Exactly a week ago we moved. Not far, but definitely a step up.
Guess What?
This is where we live now:
We’re slowing working our way out of boxes, but so far we love it.
There’s a big living room/dining room/whatever room area in the middle of the house.
(though the floor is a little slick, which interferes with Otis’s begging action…about 2 seconds after this photo was taken, his hind legs slid backwards. Getting back up turns Otis into one of those “my legs are moving really really fast but I’m not getting anywhere” cartoons)
There’s a place to dye:
Thanks to 2 wonderful fibre friends, there is a little yarn shop set up…
…well, partially set up…
(Consider this end “Shipping Central”…)
The largest bathroom I’ve ever lived with!
(This is only about 2/3 of it.)
The Knitter’s Bedroom…
Complete with your own place to store the stash you steal from downstairs…
And don’t you think this would make a great stash closet? I think it would make an EXCELLENT stash closet…and so far the yarn is making its presence known…
Yep, I could hang out here for a while.
And guess what else? The Boy asked me to marry him as his birthday present (though he couldn’t wait till midnight to do it, so was about 10 minutes early.
Some of you have asked to see the ring. First of all it’s important to know that I’m not a sparkly jewellery kind of girl.
I like silver coloured metals.
I like jewellery that’s artisan made.
And LOOKS like it was made by hand.
That shows me something different, everytime I look at it.
And the fact that this ring was made by a friend of ours, Kathleen Atkinson-Hindle and came from the Art Hive, one of our favourite places here in Haliburton, makes it just that much more special.















Congratulations on so many wonderful life changes!
Yay! What a gorgeous ring & house. I’m so happy for you guys.
Wonderful! I’m very happy for you both, for both your move and your engagement.
That is one spiffy house! Absolutely lovely!
My compliments to The Boy on his taste in jewelry!
And congratulation to you both!
Congrats on the cool new digs AND the engagement! Love the ring…I’m not a sparkly jewelry girl either, so this ring is perfect!
I wish you peace, love, contentment, joy, fun… and lots of time to dye more yarn!
Congratulations, Kim, I am so happy for you!
Best wishes,
Linda
P.S. I moved north also – I’ve been in Barrie for about a month now and loving it so far.
So, you two are making Otis legal huh? Congratulations!!
Wow, congratulations! LOVE the ring! Love the house too, esp the built-in fibre shop and the Knitter’s Room! Will you be running a knitterly B&B?
Yay! Yay! Yay! And you have have the dancefloor for the wedding in that bathroom! It’s so big, one just wants to boogy!
Squee!! Excellent Kim. And congrats!!!
The place is awesome. Time for me to book a visit
And the ring. Perfect. Exactly the kind of thing I would want. Congratumalations!
Kim, how exciting – everything! Congratulations – love your new abode, just adore the ring… and how sweet that he gave you to him for his birthday present!
Kim, that is all SO wonderful! May you know more joy than sorrow in this new home. Mazal tov on the engagement as well! Please consider yourself virtually gifted with bread and salt for your new home. (An old Jewish tradition.)
BTW, the yarn arrived and it is even better in person than on the screen. I have been sharing my yarn pron with all my knitting friends and singing your praises. Reviews have been universally positive. I hope it translates into business for you.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! (In loud, sing-song voice accompanied by big hugs). The pictures looks beautiful – what a wonderful space to share this stage of your lives in – I love all the light. Your ring seems totally “you” and is perfect!!! Blessings to you three. . . .
Congratulations!!! That’s a beautiful ring and your great room is beautiful!
I squeed a little…ok a lot. Love the house. Love the ring. Love you! So happy for the wonderful things that are happening in your life right now!!!
Congratulations on the many wonderful things that are happening! Much happiness and love in your new home and life together!
Congratulations! Lots of happy news — hooray!
Congratulations. I am very happy for you! And I WANT THAT WOODEN FLOOR!
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Woohoo! Congratulation on both the house and the engagement. The house looks awesome and that ring is fabulous! (I’m not a sparkly jewellery type of girl either).
Hooray!
Amazing news on all fronts!! Congratulations to you and Ron, on both the new home and the engagement!!
Hooray! Congratulations on the engagement and the new house! May your home be filled with love, laughter, and yarn.
Congratulations, love the new house and the ring!
HURRAH!! Such great news all around!
Congratulations on the house and the engagement! The ring is really beautiful, and isn’t it awesome when guys refuse to bow to societal pressure to buy you a big expensive rock, and instead get something they know you’ll like?
Lovely house and the ring is absolutely gorgeous!
Congratulations to you, Ron and Otis for the wonderful new home and the wonderful news of your upcoming nuptials…keep living your dreams Kim! Beautiful house and a big enough backyard to host a great wedding and party when you are both ready. Hugs to you and Ron, and I have a feeling this happy home and new chapter in your life will ultimately reveal itself in even more beautiful yarns from you.
WONDERFUL! Wonderful. Congratulations on it ALL.
I am so extremely jealous of your orange kitchen. If there was a way to swipe it, I would.