Magic in Hard Times

Recently in reading Mary Engelbreit’s sign-off letter as her fab Home Companion closes it’s doors, I misread a quote of hers, (I’m thinking subconsciously applying it to my current life) and have been clinging to it ever since:

It is funny how often time you only see or hear what you want to in certain situations. And I seem to have done it in this situation as well, however – I feel as though mine mix-up was one of optimism. You can see her quotes here, but I thought I would share my inspiring mishap of an adaptation as well.

When 6 becomes 4

Well, we just found out that the closing date of the house was in fact the 31st not the 2nd as we had thought. [Do you hear that....it is the sound of my heart racing...] Just a little more freaking out as that moves the big day even closer - at literally a rapid pace!

Exciting, Stressful - but I'm sure worth it in the end!

The Housing Process

Buying a house is fabulous - I'm sure after you close and are curled up on the couch coffee and magazine in hand. I can honestly tell you up in to that point it is a roller coaster of emotions and down right it is exasperating! Every step of the way there are pitfalls as a first time home buyer.

DH struggles most when we watch the fab shows on HGTV - "Property Virgins" or "My First Place", and these buyers walk up with no down-payment, 100% financing, and a mortgage far exceeds the necessities of your first house - having no financial uncertainties. Obviously filmed previously, it infuriates him to know that our wavering with mortgage issues was caused by these types of home buyers.

As I step down off the soap box, let me say, I know everything will work out in the end, but this overly structured lady is having a hard time just waiting with nothing finalized and we close in 7 days (craziness I know!).

Envisioned Banner

I have always struggled with a facet of my personality. I don't know what this trait is called - "a visionary with slight OCD". I often picture what I want, with no real means to the end. No path to get to where I want to be. I have big dreams (always) - and my banner is no exception. I envisioned a woman wearing a scarf, large sunglasses, a dress and pearls crossing the street or driving in an old school convertible across a bridge. She is beyond put together, impeccably styled with a retro vibe. At least in my mind anyways...

In the mean time, the crude banner of the DH and I dancing to Moon River at our reception. Until more refined skills are acquired by me...it will just have to do. The perfectionist in me is not happy, but a girl does have her limits, and sadly my capabilities are far outweighed by the visions.

Welcome and Hello

Hello all the lovelies of the world!

My name is Susan and I am a newly. A newlywed to my DH (Darling Husband), a new blogger, and soon-to-be new homeowner.

I am hoping to use this blog to catalog the progression of my life as I settle in and find my rhythm, while sharing the beautiful style of life that surrounds us all daily.

I named my blog, Crossing In Style, inspired by my DH’s and my post-wedding song, Moon River. I appreciate your kind patience with my blog and I work to find my stride and actually write something of interest and value – hopefully, sooner than later!

Hugs and Best Wishes,

S

Thoughts on the Name?

I'm not quite sure about this name yet...something to ponder.

All the names I want are gone, so I am trying to not settle.