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Moving On. . . We Have a New House!

June 27, 2011

Yes, I know I’m full of all kinds of news lately.  This is more personal than last week’s Better Homes & Gardens news, but I still wanted to share with you.  While I’ve been busy blogging and working away, the last few months have been pretty eventful for our family behind the scenes.  I may share the long version eventually, but for now, I won’t bore you with the details.

So, yes, we have moved!  We found a house that we fell in love with, in the perfect spot, a couple of months ago.  We took a huge leap of faith and decided to buy it.  My husband and I both felt strongly that this was where God wanted us, so we did it. . . 

I’ve always believed in the power of prayer, but I can’t say that I’ve ever seen God answer my prayers more specifically than He did in this situation.  Again, to write all of the details might require several posts, but here’s the short story:  Within a seven-day period, we received an offer on our house (as we were moving some furniture out), and received a signed contract on the same day of the BH&G photo shoot.  (Better Homes originally said they wanted to shoot “before the end of summer” but once they were aware of our situation, the wonderful Lisa Mowry helped to move things quickly along.)  His timing is, indeed, perfect.

Many of you have asked if I kept any of the changes from the photo shoot in place.  So, my answer is no :)  It’s all coming with us to the new house.  I can’t wait to tell you more about our new home.  I have 1000 thoughts/ideas for things I want to do going through my mind, and I’ll give you a full house tour soon.

In the meantime, I promise no more big announcements (at least as far as I know. . .) on the blog for a while :)

         

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  1. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    congratulations Emily! It looks amazing and Im sure the interiors will be even better!

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  2. Wigal Family says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    What a blessing! I am so happy God worked everything out for you. The exterior of the new house looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see your talents unleashed on the inside.

    Julie Wigal

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  3. Simple Dwellings says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    How wonderful! That’s amazing news. Your new home is beautiful. I love all the brick. I cannot wait to see what you do. :) Happy Monday.

    Reply
  4. hollyG says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Congratulations to you and your family. A new home is very exciting and a blessing. Enjoy it!

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  5. Chyanne M. says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Congrats! I can’t wait to see new photos of your home.

    Chyanne M.
    theyuppielady.com

    Reply
  6. Ange says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    How wonderful! Congratulations! We just moved this past week and God answered our prayers and we also sold our house before we listed it! Can’t wait too see the new place!!!!

    Reply
  7. Ms. Bright says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    How exciting! Congrats!! He does indeed have perfect timing!!

    Reply
  8. a' la mode says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Girl, you are full of fun exciting news! CONGRATS! when we were contemplating moving to nashville we prayed about it..and bam, our house sold in 3 hours the day it was put on the market, we felt strongly then that God wanted us in Nashville! God doesn’t mess around sometimes, lol. Ironically, I blogged about that ATL home today on my blog. Excited to see your new place, I know it will be even more gorgeous than your former home- you do beautiful work my bloggy friend. xoxo shelli

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  9. Genny says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Congratulations! It’s lovely from the outside … and I can hardly wait to see the decorating process on the inside!

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  10. Heidiopia says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Congratulations!! Such an exciting time for you all… can’t wait to see your new spaces. Just think of all the projects you’ll have now as you make this house a home.
    Blessings!
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

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  11. Amanda says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Yeah I’m so excited we get to go on your new home journey with you. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see all your gorgeous designs!!!

    Reply
  12. Tiffany says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    WOW! God is quite amazing! I am so happy for you. The house looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see the interiors!

    Reply
  13. Luciane at HomeBunch.com says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Emily,

    Your post made me feel your faith in God. I truly understand how important it is to put our lives on His hands and I know the feeling when He tell us to do something. It’s so good to feel that He’s taking care of things for us. That’s a blessing…

    I want to wish you and your family a life filled of blessings in this house. That you can raise your children in the best way possible and you guys can always feel happy and be heathy.

    I’m truly happy for you.

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  14. April of A. Liz Adventures says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see the before & after pictures that you’ll have the opportunity to take while decorating your new home.

    Reply
  15. Erin @Domestic Adventure.com says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Congrats, Emily! So exciting!

    Reply
  16. JenB says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:01 pm

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  17. Connie @ SogniESorrisi says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Congrats! What fabulous news!!

    Reply
  18. Myra @ My Blessed Life says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    SO exciting Emily!!! :) I’m so happy for you guys. And you couldn’t be more right…His timing is perfect. :)

    Reply
  19. Mary says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    How exciting! If I ever moved I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep at night. My mind would be so full of ideas it would keep me awake.
    I can’t wait to see everything you do.

    Reply
  20. jamie @ kreyv says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Congrats!! The new house is beautiful…can’t wait to see the inside!

    Reply
  21. Trish @TheOldPostRoad says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Congrats and how exciting! Love it when it all falls together perfectly!
    -Trish

    Reply
  22. Rene says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Congratulations Emily! Man, you guys keep it hopping! How do you manage?

