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Maggie Whitley

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August 20, 2010 · 50 Comments
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OUR NEW HOME!!!

Zack and I are soooooo sooo sooo excited to be moving in to this gorgeous, built-in-1900 home!

Can. Not. Wait! :]

I’m in love with all the details: original hardwood floors {swoon}, original wooden built-ins, beautiful stained glass accent windows, the parlor, the living room with fireplace, the oversize wooden pocket doors, the antique glass door knobs…

We have spent weeks searching high & low for the perfect home. It has been a little stressful, but it was so clear to us this past week that God picked this house for us.

{Quick skip around our current apartment…}

Can you imagine all the skipping I can now do in our new home? We’ve doubled the square footage {yeow!}… I don’t even know how to decorate for a home this size. We’re renting the entire main floor.

Oh yes, we’re going to L ♥ V E living here :]

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So now it’s time to pack up and prepare for our move within the city! Things are going to be a little crazeee around here — but I’m so excited to have an entire room just for GUSSY + a separate room for my office! Yeowwwww!

I’ll keep you updated!

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  1. the Blah Blah Blahger says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!! What a gorgeous home!!!

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 12:46 pm

      aww, thank you JJ!

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  2. Sandy a la Mode says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    awwwwww congrats!!! it’s soo cute!!

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  3. Sydney S says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Congrats! It looks gorgeous. Nothing better then making a new house a home, enjoy!

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  4. Paige Borda says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL! SO happy for you! Now you can have a sweat shop with windows! :) Congrats congrats congrats!!!

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 12:46 pm

      haha — sew true! :]

      Reply
  5. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    It’s perfect!! So happy for you! :]

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  6. Alana says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    LOVE. love. LOVE it!!!

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  7. jenn says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    CONGRATS!!! I grew up in a 1900s Victorian ~ the leaded glass, the enormous *and gorgeous* pocket doors, the HUGE ceilings!! love.Love.LOVED it! But it’s ruined me for life…no single story mid-century ranch [like the house we’re in now] will ever be able to live up to it.

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  8. jacqui says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    EEEK! gorgeous! congratulations!! God knows what He’s doing doesn’t He?! we’re renting a 1905 home now & i LOVE the details. they don’t build houses like that anymore! good luck packing & moving!!

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  9. Katie says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    It’s so beautiful. I’m jealous of all the woodwork details, and I hope you have a blast deciding on the decorations!

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  10. Skye says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    yay! totally worth the stressful wait, huh?? congrats – it is bbbbeeeaaaa-UTIFUL! :D

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  11. Kristen says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Those walls are just calling out for ruffles. :-) Congrats on the new house, and good luck with the move!

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  12. Elizabeth says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    It’s beautiful! Congratulations!

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  13. Amy H. says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    What Fun! And wowzers I see some Risky Business sock sliding in your future :-)

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 1:15 pm

      oh my word, hilarious! I see myself totally wiping out! ;]

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  14. Stephanie says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    oh. my. gosh. why is everyone making me jealous today?! I LOVE your new home and think it’s absolutely divine! I can’t wait to see how it all turns out with decorations and your own mark :) congrats!

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  15. Heidi Cogdill says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    So glad you held out and put your faith in God to show you the way. It’s always the toughest part. Your new home is beautiful! Just imagine what such an amazing space will inspire in you.

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  16. Rebecca Jane says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    OMG! It’s divine!!! It’s gorgeous Maggie!

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  17. Alysha says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Absolutely beautiful gussy! I love it. Can’t wait to see how you decorate! Congrats! Xoxo

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  18. Marcy says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    That is beautiful!! I love old homes and all the great features! Can’t wait to see how it looks when you settle in!

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  19. Christy says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Awesome house, Love the molding and the stained glass window..

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  20. Meg says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    love it! so pretty, it reminds me of my house…did they tell you it was a Craftman Style Home?? Those floors are amazing! Congrats Maggie!!

    xoxo~Meg

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 4:22 pm

      I’m not sure… Hmm.

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  21. meg says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    WAY TO GO! OMG! Congrats friend. I am so happy for you and Zack. It look beautiful and so you! Good luck with moving.

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  22. nelly says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Wow!! Amazing gorgeous home!! Have fun!

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  23. DrayaAnn says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    WOW! That place is amazing!!! You lucky girl! I’m so happy for you and Zach. The woodwork makes my heart skip a beat!

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  24. Arlene Grimm says

    August 20, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    Congrats on your new home…wonderful move for your business as well!

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  25. Amanda M. says

    August 20, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    that is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. Shandell says

    August 20, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    wow! congratulations, it looks beautiful! Can’t wait to see how it evolves in to your own.

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  27. Lindsay-Girl says

    August 20, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Awesome. Love it! You know our old apt was the downstairs portion of an old home. I know you are going to LOVE being there and making it your new home. xoxo

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  28. michelle says

    August 20, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    congratulations on your gorgeous new home!!

    happy skipping! :)

    xoxo

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  29. Mela Kamin says

    August 20, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Gorgeous! I love older homes & all their character. You just can’t fake history. So excited for you!

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  30. Jenny says

    August 20, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Swoon, swoon, swoon. I’m so jealous! That is a beautiful home!

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  31. Nicole says

    August 20, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Oo, so pretty! Congrats!!

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  32. mom whitley says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    A A A A A A A A AWESOME, Zack sounded soooo excited,and the place looks amazing, it looks so homey, and what fun you will have decorating. So happy for this exciting new adventure. xoxoxoxoxo

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 11:29 pm

      yay! thanks mom :]

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  33. Renee Candy Stick Lane says

    August 20, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! oh oh OH! Baby Cakes!!!! Im totally thrilled! HOW EXCITING FOR YOU BOTH! Looks like a great place for kiddos and footed pjs :D

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    • Gussy says

      August 20, 2010 at 11:28 pm

      oh. my. word. renee — too funny ;)

      Reply
  34. hiyaluv says

    August 21, 2010 at 7:52 am

    wow! it is so charming and beautiful!!! i am so excited for you and can’t wait until you have settled in and can share with us how you have decorated and made it unique to you and Zack!
    smiles,
    gina

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  35. keli says

    August 21, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    congratulations, maggie!!! it’s absolutely beautiful … the space, wow!! … those floors, DIVINE … the light, stunning!

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  36. Abby Bohn says

    August 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    What a FABULOUS house, congrats!!!! That’s exactly the kind of home I want to live in…

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  37. Elli D. says

    August 22, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    Congrats! It looks absolutely fabulous from outside an very noble inside. How are you going to furnish it? I cannot quite imagine modern, stylish furtniture there – it would be an interesting mix of styles, though. Nevertheless, good luck with getting the place ready.

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  38. Shannon says

    August 25, 2010 at 12:59 am

    It’s beautiful. Congrats! Can’t wait to see it all “gussied” up. :)

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  39. Heather G. says

    August 25, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Gorgeous!

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  40. Jill says

    September 22, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Love it! So pretty and so unique! Very nice find! :)

    Reply

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