We accepted an offer from a sweet local gal on Monday, so our house is officially under contract! Assuming everything goes through as planned, we look forward to moving back near our old stomping grounds sometime next month.
We moved here (to Prattville) five years ago to be closer to a job that Kevin and I both worked at at the time, but now that we’re both self-employed, (and excited to start a family in the near future!) we’d like to head back near the city we were married and started our life together in. Our Montgomery area BFF’s and Kevin’s side of the family are excited that we’re moving back that way, and we’re looking forward to living closer to them again, too!
Before last month, we kind of had a 2-year plan when it came to the idea of putting our house up for sale. BUT, we’ve never been real big on the “p” word, and sometimes we get wild hairs. And by “sometimes” I mean, all the time. And by wild hairs I mean, wild hairs that like low interest rates.Â
In addition to moving back in the direction of family (my mom, brother, and nephew too!) I also love the idea of picking another run-down cottage up, dusting it off, and loving it back to life- and I’m so thankful that my hubby is just as spontaneous as I am when it comes to house-y stuff!
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Fingers crossed, we’ll be squeezing each other and smiling BIG about our next labor of love real soon. We made an offer on a lonely-yet-lovable “cottage that could” today, so hopefully I’ll have fun news to share about that the next time I sit down to blog!
PS- We’ll be over at the True Value Facebook page on DIY Blog Squad duty tomorrow (Thursday, September 6th). If you have a home improvement-related question you’d like to throw our way, we’d be happy to e-toss an answer back at’cha over there!
Shari
Wow! I didn’t know you live in Prattville. My husband is travels there one week every month for his job. Small world! Congrats on the house sale & moving closer to family. We did that three years ago. Great decision! 🙂
Julie B. [Holland]
Way to go , you two!! Best of luck on the new search! Cant wait to “see” it all unfold! So happy for you both! 🙂
Christina
I send you good juju that all goes well with the sale and purchase!
Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue
How exciting! Moves are a lot of work, but I’ve always enjoyed them thinking about what fun things are in store for the “new” place. Enjoy!
Colleen
New houses really are fun! Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
Betsy(@coastal-colors)
Congrats on the quick offer! Better start packing! Good luck with your new home search!
Shannon Fox
Crossing my fingers that all goes smooth! Good luck on the offer on the new “project” house 🙂 You two just seem so very sweet and deserving. Hope many wonderful things come your way.
Jennifer
Oh yeah!! Congrats! Cant wait to see the new house!
Celia
Congrats! And best of luck on your new endeavor….fingers crossed for you! Looking forward to the projects and photos.
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family
Wow! That was amazingly quick. Not that I am really surprised or anything because your house is beautiful! God definitely blessed you with a quick sale and I can’t wait to see what he does with the expansion of your family. It sounds like exciting times lay ahead for you.
Claudia
Glad to hear it, and I so look forward to the new canvas you will have to make yours. Congratulations Layla and Kevin!
Courtney
Whoo whoo!! Good luck on your sale and that next project coming your way!! 🙂
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife
What exciting times! Congrats on selling your house and good luck with the offer! Cannot wait to see the new place! = )
Diana@TheDevineHome
So exciting!!!!! Congrats!
Lisa
Can’t wait to see what you’ll do next!! You guys are so inspiring!!
Elizabeth
Congrats on the contract! Also, you’re right to act on the low interest rates. They really have an impact on your buying power. My husband and I are getting ready to close on our second house next week and got locked in just as interest rates started to creep back up. We didn’t catch it at the bottom, but still closer to bottom than today and they’re only going to go up from here. Can’t wait to see the new place and watch the transformations.
Susan @ Afford Your Passions
Congratulations on getting a buyer – there was never a doubt in my mind that the cottage would be snapped up.
Good luck with this new chapter of your life! How wonderful for you and your family!
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore
Congrats and best wishes! Can’t wait to see the next house and all the ways you make it your own!
gertie @ The Old Block House
Can’t wait to see the new cottage and see what you have in store for it!
Diana @Our Vintage Home Love
How exciting!! Good luck friend! 🙂
Nicole@the style hatch
I can’t wait to watch your next project bloom! I’m itching to get into another Reno myself- but it wIll be a while! 🙂
Cheri
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing more on “starting a family” as well as seeing the new cottage to love back to life! Glad you can move back near family!
Julie
Congratulations!
We bought an old, dusty, moldy farm site and are in the process of fixing it too… We have done one of the expensive things (roof) and are in line for a new septic system. Then, on to painting, cleaning, re-purposing…
And, we have land. Land that already owns me. I absolutely love it out there.
Kel
I am happy for you all — it shows what great work you do by having your house sell so quickly! And this blog will provide memories of your “old” house as you move to a new one!
Lynn in AZ
Congratulations! We are currently in escrow for what we hope will be our retirement home. Moving is exciting, but overwhelming too. I hope all goes well for you.
Patti B
Wow, congratulations! That’s a lot happening in a short time … can’t wait to see you’re new house!
michelle anderson, wood river, IL
Congrats on the fast sale!~! I was wondering if you guys would post a picture or video tour of your home before you leave it so we can see the whole thing finished. Love what you do!!
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline
that’s so exciting! best wishes that everything goes smoothly during this whole process!
