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packing, packing, packing

February 2, 2011 5 Comments

I packed my first two boxes back in December before we closed. The husband laughed at me and told me we had plenty of time.  I wanted to get a head start knowing that the renovations would suck up all of our time. I’ve tried to pack a box or two a week but have failed miserably so now we are in the mad dash to pack before the move this weekend.

We are only 15 blocks away from our current place so the move is really just a short distance but packing up 8 years worth of stuff is a little overwhelming. When we moved into this house we had just a mattress, some bookcases and the usual books and clothes. Moving a whole house and an art studio is a completely different story! Any favorite moving tips or disaster stories to share?

Our living and dining room currently looks like this. Excuse the photo but I have no idea where the real camera is!

Please pass the tape and the empty boxes….and the wine! Please don’t forget the wine 😉
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Hi there! I'm Anna, the voice behind Directions Not Included. I'm a marketer, crafter, DIYer and lover of all things home related. You can usually find me covered in paint, cuddled with one of my pets or in front of a computer or other digital device. Thanks for reading Directions Not Included. I hope you stick around.

Comments

  1. Jamie @ Happy House, Happy Home says

    February 2, 2011 at 2:31 am

    I think the wine is the most important supply of the packing process. Good luck moving!

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  2. Kathryn says

    February 2, 2011 at 2:45 am

    Girl…I have SO been there. Definitely don’t forget the wine!

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  3. Jessica says

    February 2, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Packing is such a HUGE job!!

    I am blog hopping today and thought I would stop by your blog.

    Please stop by and follow either or both of my blogs as well:

    Jessicas Lil Corner is where I blog about life and family at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

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    I hope to see you at either or both of my blogs and welcome you to follow both!!

    Have a great Wednesday!! :0)

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  4. Ayleen says

    February 2, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Packing is a huge job. Make sure you label all your boxes!!!
    Good luck…

    wonderwallinteriors.blogspot.com

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  5. DIRECTIONS NOT INCLUDED says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Thanks ladies! We are almost across the finish line. I’m so glad for this part to almost be done!

    Reply

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