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November 8, 2015

We’re Just A Little Weird…

Weird Quote

Print: Sugarboo Designs

My hubby and I are really weird.  If you don’t already think so, don’t worry, you will by the end of this post.  We always joke that most everyone in our lives probably thinks that we have absolutely lost our minds at almost every point in our lives.  I do believe though that at some point, our weird has become our normal.  You see, Mark and I are both really really different.  Yet we have three things in common: we both have a ton of energy (as long as I get my mandatory 8-9 hours of sleep), we both have a tremendous drive with almost zero trepidation and an obsession with consistently taking on ALMOST more than we can chew.  It’s just how we roll.

It’s funny because this post… this news… we’ve told about six people.  Most of our family doesn’t even know about this.  And NO, I am not pregnant.  You know when you get something or do something really exciting and you immediately pick up the phone to call and tell your closest friend?!?  Well, once I did just that, I decided to then pick up my laptop and tell my other closest 100,000 friends.

So here’s the story… about two weeks ago, several of my friends insistently kept telling me about this house.  Like over and over and over and over.  Literally without ceasing for an entire Friday evening.  Apparently “everyone” knew about this “amazing” house that had just gone on the market.  This amazing, completely gutted home.  With zero desire to move and a vision of lots more projects in the works around our own home, I listened and then forgot.  Until Mark came home on Thursday and said “you have GOT to see this house”…

So the conversation went something like this…

Mark “You have GOT to see this house”

Me “Babe, I have no desire to move, zero desire to see this house and zero desire to want this house”

Mark ” No really though, you absolutely HAVE to come see this house with me”

Me “No really though, I don’t want to move and I know you don’t either.  We finally have land that you’ve always wanted and our house is almost complete.

Mark “But this is our dream renovation…”

So Friday evening, in the pitch black dark, we took two flashlights and two kiddos and went to see “the house”.  About three steps inside, I said “okay, let’s move”.  After another visit Saturday morning, we made an offer and we will soon be the happy new owners of a completely jawdropping house full of 2×4’s.  From 1905…

#ourhistoricwonderland

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Rainboots: Joules

Stay tuned, I will be sharing LOTS more later this week and next weekend!  Oh and our current house is almost on the market… Any takers?

XOXO, Brittany Hayes

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  1. Cathy Henry says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    I think this sounds like an amazing adventure!!! I can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about this exciting and super fun adventure!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 8, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Awe thanks! I absolutely cannot WAIT to start sharing it with you all! XOXO

      Reply
  2. Tracey says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    So cool! Can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 8, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you! Can’t WAIT to show you guys pictures next week!!!

      Reply
  3. Jennie says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    People might call you weird because they are completely jealous of your drive and vision! This is something many of us wish we could do but wouldn’t for whatever reason. Can’t wait to see the house and all that will come of it!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 8, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Awe wow thank you! What a sweet, sweet comment. I appreciate it so so much! XOXO

      Reply
  4. Robyn says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Not even close to weird. Just a shared love of houses. Weird is wearing your undies on the outside of your jeans. Enjoy your new venture.

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 8, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Haha love that!! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Morgan Graham says

    November 8, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Can’t wait to hear more and see pics!!! Maybe I can talk my husband into moving there from Oklahoma. Lol There’s banks/mortgage companies there, right, and he can just start his own business there?!?! Haha. I tell my husband almost daily that when we build our next house that I am going to have to get you to decorate it lol (I have two girls too)

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      You’re so wonderful! Thank you so so much!!! Come on over! Georgia is fun! And warm and we have way fewer tornadoes! LOL! Thanks so much for reading! XOXO

      Reply
  6. Elaine says

    November 8, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    This is so so exciting!!! I cannot wait to see!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Tiff McWhorter says

    November 8, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Oh my goodness!!! How exciting, can’t wait to see what you guys do with it!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you!!! THIS TIME y’all will have to come visit!! It’s a requirement. XOXO

      Reply
  8. kim anderson says

    November 8, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    There is no time like the present and that’s the wonderful, amazing thing about being who God created YOU to be, while you’re busy being you, amazing opportunities come your way, even when you didn’t think you wanted or needed them, He knows what you need! Can’t wait to follow this amazing adventure, THIS is exactly what God created you to be, a designer, an inspiration to others and use of your God-given talents through design and blogging about your wild aND wonderful adventures! So happy and can’t wait to see this one!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Wow I am so honored that you took the time to write such an amazingly sweet and thoughtful comment! Goodness you made my day! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Shauna says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    OMG!! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see the new home Brittany! And you just convinced me to do what I’ve been debating to do as well…..thanks girl!
    XOXO,
    Shauna

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks sweet friend! Now I am going to make you come visit!! And of course now I am dying to know what you have decided to do! You will have to text me deets 🙂 Love ya dear! XOXO

      Reply
    • Tana says

      November 10, 2015 at 10:18 am

      I knew you couldn’t sit too long! It’s just a matter of when, haha. You’re both weird, jk!

