We’ve been here in Quincy for a week and a half now. It feels like much longer – in a good way.
Our little flat/apartment, the second story of a big, roomy three-story house, already feels like home. Right now we’re sprawled on the couches with our laptops, listening to Ray LaMontagne, soaking up the last bits of weekend relaxation and mentally prepping for the week.
I hardly know where to start, to tell you all about our new place and new life. Here are a few photos:
The living room is already where we hang out, listening to music, watching Friends (and eating dinner, since the dining-room table is still covered in boxes/junk). The whole place has white walls, lovely moldings, lots of windows and hardwood floors (well, tile in the kitchen and bathroom). These features give it such a clean, fresh feel.
My bathroom still has Paris in it:
I miss my red countertops from Abilene, but I’m loving my spacious little kitchen here:
And my pantry, which holds our little toy fridge, all our food and other random things like the mop, broom, iron and tools:
Our sweet friend Julie decoupaged a table for us as a going-away gift, and everyone in our small group signed it on the bottom. It has pride of place in the living room:
Possibly my favorite feature is the little patio, where I’ve been eating breakfast, drinking tea and doing some writing:
(As you can tell, the striped teacup, a gift from sweet Abi, is getting a lot of use.)
I’ve also gotten a library card, found a yoga studio and attended two classes, walked along the beach with my husband, explored the North End of Boston a bit, walked the Beacon Hill area, been to two farmer’s markets, located Wal-Mart after a long search, drunk lots of tea, unpacked a LOT of boxes and (finally) started hanging stuff on the walls. We’ve made friends with our landlords, who live downstairs, and our upstairs neighbors; found the good local pizza place; driven down to the marina (it’s a bit too posh for us, but pretty); visited a lovely little church twice; and cooked a few meals in our own kitchen. Slowly, slowly, we’re settling in.
More photos to come of the dining/book room and both bedrooms, which are still very much in progress. But I’m thrilled with our new little place and thought you’d like to see it. More soon, friends.
Love your new home! It looks so cozy and writerly.. especially the awesome table. You’ve got good pals…
I am completely blown away with the progress that you have made in your home and all the sights you have taken in!!! Glad to know things are going well, xoxo
this is such a lovely set of photos. it’s nice to have them so i can picture you in your new place.
Your little Quincy apartment is adorable! I’m so glad you and J are settling in so well. I can’t wait to see it when it’s all had the ‘Katie treatment’ in all its glory.
Hey Katie…looks very cute and has lots of charm. Don’t you just love how much there is to do in that city? Love you much..I will have to remember to check in on your blog!
Aunt Char
What a great place! Can’t wait to see it in person SOON!
Katie! This is wonderful, and it’s exactly how I imagine you in Boston. Missing you a bunch, but delighted to hear details of your new life and see the photos. Can’t wait to hear more!
Welcome to Boston. It’s a cool feeling to <a href="http://www.raisingable.com"<achieve our dreams.
Katie,
Let me just say, I’m so glad to have found your blog. I didn’t actually know you had one. How terrible I feel now.
I have that Boston guide that’s resting on your new table from Julie. It was recommended reading in my Boston colloquium, so of course I bought it. (As a side note, Bird by Bird is recommended reading for my Fiction Workshop class and I’m definitely getting it!)
So glad to see pictures of your apartment. We all miss you very much and are constantly aware of the empty places in our small group spaces that will never quite be filled. I often tear up just a little bit during morning worship when I look up and don’t see you both there, you with your arms raised and a huge smile on your face, and Jeremiah holding his mic at such an odd angle (in fact, I’m tearing up a little bit now in memory, which one should never do in the ACU Library Commons).
Say hello to Jeremiah and eat an everything bagel for me.
Love, Katherine
Really, Katie. That is NOT a tiny fridge. I think you just need to come back again to see the tinyness in all it’s glory! I miss you! Seriously, the houses are open in January. Come!!
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that shower curtain is to die for! love your blog
WOW! You are FAST! You would serisously rank in the top tier of military families with your ability to begin “normal” life quickly after a move. You’re totally inspiring me! Maybe I’ll get something up on the walls this week (our fourth week here).
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