My apologies for the lack of posts yesterday afternoon. We raced up to the bay area to look at an apartment and…we got it!!! The unit is part of a cute old home in Alameda, a small island in San Francisco’s east bay. The area is famous for its charming tree-lined streets and historic Victorian homes. We’ll be walking distance to the beach, a dog park for Alfred, and the adorable downtown district complete with an art deco movie theater built in the 1930’s. Plus the island is a very flat 12 square miles—ideal for bike rides (vintage Schwinn with a wicker basket, yes please)! We move in mid-July (one week before the wedding). It’s going to be a whirlwind, but I’m so happy and relieved everything is falling into place. Lots more posts to come today, but I just wanted to fill you in on the good news! Thank you for all your sweet comments yesterday—they kept me entertained during the eight hours in the car! xx Katie
(above, some of Alameda’s gorgeous old homes…)
Congrats Katie! That is so exciting!
YAY! Gorgeous and a beautiful location. Congrats, darling!
Oh, I’m so glad it all worked out! I never made it to Alameda last year (I really wanted to go to the flea market at least once. . .), but it sounds lovely.
Congrats! So excited everything is working out for you all.
Hi Katie–
Congratulations on your new beautiful home. Can’t wait to see pics of the inside!
hooray for you, friend! alameda is terribly charming and full of the sunshine san francisco misses. and alfred will LOVE dog bone alley – a little boutique jewel on park street!
the best part is the ferry boat you can hop on from your new city and cruise over to SF – such a lovely way to travel :)
looking forward to more updates!
xo,
sylvie of silver lining
oh! and how could i forget to mention my favorite part of alameda? the fantastic flea market! love, love, love.
xo,
sylvie of silver lining
Congratulations! Sounds like you have a really exciting couple of months ahead for you!
So exciting! Is that house where you’ll be moving? It is gorgeous! I bet y’all are just thrilled – Congrats, Katie.
Congrats on the new digs. The house and surrounding area look so charming.
Wow! What a charming abode. So glad you found a place so easily!!
congrats!! that’s the best feeling isn’t it when you finally find a place. i’m so envious of where you’ll be living – sounds absolutely gorgeous.
Congrats! That is such a relief to find a place and it sounds like an amazing neighborhood!
Oooooh, congratulations! I’m jealous – this sound like the perfect place to live!
YAY!!! I love Alameda and lived there for a year! ;) You must let me know when you arrive- we’ll go out to celebrate!!
Omg congrats! I just love love San Fran…your apt looks awesome, and perfectly fits my san fran stereotypes! have so much fun designing it! You’re going to show us what you do with it, right?
I’m dying over your new place! It is absolutely too cute to handle. What a perfectly romantic new home for the newlyweds!
Yay! Congrats to all three of you! It sounds wonderful, I’m sure you will make a very happy home for your little family!
Could that sound any quainter! I’m dying.. can’t wait to visit!!! XOXOX
Thank you everyone! I fear my pictures was misleading—we will not be living in the Victorian above, but another home nearby. We’re so excited for the big move! xx
Yay, congrats!! I can’t wait until we find ours. It sounds perfect!! I wish we were moving to SF and we could walk our dogs and get coffee!! xoxo
Congrats… so excited for you…..
xxx
CEO
Oh my gosh, I am so happy for you! You picked an absolutely gorgeous area to live in. Can’t wait to see pics of your new digs. Is the art deco theater still in use? If so, do you know the name of it?
Yay! :)
Excited to visit! So happy for you both!
xoxo
I have so many memories of Alameda. I used to go to the Alameda beach with the huge park next to it all the time as a kid. Not the greatest beach but a beach with cat’s tails and park benches and a whole lot of memories. Congratulations!
Congratulations, that’s fantastic! Remember to have a spa day in between all the events!!
Congrats! I am so excited for you, and green with envy as well! Can not wait to share the new chapter of your life with you through your blogs! Welcome back to CA! ( your fellow CC gal and neighbor to the north)
Congratulations ma dear! It’s all coming together for you!!
Those houses look so beautiful. the area sounds like it will be a treat to live there. I’ll have to put it on my list of places to vacation.
Congrats on the new home!
xx Kirby
Yay! Alameda is a delight. I’m definitely coming to visit next time I’m in the Bay Area! xoxo
Hi Katie-
Alameda is quite a jewel. Spent lots of time there, andenjoyed the easy access to the beach. Perfect for wind surfing and people watching. The bike with the wicker basket-you will be so styling exploring the island.
Congrats, my dear! When are you going to show us pics of your fabulous new home?
It sounds like you hit the jackpot! Congrats on the new place — I can’t wait to see photos! And these homes — jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I love all that old architecture and detail.
Oh my goodness! I am closing my eyes and dreaming that is where I live too. Congrats!
Colleen — PLEASE move out west. I would die. Coffee runs and dog walks–yess!
Mariel — I don’t know the exact name of the theater, but it’s been beautifully restored and still shows films : http://bit.ly/dq3Tvb
Joanna — Probably won’t be sharing pictures till after the move and wedding, but I will take tons! I’m so excited to decorate! xx
Holy moly, avocoly, just from the photos of these homes, I think Alameda might be my new dream place to live. You’re so stylish. Of course you will be living here. And I can’t wait to live vicariously through you! Congrats on the place, Katie :)
Congrats Katie! That is fantastic and Alameda looks so charming!
smiles,
gina
I know each and everyone of these houses! Can’t wait until you move here and see which one you are moving into!
I’d trade my apartment in NYC for that life any day.
Wonderful houses for a fairy tale life!What a lovely place!
Congratulations!
That is so exciting congrats!!!