Cribs -Moscow

Welcome, everyone, to our humble abode.  We’ve just moved in and as you can see it doesn’t quite look like “home” just yet.  When the mythical SEA shipment arrives and I manage to unpack everything and make the place our own, we’ll have you back over for drinks and another tour.

Once you cross the threshold, you find yourself in a spacious reception area.  To your immediate right is the guest bedroom, past that is the large eat-in kitchen (we’ll get back to that later), ahead is the guest washroom (complete with shower), to the left of that the master suite followed by the office area tucked in behind the corner.  On your direct left are the livingroom and diningroom.  Let’s go check them out.

Notice the high ceilings and crown molding details.  The furnishings here are a neutral-toned, eclectic mix of IKEA contemporary chic and traditional estate -perfect for entertaining the pearls-and-sweater-set crowd.

Shall we adjourn to the office area?  Follow me through the French doors to the left.  Don’t get lost now, this is tricky...Ah, good, I see you’ve made it!  The office area is well-illuminated with windows that almost span the distance from the ceiling to the floor.  In case you get sleepy while at work and feel the need to catch a quick catnap, there is the obligatory pull-out couch in here for your comfort.

Come now, to where the “magic happens”...Yes, that’s right, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Mistress’ bedroom suite, err, I mean the master bedroom with en suite.  The flat is facing east so the morning light streams through the windows and wakes me with its gentle touch when I forget to draw the curtains.  The luxurious, queen-size bed has (just) enough room for two and the sleigh bed frame, mismatched drawers, dresser and closet add an interesting touch and somehow tie it all together.  Fortunately for those 2 AM potty breaks, the commode is not far away.  Just remember to push the big button on the wall to flush!

At first I was taken aback by the tiles on the floor and walls but I have since come to appreciate them as they sure make cleaning quite easy.

Let’s get out of the loo and head back to the entrance where we’ll take a tour of the guest facilities.  Just off the front entrance, you’ll find your luxury accommodations.  Again, you’ll find the room filled to capacity with grandma’s castaways to store a year’s worth of clothing and personal items and a single bed where you can rest your weary head after a long day spent playing tourist in this incredible metropolis.  Your room faces west so the spectacular Moscow sunsets are your backdrop.  A quick peek out the window reveals the tip of one of the Seven Sisters.  The nighttime skyline seen from here is remarkable.  If you are in need of a quick, refreshing shower, no need to ask -just go ahead and use your own private (tiled from floor to ceiling of course) washroom.  Again, the flush button is on the wall.

And now we head to the kitchen for the obligatory glimpse into the fridge.  No chocolate or beer or even Monster drinks here, kids.  You’ll find fresh veggies, fruit and meat from the local farmer’s market and some cheese and butter from local dairies.  There may be a bottle of wine in there for special occasions too.  Laundry and ironing day is considered a special occasion, right?

The storage and counter space in here is quite generous with an island and a nook as well as a long counter with a built in dishwasher and full-size gas range.  The doors in the eating area give on to a fire escape and the area below the window is actually a great place to sit and read on the iPad while dinner is happily cooking away.  A few throw pillows would be perfect for that space.  Tucked discreetly in the corner are the laundry pair so thankfully I don’t have to lug any clothes to a laundromat any time soon -not that I have even seen a laundromat around here. 

The last tenants were allocated two full fridges and a full stand up freezer.  I’m going to return the extra fridge as I really don’t foresee any reason or occasion that could possibly warrant its use.

Well, that’s it for now folks...you’ve seen the entertaining space, the “magic” room, the washroom wall flush buttons and the contents of my fridge -it is time for you to sign off the blog and get back to work!  Thanks for stopping by and we’ll be sure to have you back when the flat becomes more of a home with our own, personal touches added in.

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