The huge (and I do mean huge) Ikea order I placed came in on Tuesday, July 30 - almost a full month ago - and we've taken about a whole month to recover from the aftermath. Yes, that's it. And if you can't get a sense of just how much we ordered because it's all flat packed and boxed up, …
The Dire Process of Buying a Home in the U.K.
The UK & Canada are superficially similar countries: common law rules supreme, and we both act like condescending parents to our southern neighbours. Beyond the cultural differences and the general lack of ambition/efficiency found in the UK, the most striking difference is the legal process for …
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Fire Escape Flat & Why We Needed Another Door
I briefly mentioned in my post about our new floors that we were just waiting on a new door to be put in to have moved in. Well here's the new door (yes, still unpainted & will remain that way for a while)... And here's why we had it installed: Taken a good look at our front door? …
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A non-fluid, permanent environment
As Elise mentioned a couple of days ago, we officially moved into our new digs. Pretty happy to finally have a true "home base" after what feels like a decade of pseudo vagrancy. There is nothing like sitting on the floor of a property you outright own with a true sense of independence. No mortgage …
All Moved In
The sun is currently setting on our first full day in our flat. As we suspected, Avery immediately took to the window. Though to be honest, he spent most of his time napping on it rather than looking out it. Interesting use for that pole - headrest! How he manages to sleep …
Our New Karndean Wellington Oak Vinyl Floors
So they're done! Almost ready to move in! Here's the close up - So exciting - the floors obviously change the look of the place dramatically. Am ecstatic we ended up choosing the Karndean Wellington Oak Vinyls, even though they're a bit more expensive than some other Karndean floors, since …
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