Dexter Living

As I've been preparing to move...cleaning out closets, making trips to Goodwill, packing up boxes...I've become sentimental over this little apartment that I've called home for the past five years. This really has been the perfect place to live for me and the two kitties. I first moved in when my friend Blaine was moving out. She had found this little gem, and couldn't bear to give it up to just anyone. The timing was perfect. She and Paul were getting married and buying a home together, and my lease on the Belltown apartment I was living in with Brooke was coming to its end. The landlords were thrilled to have a referral for someone to move in right away, and I was excited to be living in my very own place, with no roommates, for the very first time.

I got settled in and right away took advantage of the gorgeous view and patio by having a 4th of July party. This really is the best spot in the city to watch the Lake Union fireworks over Gas Works Park. I soon met my neighbor Anne and became fast friends. The next year her friend Alicia moved in to the unit above her, and the Dexter house parties began. Solstice Parade BBQ's, 4th of July, any reason to be out in the sun in our backyard taking in the view of the lake.

first 4th of July party

This little apartment has been the perfect size for me. I loved decorating every room when I first moved in, and will definitely miss coming home to it everyday. On the up side, I will now have a new even bigger place to decorate and make my own!

I took some pictures to post here so that I can come back and reminisce on my little quaint apartment.

my little oven, just big enough for a frozen pizza

And of course the view...here are some good ones.

ahhh Summer time

Christmas ships

snow day!

Tuesday Duck Dodge

sunrise

I'll miss you Dexter apartment! Hope you bring the next tenant as many memorable moments as you did me.