So this blog post is all about my girlie. She moved into a new place this weekend and I want to share a few pics. But first...I just GOTTA show you my Valentine's Day roses! It's over a week and these beauties are still gorgeous gorgeous!
Back to my girlie...as I mentioned, this past weekend, Miranda moved into her own place. She's been out of the house for several years but this is her first apartment. Her own little nest. It's been some time in the making...lots of crazy ups and downs for our girlie. So happy to report that Miranda has finally found herself financial and emotionally prepared to live in her own place.
When Miranda first moved out, she lived in a house full of very young adults, all of whom who were out of the house on their own for the very first time. As you can imagine, that was the party house. Miranda decided to get out of that situation and she moved to Hawaii for about half a year. When she moved back to Oregon, she moved in with her boyfriend at the time. She got out of that relationship (look at me being so nice and not saying anything negative about that!) and moved in with us. It didn't take her too long to get back on track and she moved in to a house with two friends from school.
That worked for awhile but Miranda was ready to start the next chapter in her life...the adventure of her first place all to herself! And it's just the cutest little studio apartment! So perfect! Her own kitchen, her own bathroom and she even has a closet! :-)
Here are a few pics...
Yes...the walls in the hallway are that crazy, funky mint green color. It's not a very pleasant color to be around. I'm guessing the intention of it is to serve as a deterent to keep people from lingering in the hallways.
I tried to do some research on the building but couldn't find much; however, it obviously used to be a hotel. Based on the details, hardware and fixtures, I would guess it was built in the early 1900's.
2010 fixtures...
Caught girlie dancing...
Unpacking to some lovely natural light. That's Miranda's friend, Trevor. We absolutely could not have made the move without him.
Very sweet and kind (and strong) friend of this family!
There have been a few trips to Fred Meyers and IKEA to buy household items and once Miranda gets a bit more settled, there is at least one more trip planned to IKEA for a bookcase. This is definitely Miranda's big adventure but I am LOVING being able to help her set up home!
I'll take some more pictures once Miranda's little place is ready for visitors so stay tuned!!!
Congratulations and love to Miranda. This is a great place. What fun! Happy times.
Posted by: Jean Morgan | February 23, 2010 at 12:23 AM
How fun to get your OWN place to do with what YOU want to! (with a little help from the fam of course!! :)) Congrats to Miranda! There are so many cool places in the big city with so much history. I loved my apt. on SE 18th & Washington many years ago... So many cool neighborhoods to discover!
Posted by: Jana | February 23, 2010 at 02:00 PM
What wonderful news, Michelle. That is really a huge step...I am so pleased for her...and for you and Glenn. She is a lovely young lady...I love her style of dress and love her glowing in the natural light. I hope that sometime we can meet her and wish that my daughter, Katie, could meet her, too. I think they have many similarities.
They so, finally, grow up...WHEW!!!!
Posted by: Suz Reaney | February 23, 2010 at 03:10 PM
I am so happy for Miranda, and so happy to have you to share it with her, and then in turn share it with us!! What an adorable place she has. I hope she's still there this summer so I can see it in person ☺
Posted by: Simone | February 23, 2010 at 05:12 PM
Awwwww - I just love it - especially the keyhole w/key picture, Now, that's my kind of ephemera! Perhaps some day, I will meet your girlie and you will meet mine. Michelle, I just returned from An Arful Journey in Los Gatos and I can't wait to share that experience with you. March and ArtFest are both just around the corner. I plan on making my plane reservations this week and then I'll happily share that info with you.
Hugs,
Ilene
Posted by: ilene harris | February 23, 2010 at 07:21 PM
love your roses! and that place is so kitchy! love it! Perfect place for your girly!
Hope you'll come by my blog...I'm having a "Alice in Wonderland" charm swap! I think you'd have fun with it!
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | February 24, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Ohh my goodness. They actually have to leave the nest? Who said that? I don't think I'll ever be ready for that. Our oldest is graduating this year. I'm not ready!!!
Congrats to Miranda on her own place.
Posted by: Kris | February 25, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Fred Meyers... haven't heard that name in a while. That was my favorite store when I lived in Alaksa... a long, long time ago. It had everything!
Congrats to your daughter! I can't believe you have a daughter old enough to be on her very own. :)
hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | March 11, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Yopur little girl is all grown up!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | March 19, 2010 at 10:29 PM