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I asked the seller if I could share some of their photos and permission was granted so . . here you go.

Our Soon to Be Home
The Kitchen:

The kitchen is what pulled me in right off the bat. I love the kitchen. When I show pictures of my current kitchen, there are always a few who think it’s a large kitchen. It is not . . at least not for the amount of cooking I do. I call our current kitchen a “trap” kitchen because there’s one little opening for going in and out. One of us stands in the opening (not usually me) and the other (usually me) can’t get past.

The things I love about this kitchen:

  • I do not like painted wood cabinets. I’ve never liked them and our current home has them and now, I like them even less than I did before. I love these cabinets!
  • I love all the space, and the little kool-aid/spice packet drawers at the pantry.
  • I love that it has the oven with the stove and then the separate wall oven. We had that in MO and when I first saw it back then, I thought it was wasted space but I used it so often. It’s invaluable during holiday baking or when one thing needs to bake at 450 degrees and something else needs to bake at 350.
  • I love that the microwave is not over the stove. We currently don’t even have a microwave in our kitchen. I don’t use it and would be fine without it.
  • I love that Vince can be digging around in the fridge or freezer and we won’t be in each other’s way whether I’m at the stove, at the sink or at the dishwasher.
The Sewing Room:

I think this is the room I’ll use for the sewing room.

All of the basement has a drop ceiling, which makes it really easy to do things like add a gas line to the kitchen! I like that this room has the double French doors which let in lots of light. I could see Boots making one of those window sills his new favorite spot for sitting and looking out the window, or sitting in front of the door.

With it being what looks to be a longer and less wide room, that makes it easy to set up the longarm in one location, a computer in another location, fabric shelves, cutting station somewhere else and throw in a few sewing machines so friends can come over and sew with me.

Those double doors are 6′ wide and I’m thinking the room must be at least 4 or 5 times the length of those doors and, looking at the ceiling blocks, it looks like there are about 2-1/4 or maybe 2-1/2 of those over that 6′ span of the doors. Also, my guess is that the windows are 3′ wide and it looks like 1-1/2 blocks per window. So, with those calculations and counting the ceiling tiles, which I assume are 2 x 2′, I’m thinking the room is at least 15′ wide and 26 – 28′ long. I could be way off but that’s my guess. My current sewing room is about 20 x 34, as I recall. I have a large work bench in there that I won’t have in the new sewing room and I have a sofa in there that I doubt I’ll bring to MO. So . . with a little planning and organizing, if this room is 15′ x 26′, I can make it work. Also, most of my yarn is stored in the sewing room and I may store it somewhere else in the new house. We still have an extra bedroom on the main level.

I think this is the other end of the same room so once I get measurements, I’ll do a little more planning but I do believe I’ll have plenty of room for most everything.

Addie’s Room:

Addie has chosen this room for her room.

She wants teal accents. I had bought fabric to make her a romper but it has teal and yellow and lime green with pink flamingos and we’ve decided I’ll use that fabric to make curtains so long as there’s just that one window. If there are two windows, I’m not going to have enough fabric and will have to see if I can get more of it.

Vince’s Shop:

You were probably worried if Vince was going to get his fair share of space. Here’s his shop.

The basement level shop is 450 square feet so it’s about the size of a double garage. It’s air conditioned but doesn’t have a return air vent so the dust/fumes can’t be sucked back into the air conditioning system. This will be a really nice shop for Vince. It has the garage door and a regular door to walk outside, plus he can walk into the house from the shop.

This is the downstairs family room. This will be the room where Vince spends most of his time when he’s not in the shop or outside. We’ve agreed to have the TV in this room and this will be our hang out room. The main level family room can hopefully stay neat, clutter free and TV free.

Through that opening is the sewing room so, if I’m sewing, and he’s watching TV, we’ll be without shouting distance of each other. Here, I’m in a separate building if I’m sewing.

I think we’re going to spend most of our time in the basement.

The Solar Panels:

This is the first thing that grabbed Vince’s attention.

It’s a bigger system than we have on our house and their bills are less than ours.

The Sun Room:

This room will no doubt end up with a spinning wheel!

It’s on the main level and leads out to the deck. I would love to have a small table in there for breakfast or sitting on a cold day sipping a warm drink. It will be a lovely room for spinning.

Addie loves this room and asked if we can put a “Girls Only” sign on the door. Hmmm . . not so sure that would be a good idea.

Of course, there are the other traditional rooms – master bedroom/bath, laundry room, dining room, breakfast area . . I think that about covers it.

