Who says you can't buy happiness?

     The happiest little cottage in Reno, Nevada just went on the market.
     This wonderfully special home helped save my life in more ways than one, these past many months.
     In the beginning, it provided many a late night project that helped me to fill those lonely, scared, sleepless nights. Then, it presented a warm and welcome haven to come home to each night, to keep my sanity and many happy, memory making meals with family and friends gathered around the table.
     Now it's time for someone else to enjoy it's warm embrace.

Comments

[Rosie's Whimsy]

What a big step? Do you know where you will be landing?

Good Luck with the sale! ((hugs)) Rosie

[Alison Gibbs]

Wishing you luck with the sale of your home
Alison

[Sue]

Best wishes with the sale and move. Your house should be snapped up right away. Please, please take us with you wherever you go! I do so enjoy your blog each day!

[Kathleen Grace]

Are you buying the cupcake farm!? Good luck with your sale:>)

[sharon]

Why do I feel so sad? I just loved watching you decorate your home I know alot of us will miss it also . Good luck on the sale

[Terri]

Best wishes with the sale, and your move. Its very hard, I know. Hubby and I have been together 27 years, and been in 4 homes. We are just, after 6 years finishing this one, and plan on moving to our LAST home in another two years. I know I will cry! Your pics are gorgeous, your home is just beautiful!

[Joyce]

Wow...didn't see that one coming. I, too, feel "sad"...What are your plans for the future? Will you be staying in Reno or heading to "P"town to be closer to your children? How nosy am I being!!! Sorry, it just feels like my next door neighbor and friend told me she's moving!

[lucinda]

Didn't see this coming...good luck with your new adventure. Please take us along with you! I know this charmer will sell fast.

[Kelly]

Oh I need a cupcake after reading that!
Kelly

[Connie]

Wow Tracey!
I am flabbergasted that you just did it without asking us first? haha. And I was still waiting for the laundry room reveal! It has been so much fun watching you reveal bit by bit of your adorable home and sharing with us the labor pains as well as the "Bliss" afterwards. You won't have any trouble selling it, that's for sure. Best of luck to you. I eagerly await the next phase of your endeavors. Will you be moving closer to your girls? Cupcake farm in your future?

[Vanessa]

Oh Tracey! Good for you! Are you moving to Portland? Sure will be hard for you to leave Nevada But it sure would be nice for you to live closer to your daughters. Hope a buyer for your little haven comes along at just the right time. Do I smell sweet little cupcakes bakin in the oven?

[Barb]

Does this mean you are buying the farmhouse with all of the outbuildings? Don't keep us in suspense!

[tina]

Ditto! Don't keep us in suspense. . .

Best of luck, your cottage is darling and I know it won't stay on the market long.

Let us know what's going on!

tina

[Rebekah]

Have you bought the farm?!?!?!

I am just imagining the look on the face of whoever is trudging around from dreary real estate prospect to dreary real estate prospect and how they will hear the angels singing when the front door of your cottage is opened. What a lucky person! You have filled the walls of that place with love and happiness and creativity and I know it will rub off on the next owners.

So--where will we all be moving? You know you are in this thing with many invisible people looking over your shoulder.

[Jill]

Does this mean you're moving to Portland? For a new life filled with cupcakes and/or events? How exciting! And it means you can start all over making another house into a sweet cottage!

[robin~thrifty miss priss]

Shocking but wonderful news! I hope it sells fast! I too feel like a fun neighbor is moving! Sniff Sniff!

[Erin]

Holy-moly! I'm so excited... where are you moving to? I can't wait to hear your news! Keep us updated!

[kathy]

Oh my GOSH!!!! Don't leave us hanging like this...where is the next journey leading you? Your in my prayers that all runs smoothly for you. Someone is going to get one lovely cottage.
Best,
Kathy

[Cindy ~ My Romantic Home]

I can't wait to find out the rest of this story! What a great cliff-hanger!

[Mary Ann]

Oh my goodness, ditto what all the above have said. My mouth fell open when I opened your blog! I have so enjoyed watching you transform your house into a cozy cottage home. Best wishes on a quick sale and look forward to your next adventure.

[heartartz]

I was shocked to see that you are selling the cutest cottage in Reno. Ok now, you have to share, what new adventure are you about to embark on? Whatever it is "Best Wishes"!

[Melissa]

Holy moly! I hope this means that your dream is coming true because I'm just a stone's throw away from P-Town and have every intention of visiting your business!!

Many, Many Blessings,
M.

[Teresa Sheeley]

Wishing you happy trails on your next adventure; someone will be getting a beautiful new home, with all that hard work you put into it. Good-Luck!!

Teresa
xo

[Lynda ~ Hedgerow Hollow]

Good luck with your sale! Where will you be moving to? I know you'll make it fabulous wherever it is!
~ Lynda

[Andrea]

No, I love your house!!!! The kitchen redo, the office redo....the door to the laundry room. Oh....the backyard.....OK. I'm alright now......I will miss seeing this little place. Good luck......and I guess we will have fun watching you put your magic on a new cottage?!!!!!

