I’m starting to feel the panic, and that is a good thing. I’ve been steadily working toward getting paintings ready for the Salem Art Fair, but today I am officially 2 weeks away, and feeling the need to crank it up a notch. This past week I have only finished one painting >:( because of some pretty major distractions.
First came the kitten… Luckily she has a new home, but we are hosting her this weekend since her new family went to the beach. She is so cute, and now that I know we aren’t her ‘forever’ home, I can really enjoy her. Even Lola has learned that she’s not so bad!
Those of you who follow my blog or know me well, know we’ve been looking for a new home for over a year. Well, I think we’ve finally found it! We have an accepted offer on a new place, with acreage and a beautiful newer home.
Front of the house
back of the house
The best part of the house is that there is a seperate (older) home on the property which we can turn into my studio! No more sharing a bedroom with the college kids! If you ask my husband, the best part is that the property has river access. I’m just holding my breath until we can get through the inspections and all the legal stuff so we can start moving in! There will be things to do to make it ours, and things to do to our current home to get it ready to sell, etc. And of course, almost 20 years of stuff to sort through and move. Not my favorite part. But I am looking forward to being there!
I’d better get up to the studio before it gets too hot! I hope you all have a Fabulous Fourth of July! Looking forward to seeing some of you at the Salem Art Fair, July 17, 18, 19 at Bush’s Pasture Park. See the Salem Art Fair website for schedule, map and directions to the park. They have some great entertainment lined up, fun stuff for the kids, food, shade and of course, lots of great art. The biggest art fair in Oregon.
Congratulations on your new home, Ruth! It looks gorgeous!!!
Thanks Catharine 🙂 I’m anxious to get moved in and fix up the studio!
Wow! Ruth,
20 years ago you moved into the home you are selling. Yikes! I remember that move and you with your little ones. You could be a character in a book about a pioneer lady “Reliant, rugged, Steel Magnolia, Ruth” Classy, strong and smart. I am sending positive thoughts your way for you and your new dream home.
Linda
Thank you dear friend! You have been a great supporter along the way…. 🙂
Ruth, the property is beautiful. I hope this is the one.
Margaret
Your new house is lovely! And on a river! And with an extra house for a studio! Busy times, but exciting times, for sure. Enjoy the journey . . .
I am so jealous! The house looks mega-inviting, and to have a separate studio to look forward to — I’m crossing my fingers for you. Your blog is terrific. I guess I will not be doing one because of the time involved but maybe a Sunny Thoughts page instead
The idea of a separate studio all your own–that is a dream and I sure hope it comes true! The house and property sound idyllic for you and your husband. Look private and charming.