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We’re starting to setting into our new place and although
all the boxes are unpacked, I’m still playing jenga in the closets. Like all moves, this one had its fair share
of surprises. After four moves in three
years, I’ve learned there is no such thing as a stress free move. You can have every box labeled and
color-coded but I promise you something unexpected will happen.
After being without our stuff for almost two weeks I was ready
to get things organized in our new space as soon as possible. Then the movers started bringing in all our
stuff and the sea of cardboard totally overwhelmed me. At that very moment I would have rather been
anywhere other than our apartment, which is the last feeling you want after a
move. So, I thought I would share with
you five tips to make your new place feel more like home the very first day
you’re there!
One | Make Your
Bed
This may seem like one of the last things you need to do
when you’re looking at boxes stacked to the ceiling, but trust me when I say it
really does change the whole feel of your new space. It’ll give you some sense of direction on
where to put the things you’re unpacking and eventually you will get tired! The rest of your place may be a disaster, but
the feeling of getting into a freshly made bed will feel like heaven.
Two | Light a
Candle
Even when I’m sitting on the floor sorting through things I
didn’t even know we had, there’s something so cozy and calming about having a
candle lit. Not to mention your new
space might have just been painted or cleaned which can be really overwhelming
with everything else that’s going on.
Picking out a candle for your new place is kind of like
giving it a signature scent. While we
were furniture shopping with our friends, I found this one from
West Elm that I knew had to make its way home with me.
Three | Put out
Fresh Flowers
This is definitely the most frivolous thing on my list and
may seem pretty silly when you probably don’t even have a table set up to put
them on, but a pop of color amongst the cardboard will brighten up any
room! I won’t complain at all that we
moved during peony season…the need to bring them home every time I go to the
store is getting to be quite the bad habit!
Four | Make a Cup
of Coffee
We spent a little over a week at our old place after the
movers packed all our stuff, but the one thing I made sure our movers did not
pack was our coffee maker. I can do
without my couch and even without my bed #helloairmattress, but the one thing
Kyle and I simply cannot do without is our coffee. Rather than hunting through boxes to find the
coffee maker, I prefer to take it with us so I know exactly where it is. There’s something so wonderful about waking
up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning and when it comes to
unpacking, I need all the extra energy I can get!
Five | Invite Friends & Family
The thought of inviting friends over to a messy house is
enough to give me anxiety even when we’re not in the process of moving, but
nothing says “home” like sharing space with people you love. Grab a bottle of wine and some pizza and have
a little unpacking party!
Whether you’re constantly on the move like us or this is
your first move in a while, I hope these tips help you feel right at home in
your new place!
Happy Tuesday!
xoxo,
Kathryn
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