeal (although we have done some landscaping that has helped). It was still on the market a few months later and the owner was getting desperate. It DOES have a lot of character inside, though. And it is big -- 4 bedrooms plus a den, two full baths, and a huge master bedroom with attic windows (think Amityville Horror)....now, if I just had some decorating sense (cents).

[funnybone]

What wonderful news! Congratulations to you!

[cherylopal]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[RebeccaT]

WAH HOO!!

Lori, that's great! The house is adorable, and I am so excited that you got what you wanted!

Enjoy!

[boots]

Congratulations! I love your house, it looks like it's retained it's originality and character and the turret is such a great touch. Have fun with it!

[shoefling]

Congratulations on the new house! It looks lovely and I am sure that you have a great time making the house your home!

[SusanL]

when do you move in?? How could you call it a "little bungalow". It looks large to me!! Just love the turret(sp?) Congratulations, I am so happy for you and your husband!! A WooHoo from me to you!

[HejazSunKat]

Lori congratulations!!! There's nothing like the feeling of becoming a home owner for the first time. Wishing you and your family wonderful times in your new home. :D

[Wendy w]

Congratulations Lori! The house is adorable! Given your creative streak, I know that you will have fun making it your's. Please update us with pictures.

[Mamasue]

Sorry I am late! I was away in Maine for the weekend and just checking the BB. Congrats to you Lori. I feel your excitement and I know that you will have lots of fun decorating and cooking in your new home.

Here's Britney....

http://www.lifeisajoke.com/Fun/britneyred2.gif

[ShanaG]

Lori- Congratulations! Your house looks absolutely lovely. After living for too long in a suburb where every house looks the same, I am longing for a house with a unique character of its own. Your new home looks like it has exactly that! Have fun putting your own special touch on it :)

[Peggy C.]

Lori the house looks fabulous! congrats on the purchase!

[JenniferJJ]

Congratulations. I love your house. I also like bungalows. Have fun decorating and making it your "own."

[lorilei]

Hey, guys --
Just got back from a weekend in North Dakota (visiting friends for a baptism). I missed many of the fond wishes left after I went home on Friday...

Just wanted to thank all of you -- again. You've all been a great amount of help and support. And both me and my DH appreciate it!!

(Jackie - I'm sure your house is just lovely :) Some of those old colonials have real charm... even if their curb appeal is someone scant)