since moving into our temporary home (a condo in point loma),
i started referring to it as our 'brady bunch' home because well,
the decor seems to date itself to that area - circa 1970s.
though there is no avocado or orange carpet or appliances (thanks goodness),
the kitchen cabinets are all original, brownish-yellowand the floors are a combination of laminate wood and tile,
and the stairs are carpeted (beige).
i have no idea what the previous owners were thinking.
we've tried to cover things up as much as we could -
hanging curtains over the vertical blinds that are on every window in the house,
hanging framed art and pictures we've collected over the years. it's helped a teeny bit.
i've even selected paint samples for the rooms and walls i'd like to paint
but christopher keeps reminding me not to put energy into a home that we
won't be in long term. he's right. it's just hard for me not to do more.
even with all that, there are some upsides to living in this 'brady bunch' home:
- we are saving money
- there's room to spread out (a playroom , double sinks in each bathroom and lots of closet space)
- pools and a jacuzzi to enjoy
- it's just one mile from c's work and the boy's schools (with gas prices at $4.25 - a very good thing)
- we have more time on weekends for fun since we have no yardwork
i am enjoying some benefits of being a renter right now...
even in this brady bunch house.
below is a photo of the interior of a mid-century modern home that is for sale right now.
even at a short sale, they are asking $699,000!!
c and i love mid-century modern architecture and love this home.
the clean lines, the simplicity, the open floor plan. it even has a pool.
it's too far out of our price range to even consider,
but a girl can dream...
