The kitchen the day we moved in: crisp, clean & empty
As you’re probably aware, via my incessant lamentations via Facebook and twitter, Chris and I have to move this spring as our home has been sold. Our pretty apartment that we’ve lived in for almost 3 years has always technically been a condo, but we were fortunately able to rent it (at what I’ve come to realize was a spectacular price) when they came on the market.
I originally chose our particular model because it featured an enormous eat-in kitchen with a large island. The floor-plan was pretty screwy otherwise. The master bedroom is ridiculously large and has the unfortunate distinction of having teeny tiny closets while the guest bedroom boasts a pair of more functional closets as well as a connected bathroom. But this seemingly mismatched room situation didn’t bother me. I only had eyes for my kitchen. I seriously miss it already.
We’ve looked at several places so far, all very very expensive and none really met my expectations entirely. If I could pick my current place up, clone it, and drop it off in Davis or Porter I’d be happy. Obviously that isn’t going to happen. So I need to come to terms with our impending separation. Goodbye fabulous and functional island! Goodbye oodles of cupboards! Goodbye gas stove that bakes perfect chocolate chip cookies! Goodbye shiny refrigerator!
Chris and I do have our hearts set on one place. We’ve applied for it and are waiting to hear back. I don’t want to say too much because this will inevitably cause some sort of jinx to occur. Time will tell. In the meantime I need to begin parting with a large amount of accumulated things for the inevitable home downsizing that is about to occur and also attempt to curb my book buying addiction for a few weeks. The great moving purge must go on even if we don’t technically have a new home yet. Farewell pretty kitchen. You served me well.
On occasion the kitchen was used very strenuously. Especially during high stress times of pre-dinner party prep, but we always took care of her afterward.
Adam and my first apartment had a ridiculously small kitchen with basically no counter space – one of the reasons we took the 2 bed we have lived in for the past 3 years is it has much more counter space and a better designed kitchen…however its still pretty small. So much so that I notice when I house sit for my parents and get to use their enourmous kitchen…i tend to work in a tiny space even though I have lots of room to spread out. It cracks me up.
wow. this kitchen is AMAZING. our kitchen is well painful. but workable(ish).
hoping you get a great place!
Ahh, apartment kitchens…let’s see. Our first real place (nevermind where I lived in college) had a “large” kitchen with a bitty oven, fridge that opened the wrong way (into the wall and not the room), roaches, no dishwasher, etc. Our next place had a larger kitchen, no counter space, and an oven from 1965 that was soon replaced.
We now have my best kitchen ever, although the fridge makes me crazy (double door that is up against a wall).
Hi Erin,
Moving can be very emotional as you have so many good memories in your home. I hope your next place is Fabulous and you have wonderful new memories to fill it up with!
I feel honored to have visited the birthplace of so many amazing looking dishes… my thoughts are with you during the transition, and of course… looking forward to seeing the new place some day! WHEREVER you and Chris end up will be good (except maybe that one apartment Hannikins had that apparently was trying to kill her. try to avoid that place, ok?)
but seriously— much luck in the journey for the new homestead! xxoo!
How bad is it that when one looks at an apartment, the kitchen is the first priority (I’m beyond guilty of that when I found my apartment in Philly). I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you and Chris get a great place with a killer kitchen!
Awwww : ( I will miss your kitchen too!!! A lot of good times were had!!
My fingers are crossed that you and CK get the place you want!!! Keep me posted!!! I think you should make a gift registry when you move and throw yourselves a fab housewarming party!!
I can relate as we are moving in just two weeks from the place I have known and loved and called home for 6 whole years. The process involves a lot of walking from room to room and missing it before I’ve even left. It’s hard, but home is where your heart is, right? And we’ll build that sense of home again, just somewhere else. 🙂
I will miss your kitchen too! There were so many things! Mojitos and bacon cupcakes, and bottles and bottles of wine and endless conversations. We will make new fun memories in new fun kitchens. <3
My dad always says the reason my mom’s cooking tastes so good is because of her secret ingredient: love. Your love of food and wine and dining and entertaining is something you’ll pick up and take with you to the next kitchen. Even if you don’t have a “shiny refrigerator”, your new space will become beloved, for sure.
My sympathies on the move–packing is such a hassle!
Bummer that you need to leave that wonderful kitchen! 🙁 I remember when you and CK moved in…it doesn’t seem three years ago, though! Time flies. Have you thought about buying a condo together?