Thursday, January 30, 2014

I found an apartment! - Show and Tell Friday

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Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  My daughter and I finally decided on an apartment and we start moving Friday, February 7th!  It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in a very large complex with lots of amenities!  The photo above is the large pool and the Jacuzzi. As you can see the Jacuzzi is the size of a small swimming pool!  There are also two other pools on the property. It also has numerous tennis courts, a basketball court, volleyball, a billiard room with a pool table and a huge gym. They even have a dry cleaners there!  I think it's going to feel like we are living in a resort.

It's only about 5 minutes away from my current apartment and it's closer to the freeway that I take to work. In fact I drive by this apartment complex every morning on my way to work!  I'll be now living in San Jose and not Campbell but I'll still be really close to cute little downtown Campbell where I always seem to be hanging out lately!

The apartment unit itself looks small but it's about the same sq. footage that I have now so I'm hoping once I get my furniture in there it will feel bigger.  The apartment complex is 3 stories high and we're on the ground level at the far end of the pool above.  The second and third levels have gas fireplaces and it would have been nice to have that but we really liked the location of the one we chose the best. We'll have more wall space without the fireplace too so that's a plus! 

We will have a patio but it's much smaller than what I have now.  The dining room is right when you walk in and it's really small so I'm not sure my dining room set will work but I'm going to move it and if it doesn't work I'll sell it and find a smaller table.

The gym looks out over the pool so I can run on the treadmill and have a view. This photo above which I took right after we signed the lease was taken near the gym.  They also offer free tennis lessons to the tenants. I haven't played tennis in years but I'm looking forward to that!

I can't believe we will be moving in about 1 week! I'm excited! 

Thanks to all of you that join in on Show and Tell Friday every week and thanks to all of you who leave such nice comments! 
 If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog. 


54 comments:

Valerie Cottage Making Mommy said...

I'm so glad that you found an apartment I was praying for you. It looks beautiful and wow it is a resort. So excited to see how you decorate.

Hugs,

Valerie
Cottage Making Mommy
www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

So glad you found a great new place, Cindy! Can't wait to see it with all of your beautiful décor inside!
Blessings,
Amanda

Unknown said...

Well it really sounds like a resort - and fabulous too -
It's funny you mention the fireplace because my living room is super tiny and I was thinking the same thought today - if it weren't there.....
Happy for you :)
Oh and thanks for the party lol
xox

Patty Rumaker said...

Congratulations on finding a new home. The pool and spa looks wonderful. A resort type place sounds very nice. I hope your move goes well.
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

Nancy's Notes said...

Your new home sounds wonderful! It does look like such a beautiful place and what great amenities! So happy for you! Thanks for hosting the party too!

Nancy

GnomeLover said...

That sounds wonderful. So happy for you. I am glad it is working out. Thank you for hosting!

Jenni

Unknown said...

Congrats on finding the new home! Can't wait to see some decorating posts :)

Little Miss Maggie said...

I'm so glad you found such a nice apartment complex to move to. I bet you are so relieved, and I know you will make this place as pretty as the one you are currently living in.
Thanks for hosting such a great party every week.

Unknown said...

Hi Cindy, looks like a fun place to live! How Exciting!I'm a country girl but I would love to have a loft in the city as well. I'm #17 and #19 this week, hope you enjoy! Thanks for hosting and have a great week!

Cindy@GlassSlipperRestorations.com

Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest said...

How fun to read the excitement in your voice, Cindy. Isn't it amazing how things that seem so grim can be replaced with something joyful? Talking about a disappointment, a friend today told me that when prayers aren't answered the way we would like, we have no idea (or capacity to understand)what we've been spared. Such a lovely thought. And here you are, sounding so happy and excited and optimistic! Wonderful! My best wishes to you, and thank you for hosting! ~Zuni

Lee Caroline - A World of Inspiration said...

Congratulations Cindy, can't wait to see what you do to it once you get your furniture in. The grounds look gorgeous and those pools look big enough to swim in.

Lee :)

Unknown said...

Thank you for hosting!

Sarah said...

Cindy, it looks and sounds like a resort. Glad you found such a beautiful new apartment. Good luck with the move.

Athena at Minervas Garden said...

Your new apartment complex and apartment sound lovely, Cindy--glad that you found something wonderful! Thank you for hosting the party.

Phyllis @Around the House said...

It looks like a lovely place, love all the amenities...what a cool jacuzzi...I always knew you would find an awesome place, just takes time to look, I am glad you can now look forward to decorating and making it your own...

MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOI said...

So so happy for you Cindy !That looked like a dram finally thanks to your tenacity became a so nice opportunity. you are changing for the better !
xoxo from PARIS

Joëlle

Poppy said...

It all sounds very enticing, Cindy! Great decision!

Thanks for hosting and have a lovely weekend!

Poppy

The Kim Six Fix said...

Yay Cindy! So glad you found something! Campbell is such a darling little town, it will be great to be so close!

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

So glad that you found an apartment. I love Campbell. My son shops at a little store there and always get me wonderful gift from there.
My son lives in Los Gatos so I go up there a couple times a year.
Your apartment sound really nice and is in a very nice area.
Have a great weekend.
Mary

Mary Lindsay said...

