This is my kitchen. As you can see, there isn't anything left to identify it as a kitchen at the moment. Last year I wrote about my tentative plan to remodel, and about the fact that one of the big things holding me back was the feeling that I somehow didn't deserve something as wonderful as a new kitchen, and that if you don't think you deserve things, like new kitchens, or published novels, you will probably never achieve those things.
So, for all of us who have ever doubted ourselves, or thought we somehow weren't worthy of success, here is an empty space. Soon to be a light, gracious, more open space than before, perfect for thinking creative thoughts. I'll share the finished product with you in a couple of months.
'A kitchen of beauty is a joy for ever'…. or something like that! Of course you deserve it. Ours is showing signs of wear and tear after eight years of heavy use but my enjoyment of cooking and baking rocketed when I got my dream kitchen and I'm sure yours will too, especially with that new Whole Foods nearby! I hope to see it for myself some day.
Hi Isabel, thanks for your lovely comment. I totally agree with you that the new kitchen will spark a new-found interest in cooking and baking. And at the risk of making this change sound more profound than it is, I can definitely see that changing one's living space might spur on other changes that I haven't even thought of. I can't wait to walk through the final result. And you're welcome to visit anytime!
Thanks for your nice comment, Erin. It is really very exciting; the architect says it's going to totally change how the house feels and works, and I believe it. I'll share photos with you as soon as possible!