Moving Day

I suppose I could've taken pictures of all seven mover-guys and their three trucks, but it was too damn cold outside to even think about it! Steve was being very sweet and trying to keep the guys from filling up both garage bays with stuff from storage but it just wasn't meant to be. Of course I had no such hopes and was very surprised when he came and told me how sorry he was! He earned mega brownie points :-)

We left all of Heather's stuff in storage - good thing; it would've ended up in the apartment otherwise. This way she has plenty of room to sort her stuff out before moving in.

So, how'd we do? Here's the scoop, floor by floor.

Kitchen: dining room table and 4 chairs. We now have 2 microwaves in the kitchen, and have managed to find dishes, mugs, silverware, assorted pots and pans. Still have about 8 boxes to go.

The Big Game Room: Elephant rug is in place, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the pool table next week. Steve's grandfather's lawyer bookcase also ready to begin the unpacking of the 400+ elephants.

TV Room: The old couch (which Heather had taken but decided she doesn't want in the apartment), Steve's big green leather chair and ottoman (yes, they're missing it at the restaurant!), the treadmill, the TV, and Steve's computer monitor. A massive oak chest - not sure where it came from. And his water nymph painting.

Hallway: Cherry/painted sideboard and wall display unit for more elephants.

2nd Floor:
Living Room: My wonderful "shabby chic" couch - boy, did I miss my couch! It's soooooo comfy. One of Steve's grandmother's chairs, and another chair from our previous living room set that has to go. And a cherry bookcase.

Master Bedroom: Our bed - well, mattress/box spring and metal frame. The real bed won't be here for weeks. Steve's grandfather's navy chest - oak, with a brass nameplate. Full of memorabilia.

Hallway: Antique table with two drop leaves, each board a solid piece of pine about 18" wide.

3rd Floor:
Studio/Guest Bedroom: Two doll rocking chairs, one antique. Haven't found the dolls yet. My mom's mahogany hope chest filled with memorabilia. One of our oak dressers that we decided to put up in the guest rooms rather than our bedroom.

Guest Bedroom: Heather's twin mattress (she doesn't want that anymore, either), Steve's mother's hope chest filled with memorabilia.

My office: An old built-in cabinet that was taken from a house in Boston that was being demolished. It makes a wonderful fabric cabinet. A few boxes, and my laptop along with all the necessary electronic gear.

Hallway: Steve's grandmother's Governor Winthrop desk.

I'm really thrilled that we piled most of the boxes in the garage - this way they're not cluttering up the house and we don't have to feel guilty that they're either not unpacked or that we really don't want the stuf that's in them any longer. That'll be a chore for warmer weather.