Congratulations of finding such a great place to live, I think it will feel like you're living in two world - one when you are on the motorway heading to work and the other when you drive into your holiday resort - What a lovely combination. I wish you health and happiness in your new home. xx Glad it's all worked out. Mary

Heirloom treasures said...

I'm so pleased for you Cindy,it looks so luxurious. Can't wait to see what you do with it. x

allisamazing said...

Congrats on finding an apartment. It looks lovely! Thanks for hosting.

Lady of the Woods said...

I was thinking of you and wondering about this just this morning and didn't realize it until I saw your post! I'm soooo happy for you, truly. I know what its like to be on deadlines and not finding anything. Now I can say cant wait to see what you do with it....especially your lovely trays! :D

Katherines Corner said...

Wonderful news!!! I know you will make it a home in no time. Hugs and thank you for hosting

Mila said...

Congratulations on your new apartment!
xx
Mila

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for you, Cindy, and can't wait to see your new place. You'll make it beautiful! Now take your vitamins so you'll be ready for the move! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Curtains in My Tree said...

That's wonderful and a relief to you I am sure. Is you daughter moving with you? You keep saying we? Im just curious

You couldn't have found a better place congratulations

Abby said...

It looks like a resort too! Congratulations on the find, and good luck with the move. Just think after all those boxes are in you can go hot tubbing!!
Thank you for hosting Show and Tell Friday.

Victoria said...

I'm so happy you found a new home! I know you'll make it look absolutely gorgeous:) Can't wait to see it!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on the new apartment! I've been checking in to see how you've been doing. So glad you found your light at the end of the tunnel!
Sam from www.creativelysams.com

This N That said...

Congratulations Cindy...Looks wonderful..Yes, fireplaces take up a lot of wall space..Hope you will be happy in your new Diggs..Happy moving..

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Congratulations Cindy, so nice you found a nice place and it sounds great! Thank you for having the party up for us. Have a lovely weekend.
FABBY

Ev said...

Good for you Cindy! It looks beautiful. Can't wait to see photos of your decor in tour new place.

pogonip said...

Here's to a wonderful beginning in a fresh new home!

Kathleen said...

Thanks so much Cindy for hosting!Looking forward to seeing how you decorate your beautiful new home!

Christina Paul said...

Congrats on your new home- wow it's like living in a resort! I'm sure you will have fun decorating even though a new space can be a challenge- right now I'm looking out at grey snow and ice so i am soooo jealous!

Seawashed said...

I am so happy for you!!! It looks really beautiful and I think you are going to love it. Maybe like it even more especially if the management is nice. I would choose the first floor too near the pool oh yes!!! And you can buy an electric fireplace or use a faux. Best wishes.

Cynthia said...

That's great news, Cindy! Congratulations on finding such a great place!

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

So happy you found a beautiful apartment! Thanks for hosting!!
Hugs,
Jody

Jen Beaudet said...

Congratulations Cindy! Your new place sounds awesome! I would love to live somewhere like that. There would be no excuses for not exercising and no complaining about there being nothing to do. Good luck with the moving! Thanks so much for hosting this party:)

Jennifer

Home Chic Club said...

So glad you found a beautiful new place, Cindy!So happy for you.
Thanks for hosting!
Hugs,
Vesna

Shell said...

I'm happy for you and your daughter to have found a lovely apartment!

Donna Heber said...

I am so happy for you. Congrats on finding a new apartment! I'm sure it will look gorgeous and good luck with the move. I hope you like my Valentine's Day card - #243 in the link up. Hugs, Donna

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

So glad you found an apartment that you like! Now, the move!! But soon it will feel like home!

Anonymous said...

May you have many happy memories in your new home. I am moving to Campbell and your moving to SJ, we will be neighbors . Enjoy

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Glad to hear you found a place you are happy with! Looking forward to seeing what you do with your new abode! I would like to make a change, but the difference in cost would be out of sight.:/
Enjoy your weekend!
Glenda

Rena Designs said...

Starting on a new path is always daunting, but now that you have found a place that makes you and your daughter feel at home, the path will open wider. Very exciting.

Diane said...

Great news....all the best to you in your new place. Looking forward to some pics!

Deborah Montgomery said...

I'm new to your link party, thank you so much for hosting!
Glad you found a nice place to live.

Jen said...

Your new place sounds like a very positive move. Good luck with the move. Looking forward when you will blog all about your new home!

Jeannette

Marti said...

That sounds like a nice apartment complex. Good luck with your move and your new home.

And thank you for hosting this party. This is my first time to join in.

Gayla said...

This looks like a truly great new place! I'm so glad you will have all the neat amenities... I could use a hot tub right now... Snow. Sleet. And more snow on the way in -4° temps next week! Boo hoo! I'll think of you!

Linda said...

Wishing you many lovely times in your new home. Hope you absolutely love it!!!
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Devonshire1212 said...

Hi Cindy! I am so happy for both you and Lauren that you have this wonderful new place to move to...in just a day or two now. It DOES look and sound like a resort. It is an exciting time. May your time here be blessed and full of joy! And p.s., of course I am looking forward to seeing it and your journey to decorate! Lol. All my best,
Fay