    Reply
  23. christine {bijouandboheme} says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Ah congrats- your new home looks gorgeous!

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  24. Krista Salmon says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Gorgeous! Congratulations. Can’t wait to see the rest of it!

    Reply
  25. tina says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Congrats! Can’t wait to see the new house!!

    tina

    [email protected]

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  26. cindy says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Very exciting! Looking forward to seeing pics of your new home.

    Reply
  27. Kelly says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    Wow! That’s amazing. I’d love to hear how God answered your prayers with this house. Those are my favorite stories. :) Congratulations on the new place and the offer on your current one!

    Reply
  28. raygriffin says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Oh, it’s adorable! Congratulations. Can’t wait to see more!

    Jennifer

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  29. amber says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    congrats!! this is very exciting, the outside of the home is beautiful :)

    Reply
  30. Amanda says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    WOW! Congratulations!! God is good- isnt He!!! I bet you are so giddy! getting a new blank canvas to work with!! So excited for you and cant wait to see all you have up your sleeve!

    Reply
  31. Tote says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I am so happy for you and your family! I can’t wait to see the interior of your new house.
    So exciting!

    Susan

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  32. Dana {Southern Inspired} says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Congratulations!! It’s beautiful! Prayer is so powerful and it always amazes me when things just fall into place – God is so good! :)

    Reply
  33. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Emily, we are doing the same thing right now. The market right now in the Charlotte suburbs (we are actually Union Co.) is just so good – we got a fantastic “custom” home for a GREAT price and our house went under contract in 48 hours. We did the same & bought before we sold … we close this week on the new one & in a couple of weeks on our current. CRAZY but fun too! Can’t wait to hear more details. My mind is spinning right now with paint choices and other ideas. Congrats & good luck!

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  34. Jenny says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Wow! You *have* been busy, haven’t you?! How exciting! Can’t wait to see the new place and watch you make it your own. And how cool for the new owners of your place to see their house in a Better Homes & Gardens article, months after buying it! :-)

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  35. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    It’s just beautiful. Congratulations. What an eventful time you’ve had lately. So happy for you.

    Reply
  36. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    What a summer for you and your family so far…wow! Love the little peek of the house and cant’ wait to see more. How perfect to have the magazine pictures to remember your past home.

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  37. Katie @ Noodle and Boof says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    how fun! can’t wait to see more! best of luck with the move!

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  38. La Monica says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    God is so good! Congratulations on your new home!

    Reply
  39. Paula says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Congrats, Emily! I can’t wait to see photos of your new home!

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  40. Emily says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Oh so exciting!! Can’t wait to see your new place. It warms my heart to hear how God takes care of us.

    Reply
  41. tracie says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    congrats!

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  42. Mrs. Chic says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Wow – that’s HUGE congrats!!!

    Reply
  43. Kat says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Congrats! That is so exciting!!

    Reply
  44. April @ A kitchen table for two says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I’m so excited for you! Having a new house is exciting enough, but knowing for sure you’re exactly where God wants you is perhaps more exciting than anything in this world. Can’t wait to hear more!

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  45. lori {the house of pruitt} says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Congrats on all of your exciting news! The new house is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing what you will do with it. You have amazing style!

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  46. Annie says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Congrats!!! What a wonderful turn of events! Blessing all around!

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  47. Wendy @ The Shabby Nest says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    Congratulations! What a beautiful home! Can’t wait to see all that you do with it!

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  48. [email protected] says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Wow, congratulations! What an amazing change. I must say, when my fave bloggers move it’s always bittersweet since I love seeing their homes, but I love to see all the new projects even more!

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  49. Amy says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Congrats on the new home!

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  50. luxe + lillies says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Congratulations Emily on your beautiful new home! I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

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  51. Allison says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Congratulations to you Emily! Your new home looks beautiful! What an exciting time for you.

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  52. 1 Funky Woman says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    What wonderful news. Congratulations on your new home! It looks beautiful and I’m so excited to see what you do with the inside!

    Megan

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  53. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    congratulations!!!!!! Soooo awesome!

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  54. Katherine @ Grass Stains says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Emily, what a blessing! I’ve been curious to know if the house you had your heart set on became a reality, and I’m so happy for you that it did. I wish you guys all the luck in the world as you settle in and start making your house a home.

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  55. Katie says

    June 27, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Congratulations… on your home purchase and on the BHG feature! Hope the moving goes wonderfully smooth! God bless you and your darling family!

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  56. LiveLikeYou says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Congratulations!! It’s always so exciting to move!!

    Reply
  57. Gypsy Heart says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Beautiful house! When God decides to move us, it happens in a heartbeat. :-) Congratulations! I know it’s going to be gorgeous.

