no place like home

I have always been a fan of "if you build it, they will come" notions- and recently put a manifestation collage of my favorite home decor pics across from my bed (so that its the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing at night) I would stare at the glass doors opening to sweet green yards, and suddenly imagine my feet walking through them to water jasmine plants and laying back in a chair staring into a far off candy sunset.  That "secret" stuff has a funny way of working

Mr. H went off on his own and found a dream house.  He met with the landlord and filled out an application without my knowing and then surprised me with "guess what?  We got a house!"

Mr. H and I have finally said goodbye to our old Echo Park Building address.  I've finally outgrown the old place that I lived for the past 10 years.  The changing neighborhood has seen it's new crop of young upstarts, musicians and artists.  I, on the other hand am ready to settle down with a quiet board game and perhaps take up some gardening.  

(he brought up a bottle of champagne and we toasted to the place)

Like a fairy tale, this place has the most adorable yard, art space with french doors and 1920's charm.  I am beyond elated.  This is going to be the best retreat from the busy job and noisy streets.  Now I can return to my place high on the hill in echo park, and be inches away from Elsyian Park and sweet sunsets.  

Here are the early images before the official move in takes place this coming weekend!

 

We have ROSE bushes, fig trees , cactus plants and a lemon tree







 

 

 

 

guess who is already "at home" in the new place?

 

check out the cool art space with french doors off of the cute yard...

 

the bedroom- minus our stuff ( Mr. H only moved the mattress so far, since I have been deathly ill with the crazy cold going around I have been ZERO help)

 

there are two super large closets off the bedroom, and a basement storage space under the main floor.  But hopefully most of my junk will be left behind and not cluttering up this new spacious space.

Hoping that we have way more time to smell the roses at this place (corny but true)

 

so this is what it feels like to be all grown up?  Pretty good, pretty pretty good

Comments

[Ian(Taking Cynthia from cloud 9 to cloud 10 I'm that good)]

Home Sweet Home!

[cindy]

holy moly it's so amazing!! congrats!!

[Giovanna]

Congrats!!!

Its beautiful :)

are you going to add any color to the walls?

[liza]

Congratulations Kime, what a sweet house.
Are you going to have a yard sale? I would love to sift through your castoffs...

[orchide]

This looks amazing Kime! I am sooo sooo happy for you guys.
The place is dreamy. I love the tilework, how airy it looks, the fireplace, the yard!!!!
I have been ill too with sounds like same thing...wah.
Thrilled for you both. xo

[mindy sue bell]

looks so lovely! enjoy your "secreted" place! you deserve it lady! xoxo m

[Alex]

I saw a grip of those painted sinks in mexico, and soo much more. it's worth a trip down there.

[Rina Valentina]

oh, this brought tears to my eyes! congratulations, kime.... love that garden! and that built in wood and marble sink, wow! you did good, mr. h! : )

[lost teeth]

what a beautiful, happy, warm place! congrats kime! xo

[erika]

beautiful home! i've been following your blog for the past two years or so and ever since then, you've been ubiquitous to me. i was at ulta last month and i saw the eyeshadow box for the first time in person- i had to buy it. lovely artwork, it inspires me everytime i do my makeup...honestly.

anyways... congratulations on your new home. you're lucky to have such a caring man in your life! best of luck with moving in :)

erika

[caitlin from nice-etc]

this is wonderful! congratulations to you both! super exciting and sooo lovely! i can't wait to see when you're all settled in.
..i had that cold the other week- it's a long and rotten one! i hope you're over it by now and that your move is goin super easy!

[reckless daughter]

how fun for you guys! looks very promising, I can't wait to see what you do with it ;)

[Missy]

I love the new place! It's very open and I love the arched doorways. Where's Georgie's pal? Is he out exploring?

[Nicole]

Love your new place with the sunlight streaming in. Fabulous!!

blinkonmynose

[regina]

This place is darling! I can't wait to see what you two do with it after it becomes cozytown!!!!

[renee]

wow!! so perfect. super congrats kime you deserve it!! xo

[Latoyia Stockhausen]

This place is a stunner! Truly, there's no place like home. It is where we relax, have fun, feel secured and have a quality time with our family. Therefore, you should make it a place that's worth staying. =)