🏡 Wednesday Whirlwind: Old House Surprises, Packing Panic & a Closet That Slays

If you noticed I didn’t post yesterday—first of all, bless you, you attentive little blog stalker. Second, I’ve officially decided to start posting every other day. It gives me time to process the daily chaos (and maybe locate my sanity... TBD).

So what kept me away on Tuesday? Oh, just a little thing called a home inspection on my soon-to-be 100-year-old house. Nothing dramatic... unless you count wiring from the prohibition era and a bird Airbnb in the attic.

🧰 Inspection Highlights: A Journey Through Time

Here’s the shortlist of things the inspector found—and by “shortlist” I mean a polite way to say, “this house is a lovable gremlin”:

• Knob & Tube Wiring in the attic: She’s got that vintage flair that nobody asked for. It’s going.

• Powdered Mortar Joints on the piers—because nothing says “structural support” like crumbly concrete.

• Moisture damage in the attic with bird nests sprinkled in for good measure. Apparently, the birds also found the property charming.

• Suspicious electrical work, but once it’s cleared by a licensed electrician, we should be solid.

All things considered, not bad for a centenarian. No mysterious leaks, no slanted floors, no murder basements—so we’ll call that a win.

📦 Back at the Current House: Packing, Panic & a Label Maker Savior

As for the current house? It’s in full “cardboard jungle” mode. I tried to dry off post-shower yesterday and couldn’t find a towel. It’s somewhere in the pile marked “BATH LINENS?” or “OPEN FIRST (but not really)”.

This chaos sparked a bold and life-changing move:💥 I bought a label maker.I’m now that person. A person who prints bold black letters and slaps them on boxes like I’m organizing the Pentagon. Is this what adulthood feels like?

And look—I’ve downsized. I swear. But when you’ve been the same height since 7th grade and fashion’s been your only form of rebellion, you end up with a walk-in closet that could dress a small town. Which brings me to…

🛋️ The New House Layout: Brittany’s Blueprint of Bliss

The charm of the new home isn’t just its bones—it’s the blank canvas. Here’s how I’m planning to set it up:

• Living/Writing Room: A cozy space with books, a writing desk, a couch perfect for brainstorming or full-on naps. Think candles, throw blankets, and passive-aggressive sticky notes with blog ideas.

• Dining Room: For actual meals, late-night chats, and hosting dinners where I pretend to cook (DoorDash counts).

• Master Bedroom: A sanctuary for sleep and snuggles with the pups. Minimalist vibes with plush bedding and good lighting because yes, I am that girl.

• Second Bedroom: Drumroll please... MY CLOSET.Because I’ve earned it. The closet of my dreams. Full-length mirrors, racks organized by season, shoe shelves that say “I have my life together,” even if I don’t. If I’m gonna downsize everything else, I will not compromise on space for my wardrobe.

💬 Let’s Chat: Bird Eviction Tips or Closet Dreams?

Have questions about the inspection? Want to see a sketch of the layout? Need moving tips—or have a label maker brand you swear by? Drop it in the comments.

💬 Spill the Tea Below:

• Ever done a home inspection and found something wild?

• What room in your dream house would you dedicate to something totally “you”?

• Anyone wanna come help me pack? I’ll pay you in stickers and sarcasm.

Catch you Friday… if the attic birds don’t unionize before then. 🐦