WTwo weeks ago we officially closed the door on our Seattle home where we lived for six meaningful years. That house served us well: it was a place for family gatherings, a refuge through both challenges and celebrations, and a setting for unexpected blessings as we turned the page to a new chapter.
As we considered this next season and whether a move belonged in it, we asked ourselves more than once, “Do we really want to leave another home we love?” Truthfully, we didn’t. I’ve always hoped for a forever home, and even when previous houses weren’t permanent, I treated each as if it were. We loved this house dearly.
Still, as we looked toward the future it became clear that closing this chapter was the right choice. With every turn we felt increasing peace, and new opportunities opened that aligned with our hopes. Knowing what lay ahead helped us move forward with confidence.
Our comfort about the move doesn’t mean we won’t miss this home—we certainly will. It remains an important part of our story, so it doesn’t feel like a final goodbye. Every house we’ve lived in has taught us something and left us with memories we carry forward; this one did the same.
Although we won’t return to live here, the house will continue to be part of our lives: photos of it will appear in my upcoming coffee-table style photo book. I’m excited to share more about the book in the months ahead.
If you’ve followed along, you might remember when we first moved in and the many projects we tackled over the years. The house didn’t begin as the version you see now. It wasn’t exactly our dream home—or even the home we thought we were searching for at the time—yet it was solid, well-located, and the right fit for that season of our lives.
The house turned out to be more of a gift than we expected. The previous owner told me after the sale that we would love living here; at the time I wasn’t sure what she meant, but she was right. Our home felt happy and welcoming, not just because of the renovations and updates we made, but because it simply felt good to be there.
We photographed and recorded a final walkthrough before packing. We have many more photos, including a few areas we updated that haven’t been shared on the blog yet—like the mint and pink bathroom—and we’ll reveal those changes in upcoming posts. This isn’t the last you’ll see of this house.
Several readers asked to see how the home looked staged for sale. We didn’t hire a professional stager; instead we removed personal items, family photos, and extra belongings so buyers could envision themselves here. We left the furniture in place so the house still felt warm and livable while being neutral enough for others to imagine their own style.
We received six strong offers and closed with the new owners a couple of weeks ago. Every prayer and hope surrounding the sale and our search for a new home was answered in ways that felt truly remarkable. While we are sad to leave and will miss the house, we are at peace knowing it was right for that season and that our new home is right for this one.
We are deeply grateful for what this home gave our family—it changed us in lasting ways. Now we’re excited to begin a fresh chapter in a cozy cottage by the sea, another unexpected and joyful gift.
So for now we say goodbye, knowing this home will remain part of our story, our blog, and our family memories.
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If you’d like more background on why we were here and what led us to move, catch up on these previous posts that share the full story:
We’re Moving, Part One • We’re Moving Part Two • We’re Moving, Part Three
How We Transformed Our 1950’s Brick Ranch to a Charming Coastal Cottage (befores and afters)
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