there are so many beautiful interior design inspos floating around the blogosphere. you know the kind that always tend to drop your jaw as you stick them straight to your pinboard? well this isn't really one of those instances. I didn't design this space. I didn't pick out the furniture. the utility bill doesn't even come in my name. but it's our new apartment and we're kind of in love with it. welcome to our home!
about a month ago, I mentioned that mitch and I moved. it was a mad dash kind of thursday morning that ended with a flight back to the states. where we were living before was absolutely perfect on paper--it was equipped with an "american" kitchen (which I think means that it's just big and has big, western appliances), granite countertops, and was over 1200 square feet. on paper, it sort of sounded like the perfect place. it had the pool and the view and the 24-hour security. and leaving canada for the caribbean, I didn't care what it costed, I wanted the comforts of home. well, one year later, I can honestly say that just because something is more expensive doesn't mean you're going to be happier with it. I guess I just had to learn that the hard, pricey way. despite the beautiful view from that gorgeous pool area, our last apartment had very little natural light and tight visiting restrictions. I actually had to fill out paperwork just to have friends over! and then december came and our contract was up and it was time to move into someplace brighter, accessible, and albeit, cheaper. and through what can only be considered divine intervention, we got this place. it's not right out of a magazine and it isn't pinnable in the least, but it's ours and unlike the place that came before it, it actually feels like a home.
our apartment is never short of a quilted gift (or two). my mom is so crafty that she can whip up just about anything you want in a few short hours. so you'll notice a lot of brightly colored fabrics and original pieces in this home and the home to come, I'd guess.
the grout lines are a force to be reckoned with as far as cleaning is concerned and there isn't a lot of space to spread out, but this kitchen does have everything we need. and still makes room for my cookery books.
one feature of our new kitchen that I can't get enough of is our gas stove! before, the only time I'd ever had one within my reach was during my culinary classes, which were a few years ago now, and I loved how much power and freedom it gave. it's wonderful! I've actually cooked every night but one since we've been back on the island and I think this stove has something to do with it.
I have always wanted to live in a place with stairs and this is my first time. the only time I regret it is after 'leg day' at the gym.
and those beams! I could have done an entire post about my love for those beams, but I thought you guys would find that incredibly dull. in all seriousness, mitch has found me just lying on my back gazing up at all those beautiful beams.
the whole loft design is such a cozy one. and it finally has mitch and I on the same sleep schedule. we are still deciding if that's a plus ;)
and there's our amazing view overlooking the lagoon.
and that's our home. I realized just recently that I actually never shared our previous apartment. probably on the account that it was always so dark that a decent picture seemed impossible. we could not be happier to have moved! on a different note, happy tuesday! this week is block week and has mitch studying up a storm while I am surprisingly busy with this and that and am trying to plan a moment to stop and watch netflix. what's keeping you busy this week?
love, arielle
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