      Reply
  10. Kristi says

    November 8, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    We’ve been wanting to move back to Athens, your house is close enough for me haha. And it’s my dream house. My fiancé asked me the other day “why are you so obsessed with her house?!” I can’t wait to follow your new adventure!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      So sweet! Thank you!!!! Come out this way and buy it! LOL! XOXO

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 10, 2015 at 3:04 pm

        Where do you live??? I love your house it would be a dream to buy it!!! I can’t believe your moving and starting over. But can’t wait to see a tour of before and after. 🙂

        Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 10, 2015 at 3:07 pm

        Where do you live??? It’d be a dream to buy it.

        I can’t believe your moving and starting over. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. And hopefully see a before and after tour 🙂

        Reply
  11. Janna says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Oh my gosh! I love you both. Can’t wait for a Christmas in your new historic house… I’m crossing my fingers for next year 😉

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Awe yes! And can’t wait to see YOU!!!! MISS YOU GIRL! XOXO

      Reply
  12. Karis White says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    I’m Soooo excited to see it! And can’t wait to see more room designs!!! So happy for y’all!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you Karis! You’re the sweetest! XOXO

      Reply
  13. Carissa G says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Woo hoo! This makes me so happy because 1: there will be even more of your creativity and gorgeous decorating to see 🙂 and 2: a fun, new adventure awaits you and your family. Good luck!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      You’re too funny! Thank you! What a compliment! I’m definitely excited for the adventure! XOXO

      Reply
  14. Ashley Rehder says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    I cannot wait to see what you do with this house!! We just bought a house from 1910! I will love seeing your ideas!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Oh wow how cool!! SO exciting for you guys! Can’t wait to share it! XOXO

      Reply
  15. Kristen cornelius says

    November 8, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Please hurry and post pictures!! It must be an amazing house!!!! I cannot wait:)!!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      Yes will do I promise!! XOXO

      Reply
  16. Bethany Ray says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    The anticipation is killing me to see this house! ..and to leave us with one picture. Ahh!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Haha more coming I promise! If it’ll just STOP RAINING in Georgia I could actually take some pix! XOXO

      Reply
  17. Haneen Matt says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Whaaaaatttttt?????!!!!! That is insane and so very awesome! Your current home is perfection, but how FUN to start over! What an adventure ahead! Can’t wait to watch!

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      I know, right girl?!? We are CRAZY!!! It really will be worth it though! This house is A-MAZING!!!! It’ll be reason for you to come visit! XOXO

      Reply
  18. Bridgette says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:48 am

    So incredibly excited for you guys, it’s my dream for my husband I to find an old farmhouse on acreage and renovate! I will be looking forward to seeing the process and the finished product of this project ahead ☺️

    Reply
  19. Angela says

    November 10, 2015 at 10:03 am

    So awesome! Can’t wait to see the transformations you make.

    Reply
  20. Andrea Guidry says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:48 am

    #itsawonderlandlife #wonderlandfairytale

    Reply
  21. Candice says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:52 am

    #awepicandhistoric
    #wonderlanddoeshistoric

    Reply
  22. Kylynn Krotzer says

    November 10, 2015 at 11:59 am

    #ourwonderlandrevival

    I can’t wait to see the whole house!!!

    Reply
  23. brenda says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Does it have country land like your current? We’ve been searching for an old farm house with some LAND we can renovate. BUT it has to be in our school district so that’s a big challenge. You have an incredible gift and I can’t wait to see what you do with the new home. Why not just flip it?

    Reply
  24. Renee says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    #warpedtowhimsicalwonderland

    Reply
  25. Kim anderson says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    #addisonshistorylesson

    Reply
  26. Jan Crump says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    #ourhistoricwondercometrue
    #wonderfullyhistoric
    #landofhistoricwonder

    I can’t wait to see it!! Eeeeek!

    Reply
  27. Beverly Briones says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    #ourepicwonderland

    Reply
  28. Karen says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    #wonderfullymade

    Reply
  29. Farrah says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Hahaha wow! This is incredible! You are lucky that you get to share the same passion with your husband!! How long did you live in your current house?! Congrats and can’t wait to see pics xoxo

    Reply
  30. Morgan Graham says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    #dreamywonderland
    #itsawonderlanddream
    #whimsicalwonderland
    #awonderland

    Reply
  31. Alisha says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I love your adventurous personality! So excited to hear about the new chapter in your life!

