Comments on: buyer’s remorse : the big move https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/ The Handmade Home is a full service rehab, construction and design firm with an exclusive product line, at The Handmade Home Studio. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:03:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ed Neuhaus https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-147135 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-147135 I love the “buy the best and you will only cry once” image.

]]> By: Polly https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-109833 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-109833 I wish I could have back the YEARS I spent decorating to impress someone else, throwing money at things that would give me the look I was after, and impatiently wanting my home to be something more. It was time wasted. I’m still in the same home after 15 years, and even though it still has things I’d change, I love it for the sanctuary it’s been to us all these years. Thank you for the wonderful post!

]]> By: Chrissie https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-109371 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-109371 In reply to christina.

Thanks for posting this! I was seriously considering replacing our lounge suite, which is ugly as sin but comfortable and functional, but recently started thinking that with a bub on the way (and the toddler years to follow) plus a cat who is still learning that the world is not her scratching post that we’d be better off keeping the ugly ones for a while longer. I will, however, invest in blankets or covers to put over them 🙂

]]> By: Chrissie https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-109370 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-109370 We’ve been in our house more than four years now, and it’s nowhere near done. I used to feel bad about that – so many things give the appearance of fast makeovers and everything. But really, I’m glad we’re taking our time. What we would have done four years ago and what we are doing now are completely different. This is both mine and my husband’s first home away from our parents, so it’s been great taking our time and learning as we go.

]]> By: Julie https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108675 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108675 In reply to Katy.

Haha Katy said exactly what I was about to say! We are also moving home (in 12 days) and I have overloaded on pinterest and decor mags… Thank you all for reminding me that I don’t have to have everything just so the day after moving day!

]]> By: Katy https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108591 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108591 This came at the perfect moment for me! Thank you thank you thank you. We are moving into our second home in 2 weeks (!) and no joke, at this exact moment I have 11 different Internet windows pulled up to different fabric/furniture/home decor sites because I have been trying to make decisions before we move in. I’ve already made these mistakes with our first house so I don’t know why I’m doing it again ;). Oh, the insanity that a new home brings to the creative type! After reading this, I’m doing to do my best to stick with the basic updates that I have wanted for YEARS–hand scraped hickory wood floors (just found the perfect stain on sale!) and pretty white custom-looking (but DIY) cabinets. Ahhhhh, sigh of relief….

]]> By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108569 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108569 In reply to Teresa.

I think you just nailed it on the head with that last statement, Teresa. Amen. ;}

]]> By: Teresa https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108474 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108474 I feel ya on this one, completely!

Moved into our “new to us” home 8 mo ago and did a few renovations that we love love love. Unfortunately, our contractor needed us to choose new paint at the beginning of his job in order to fit us in.

I am wishing that I had lived with the previous owners peach, sunset coral, electric purple, grass green & sky blue ceilings (complete w/Mickey Mouse shaped clouds!) instead of rushing to paint all things macadamia tan. Now I have color inspiration for certain rooms, but a clenched wallet, unable to bring myself to repaint most of our house less than a year later…

All that to say, whenever I feel panicky and pressured to make a big decision, that is usually my red flag to take a breather. Think I’m finally beginning to learn to listen to that.

]]> By: melissa gray https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108315 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108315 I’m so glad that I have relieved myself of this pressure. We have lived in our home for a little over 7 months now and still have entire rooms to furnish. And thankfully, we do not feel any pressure to fill them. Other people who come over keep commenting on how empty some rooms are, or that “you need a coffee table and a rug” but we just haven’t found the right pieces at the right prices yet. And I’m ok with that. I mean, I still have boxes that aren’t unpacked yet! I couldn’t even find our Elmer’s glue yesterday! haha, ok maybe I should get on some of that stuff, but in general, we’re going at our own pace, being sure to enjoy our new home and enjoy our two beautiful children and spend time with them, instead of worrying about what other people think about us and our new home.

]]> By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/buyers-remorse-the-big-move/#comment-108171 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=17351#comment-108171 In reply to Nicole.

Don’t go neutral! You will find your blue. 🙂

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