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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. molly

    March 15, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Loathe moving, love your style (we have a lime/chartreuse sofa, cha-ching!) Good luck with the unpacking — and gearing up again, what fun!

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  2. Shannon @ bakeandbloom.com

    March 15, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    I think I can collectively say, we forgive you Joy. The blue floor looks really cute. Moving is tough, I am not looking forward to moving in August myself.

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  3. Stacey

    March 15, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    You are too cute. Give yourself a break. We are!!!
    Settle in and we’ll see what your cookin’ up later. :)

    Reply
  4. Foodess

    March 15, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Love your sexy navy door! But you didn’t show us the kitchen!

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  5. Luba

    March 15, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Moving takes a lot out of a person. The great thing about a kitchen aid is it always loves you back is very patient and never judges you. Don’t ignore it forever but once you feel comfortable in a new space it will be waiting for you.

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  6. Terresa Wellborn

    March 15, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Love the navy floors! And the frog pillow is warm and inviting and fluffy, everything a frog pillow should be.

    Enjoy your new space. Moving and push you in directions you would’ve never gone before. Enjoy it.

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  7. Marisela Cabrera

    March 15, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    you are too cool for school Joy…can I grow up to be you?? lol and I crochet and embroider…you can have g-ma hobbies so long as you use that medium to make sick stuff like Dia de Los Muertos napkins and such (or at lease that’s the reasonign I use) …love the blog and take you time moving and loving the new space =)

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  8. heidi

    March 15, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    congrats on the new digs! can’t wait for caramel corn. had carmel corn and candied bacon once. heaven. just sayin…

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  9. Tay

    March 15, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    It takes a while to get settled in. You will be tired from unpacking and probably won’t feel like cleaning the oven and baking. Once you get things arranged and your new place feels like a comfy home, instead of a home in progress, you’ll get back in the swing of things.

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  10. Reesa

    March 15, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Oh, that is a beautiful color for the floor! You have wonderful taste.

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  11. Karen

    March 15, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Groovy place. The light streams into it beautifully… Enjoy settling in!.

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  12. Corrina

    March 15, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Yay for you. I love love love your chandelier!

    Reply
  13. Brandy

    March 15, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I was reading some of your older posts…one in particular where you confessed to standing in the middle of your kitchen and stairing until an idea came to you. I am really REALLY glad to know that I am not the only one to do that. Sometimes I feel all awkward about doing that (just burry your head in the fridge and shut the door, it’ll all be over soon…), but sometimes it is the only way for me to get inspired to make things like, oh, roasted vegetable and polenta lasagna with yogurt cheese.

    That, by the way, was a huge hit at work. :)

    Thank you for all the creativity that you share! It has helped me to feel like less of a freak while I stand and stair at my kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  14. Maria

    March 15, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Yea for your new place! I hope you get all settled in soon!

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  15. Kim

    March 15, 2010 at 10:35 am

    It’s an exciting time for you indeed! So glad you are taking time to make the place yours too. It’s looking wonderful! I can’t wait to see what your create in your new place. And, hooray for navy floors!

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