As my kitchen (really my entire apartment) is currently in a state of utter disarray, has been for the past few weeks, and will be for another few, my cooking of late has pretty much consisted of salad (and often take-out salad at that). I’ll explain in a minute, but for now, an update on the garden, which is so far blowing my expectations away. Here are a few highlights:
As for the reason for the kitchen chaos? I’m moving! Today I’m officially a first-time homeowner in Chicago.
I did say I wanted a change and I think this counts. I wasn’t planning to leave the ranks of the apartment-dwelling when I started looking for a new place in April, but everything seemed fated to make this happen. I’ve never been one to take the view that renting is throwing money away, it definitely has its perks and benefits, but I’m really excited about this step–and my new porch! Kitchen! My own laundry! I can’t wait to start cooking and sharing projects from my new space soon.
One of the best parts about the new place though? It’s closer to my garden! Here are some more pictures, including my plot layout and how the view has changed since mid-May:
Your garden is just beautiful and those strawberries, yummmm. CONGRATULATIONS on your new home, ENJOY!!!
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Thanks, and thanks! 🙂 I must have inherited good gardening genes.
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Homeowner!!! That’s awesome!!! I’m so happy for you!!!
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Thanks! I’m pretty excited 🙂
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Your garden is absolutely gorgeous! You definitely have a green thumb.
I discovered your blog via Apartment Therapy. Congratulations on being a new home owner. I live in Chicago as well. With the constant rent increases, I would love to be a home owner. Someday…….
I’ve bookmarked your blog. Looking forward to reading more posts. Take Care.
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Hello neighbor! Thank you so much for the compliment on the garden and the blog! And yeah, the rent increases are starting to get crazy–mine went up 20% over the past 2 years. I have to say, it’s pretty awesome not having to hoard quarters to do laundry any more.
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This is so amazing! Congratulations 🙂 It’ll be a great change. Your garden is beautiful, as well! I wish we had a garden, haha. We don’t even have a yard… just pavement and sidewalks! I can’t wait until I own a house someday!
Congrats again! The chaos is totally worth it.
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