Movin' On Up: First Time Home Owner Angst
So, it appears that it's really happening... I'm buying my first condo. I've been hesitant to write about it, as if putting it on my blog might make it too real - or worse, what if I did that and it didn't happen. It has been a crazy, frustrating, exhilarating, depressing, scary and fun experience so far.
My road to home ownership hasn't been an easy one. Once I finally found the place I wanted and the seller accepted the bid, we were moving to close and then, bam, the appraisal came back wayyyy off. So we had to renegotiate. And I pretty much bit off all of my nails and went on a shoe shopping spree in response.
Now, we're back on track and moving towards a mid September close date. I really do love the place and am so ready to be in there. Even though it's right in the city, my street is quiet and has a lot of trees. My favorite things about it are the fantastic stove (six burner gas range with double oven, ohhhh yeahhhh...) and the gorgeous light that streams in the living room.
So. It's really happening. I've started packing. And blogging. I'll be sharing the fun along with the anxiety. Today, I've started packing and am obsessed with paint chips. You see, the kitchen is this great lime color and I want to keep it. But what goes with lime? I'm not sure I love what is currently there, so I've broken out the color wheel.
Do you have any recommendations about contrasting colors that would go this lime?
My road to home ownership hasn't been an easy one. Once I finally found the place I wanted and the seller accepted the bid, we were moving to close and then, bam, the appraisal came back wayyyy off. So we had to renegotiate. And I pretty much bit off all of my nails and went on a shoe shopping spree in response.
Now, we're back on track and moving towards a mid September close date. I really do love the place and am so ready to be in there. Even though it's right in the city, my street is quiet and has a lot of trees. My favorite things about it are the fantastic stove (six burner gas range with double oven, ohhhh yeahhhh...) and the gorgeous light that streams in the living room.
So. It's really happening. I've started packing. And blogging. I'll be sharing the fun along with the anxiety. Today, I've started packing and am obsessed with paint chips. You see, the kitchen is this great lime color and I want to keep it. But what goes with lime? I'm not sure I love what is currently there, so I've broken out the color wheel.
Do you have any recommendations about contrasting colors that would go this lime?
My new kitchen stove. Swooooooon!