    Pat

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  58. Abigail says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Congratulations Emily! What a lovely home.
    I hope you will make many beautiful memories in it.

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  59. 17 Perth says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Oh wow!! Congratulations!! God is great indeed. It is always amazing the work He does. So excited for you guys and again–Congrats!!

    Reply
  60. lisaroyhandbags says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Congrats! And what great news that the timing has turned out so well. It seems quite a few of us bloggers are on the move this spring/summer :)

    Reply
  61. Alexi says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    It looks so cute from the outside! Looking forward to seeing more pictures of it and how you’ll work your magic!

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  62. Kathysue says

    June 27, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Emily this is so exciting for your family and Yes indeed God’s timing is always perfect. It sounds to me that you were listening with wide open ears!!!! This is wonderful and how fun for we, your readers, to be on the receiving end of all the upcoming projects in your new home!!!
    xo Kathysue

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  63. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    June 28, 2011 at 12:54 am

    So so exciting! You have have been a busy lady! Is that your actual house?? Gorgeous!

    Isn’t it grand when you know without a doubt that you’re following God’s path? Our move from Tennessee was kind of like that…no other way to explain the ease, other than God. And now that we’re here and dealing with so much, we realize why He brought us back.

    Can’t wait to see what blessings He has in store for you! And what you do to a new house!!!!!

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  64. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Some serious exciting stuff going on in the Clark family!! Can’t wait to see what you do with the new space! Love the exterior!!

    Reply
  65. Nikki says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:13 am

    That is exciting news! I look forward to all of the posts about your new house.

    Reply
  66. InteriorGroupie says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:48 am

    Congrats! Your new home looks just lovely – can’t wait to hear more.

    Reply
  67. Camille says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:54 am

    I can’t imagine how busy you must have been these last few months. A bit insane it all must have seemed, but wonderful too. I love that little path leading up to your doorway. So welcoming looking. How exciting it will be to see how you tackle your new place. Congratulations!
    Camille

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  68. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    June 28, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Praise God!!!!!! Congratulations! Our house was on the market for almost a year before it sold- such a blessing to have yours sell quickly:)

    Reply
  69. Jessica says

    June 28, 2011 at 5:07 am

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  70. Michaela says

    June 28, 2011 at 5:20 am

    I’m so excited for you- not just to see how your home will look (cause we know it will be amazing!) but, I’m excited for your new adventure. I’m so happy for you and your family to be following God’s exciting plan for your life. Always makes me smile when I hear God moving in other’s lives! (:

    Reply
  71. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    June 28, 2011 at 6:14 am

    WOW! Congrats and I couldn’t agree more – His timing is perfect!

    Reply
  72. Jessie says

    June 28, 2011 at 6:30 am

    Congratulations, Emily! How exciting! The exterior looks beautiful so I am sure the interior looks great as well. With your talent, it will be even more gorgeous!

    Looking forward to see the home tour and the designs you will be working on in the future.

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

    Reply
  73. Naz says

    June 28, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I’m amazed at how quickly this all transpired. Congratulations!

    When are you moving out? Your “new” house looks beautiful.

    Reply
  74. amber wallace says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Congratulations, what a beautiful exterior. I’m so glad that everything worked out with better homes and gardens. That would have been so sad to miss out on, for all of us! I’m so looking forward to your new home’s design. Happy packing!

    Reply
  75. [email protected] says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    What fabulous news. I know I speak for many when I say that I can’t wait to see what you do with your new home.

    Reply
  76. Tee says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Wow, you don’t mess around, do ya? The new place just looks like it’s gonna be a storybook house already. Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

    Reply
  77. Rambling Renovators says

    June 28, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    That is huge news! Congratulations to your family.

    Reply
  78. Fran says

    June 28, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Congrats, Emily!! Huge news….never a dull moment!! Your home looks beautiful!

    Reply
  79. Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend says

    June 29, 2011 at 3:40 am

    So happy for you…Love the house and can’t wait for a tour

    Reply
  80. rocorennieblog.com says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    The house looks totally beautiful in the front shot and if it was God led then you know that it is blessed. I am so happy for you and just a tad jealous cause I am in love with the house. LOOKING FORWARD TO INTERIOR SHOTS!! XX

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  81. Jen of MadeByGirl says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:07 am

    awesome….thats always exciting! :))))
    All the best with everything.

    http://www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

    Reply
  82. Jessica / Olivia Grayson Interiors says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Congratulations on your new home! I just found your blog recently and I can’t wait to see all of the new things you do with a fresh space!

    Reply
  83. Randy says

    January 6, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    That’s good. When opportunity comes knockin’, it might be a good idea to open that door, or take that leap of faith. Buying a home is a big thing. The house itself looks great, and may you guys turn it into a wonderful place for a family!

    Randy Robinson

    Reply

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