We Bought the Victorian House!

Brandon and Nicole Balch

Brandon and I had our closing yesterday. One hour and a million signatures later, we were the new owners of a very old house.

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My usual Honor Roll will go up tomorrow, and I’ll begin processing the hundreds of photos I’ve taken. I’m so glad I can finally share the inside! I wish I could include a few here, but I’m using my phone to post, and it’s not working well. I’m not trying to be a tease, I swear. Photos, Monday!

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69 responses to “We Bought the Victorian House!”

  1. Laura at Rather Square Avatar

    That front porch/staircase looks so cool. Are you planning on changing any of it, or leave it painted as-is?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      No plans to change it at this time. Purple’s not my favorite, but it really works for the house!

  2. Laurie Avatar

    Congratulations! That is REALLY exciting. I can’t wait to see what it looks like and what you have planned for this.

    I forsee a lot of wonderful vicarious living in my future…

  3. Kristy Daum Avatar

    Congratulations!!! I have a 120 yr old Folk Victorian/Farmhouse in St. Louis, so I can appreciate all of the details. I look forward to seeing how you transform it into your family’s home.

  4. • Ginylle • Avatar

    Congrats !!!! So happy for you ! I can’t wait to follow your new adventures in that new house.

  5. Alaina Avatar
    Alaina

    Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for years and admiring what you’ve done in your previous home, so I’m really looking forward to seeing what you will do in the new place. Enjoy!

  6. jenn aka the picky girl Avatar

    YEA! Congratulations! My house is over 100 years old, so I know the feeling. :) I cannot wait to see photos.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      The house we sold was over 100 years old too, but the ‘new’ one predates it by two decades!

  7. Kayla aka Kilo Bravo Avatar

    “Not trying to tease, I swear”… yeah right! But I’ll take it anyway – this is a great shot of you guys!! So excited!!

  8. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    Wahoo! Congratulations!! I can’t wait to see the inside and I’m even more excited to see it evolve as you put your mark on it.

  9. Julia at Home on 129 Acres Avatar

    Look at the detail on the porch spindles! Holy paint job, Batman. Oh, and you two look great too. Congratulations!

  10. lsaspacey Avatar

    It’s cool to know the former owners were fun too from what I can see of that paint job. Congrats!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I think they were a pretty interesting couple!

  11. Emily Avatar

    Congrats on this house! This is random, but I was wondering if you could post close up pictures of your hair (front, back and sids) . It is super cute and looks exactly like what I need right now. I’m growing out my bangs and I have two little ones, which gives me about 2 minutes to dry my hair in the morning.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Short hair is so easy to care for! The downside is that you have to get pretty frequent haircuts to maintain it. Since we’ve been out of state for nearly a month, I missed a normally scheduled cut (every 10 weeks) and my hair is growing out a bit. If you need pictures to go off of, I recently realized that my haircut is pretty close to this little boys’!

  12. Will @ Bright.Bazaar Avatar

    Congratulations – that is so exciting! :) P.S. Those stairs look like a lot of fun!

  13. Kayli Schattner @ Kayli Wanders Avatar

    Congratulations! The house looks so unique and beautiful! I’m itching to see photos of the inside already :) can’t wait ’till Monday!

  14. Jessica Newell Avatar

    Congrats congrats! Can’t wait to see what you do with the place :)

  15. Asia Avatar

    I am itching to see the interior!!! Monday can’t come soon enough.

  16. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Congrats! Such and exciting time. Thank you for taking is along for the ride!

  17. Vanessa Avatar

    Ah! Congrats!!!! So exciting!

  18. JacquiBee Avatar
    JacquiBee

    Congratulations. I am so happy for you, and excited to see what wonderful blogging will come out of such a great new project.

  19. Catherine Avatar

    Yay, congratulations! And what a gorgeous picture of you guys. I can’t wait to see what you do with the place!

  20. Lucy Avatar

    I can’t wait til Monday!

  21. Elizabeth Avatar

    Seriously love the staircase colors!!

  22. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    HOORAY!! i’m so excited for you! now, SHOW ME SHOW ME SHOW ME!!!!! this is going to be so awesome!

  23. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    Congratulations!! I’m also in the process of buying a house (I’m just at the shopping stage, so it’s still fun), so hopefully I’ll be jumping for joy soon, too. Can’t wait to see pictures!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Good luck in your search!