Traci Fuqua
I’m happy for you both! I wish I was the one buying your cute cottage, but God has a plan – there’s that “p” word!!
I will be excited to see what you do in your next nest.
Danielle
Fantastic news! I’m so happy for you guys x
Rhonda
Wow! Wish I lived in Prattville and had a chance to buy your house, it really is adorable 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you two come up with next, anxiously waiting!!
Kathy
I knew it wouldn’t take long to sell that beautiful cottage! Any chance for a sneek-peek at the place you put an offer on? Hope all the paperwork goes smoothly on both places. YAY!!!!!
Layla
Thanks, Kathy! We’re going to wait on posting pictures of the *potential* new place until we know it’s going to be the one. Don’t want to jinx anything! 😀
Tina
Fingers crossed and no jinxing!
Congratulations to you both. I am so looking forward to following your new adventures creating your new home sweet home. 🙂
Kathy
I absolutely understand! LOL. Keeping my fingers, toes and everything else crossed for ya’ll!!
Sharon
The “local gal” is getting a real treasure! We sold our home back in April to move to 10 hours away and retire. Our sale took 5 days…who says the real estate market is slow? Low interest rates, correct pricing and “move in ready” all help to sell in a difficult market! Congratulations!
Heather @At The Picket Fence
So happy for you! We’re trying to sell our home to get to Atlanta ASAP so glad your’s sold so quickly, but not surprised! Montgomery is our old stomping grounds as well. My husband was a Montgomery Police Officer there for several years and our son was born there. It was my first taste of living in the south, and I love it! Praying all goes smoothly for you all!
Blessings!
Heather
Suzy Bryan
The people who purchased your home is one lucky family. I love all the pics you post especially the recent office redo. Hope you love the next fixer upper just as much. Every house you live in memories are made forever. Congrats on selling so quickly & finding another house to make your own.
Missy
Woo to the Hoo! Can’t wait to see your new “cottage that could”! (praying it goes through for you!) 🙂
Love ya!
Keeping it Cozy
Oh wow! I knew your house would sell quickly, but it still seems amazing. I can completely understand wanting to move near family and back home. Your house is beautiful and has been so inspirational, but I have every confidence you’ll do amazing things to the next one too and I look forward to following you along your new journey.
Richella @ Imparting Grace
Congratulations, Layla!! I’m so happy for you! You know it’ll be such fun for all of us to meet the new Lettered Cottage. Blessings upon the woman who bought your beautiful place there in Prattville!
Layla
Thank you, Richella! 😀
Deborah
I knew before I opened this that your heading was going to say SOLD… I am just surprised it took this long…lol. I am so happy for you two.
How exciting for you to move on to your next diamond in the rough. You guys certainly have the magic touch for remodelling.
I can’t wait to see what new design signature you two cook up in your new place. I am sure it will also be dynamic.
Nicole Lyon
SOOOO Excited for you….. But you should know I think I’m grieving from the loss. 😉 Haha! Cannot WAIT for all the upcoming inspiration with a new house!!! Whoohoo!
Fairfield House
Congrats on the sale of the Lettered Cottage and all the best in finding another house to turn into your home! So excited to read about all these wonderful things — new home and adoption progress!
Your Friend,
Deborah
Layla
Thanks, Deborah! We’re excited to continue blogging about our Lettered Cottage reno-ventures at the next house, too! 😉
Susan
Crazy but I almost hate to say goodbye to your house…and I’m just a reader!! I guess I better never sell my house, huh? We’re only been here for 32 years. 🙂
Love to you Layla and Kevin, and many happy days ahead!
Katherine @ Grass Stains
Layla, I’m so excited for you guys! I have to say, I’m not at all surprised that it sold so quickly. Who wouldn’t want to live in TLC? Can’t wait to read all about the new adventures you’re going to have in your new place. 🙂
Darlene
what an adventure! Good luck to the both of you. 🙂
Inge
I just knew it your house would sell quickly! Congrats to you both! Hope to see your cottage soon, and how you will be giving it some TLC… I’m sure it will look amazing – like everything you two create! 🙂 Have fun and all the best, Inge x
Inge
Oops, I forgot to mention this… It’s so funny I read your message about your house being sold. Because today I saw a house for sale and the minute I walked in I felt great. It gave a click… Too bad my hubby couldn’t see it (he had to work) but my mom joined me and she even thought “this house is the one”. I envisioned myself sitting in that kitchen, and I even said to the woman who showed me around: “I could place my freezer here too”. 😀 I’m making a second appointment to visit their house with my hubby, so I’m really excited! Had to share this with you, don’t know why… 🙂
Judy
are ya’ll moving to or near montgomery? i know you mentioned you’re moving about 20 min. away from prattville and reading between the lines i’m thinking montgomery? if so maybe we’ll see each other out and about!
Sandra
Congrats!! So happy for the two of you. I hope all goes well with the sale of both your old and new.
Kelly - Talk of the House
I wonder if the person who bought your cute cottage is a blogger…it would be cool to see what she does with it! Just think how many blog posts you will be able to do with a new place for you guys…opens up a whole new world! Hope all goes well with your potential new home.
Marianne in Mo.
Wonderful news!! It’s so exciting to live vicariously thru you (and others!) doing the things we’re not capable of for one reason or another. I look forward to each and every post and can’t wait to see what’s in store for you and Kevin! Best of wishes!