On The Move

December 7, 2007

So, we’ve got a big announcement! We’re moving back to Ohio. It’s official! We decided a couple months back, but I just put in my notice at work on Monday so now it’s really happening. I plan on finishing this next issue of the magazine which closes in the middle of January. After that, we’re out of here. I’ll miss NYC dearly. I’ve been here since graduating high school and it’s the only place I’ve ever lived on my own, the only home i’ve had in my adult life. We plan on visiting often and I honestly believe that once you’ve got NYC in your system it’s practically impossible to get it out. Which is not a bad thing. With all that said, we are still very excited to be moving back. It’s our home state and we’re moving back to our hometown which I know the thought of that makes many people cringe. But unlike many people, Andrew and I both have a fondness for where we grew up.

I figured this would be a good introduction to the Evolution of Our Apartment. Since we’re moving out, I thought it would be good to share how it has changed in the two years we’ve lived there. When I first moved in, like most places, it was a little depressing but with good potential. It was my first time flying solo, so I had high hopes.

I figured I should do it one room at a time, so as not to overwhelm. So I’ll start with The Kitchen.

This is what it looked like when I first moved in:

Really small, really inefficient. All the cupboards are really high up and there is no counter space or ANY space really. My first instinct was to move the refrigerator out of the kitchen area because there was sooo little space.

Also, to add some pattern to the room I wallpapered the area behind the sink with vintage wallpaper that I got at a thrift store.

Without the refrigerator and with the wallpaper and a lamp, it’s not that bad!

I painted the only existing shelf and added a new one for extra storage. The paint is Benjamin Moore in Baby Fern and the white shelf hardware I got at Lowe’s Hardware Store.