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Kitchen in Transition

March 14, 2010 by Joy the Baker 107 Comments

Kitchen in Transition

Friends,

The truth is… I haven’t quite been able to get my act together since my move.

I’ve been trying to distract you with posts about my box grater.  I’ve been trying to distract you with candy giveaways…. but that’s all starting to feel a little silly.

The fact of the matter is, my KitchenAid is still unplugged and my new oven needs a good scrubbing… and, I just ate a giant slice of store bought coconut cream pie.

Want to take a peek into my new space?  Suuuure you do… come on in!

Kitchen in Transition

My walls went from a super intense turquoise to a lovely shade of light blue/grey.  I also painted my concrete floors navy. No the edges aren’t perfect.  Nope.  That’s ok with me.  Daniel… you gave me edges with character.  I like you and I thank you.

Kitchen in Transition

I painted my door navy too.  It’s now the sexiest door I’ve ever seen.

Kitchen in Transition

I like big pillows.  I like a lot of big pillows.

Kitchen in Transition

The ceilings in my loft are metal.  There are all sorts of metal beams and bars.  Perfect to offset my sparkly blue glass chandelier.  I feel pretty.

Kitchen in Transition

I had a ridiculous amount of cookbooks to unpack.

Kitchen in Transition

My tiny couch is blue.  My little rug is lime green… and yes, that’s a frog pillow.  That’s a frog pillow that I latch hooked a few years back.  I didn’t have many friends.  I was single.  I didn’t have a blog.  I latch hooked myself a pillow.  Don’t judge me.

Kitchen in Transition

Asher was the shining star who helped me carry big, annoying things like mattresses and dressers all around… up and down.  I paid him in pearls.  Cheap, fake pearls.  God bless him.

Thanks for being patient while I settle in.  I’ll be back with sweets real soon.

I want caramel corn.  So… that’ll happen real quick  like.

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  1. lisa

    September 25, 2013 at 9:51 am

    love the navy floors! do you know color/ manufacturer?

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  2. Lauryn

    March 31, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    you and your navy blue floors have brightened my day!! LOVE IT!

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  3. Katie Glover

    March 21, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    Oh, one more thing… Navy is my favorite color, it makes me feel pretty and I hope it gives you inspiration. :)

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  4. Katie Glover

    March 21, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I love your chandelier!! So cute. Good luck unpacking, I look forward to your new creations!

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  5. Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes)

    March 20, 2010 at 5:49 am

    Oh I LOVE that chandeleir. Can’t wait to see your new kitchen!

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  6. Clara

    March 19, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Did I miss the post where you finally bought yourself a couch? Or have you always had the blue couch? I love the color, and your chandelier, and you floors…

    Enjoy your new place! I’ve moved 8 times in the last 7 years…and had 3 kids…and put roughly 100K miles on my van…trust me, it can take a bit to get settled somewhere new!! :)

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