    #onceuponourhistoricwonderland

    Reply
  32. Morgan Graham says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    #wonderlanddream
    #wonderfullymade
    #winterwonderland
    #thewonderlandjourney
    #wonderlandjourney

    Reply
  33. Andrea M says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    Can’t wait to see it. There is something about 100 year old houses that are so magical! How about something like
    #throughthelookingglasswonderland
    #wonderlandspemberly
    #makeahouseawonderlandhome
    #housethatwonderlanddreamed
    #historyinthemakingofwonderland

    Reply
  34. Annabelle says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    Hashtag suggestion:

    #wonderlandinthemaking
    #themakingofwonderland
    #thebeginningsofwonderland

    I can’t wait to see it all!

    Reply
  35. Candice says

    November 10, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    How about addisonsinwonderland?!

    Reply
  36. Lauren says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    #1908worththewait #1908wonderlandupdate #thehayeshavegonecraze … Good luck with your new adventure, we can’t wait to see 🙂

    Reply
  37. Deanna Manley says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    #allisonsEPICwonderland

    Reply
  38. Krista says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    #revivinghistory
    #107
    #waitingonwonderland
    #waitingforwonderland
    #historicrefresh

    Reply
  39. Leah says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    #107yearoldwonderland

    Reply
  40. Annabelle says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Here’s more:
    #wonderlandwatch
    #onceuponatime
    #whippingupwonderland

    Reply
  41. Tamaqua says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    #vintageWonderHouse

    Reply
  42. Tamaqua says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    #wonderlandCirca1908

    #Circa1908

    #1908WonderHouse

    Reply
  43. Tamaqua says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    #weirdHouse?

    Reply
  44. Jennifer says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    #throughwinterslookingglass

    Reply
  45. Brianne says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I love it! Like I said in a comment on your FB page, I moved around a lot as a kid. Now grown, I’m always wanting to find my next house. My husband, however, lived in the same house all his life. Plus we live in Los Angeles. The real estate is nuts. So, we are probably staying put. We do have plans to knock out house down and start over, in 2017.

    Reply
  46. CarlyBrooke says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I like #vintagewonderland or #thevintagerabbithole 🙂 So excited for you guys and wishing I could take your current home off your hands for ya

    Reply
  47. Ashley nelson says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Oh jealous. #historicallyhayes or #ourhistoricwonderland

    Reply
  48. Crystal says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    #oldplacewonderfulspace
    #oldhousenewwonderland
    #oldbutwonderful
    #wonderlandcontiuued
    #wonderfullyvintage

    Reply
  49. Nikkea Beavers says

    November 10, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    #creatingourwonderland
    #hayeshistoricwonderland
    That’s my best go at it… Lol.

    Reply
  50. Alana says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Can’t wait to see the Reno
    #hayeshistorichome
    #nostalgictonew

    Reply
  51. April says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    #rehabilitate1908

    Reply
  52. Whitney Whitfield says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    #epicland

    Can’t wait to watch this one!!!

    Reply
  53. Erica says

    November 11, 2015 at 12:14 am

    So excited for the big reveal!
    #pardonourpixiedust
    #worntowonderland
    #thisoldhouse
    #wonderlandrenovations
    #onceuponawonderland
    #renovationsinwonderland
    #winterwonderlandredo
    #vintagewonderland
    #remodelingwonderland
    #victorianwonderland
    #madhattertakesonwonderland (since everyone is calling y’all crazy)

    Reply
    • Erica says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:16 am

      #adventuresinwonderland

      Reply
  54. Dana says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:03 am

    I LOVED #ourhistoricwonderland from the beginning! It captures the house and you!

    Reply
  55. Christine says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:29 am

    #thisoldwonderland
    #ouroldwonderland

    Reply
  56. Kristen Tracey says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:55 am

    #historicwondertaking (like, undertaking, in case it’s not obvious.)

    And for a future hashtag or blog title please feel free to use the following cheezy titles:
    HAYESd & Amused
    Happy Hayes are Here Again
    ..or not 😉

    I’m excited to follow your progress! Congratulations and best of luck!!!

    Reply
  57. Adorable Essentials says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:32 am

    I would add the house number in front of Wonderland
    Aka #123wonderland

    So excited to follow this adventure!

    Reply
  58. Kerri says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:05 am

    #asimplerplaceintime

    Reply
  59. Tammy H says

    November 13, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Once Upon a dream wonderland

    Reply
  60. Andrea says

    November 14, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    #rediscoveringwonderland
    #rebuildingwonderland
    #abeautifulwonderland

    Reply
  61. Amelia says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Congrats! It’s an adventure ! Can’t wait to welcome y’all to the neighborhood. Your next door neighbor is great and everyone in the neighborhood is amazing ! Let us know if y’all need anything !

    Reply

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