It was a quiet Christmas night and I was a bit restless after spending the day at home. I headed to the neighborhood convenience store and was not the only customer. There were a few others heading in to get last minuet items or perhaps like me, just an excuse to get out of the house for a bit. The owners never seem to close, I stopped and chatted for a few minuets before Saba and I headed back to the house for some television and an early night.
Early to bed means early to rise, it was a pretty day out, but there is a bit of shopping to do. The day after Christmas usually has some bargains. I am headed out early to see what was available. I didn’t manage to buy much: some cards for next year and a holiday music CD on sale for ½ price. There were a few things I was looking for, but they weren’t there when it was time for the sales, someone else must have had an eye on them.
I headed back up to Ikea to look at the last large piece I want to purchase for the kitchen. I keep going back and forth: one is nifty with 12 drawers that really caught my eye. The other is a bit more practical with 4 large drawers. I went to check both options out and try to come to a decision. There isn’t a lot of upper cabinet space on my design: only the double overhead and the microwave cabinet. I keep wondering where I will put the food stuff: cereal, pastas, cookies, crackers and the canned goods. I am wondering if having all those drawers will eventually drive me crazy looking for things. Although I like the 12 drawer unit, practicality is pushing me towards the 4 drawer unit. I wish there was a combination of the two: 3 drawers on top and then two large drawers below. Since I am not ready to purchase this piece, I don’t have to decide right now.
I did manage to find a cart that was just right for the space between the oven and the wall, in the corner next to the sink. It has open shelving and it looks like it will be a great spot for the lids and the other bulky accessories I don’t use that often. I am obsessed with the kitchen I have to admit: it took a long time to decide and I am getting anxious to get finished.
I have to admit cooking over the weekend has been a bit more pleasurable, I am so much more organized and the counter space is just wonderful to have.