We Bought a Midcentury Modern Lake Cottage!
After a two-year house hunt, I cannot believe the day has come to be sharing a quick walk-thru tour (using the MLS listing photos) of my new midcentury modern, lake cottage with you today …
As the Steve Miller Band once sang,
You know you got to go through hell
Before you get to heaven!
Well….my family and I have finally made it to what I call mother-effing heaven.
While purchasing a forever home in this crazy market is definitely not for the faint of heart, we somehow did it!
Even more miraculous? Our forever home turned out to be even more incredible than we ever could have expected – a midcentury modern cottage on the lake with plenty of yard for my little ones to roam (it actually sits on a bird sanctuary)!
Given we just finished an extremely difficult move this past week into our new abode (by difficult…I mean the entire family was ravaged with a stomach bug- literal sh*t and vomit show) , I have taken the easy way out today, by simply pulling the photos off of the MLS listing to share with you. Hell…I figured something was better than nothing!
Rest assured, however, that I am going to be documenting this incredible house myself once we get somewhat settled. Generic real estate photos simply don’t do this place justice.
The house was built in the 1970’s, but the previous owners meticulously (not to mention very tastefully) renovated the once neglected space and as a result, we plan on only doing minor cosmetic updates at first.
Basically…. we only plan on doing smaller projects and decorating the space in a way that feels specifically “us”.
While I am currently in the process of feeling the heartbeat of the home out, I can already tell that I want to speak more to the midcentury modern aspects of it.
Being privileged enough to purchase a house of this size (hello gigantic feasting table!)… on the lake…aaand with a huge inground pool, is something I never would have dreamed would be possible for me and my family.
But having the faith and courage to sale our beloved rancher – the home we poured our blood, sweat and tears into for over 7 years- in this heavily inflated market (we had 17 offers on our old house), played a considerable role in the ability to purchase this gem. It was a calculated risk that I believe paid off immensely…
I still have a few projects from our old home lined up for the blog over the next few weeks, so if you want to see real-time videos of the new place, be sure to watch my stories on Instagram ( follow me @designingvibes). You can view the highlight “New house” to catch up on all the behind-the-scenes.
Ultimately, I am living proof that with faith and consistency, dreams can come true.
Over those two long years of looking at loads of houses (and 3 out-bidded offers), we seriously began to doubt that we would ever find a house that we loved more than our trusty ol’ fixer upper, but to my delight, this place met all of our non-negotiables (like more space for our children to play and plenty of natural light for me) along with features we never thought possible.
All of this to say that if I can do it, you can freakin’ too!
Now get out there and design some good vibes along with a fabulous life!
Welcome!
My journey in interior design and home improvement began with transforming my first fixer-upper home, all while managing a budget and raising two young boys. My work, a reflection of my passion for creating beautiful, uplifting spaces, has been recognized by top publications like Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, HGTV, and more. I invite you to explore my site and witness the transformation of my home and the vibes we've designed. Read more...
It’s absolutely stunning! What a dream come true. Definitely checks all my boxes. Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much, friend! 🙂
Oh how exciting, I can’t wait to see more. It looks amazing. Congratulatons.
Thank you so much, Marty! I appreciate it. 🙂
Your home looks beautiful! My style too! We sold our home last summer and moved to an apartment. Looking at homes now and I don’t like anything I see. Well at least in our price range. 🤨
It will come when you are least expecting it, Carmen. I promise. xoxo
Erica-
How wonderful for you all! The home and grounds are spectacular. Obviously, the search was a success and your family is home- enjoy!
Thank you so much, Donna. Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday. 🙂
WOW! It’s stunning! Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Cassie! I hope you are doing well. 🙂
WOW, Erica! Your new home is spectacular! I love it! Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Donna! xoxo
Absolutely stunning worth’s the wait
Well thank you so much, Barb!
Congratulations Erica Your home Is f in awesome. I just love it. What a score.
I really appreciate the kind words, Mary. Yes..I feel like I scored for sure. 🙂
Erica you hit the jackpot! The beams on the ceiling are amazing! I am going to have so much fun following along as you leash your decorating skills on this beauty!
Thank you so very much, friend. I hope you are having a great week so far. 🙂
Wow!!! Love the new palace it’s beautiful & on the lake hell yeahhh! So proud of you how far you have come 🙂 Girl did the damn thang and looked good doing it too lol you’re all around goals mama! Congratulations
Thank you so freakin’ much, girl. Love you! xoxo
An outstanding canvas for your upcoming stunning artistry!! Many great memories will be made here by your sweet family. Congrats!
Congratulations!!! We just moved in to our forever home. Bones are fabulous. The color choices, not so much. Looking forward to gaining inspiration!
Congrats on your new home as well! Sorry on the bad color choices though. Lol 🙂 Thankfully paint is one of the easiest things to change.
Sharing your excitement… It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! Many blessings and much happiness as you all settle in. <3
Thank you so much for the kind words, Lilly! 🙂