Settling In

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Slowly finding my footing again after what feels like a lost week. Our house has been buzzing with well wishers and workmen. New counters are in, as well as new light fixtures. Pictures are hung. Furniture arrives in trickles – a side effect of COVID. I am grateful for all of it.

Settling in: a sampling of photos from the new digs.

30 thoughts on “Settling In”

tanjabrittonwriter says:

September 25, 2020 at 5:02 pm

It looks like a home, sweet home.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 25, 2020 at 7:22 pm
  
  Thanks Tanja. We are loving it!
  
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  1. tanjabrittonwriter says:
    
    September 25, 2020 at 8:28 pm
    
    I’m so glad for you. 🙂
    
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-Eugenia says:

September 24, 2020 at 12:12 pm

Wow and congrats! 🧡 💛 💚 💙

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 24, 2020 at 3:58 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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sgeoil says:

September 23, 2020 at 11:20 pm

The new digs look bright and airy. Glad to hear you are finding your footing again!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 24, 2020 at 9:23 am
  
  Thanks Heather. Lots of windows, so lots of light.
  
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  1. sgeoil says:
    
    September 24, 2020 at 3:31 pm
    
    Welcome.
    
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Heart to Heart says:

September 23, 2020 at 8:29 pm

Such a lovely place! Love the pops of colour… best wishes n blessings 🤗

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 24, 2020 at 9:22 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

September 23, 2020 at 6:58 pm

You look as though you’re settling into your new home very nicely. It looks very bright and cheerful. Thank you for sharing the photos with us.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 24, 2020 at 9:19 am
  
  Thanks Liz. These are the few, somewhat uncluttered corners
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    September 24, 2020 at 10:46 pm
    
    Ah, selective photo sharing, then. 🙂
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    September 25, 2020 at 10:11 am
    
    Exactly, lol.
    
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  3. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    September 25, 2020 at 9:02 pm
    
    😀
    
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Miriam Hurdle says:

September 23, 2020 at 4:21 pm

Very lovely, V.J. Congratulations! The layout of your kitchen looks exactly like ours before we remodeled it about ten years ago. I like the pleasant colors.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 4:23 pm
  
  Thanks Miriam.
  
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  1. Miriam Hurdle says:
    
    September 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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simplywendi says:

September 23, 2020 at 4:14 pm

congratulations on your new home!!!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm
  
  Thanks Wendi!
  
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  1. simplywendi says:
    
    September 23, 2020 at 4:38 pm
    
    you are very welcome, I am so happy for you….
    
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Perpetua says:

September 23, 2020 at 3:47 pm

Welcome home.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm
  
  Thank you. Wonderful to be here.
  
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Writer of Words, etc says:

September 23, 2020 at 1:50 pm

So friendly and inviting. 🙂

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 4:20 pm
  
  Thank you. Exactly what I’m going for.
  
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oneletterup says:

September 23, 2020 at 10:56 am

It all looks so cozy and inviting. Your orange accents are great too 🙂

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 11:05 am
  
  Thanks Andrea.
  
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  1. oneletterup says:
    
    September 23, 2020 at 12:14 pm
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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Rupali says:

September 23, 2020 at 10:08 am

Looks lovely.
Be blessed in the new house , VJ.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  September 23, 2020 at 10:09 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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