  24. meghan Avatar

    How exciting!!! Congratulations!

  25. Aimee Avatar

    How exciting! Congrats to you and yours.

  26. Stacy Avatar

    You guys are so cute! Congratulations :)

  27. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    Tremendously exciting! You guys look cute….and so happy. Congrats!

    jbhat

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Very happy. Pinching ourselves. :)

  28. meenal@maison marigold Avatar

    Many congratulations!! It must feel wonderful! Love your outfit..xx meenal

  29. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    Congrats!

  30. Beth Avatar

    The outside looks fantastic as it is. I’m sure the inside is fabulous! Can’t wait to see you build your life in this new home of yours. Please show those photos when you can! : )

  31. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    CONGRATS!! So excited for you… and for all of us who get to live vicariously through you. :)

  32. thepottedpea Avatar
    thepottedpea

    So exciting!

  33. Lindsay Avatar
    Lindsay

    How wonderful! I am looking so forward to following your progress with this amazing house.

    PS – Did the sellers give you paint info? I’m still so in love with that purple!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      There are a million paint cans in the basement. I’ll try to look for the purple one!

  34. tia Avatar
    tia

    congratulations! i’m so excited to see the photos and how you will personalize your new home.

  35. amyks Avatar
    amyks

    Congratulations!!! Very exciting!

  36. Lesley staples-Sturge Avatar

    Wow. Can’t wait to see the inside. Congrats to you and Brandon !

  37. Joy Avatar

    That’s awesome news, Nicole! I’m thrilled for you. Looking forward to seeing it as you make it your own.

  38. Xenia Avatar

    I am super excited for you and your family. Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to see what the inside looks like. The colors of the porch stairs are beautiful. As the owner of a 143 years-old Victorian, I know exactly how you feel. :-)

  39. Jillian@TheHumbleGourmet Avatar

    So exciting! Congratulations! I am planning on living my deep, deep love for Victorians vicariously through you ;-)

  40. elle Avatar
    elle

    You’re killing me! I’m so excited to see the inside! For now the detail on the porch is enough – the colors on the railings are amazing.

    Congratulations to you both – many happy years in your new home!

  41. Laura Avatar

    Congratulations! Those steps and that porch make for an amazing entrance! Can’t wait to see more photos on Monday.

  42. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congratulations! So happy for you!

  43. Crystal Avatar
    Crystal

    Congrats!

  44. Rebecca H Avatar
    Rebecca H

    Congratulations! And, my dear, your outfit is fab!

  45. Jodi Avatar

    congrats!! i am SO excited to see the interior photos and also what you end up doing with the space. yay!!!

  46. Lynell Avatar

    Congratulations! It’s such an amazing thing to be able to take such a step for what will be an amazing and loved family home. Can’t wait to see the pics. :)

  47. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    I can’t wait to see your new house. It looks so charming already!
    You and Brandon look great. Looks like you both lost weight?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I think it’s a good picture of us, because we just both look so happy.

  48. me Avatar
    me

    You really radiate happiness. Congrats.

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  50. kat Avatar

    Congrats! Can’s wait to see the inside and what improvements you will bring!

  51. Mona Idriss Avatar

    Congratulations! I am looking forward to your decorating process! I started reading your blog when you moved into your first house and I enjoyed the transformation!

    You, your sweet family and your blog are so lovely!

  52. Madeleine Avatar

    Been looking forward to this! :D Can’t wait to see the photos!

  53. Jacky Avatar

    Congrats! What a fun new adventure.

  54. Melon Avatar
    Melon

    Please don’t paint the wood in the interior of the house!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I’m not planning to!

  55. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    Congratulations on your new home. So well deserved. Looking forward to the wonderful decorideas

  56. Caroline Avatar

    Not house related but your look amazing. I love your blouse and skirt, any chance of more style posts? Pretty please?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      A few other people have asked too. I’ll get back to them soon!

  57. Katie Avatar

    I cannot wait to see! Congratulations, guys! :)

  58. Caitlin @ Our Natural Heritage Avatar

    Congratulations to you and your family! I can’t wait to see more of it and how you add your charm to it!

  59. jacqueline | the hourglass files Avatar

    Congratulations! You both look so happy and comfortable on that porch. Can’t wait to see more.

    P.S. Love the skirt!