Want to see our kitchen island? I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO LIKE IT. *video*
This is part 1… here is: two, three, four, five, six, seven
Last summer, I saw a posting on Craigslist.
I went to show Paul, and he said– we are definitely not getting a piano.
This is exactly what I was hoping he would say, because who does not love being the one to reveal an exciting plot twist?
I shouted– SURPRISE!
We are DEFINITELY getting a piano!
I thrust my fist into the air— to indicate action and piano-getting.
I said— AT DAWN WE RIDE.
Then I marched up and down the street with my gong, announcing— Here’ye! Here’ye! I SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE GIANT FANCY THINGS.
Also, for the record, only someone who does not read my blog would mistake this for a piano. CLEARLY, this is our kitchen island.
I explained my idea to Paul… at length… which took about five seconds.
Here it is, for your consideration.
IDEA:
Acquire item of giant fanciness.
Put the giant fanciness in the kitchen.
The End.
I guess I did not explain it right, because Paul said – don’t you think a piano in the kitchen might be a little bit… much?
This confused me– a little bit much?
No. I think it will be a LOT much… much like myself.
Paul thought about this. Then he went back and rifled through his rolodex of anticlimactic responses.
He said – well, it’s an interesting idea.
Let’s think about it for a little while.
Stalemate. After impasse. After deadlock.
Fortunately, I am trained for this: this entire house project has been an extended drill session where I’ve eschewed all reasonable housewares and set fire to anything from Homegoods.
And ultimately, I guess Paul forgot to ask himself the one really, really, really important question: If this piano exists, DO I THINK VICTORIA WILL CHOOSE ANYTHING ELSE?
April 14, 2015 @ 11:21 am
LOVE IT!!! and love your videos – always extremely entertaining and well done! Great job – can’t wait to see it in your kitchen! It’s JUST what your kitchen needed!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:23 am
I LOVE this. It’s a perfect reuse. I’m imagining a butcher block–or granite 😉 –top. IKEA may have the very butcher block type table top you need if you’re going that way with it.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:27 am
Only in your crazy beautiful world would a piano become a kitchen island but it will be amazing I’m sure!! Viva la kitchen renovation!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:31 am
You are simply fabulous and I heart Paul. What an amazing idea, it’s going to look perfect in your space. And Paul….there are no words for a man who will wear a top hat and dance with you after loading a piano into a vehicle. Can’t wait to see the finished product!!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:31 am
You are amazing!! Paul is amazing!! I love this giant fancy Piano as an island idea, it will be unique and special and you will have the story to tell of how it was destined to be. Tell Paul I am very Impressed at his knowledge and skills to move a huge piano( they looked like professional movers). You can tell it’s not his first rodeo. Tell him how much you love him. I am happy for both of you.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:32 am
First time one of your posts made me sad. I hate to see an instrument destroyed, even when it’s free. I know I’m in the minority and I LOVE the way you restore/re-purpose so many beautiful things, but my heart broke when I realized that soundboard and those lovely keys would never make music again.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:51 am
My next door neighbors took apart their piano and BURNT it in a bonfire. I about died. But I did get them to give me part of it, which I am going to use to frame a big mirror (Somehow they also had a big mirror to give me when I told them of this plan) and the guts of it, which are being used as gorgeous decor in the home of my friend.
All’s well that ends well.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:34 am
Victoria Elizabeth….you did it again! Way to go girl! I love your finds and enthusiasm. You write well too….please don’t ever stop reeling us in!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:36 am
Well, I must say… This PARTICULAR idea of yours would never have occurred to me in a million years. But then, the video put me “In The Mood” and with that smashing rendition of the jitterbug and romantic peck at the end, I began to warm to it. I will wait and see, however , the finished product of a PIANO as a kitchen island. I can agree with some of your readers (I’m sure) that you are quite the personality…. Humorous and creative.
Beth Lee.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:36 am
Fabulous! Every time I click on a link from one of your emails, I am knees deep in your blog for hours. Thanks for the hours of inspiration and entertainment. You’re absolutely brilliant.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:39 am
I haven’t watched the video yet and I had to pause to say two things:
1. If you were here, I would do a celebratory hug where I lift your from the ground and swing you around the whole world.
2. It. is. perfect.
April 14, 2015 @ 11:44 am
I have watched the video for the first time – I am sure I will wear it out watching it repeatedly.
It is lovely to see how Paul has redeemed himself by indulging in whimsy. (Oh, and your island, of course) Every time I think he is an evil dictator bent on ruining your joie de vivre and he’s getting this close to being overthrown by a coup – he shows up on video proving his worth.
If the two of you visit, I guess I will let him sleep in the same room as you. (As long as he doesn’t get too out of line with the whole Craigslist restrictions.)
April 14, 2015 @ 11:45 am
so……..are you taking out the innards? and what are you going to do with them?
I think you have a brillant idea!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:47 am
no wait, you should leave the innards……who knows when you will want to break out in song, who else would be able to do that in their kitchen. But, if you don’t want the innards, oh please let me know!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:53 am
You are now a Kitchen Goddess. Soon all kitchens will have big fancy shrines with a statue of you in your pearls and perhaps one of Paul moving a piano to your beck and call. Seriously Spectacular!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:53 am
Oh my good gracious! I LOVE YOU!
You are hilarious, and I look forward to seeing you in my inbox! Certainly, you never disappoint!
Karen
April 14, 2015 @ 11:54 am
You and your pianoasisland made my day!
April 14, 2015 @ 11:55 am
What a fantastic 2nd life for this gorgeous piece! And the video was a great start to my day. 😉
April 14, 2015 @ 11:59 am
Your husband is a saint. And the transformation is stunning!
April 14, 2015 @ 12:02 pm
It’s already been said, but I am in complete agreement-BRILLIANT!!!! To get what you want sometimes you have to think outside the box! I can’t wait to see the kitchen in all its glory!
April 14, 2015 @ 12:03 pm
Victoria,
Love your posts, but I’m unable to see the last two videos you posted, it says due to privacy settings. I subscribe to your blog. I follow you on Facebook. Please help. I MUST SEE THEM!
Please!
Julie
April 14, 2015 @ 12:06 pm
THANK you for letting me know!! I have NO IDEA why you’d have this issue… if you can, could you let me know if you’re on phone/ipad/desktop? And your browser? I’ll email techsupport.
Did you try reloading the page? I’ve had it not load for me/be glitchy, but there shouldn’t be a privacy issue…
Thanks for taking the time to tell me!!!!!