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  1. Well I love it! I want one…. but I doubt that I will ever get my hubby to move.

  3. Waiting was worth it, a good lesson in house hunting. Looks like plenty of room for the important things. I have a beautiful new house but am considering moving to be even closer to grandson and family. There is a long busy highway between us with huge cement haulers and construction trucks that can travel 60 mph. I’d like less busy and less noise. Don’t want to age and find I can’t comfortably drive the half hour (with traffic) to the see the kiddos.

  4. I see why you fell in love with it. It’s beautiful! What a kitchen! I would love to have one similar.

  5. Wow! That will be great! Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s all smooth sailing in finishing up the purchase and in moving!

  6. It looks beautiful. So much space with lots of possibilities. You’ll have to get used to having a green lawn again.
    And closer to your family!!

    • I will be so happy with both – green grass and being close to them.

  7. That is one beautiful house! I seem to have missed what state it is in. Is it in Missouri?

      • That is just fantastic. You’ve been waiting a long time for this. I do hope all goes smoothly.

  8. So beautiful and roomy. Is there space for a small garden in the back yard? I think you are all going to be so happy there.

    • I doubt we garden there. I may have asparagus and rhubarb beds and herbs in pots on the porch but that’s probably it. The deer are pretty prevalent there and we’re not going to put up a fence.

      • Unless the deer can climb the stairs of that porch, you could have some planters there for lettuce and tomatoes. The sun room would also look great some herbs growing in there.

        IS there space in the basement to store all of your foods? There has to be a staircase somewhere – will that be a good storage area?

        Lovely house and looking forward to your stories of moving, again.

        • Oh, they will! I had them climb my stairs in Nevada and I actually caught one on the deck and he jumped off and I was afraid he had injured himself but if they want it badly enough, they will get to it.

          There are several air conditioned storage areas in the basement, as well as a full concrete safe room so storing food will not be a problem. The house has four bedrooms. We’re going to have our room, Addie’s room, a guest room and still have an extra bedroom. There’s tons of storage everywhere.

  10. Although I love the house, I wouldn’t have gone past that kitchen without saying MINE!!!!!! I LOVE it. The smooth cook top would be at the end of the driveway however and a gas one in it’s place. The house is wonderful. Looking forward to more photos of the rest of it. You guys did great.

    • I don’t cook as much as I used to so I’ll probably keep it for a while. I’m not sure that it’s not induction so I’ll have to think about it all.

  11. WOW…that house is stunning and so you. I can only dream of such a perfectly laid out house.. Wishing you a smooth and successful purchase and move. Being near the kids and having the room you need is such a blessing. Best Wishes

    • When I saw that house, I knew it was the house for us. I told Addie to watch her video for a while and I’d be right back. I went off to my quiet place and prayed about it and almost immediately had a peace about leaving Texas. Up til now, every time we’ve thought about leaving, I’d be sad so I knew it wasn’t time yet but after seeing this house and talking to the seller, I just felt so good about this one. We haven’t closed yet so I know there could be glitches but as of now, I’m very confident that we’re doing the right thing.

      • Now that’s what I would do! And have done, many times, “go off to my quiet place and pray” about a course of action, and wait for the Spirit to give me peace if it is right. I am so glad for you, Judy!! Best Wishes for a great future!

  12. Oh Judy. The house looks fantastic. The rooms look huge, but that kitchen is to die for! Congratulations on finding such a wonderful new home. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and once you get there, you absolutely love it.

  13. Congratulations! I’m still waiting for Vince to wake up and wonder what came over him, though! I was sure he would never move back to MO! The house is beautiful and I’m sure you’ll both be very happy there once you find somebody else to shovel snow for you! LOL

  15. Wonderful house! So glad you will be close to the kids. God’s timing is great.

  16. On my goodness “neighbor” !! I don’t blame you for moving! What a beautiful home you will have, everything you could want in a house and more. And so close to that beautiful granddaughter. This house has made your dreams come true. Can’t say just how napping I am for you.

  17. The house is beautiful…and big! The yard is beautiful. Is there a good sized backyard? You are so lucky to find this. It’s going to take you a while to get used to all that space…..and that gorgeous kitchen. So many cabinets & drawers. It was worth waiting for isn’t it?

    • Yes and it’s so nice to know we’ve found a place where we can both be happy.

  18. I was wondering what state, and surprised that it is Missouri. Best wishes!

    Wonderful kitchen. I hadn’t noticed the little drawers at the pantry–now you’ll know where your Kool-Aid and other little packets are!

