October 10, 2007

dream house found

...and the dream continues in Los Angeles.

*Note to self* No need for worry or stress, everything always works out.

Yup, in a whirlwind 10 days, we found the happiest house and I can’t even begin to tell you the story of how it came to be. But I will, one of these days. What I want to say today is this. It’s true, there are crazy home prices here in Los Angeles for rent and for sale, and this is true not just here, but many places ~ but here’s the other side of the truth ~ It is how it is. And that is the end of the story (one of my favorite lines stolen from one of my favorite movies "When Harry Met Sally").
You either find a way to follow where you’ve expanded to, or you go somewhere else and follow that expansion, or you give up entirely and go away, or you give up entirely and stay, opting to ultimately settle for less. And I’ve recently decided that, that this may be a big reason why there is so much agitation in this city in particular.
As I said in my post a week ago, a lot of people come here as dreamers. And as I’m sure you can imagine, any number of scenarios play out for all of us who land here in this amazing city, called Los Angeles. But in each of these possible scenarios, I believe that dreams are realized if you are willing to follow your heart and pay attention.

It’s not yet time for me to part with this city (especially with my tail between my legs). And, I’m no longer willing to settle. That leaves one option left; Step up to the plate. And so that’s what we’re doing. Sean and I decided that we are ready to head to where we’ve expanded, even if we don’t yet know how that is going to come together. A bit scary, (and that feeling defined most of last weekend) but now after we did a walk through of our new home yesterday, so very, very EXCITING!!!

This is once more, (as I’ve done this many times already throughout my life), my leap of faith in me, and Creative Thursday, that my business will continue to grow in support of where I continue to dream. Sometimes, it seems that you have to be willing to step out in belief of where you’re going, just a little bit before you see the floor that you are stepping out on to.

Comments (18)

Three Cheers for you and Sean. The house is adorable from the curb.
I am so happy for you guys. If you have faith and work hard, dreams can come true and that is what you guys are doing.
Congratulations on your new home.
Hugs,
Karen
Oh, so cute! I love the brick-work on the fireplace. It looks like a house you would paint.
Congrats!
Suz
Congratulations on your new home. We also just bought our home here in SF. Like you we made the leap of faith to move here eight years ago. We have never regretted it.

Best wishes on your new home and adventure.

Your BunBun painting has inspired me to pick up a paint brush again. I want to paint my son's bunny as a gift to him later in life. I've loved reading the blog.
I really like your paintings:) And the head on your blog is fantastic:))
"Sometimes, it seems that you have to be willing to step out in belief of where you’re going, just a little bit before you see the floor that you are stepping out on to." Definitely great words to live by! So true. Hope everything works out with the house. It's such an exciting yet so stressful process, isn't it.
i am drooling all over the place, i love it. and you are going to be fine!
i am in awe of your creative thursday following and its success. just keep
your eyes on your path.

however, i do feel really bad for those in socal, that have to pay what you pay for houses! but like you say, that is the way it is!

peace girly....
YAY! Congratulations. Marisa! This house is SO cute, and I can just imagine a whole slew of Creative Thursday workshops going on in the backyard. Christophe & I can't wait to visit. We'll keep you posted on the outcome of our hose search as well. :))
a beautiful post and a beautiful house! your artwork is wonderful and i wish only GOOD things for you!

Hope you'll share more dream house photos.

di
Congratulations! What a charming house! :)
Happy Creative Thursday!!!! what a cute house and soooo perfect for you and your creativity! congrats and good luck!!
Congratulations on the house and on moving forward even through the stress and the strife! I can feel for you as we are in the exact same boat right now but have found a house as well. Best of luck to you but I don't think you need it! :)
Congratulations!!! Such an exciting step!
congrats! this home looks so cozy!
So much truth and wisdom here, and this house looks simply *magical*. I cannot tell you how happy I am for you!!!
Marisa...Congrats on the new home! It looks beautiful...I'm so happy for your new adventure.

By the way...LOVE owen & mzee. xoxo
Oh, I'm so touched by all your lovely, lovely comments!!! thank you so much ;)
CONGRATS! We just bought our L.A. home a few years ago, and it is a scary, scary step, but SO SO worthwhile! Cheers to ownership!!!

Love your blog, love your work. Keep it up, girly!
Congratulations on your sweet new home :)

After nearly 10 months of online looking and 2 days of actually seeing the homes...we decided to call off our own search for now. We're in PA, moving to a more (much more) expensive area. I'm not that picky but do want to find someplace with sidewalks to walk the kiddies on!

Anyway, I LOVE your art and LOVE your sweet home. Congratulations on everything! If I'm ever out in CA I'll stop by the gallery :)