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when east meets south

Sunday Snapshot: {home sweet home}

Finally got around to sharing some pictures of our new place.



The place that – to me – is so ridiculously dreamy, it has inspired some moments of feeling not-quite-worthy.



I mean, we prayed to find the right house when we moved here. But I didn’t even dare to dream this big.



Sometimes it honestly takes my breath away… I just love it here so much. It is a daily reminder of God’s goodness.



The house is very old, and has all the trimmings: hardwoods, crown molding. Stunning workmanship everywhere.



And window after window. After window.



God totally hooked us up.



The kitchen has beautiful old brick floors. A farmhouse sink.



And 100 year old cabinetry.



And, possibly even more wonderful, a laundry room. Dreamy, indeed.



There’s a snuggly room off the kitchen for the kids to play.



A back porch for everyone to get their fill of fresh air.



And a total of six fireplaces, even in the bedrooms.



Only Vivenne’s room and the master bedroom are participating in Sunday Snapshot today – the other bedrooms just weren’t up to having their picture taken.



But they do send their regards.



Honestly, we could have never afforded to buy a place like this.



But God worked it out that we didn’t have to.



We are able to rent this house for just a few hundred dollars more per month than the amount we get for rent on our house in New England.



Even though this house was on the market for three times the amount ours was.



Not quite sure how the math works on that one.



But I guess I really don’t need to understand it.



Because God does.



So for now until the time we have to leave,



We are going to enjoy it – and thank God for it – every single day.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! – Matthew 7:11


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Comments

  1. Stefanie . . it’s gorgeous! The light . . the feel . . I can see why you have fallen in love. And just so you know . . you are so worthy of it and HE knew that!

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  8. are you serious??????????????????? dreamy indeed! every single picture had a beautiful feel to it! so very gorgeous…what an amazing gift for your family. so now you need to list all of your paint colors!!!!!!

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  10. Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful home ~ every square inch is dreamy, awe-inspiring and breath-taking, indeed! I hope you get to stay a LONG time, because Girl ~ you ARE worthy and you DO deserve it! I’m so glad God blessed you with this wonderful place for this season of your life, and I hope it’s one of those ‘extended seasons’ so you can wake up every day surrounded by all that history and beauty! And I sure hope you are enjoying having a horse again!! Not only is the inside of this home stunning, but the outside is gorgeous, as well!

    God bless you and your family, Steph! I can’ t WAIT to see photos of your first holidays in this magazine-worthy home! 🙂

    (and that Poppy… oh be still my heart! She gets cuter and cuter in every photo, I swear!!)

    OXO,
    Tanya

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  14. Stephanie…It is Beautiful!..Yes…enjoy the moment of everything! Congratulations! I have enjoyed sooo much keeping up with your beautiful family!
    Hugs!

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  17. Claw foot tubs!? Really!? I would make everyone do a photo shoot in there 🙂 okay – maybe not Asher and Dalton..maybe!! What a beautiful, beautiful place!!! It’s hard not to be jealous this morning – you should have put a verse on there about envy 🙂 lol. Truly, happy for you – it looks like a great place to raise your big family for a few years! (or forever!!!)

    Now, I’m off to remind myself of all I have to be thankful for this morning too 🙂

    Happy Sunday!

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  19. Oh God is Good all the Time 🙂 Praise him indeed. It still catches me to think how our Lord will just say I know what you need just have faith and you shall see we just have to remember he is the one in control. 🙂 Such a beautiful home LOVE it. All that light is AMAZING.. love it!

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  28. Perfectly lovely in so many ways!!! The light is incredible. I know you’ll enjoy all your days in your beautiful home!

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  30. What a lovely place you are lucky to get to call home! I love old houses and their architecture. The light is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  37. I love the details. Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. How old is the house? We found a gorgeous Dutch Colonial house in Seattle built in 1916 that rents for a fraction of what I’m sure it would cost to buy. There’s little hope it’ll still be available in 8 months when we move, but who knows?

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  39. OK, obviously your home is absolutely gorgeous and completely charming ~love love love it!! But, I must know, where did you get the beautiful pictures hanging above Poppy’s bed?? I need these for my future *figment of my imagination?* daughter to be’s room!!

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    • Thanks, Kristi 🙂 We got them in China! Bought them as a set of watercolors (very inexpensively, I might add ;)) when we were there for Isabelle and finally had them framed a few years ago. They are of the “Four Beauties”, each representing a different season… we love them too!

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  43. Stefanie…it’s gorgeous!! Enjoy it!! Unless I missed it somewhere, I haven’t read what state you are in now.
    What state are you in now? Seems like you’re covering the map pretty well..haha.
    Cherie

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  48. No wonder I never saw this post! I was in Africa bringing Ruby home. I LOVE your home. It is stunning and I am so thankful the Lord provided ‘above and beyond all you could think or dream of’….He loves your heart, He loves your home and He loves to bless those who advocate for His treasures! You are a prize jewel to Him, my sweet friend. xo

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