Really I am not. But the truth is where I used to look at a divine man and think I had to have him, not so much anymore. Now I probably look at a superb item and think "I will die unless I get that!". (See, I usually got my man, but somewhere in my brain, I really always knew I would not die if I didn't.)
As part of the kitchen remodel, Alex and I determined that we would need a new kitchen island. The one we had was "okay" but not special. I went on-line to Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, and various other sites. Williams Sonoma had this posh island called "Bastille" and after I saw it, I quit even looking.
This island was not like the others. In the first place, it was really "posh" and I do love posh. On the down side, it also cost about 500 times more than any kitchen island I had ever even heard of. (Okay, slight exaggeration, but not much.) I had to have this island. Alex looked doubtful at first. Yes, I whined and cried and pestered and offered exotic personal thrills and treats to him until he gave up and told me "order it!". Shoot! He didn't have to say that twice.
I ordered the island on September 12th, being told there was a 6 to 8 week lead time as the islands are individually made. I was sure we would have it by Thanksgiving. I was wrong. Then I was sure we'd have it by Christmas. Again I was wrong. New Years maybe! Uh no.
Patience is not one of my many virtues, actually, I'm not sure I have that many virtues if I really think about it.. I called. I nagged. I pestered the service people at Williams Sonoma until I know they tried to avoid picking up the phone if they even suspected it was me.
My posh island finally arrived today in all its glory, and it is pretty glorious. I plan to spend a lot of time admiring it, polishing it, and even using it. I know that unlike some old boyfriends I could name (but won't of course), I will not tire of this island after a couple of sessions with it.
It is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSomeday I'll care about my kitchen. Oh who am I kidding? I do love yours in all its exquisite poshness, though!
ReplyDeleteIf my kitchen had been even a "normal" kitchen, it would have been fine with me. I hated the ugly dark green walls, the huge awkward space that had very few usable walls, and the total lack of counter space since the moment we moved in about 13 years ago. As the years went by, I saw the ugly a bit less, but since I spend a lot of time in it, I got tired of cooking (and I love to cook), and finally decided to make some changes. The island is a bit over the top, but I love it anyway. It may be a bit too "posh" for the space, but I'll live with my questionable taste. And it is a great looking kitchen now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Token! It works for me!
ReplyDeleteYou're too funny. It is posh and all that. You should take a picture by it, making your Top Chef dish and heck, invite me to dinner afterward.
ReplyDeleteWhat is Alex gonna do with you...
That island is gorgeous! Probably not unlike some of the men you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteAwesome kitchen, and that island is gorgeous! So much better than the card table. I can just picture the champagne on ice...
ReplyDeleteI love the island! I wish it hadn't taken so long to arrive. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit disappointing not having it over the holidays, but having it now is good too and holidays come and go!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! So far the island has hosted the prep of a beef stew, pizza, and rib eye steaks along with a couple of bottles of Prisoner Zin. We'll get to the champagne!
ReplyDeleteThat is some island, Linda. It is a rock, it is an...
ReplyDeleteI agree! It is!
ReplyDeleteYou do drink some fine wine!
ReplyDeleteIt was worth the wait...that is beautiful and it fits just right in the space. That was really a nice choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl! I really do think it's gorgeous!
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It's gorgeous...well worth the wait! What a practice in patience!
ReplyDeleteThanks, SuziCate! I really did feel like it would never actually arrive!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! Love it. You are one very classy lady. xox
ReplyDeleteNubian, Darling, if you saw the "before" pictures, you'd swear I was a trailer park queen.
ReplyDeleteLauren, how did I miss your comment! LOL! Really!
ReplyDelete"Before you go thinking I'm all materialistic and such, let me explain. Okay, I'm all materialistic and such." --- BAHahHAhHAHhAH! YES!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes - that IS the most fabulous kitchen island - EVER!
It is, isn't it Mel?
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