Growing Pains
We put an offer in on a condo/ apartment earlier in the week. Our current living space is quite small, around 450 square feet (All you house- owners just gasped. I can hear you!), so it will be so nice to double that space.
We would be able to actually cook together, have barbecues in the little yard, and be able to host friends for movies comfortably. We would be able to fit more than a loveseat and chair in the living room, separate our working and living spaces and have room for a big walk-in closet.
I have already started thinking about a color scheme for our new living room- thinking of basing it on this fabric in tones of blue, taupe and brown:
But, as always, I am getting ahead of myself. We are not even close to owning the place yet.
Casey’s mom is a real estate agent so she is handling the details of negotiation, which I am very happy about since it is stressing me out and I am not even involved first hand. It seems the seller and her agent are playing hardball so hopefully we will be able to afford it once they are done playing their games. I guess it is just not meant to be if it doesn’t happen… but I know we both will be disappointed.
It is scary to think about living in a new town- the condo is in Charlestown, a part of Boston. The town is a lot different than Cambridge, where we currently live, and that is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. It is closer to my brother and his girlfriend, which is a good thing. (My mom is happy about that idea, of course.)
I am so impatient. I just want to know either way, you know?
Anyway, keep your fingers crossed for us…
April 27th, 2006 at 12:07 am
oh, my fingers are certainly crossed. i can’t even fathom how stressful this must be. i’m just like you — decorating is always the best part. thanks for the fabric link!
April 27th, 2006 at 12:08 am
I’ll keep my fingers crossed of course!
That fabric is absolutely gorgeous!
April 27th, 2006 at 12:22 am
Fingers crossed, toes too! Buying your first home together is so exciting, and stressful but SO important. Love you chosen fabric. Must hit the fabric store and get inspired in my home. Have been meaning to paint and redo 3 downstairs rooms. Problem is what color?! Choosing a fabric is a fantastic start, thank you!
April 27th, 2006 at 6:47 am
Best of luck! I know the feeling - I’m so sick of renting a teeny apartment with no yard too! And of course you will need a dog for that yard . . .
I love that fabric - what a great color scheme!
April 27th, 2006 at 7:38 am
It’s no green, but I love that fabric!
I hope everything works out soon. I’m sure it will somehow. Fingers crossed…
April 27th, 2006 at 8:14 am
Good Luck! I love the color idea for the living room.
April 27th, 2006 at 8:33 am
My sticks are crossed for you and Casey, I will see you next week! Yeaaaaaaa! Are you staying with the “group”
April 27th, 2006 at 8:44 am
Woo-hoo! Fingers and toes crossed, lady…
April 27th, 2006 at 8:53 am
Fingers crossed for you and the boy!!!
I commend you on living in 450sq feet. When you do move you’re going to be amazed that you were able to fit your stuff into that space. My neighbour says our belongings are like gas - they expand to fill our space.
April 27th, 2006 at 9:23 am
Hope it works out! Another big step in adult life!
April 27th, 2006 at 9:42 am
Fingers crossed and eyes scrunched up in earnest hoping!
Have I managed not to say hi since we played in Cambridge? Hi! Thank you for such a fabulous day (I blogged about it — the sock thing makes me feel like a whole new kind of knitter).
xo
April 27th, 2006 at 10:14 am
Fingers, toes, and knitting needles are crossed for you.
April 27th, 2006 at 10:36 am
I hope everything goes well!
April 27th, 2006 at 1:32 pm
Ooooh! How exciting! All fingers and toes crossed over here. Yay!
Love that blue + brown fabric! We’re doing blue + brown in our dining room! =)
April 27th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
oh my! i am doing the same thing right now. i think its why i have been unable to eat in the last two weeks. my stomach is totally in knots. i am going through all the pre-approval crap right now (here in IL you have to be pre-approved now to even make an offer…) HOW EXCITING! yay for being adults! ha ha ha!
April 27th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
Good luck! Good luck! Good luck!
April 27th, 2006 at 6:22 pm
Yay Jess, I hope it all works out for you. I feel your pain. We currently live in an apartment too. Not that small though, Jeezus. I don’t know how you remain sane. I am constantly running into stuff and covered in bruises from mid-night pee runs. Isn’t it SO MUCH FUN to have a kitchen/dining toom/laundry room/recycling center all rolled into one. People who design apartments are effing nuts.
April 27th, 2006 at 10:58 pm
ooooooh!!! Is it the same place you told me about? With te roof deck n all? OH I HOPE SO!! That place is sooo cute! Either way, I’m crossing my fingers and sending good jujus your way…
April 28th, 2006 at 2:18 am
[Fingers crossed.] Good luck!
April 28th, 2006 at 8:30 am
Ooh! Being related to a real estate agent rocks. Good luck you guys! Love the color scheme…
April 28th, 2006 at 12:16 pm
maya told me about this! i’m so excited for you–i hope it works out! i love charlestown, i stayed with whit’s family friends there last summer when i visited and i loved the history+diversity there.
April 28th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Ooh! Good luck! God, I want to own a place too. No more rent! And to be able to actually paint the walls a color I want? It brings a tear to my eye.
Love the fabric. It’s gorgeous. Let’s hope it works out so you can go with that color scheme.
April 29th, 2006 at 8:01 am
I will cross all f my fingers and toes for you two! AND I can’t wait to see what you’ll do with that FAb fabric!! I just am in LOVE with it!
April 29th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
Oh, good luck! I hope you get it. And if not, that just means that something even more fabulous will be coming your way.
May 1st, 2006 at 2:35 pm
That would be a divine living room! I hope you get the condo, it’s always so exciting finding a new place to live!
May 1st, 2006 at 6:05 pm
My fingers are crossed! I have no idea how you live in such a small space. You two must really like each other
May 1st, 2006 at 7:14 pm
I have a good feeling about this. Maybe it’s the year for knitbloggers to turn into homeowners. I’m crossing my fingers for you!
May 2nd, 2006 at 1:05 pm
Wow, that’s so exciting! We’re looking for a condo right now so I know how frustrating the process can be. I’m so glad that you found one - Charlestown is wonderful. Hope you got it!
May 4th, 2006 at 11:18 am
YAY! you got it! paint party here we come…i’ll bring paint-splattered white overalls, wear a bandana in my hair, and then try to reupholster your chairs with a fan nearby…
May 4th, 2006 at 5:30 pm
Did I see in comments that you got it?! If so, congratulations!
450 sq ft? We lived like that for years until we bought our townhouse, after a year, we feel like we are already growing out of it. I love, love that colour combination. Dark brown and bright colours (blue, turquoise, pink) seem so warm and inviting.