    Regarding room size: aren’t ceiling tiles usually 24″? That makes for a handy measurement. Also…you call that basement? (The sewing room and the family room.) There can’t be much embankment, with all those windows and the doors.

    What fun to make all the plans–not only what’s going to go where, but how you will use the rooms.

    Time to start emptying the freezers?

    • Missouri is the only place I’ve wanted to go. Vince wanted to go to Arkansas but got so frustrated with the realtors there and there were other issues. He seems pretty happy about the new location.

      Yes, the tiles should be 2′ but then the little spacers between them are at least an inch and I’m not sure how that figures into the 2′ measurement. If that adds a bit extra, it would add up to a foot or so if there are 14 tiles across. I’m pretty sure I’ll have plenty of room.

      There is a good embankment because you can see that the front looks like a one story. The rooms beneath the front of the house have no windows. There’s a bedroom, bathroom, air conditioned storage room and the concrete safe room on that side. It’s called a walkout basement – at least a couple of sides have windows and doors. We’ve always had that kind of basement. Some people call them daylight basements.

      Definitely time to work on emptying freezers. We’re trying to buy one or two there but that may not happen.

  19. What a beautiful home, Judy! I wish you all the best in it for a very long time.

  20. I am so envious!! So glad you waited and found exactly what you wanted. I love each room! You are going to love this and I know Addie, Nicole and Chad will as well. Vince can adapt! LOL Seriously this is absolutely beautiful and I am so happy for you both. You are all going to love it! With this, you won’t need the property in Texas!!

  21. Oh my goodness, this is just wonderful. I love that kitchen and I bet your are beyond happy. You should have a ball in that kitchen with so much room. The house looks just so nice and so does the landscaping. Bet you can’t wait.

    • You’re right. I absolutely cannot wait! Thanks. I do believe I’m going to love that kitchen.

  23. That’s a wonderful quilt room space, and the only part of the whole house that made me jealous when I first saw it. LOL Of course, if I gave up my dining room entirely, as well as the living room I already took for my longarm, I might have almost that much space. LOL

  24. Very nice kitchen! I immediately dislike kitchens with only one way to get out, makes it hard for two people or more to work in the kitchen, or to serve big family dinners buffet style–which we do frequently. Lovely big rooms to enjoy, too.

    • Now that I think about it, this is the first time I’ve had that kind of kitchen. It is NOT very workable for us.

  25. It’s beautiful!! It’s perfect for y’all!! I’m sooooo happy for all y’all!!

    • Thank you! Maybe once we get settled, y’all can make a road trip. I promise – no wild critters under your bed this time! 🙂

  26. I have been following you for a short time, but I was worried about this move. After looking at the photos, I think ya’ll did good. Beautiful kitchen, double ovens, air conditioned workshop, solar panels…..whats not to like

    • I would have preferred to have a few more acres but then we’d be doing what we’re doing here – working too much. I think we’ll be happy there.

  27. Are you going to be close to St. Louis? I would love to have you as a neighbor?

    • No. We’ll be just on the outskirts of Joplin but we’ll be closer neighbors than we are now! 🙂

  28. Wow Judy! Outside and in a beautiful home with so many features that will make your lifestyle wonderful. Congratulations and much happiness in your new home. Looking forward to hearing more as the days get closer.

  29. Congratulations on such a nice home. I love that kitchen. We are about 45 minutes to our grandson and it is thru the countryside so a pleasant drive and we are there before we know it. Sears has their freezers on sale. Best wishes for an easy move.

    • They may have them on sale but there are no freezers to be found here in Texas or in Missouri. The places I’ve called say we can order one, pay for half of it and their projected date to have it in stock is October but they still haven’t received the ones they had projected to have in May.

  30. I love your beautiful new home and the thought of you two being near family. BUT…what will ever replace all your hilarious chicken stories? I kind of imagine you will have some great new adventures to share in Missouri. It has been nice having you in Texas. Enjoy your new home and best wishes for exciting and fun days ahead!

  31. Love all of it. Looks like a great house. And little Addiie’s room is my favorite of all . my master bedroom at my old house was yellow and had a tray ceiling. Even my hubby said he loved the yellow best of all the colors we had over he 45+ years of color chsnge. All of the house of neat. So glad you found one this close to everything both of you were looking for. Now moving not so good. I hate to set you leave my great and awesome state. .You are going to love living close to granddaughter . I know I do living next door to my granddaughter now( even stage 22) and when I grew I living across street from mine. So you are ,making a mistake at all will be great .

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