Monday, March 29, 2010

The Old Abode....

Here are some pics of the old apt! I think some of you likely think I lived in a slum or something b/c I was always complaining about the window units or the random peeps in the alley, etc.. haha.. But, it was actually quite cute. I just never posted pics b/c it creeped me out that randoms might be able to figure out where I lived...

I had mini balconies. Not large enough for a chair, but big enough for Gracie dog to watch cars and passersby! :)
oooh the heater. Friends, this was my heater. As in the heater for the WHOLE apartment. That top vent was it. The way you turned it on was by removing the cover from the bottom piece and turning a dial. No thermostat... haha.. It's in the hallways between the living and the bedroom (I was standing by the bedroom when I took this pic) I wont miss that heater... It clanged and creaked as the metal heated every time it went on.... *seriously giggling at the damn thing*
It wasn't super clean when I took this, but there's the living room + Gracie dog! :)
These were the old doorbells in the front. They sounded like that sound your dryer makes when clothes are done when it rang in the apt.. I kinda loved em.. charming in some weird way...
THE stairs.. as in the stairs I fell down and broke my back one morning.. haha.. I had to take a picture for memories. Duh. (for those who don't know, think cartoon banana peal fall + sliding down on your back). Wow.. *eye roll at my clumsy self*
The entryway :)
A little courtyard separating the alley + a little grassy area where I took Gracie when I was too lazy to walk her.
Bye bye, little apartment... XOXO!
Weekend recap lata... I spent a lot of it cleaning the old apt.. :) Doesnt look like I lived there almost 4 years, does it? :) (hopefully I'll see some of my deposit). Pics of the new place soon.. You'll just have to ignore the boxes in all of them..

26 comments:

Unknown said...

Cute apt...i'm the same way about posting those kinds :)- Lol

Kristin said...

Very cute, charming! Can't wait to see pics of the new place!

Angela said...

Very cute!

Jenny DB said...

Very charming place!! actually i love it :-) so you for reals broke your back? cuz that is freakin scary... can't wait to see pics of the new place!

meredith said...

i think it's adorable and very charming! love places with lots of characters! (even better if they have good a/c and heating units, though! ha!)

Stacia said...

Thanks for sharing...I was able to put a visual with that heater you would always mention...lol

Jennifer said...

So cute. I particularly like your coffee tables.

Shann said...

What a cute APT!! Cute decorations!

Alison said...

What a cute little place!!! I bet you'll miss it at least a little bit! ;)

Brittany said...

Your old place was adorable! I like how you had it decorated :-)

TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To Thinking said...

It was so adorable... I loved the picture you posted on twitter. Hope you are all settled in and enjoying your new place just as much!

Unknown said...

I love it! I especially love the flooring it had, so pretty! I definitely bet you don't miss those break your back stairs though! Congrats on the new house! :)

Stephanie H said...

It is a cute little apt but the heater would definitely make me crazy too!

Kristen said...

I think it looks quite adorable. And Gracie is such a beautiful pup :)

Hope the move has gone smoothly!

Lauryl Lane said...

OMG, Jackie, it's so CUTE! Charming and such character, I absolutely adore it!

Kerry said...

AWESOME apartment jax!! i love it! can i come and live with you? lol! :) xxxx

Candace said...

OMG, this little apartment is UH-dorable :) so much character, and i love love love the hardwoods! can't wait to see pictures of your new casa!!

Laura and Ryan said...

Your apartment was so cute! I love the old doorbells... :) Change is hard, but so exciting!

Unknown said...

It reminds me of a place that lived in, in college. I had the same exact heater and I just always remember standing in front of it if I ever got really cold! haha - memories:)

Hannah said...

Very cute place! I hope you enjoy your new one just as much!

Sierra said...

I love it! Looks like a comfy and cute place to live, so long apt! Hello new home! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow-hardwood floors in an apartment is pretty amazing!

Windy City Kelley's said...

It was a cute little place, but the new place will be tons better I'm sure! :)

The Undomestic Mom said...

oh my gosh that is so cute!!!!!

Brown Girl said...

I'd kill someone to get some hardwood floors! The new place looks awesome!

Ok so while new Ikea, you need to go eat Mexican food at Cantina Laredo or Blue Mesa (google it)...and you can go shop at Stonebriar which you will be right next to it, huge ass mall, ....you know what? Just call me or email me there is so much good stuff around Ikea! ;)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Many congrats on your new pad lady!