Our New Home - The Denmead House

Our New Home - The Denmead House

Happy New Year, friends! I hope the holidays were restful and joyful for you and that you are excited about a shiny new year. We've had some changes in our personal life that are bittersweet but also very exciting (hence the silence around here the last few months). After much thought and deliberation, we've decided to move back to Raleigh. It seemed like every weekend we were going back to Raleigh for family, friends, or work, and it became clear over time that a move back was going to be the best long-term plan - at least for the foreseeable future.

House Flipping: Avenue House - Exterior

Truth be told, I spent more time than I expected figuring out this odd little yard and how to add curb appeal. The front of the house looked a little blah, but we didn't have the budget to do anything dramatic like repaint so I had to get creative on how to liven it up without spending much. The backyard was a hot mess (especially after we removed the old wooden ramp) but I think we came up with a budget friendly and low-maintenance solution that the new owner will enjoy.

House Flipping: Avenue House - Bedrooms

The bedrooms in the Avenue House weren't really anything to write home about. Aside from a decorative fireplace, the rooms didn't have a lot of redeeming qualities. In fact, the bedrooms left a bit to be desired. One bedroom doesn't have a closet, and the other has the tiniest closet I have ever seen and a kind of awkward built-in. Brian and I tend to be a little more minimalist when it comes to possessions, so we don't mind not having a ton of storage space, but even we could recognize this could be a deal breaker for a potential buyer. While we didn't do much to these rooms, I did want to focus on staging.

House Flipping: Avenue House - Living Room and Dining Room

The living room and dining room of the flip house didn't need too much TLC. The most involved project we did tackle was exposing the original coal basket in the fireplace and I think that brought out a ton of original character. I love the floorplan of this house and how the living room flows effortlessly into the dining room, which is connected by a swinging door. And how about those French doors?!

Photo Christmas Cards + Holiday Party Invitations with Basic Invite

Like it or not, the holidays will be here before we know it! I definitely fall into the camp of Christmas fanatic, so I love being able to check items off of my list as early in the season as possible in order to fully enjoy the holidays. This includes shopping for gifts, prepping for Christmas parties, and holiday cards. There are many options nowadays for holiday party invitations and photo Christmas cards, but after creating this year’s card at Basic Invite, their system is hands-down my favorite.