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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
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
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!
Awe thanks! I absolutely cannot WAIT to start sharing it with you all! XOXO
So cool! Can’t wait to hear more!
Thank you! Can’t WAIT to show you guys pictures next week!!!
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!
Awe wow thank you! What a sweet, sweet comment. I appreciate it so so much! XOXO
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.
Haha love that!! XOXO
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)
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
This is so so exciting!!! I cannot wait to see!!
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness!!! How exciting, can’t wait to see what you guys do with it!
Thank you!!! THIS TIME y’all will have to come visit!! It’s a requirement. XOXO
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!!
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
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
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
I knew you couldn’t sit too long! It’s just a matter of when, haha. You’re both weird, jk!
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!!
So sweet! Thank you!!!! Come out this way and buy it! LOL! XOXO
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. 🙂
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 🙂
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 😉
Awe yes! And can’t wait to see YOU!!!! MISS YOU GIRL! XOXO
I’m Soooo excited to see it! And can’t wait to see more room designs!!! So happy for y’all!
Thank you Karis! You’re the sweetest! XOXO
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!!
You’re too funny! Thank you! What a compliment! I’m definitely excited for the adventure! XOXO
I cannot wait to see what you do with this house!! We just bought a house from 1910! I will love seeing your ideas!!
Oh wow how cool!! SO exciting for you guys! Can’t wait to share it! XOXO
Please hurry and post pictures!! It must be an amazing house!!!! I cannot wait:)!!!
Yes will do I promise!! XOXO
The anticipation is killing me to see this house! ..and to leave us with one picture. Ahh!
Haha more coming I promise! If it’ll just STOP RAINING in Georgia I could actually take some pix! XOXO
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!
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
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 ☺️
So awesome! Can’t wait to see the transformations you make.
#itsawonderlandlife #wonderlandfairytale
#awepicandhistoric
#wonderlanddoeshistoric
#ourwonderlandrevival
I can’t wait to see the whole house!!!
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?
#warpedtowhimsicalwonderland
#addisonshistorylesson
#ourhistoricwondercometrue
#wonderfullyhistoric
#landofhistoricwonder
I can’t wait to see it!! Eeeeek!
#ourepicwonderland
#wonderfullymade
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
#dreamywonderland
#itsawonderlanddream
#whimsicalwonderland
#awonderland
I love your adventurous personality! So excited to hear about the new chapter in your life!
#onceuponourhistoricwonderland
#wonderlanddream
#wonderfullymade
#winterwonderland
#thewonderlandjourney
#wonderlandjourney
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
Hashtag suggestion:
#wonderlandinthemaking
#themakingofwonderland
#thebeginningsofwonderland
I can’t wait to see it all!
How about addisonsinwonderland?!
#1908worththewait #1908wonderlandupdate #thehayeshavegonecraze … Good luck with your new adventure, we can’t wait to see 🙂
#allisonsEPICwonderland
#revivinghistory
#107
#waitingonwonderland
#waitingforwonderland
#historicrefresh
#107yearoldwonderland
Here’s more:
#wonderlandwatch
#onceuponatime
#whippingupwonderland
#vintageWonderHouse
#wonderlandCirca1908
#Circa1908
#1908WonderHouse
#weirdHouse?
#throughwinterslookingglass
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.
I like #vintagewonderland or #thevintagerabbithole 🙂 So excited for you guys and wishing I could take your current home off your hands for ya
Oh jealous. #historicallyhayes or #ourhistoricwonderland
#oldplacewonderfulspace
#oldhousenewwonderland
#oldbutwonderful
#wonderlandcontiuued
#wonderfullyvintage
#creatingourwonderland
#hayeshistoricwonderland
That’s my best go at it… Lol.
Can’t wait to see the Reno
#hayeshistorichome
#nostalgictonew
#rehabilitate1908
#epicland
Can’t wait to watch this one!!!
So excited for the big reveal!
#pardonourpixiedust
#worntowonderland
#thisoldhouse
#wonderlandrenovations
#onceuponawonderland
#renovationsinwonderland
#winterwonderlandredo
#vintagewonderland
#remodelingwonderland
#victorianwonderland
#madhattertakesonwonderland (since everyone is calling y’all crazy)
#adventuresinwonderland
I LOVED #ourhistoricwonderland from the beginning! It captures the house and you!
#thisoldwonderland
#ouroldwonderland
#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!!!
I would add the house number in front of Wonderland
Aka #123wonderland
So excited to follow this adventure!
#asimplerplaceintime
Once Upon a dream wonderland
#rediscoveringwonderland
#rebuildingwonderland
#abeautifulwonderland
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 !