The Dedicated House: Moving - Part Deux

Hello World!  Alright, time to let you in on what has been going on around here.  For the next couple of months get ready for a ton of posts that are all about getting your home ready in order to put it on the market. 

Yes, that's correct.  We will be putting our house on the market in the Summer. 

We love our house, however it is not our dream home.  Our dream home is one we would love the opportunity to build.  However, that is on down the road.  In the meantime, we want to build equity in a house that is above this house in price.  I call the next house the stepping stone house to our dream house.  

This is the reason you have not seen the kitchen cabinet progress.  They are going to stay white.  Fortunately, I have not painted a ton of cabinets, just a few drawer fronts.  So, that is a small blessing indeed.  

My sister, who is a realtor walked through my house and gave me a list of things that seem to be a mile long of projects that need to be done in the house in order to have it sell well.   

So, the process has started.  Below are the few things I've started working on

What's the first step you ask?

1.  Get a climate controlled storage unit

Easy, peasy.  Storage units usually rent on a month to month basis and are not that expensive.  

2.  Next step, go though everything and start sorting it out.  

I have four piles going:

Goodwill for items and clothing that are no longer in use and are in good condition. 

Consignment shop for clothing and toys that Little Dedicated no longer wears or plays with.  The consignment shop we use will either buy or deny your items when you bring them in.  There's no checking back with them to see if an item has sold.  They give you cold hard cash on the spot.  

The third pile is for the storage unit.  We rented a 10x10 unit since we won't be putting any furniture in it.  Basically it is for boxes and the odd items that don't really fit in boxes.  

And, the last pile, of course is a trash pile.  

3.  Pick the most un-organized room and get to work.  Guess which room that was for me.  My office.  The office used to look like this below.

Here is the current status of my office.  This room was full, full, full!  I've already taken one load of boxes to the storage unit and have another pile started in the family room.  

I've also started painting over the nursery paint with the same color I used in the Family Room; Shabby Chic from Benjamin Moore.  I've had to paint in sections due to having quite a bit of furniture in here. 

This shot is looking in from the hallway.  Full of stuff!

I have so many pillows that I intend on recovering.  For now, they are heading to the storage unit. 

The Bissell Wet Vacuum will go into the closet as well as the iron.  However, the closets are full of Christmas decorations and baby clothes I will be going through.  The Christmas decor will head to the storage unit.  

 The table extension leaning up against the wall will go in the closet as well.  Through the door you can see the laundry room. 

 This is the entertainment center that used to be in the Family Room.  This sucker is 100% solid wood and is heavy!  After I paint that little section, Mr. Dedicated and I will try to scooch that pretty beast over so I can get to the rest of the wall.  I have plans to eventually put a back on it and fit it out with shelves to have some additional storage.
  

 I couldn't resist a cute shot of sweet Cozi looking out the window.  The curtains will be coming down as well.  I plan on using the fabric to make big throw pillows for Little Dedicated's playroom once we get in the new house. 

Here is a current shot of my storage pile.  The hamper is full of pillows.  

So, as you can see it is a lot of work.  It's awesome to take my time and go through everything and make a decision on whether to keep, donate, sell or trash. 

We haven't looked aggressively at new houses yet.  We have toured one that is much bigger and would suit our needs, but there is no need to pull the trigger yet.  

It's exciting and challenging all at the same time!  How funny, the blog moved and now we will be moving in the near future.  

Expect to see more posts as I go through each room and get it ready for the market.  Expect to see mess and more paint...however, a little more subdued in color nature.  

Okay, I need to get to work!  Don't forget to throw your hat in the ring for a new custom header by Rebecca at Le Charmed Boutique.  Just to let you know, she also designed Savvy Southern Style and Dimples and Tangles; two of my most favorite blogs.  Click the link below to head to the giveaway:

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Thank you for popping in to take a look at my mess!  LOL!  Have a beautiful day and remember to be kind to one another!  
Joy to the Full!

Toodles, 

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