Good things come in very small packages

Real estate has kind of taken over my life lately... but the payoff is coming soon! We just went under contract on an absolutely adorable house. Six weeks from Thursday Eric & I will officially be homeowners!

"Adorable" and "cozy" are well-known real estate euphemisms for small-- and at 1037 square feet, they are both fitting terms for this house. Unlike other small houses we've looked at, this one has practically zero wasted space. We are used to apartment living and relentless clutter clearing, so this does not worry me at all. The trade-off:

• We will be a five minute walk to the beach
• There are three ice cream stands, two bakeries, A YARN STORE, and a handful of dear friends within walking distance.
• I will finally have my own dishwasher!
• And flowerbeds!
• And laundry!
• And two decks!
  

I honestly thought when I saw this house that we had no chance of getting it. I was convinced that we'd be up against multiple offers and that we'd lose out because we are militant about our budget. Did I mention that there is A YARN STORE within walking distance?