reclaimed wood dining table

I've done a poor job of posting updates as our new home rapidly changes. I don't really know how to expand on that thought - I just haven't. Every week, something is unpacked, a small furniture piece is acquired, an accent is delivered. Now there are considerations for an accent wall, multiple rugs, art work that will help define our design style (shouldn't it be the other way around?). I'm resigned to the notion that our home will never be 'complete'. Even if we fill every corner with a desired piece, I'm certain we'll have wistful feelings to replace with something fresh. It won't ever be over.

While I say that, I'm hopeful that our dining set purchase will last us for many years to come. I've always fancied a bench and the rustic look works very well in our space. It's a reclaimed wood piece from Wooden Duck in Berkeley. There is my shout out. While we are accustomed to eating meals together in front of the TV, it's been a highly functional furniture piece when guests are over. 

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pacific cannery lofts

Time to show some preliminary photos of our new pad. The hard wood floors were recently installed on the first floor; we will be doing our final walk-thru at the end of this week. If I were to editorialize this objective blog post, I would write, "Give us the damn keys already."

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welcome to san francisco east, formerly west oakland

Here is an email that was shared with friends and family earlier today. Emmelle and I officially announced our move to West Oakland San Francisco East. I'll post pictures in the coming weeks. 

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Distinguished friends, esteemed family:

I apologize in advance for disrupting your Facebook browsing, but I’d like to take a moment of your time to share an exciting development in the Lee-Shin household.

Monica and I recently purchased (borrowed money for) a condo in San Francisco East. We’ve been reluctant to share the news until we were absolutely certain all obstacles were cleared. We learned at the end of last week that keys will be handed over shortly; our plan is to be fully moved into our new home by March end!

Now, you may be curious where San Francisco East is located as your Google Maps search isn’t yielding a satisfactory result. Silly Google. San Francisco East is a ten minute drive from financial district and the first exit across the Bay Bridge. It has a lesser-known name, West Oakland. Here, Monica and I will re-establish some of the street cred that we’ve lost over the years. In all seriousness, our condo is part of three new developments in the area and early phase of a long-term growth plan for this once-neglected community.

While excited to be a part of the burgeoning San Francisco East community, we are certainly sad to part ways with San Francisco Main. It holds a dear place in our hearts and we vow to return in the future. For now, we will proudly march with the Bridge & Tunnel crowd.

We look forward to having you over to our humble abode once we get some furnishings inside. I’d love to be able to write that we will share some photos in the coming weeks, but I won’t, because that would be a lie. You'll just have to come over and see for yourself.

Here’s to the thug life.

Thanks,

The Lee-Shins.