[Adrienne]

Oh, I hope this means you're moving up my way. Can't wait to see what you have planned and what wonderful place you give your special touch to. I wish you all the best with the sale of your home there. Who wouldn't just love it? Someone has been waiting for the p-e-r-f-e-c-t home to be available. It just has! Let us know what you have planned as soon as you can. ~Adrienne~

[GiantsPrincess]

Where are you going? Portland? The Cupcake Farm perhaps?

Don't keep us in suspense. . .

[Nancy in So Cal]

Next step the "fabulous old Victorian...pure heaven"? May all your dreams come true.
Nancy
P.S. Have you ever thought of writing a book? I love the way you write...

[pam]

OH MY!!!! I can't wait to see what you're getting next.. is it the pretty farm? A move to Porland? I know whatever it is you will make a beautiful success of it.

[Denise - LookBeyond the Picket Fence]

Checking in with my morning/afternoon cup of coffee. Quite the surprise. I love how you have decorated your home and I look foward to see your next purchase. How exciting for you.

[jennifer gordon]

Oh man... you can't leave us all hanging like this! WHY are you selling your beautiful cottage? Did you find another one in the biggest little city or are you taking a chance at something BIG (like the farm by your daughter)????????

Please, please, please fill us in!

Curious George,
Jen

[Sara]

As long as you take all of us with you on your move, I am sure your next house will become a loving home in no time. Or should I say "Cupcake Farm?" Good Luck

[Cyndi]

I'm so sad you might be moving from Reno just as I'm moving there! And, I'm mad your cottage is out of my price range!

[martha]

You have made your cottage a real haven. Somewhere, someone is praying to be led to just such a darling home. Oh, God's hand is always as work in mysterious ways.

I guess I'll have to join the "chorus of the curious" and ask "What's next?". It's almost like you've turned into a character in our favorite show - we must know what the next episode holds!

[Melanie]

Congrats! I hope it sells fast for you. Were is the next 'cottage' going to be?

[Elaine L.]

I feel so sad, although I do know you have good reasons for selling your home.

Please let us know something tomorrow. I'll be wondering about you all day!

~elaine~

[Angie]

How can you leave us hanging like this?? Ha Ha!!
Where are you going? Your cottage will be snapped up in no time! Best of Luck!!
~Angie~

[Colleen]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! But now down to buisness, where are you moving?!?! And please, oh please take us all with you! I dont think I could bare it if you didn't! :) Good luck,and may God bless you on your new adventure!

Write soon!
Colleen*

[Peg]

I came across your blog "by accident" months ago and have been enjoying reading it ever since. You are starting to feel like family. I used to live in the Portland area-- we're back in the Midwest now. I am hoping you are moving there! I will definitely STAY TUNED! I wish you all the best!

[Gabrielle]

Oh I'm sure your cottage on Normandy drive will be snatched up in a hurry. I do hope you are buying the "Farm" in Portland...that would be wonderful...and opening a cupcakery...there too..I do hope those are the plans...we all would love to travel with you....on the new adventure...I am living vicariously through you!! yipeee

[Peg]

I came across your blog "by accident" months ago and have been enjoying reading it ever since. You are starting to feel like family. I used to live in the Portland area-- we're back in the Midwest now. I am hoping you are moving there! I will definitely STAY TUNED! I wish you all the best!

[Laurie]

Stunned...shocked...excited...these are my emotions all rolled into one. I look forward every day to reading your blog to see what you're up to. You've done such a wonderful job with your darling house. Wherever the wind carries you I know you'll make your next digs into as spectacular of a nest as the one on Norman Lane. Best wishes to you and I can't wait to hear what your new adventure is!

[jane]

This is as is expected. I smile while reading this post because I know it means you're moving to a gifted destination. There is so much waiting for you. I pray you're blessed during this precious time of closing doors and opening the window to your new world.

Jeremiah 29:11-14

Jane

[Teresa]

Oh my! I must say this has caught me by total surprise...for a few reasons...one being HOW in the heavens above did you have time to get a home ready to sell...along with all the wedding planning you have been doing??? L-A-D-Y (said in my very best and crazy Jerry Lewis voice) how do you do it???? I love your cottage and have no doubt every perpective buyer will love it as much...I see a "bidding war" in your future!! I do hope you fill us in on your upcoming adventures...and remember we are all family out here...waiting w/baited breath...I am rubbing my hands together with excitetment...do I see FARM...CUPCAKES...NEW TRADITIONS...in your future???

Blessings...
Teresa

[Pam]

Wow! I can only echo everyone else's comments - I have loved watching you create your sweet cottage, I hope this means your dreams are coming true, and please, please relieve our suspense soon, AND take us along on the journey!

[Janet]

Tracy,

I echo every ones' comments and am dying of curiosity, but the absolute best part??? We will get to see you decorate another house; what fun that will be. Best of luck :>)

Janet

PS. Be nice to your Realtor

[clarice]

Wow, I remember you buying it. Now you are selling. Life goes on. Clarice

[Faythe]

Wow..

Does this mean we get to watch a new house being redone...

I have had so much fun reading your blog...

[lindenhaus]

I'm very curious to hear your plans! Is there a big move in the future? Someone is going to love living in your cottage. We will all look forward to vicariously taking this journey with you! I hope your home sells quickly.

[Rosemary]

Good Luck Tracey!!
Where are you moving??
Rosemary