my very own

September 15, 2010
my (new) vintage stand mixer!
As of yesterday afternoon, I am the very proud owner of my very own KitchenAid stand mixer! I found it on craigslist in excellent condition so I didn't have to pay the normal $300-$400 that these babies normally cost. In asking how old it was, I was happy to learn that it was originally purchased in the 80's. Now, I know that doesn't sound great, but in actuality, a lot of KitchenAid customers have been saying that the motors in older models are so much more durable than current models, so when I learned it was from the 80's I was ecstatic. It came with the standard 3 attachments and it's this beautiful pale yellow color that I adore. Now I suppose my only problem is deciding what to bake first!

22 comments:

  1. i'm in love with this color! we got a new one for our wedding, but i am head over heels for these old babies. they last forever!

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  2. I'm so jealous! Congrats on a great find! Are you back in school now?

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  3. Fortunately not yet, but I start moving in tomorrow and classes begin Monday. I have a feeling I might be spending more time baking than studying this quarter...

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  4. You are so lucky. I'm incredibly jealous. I've been searching for an 80's or early 90's model for my mom for what feels like forever. But you've given me faith to keep searching!

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  5. the kitchen aid will change your life...i was so proud when i got mine :)
    the pasta maker kicks ass fyi
    awesome color!! it makes me want to paint mine

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  6. WHAT. I am so jealous! I've never though to look for the old ones, but that seems like a good idea. And that color is one of my favorites!

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  7. This is so beautiful. I LOVE Kitchenmaids, especially non-white ones! :D

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  8. Yay! you are so lucky. Craigslist is an amazing site. i shop from there all the time!

    i want a stand mixer. that color is very nice. can't wait to see what you'll make :D

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  9. I'm so jealous! we want to get one for christmas but a vintage one would be so much better!

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  10. Have so much fun...I love mine and use it all the time!

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  11. AH! I am SO SO SO jealous! (like all the ladies above me, apparently) Congrats, girl! You'll have great adventures with that baby! and now...off to craiglist! :)

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  12. I'm soooo jealous! You lucky, lucky LUCKY girl!

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  13. This is on my Christmas list!! My mixer is a hand me down from my mom and is ANCIENT.

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  14. Aaahhhhh! I'm so glad you got one! LOVE it.

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  15. CONGRATS! yay. i totally yelped when i saw this. what a great color! i am holding off getting one until i have a bigger kitchen.

    have you named her?

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  16. No, not yet! I'm waiting for inspiration to strike :)

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  17. I LOVE KitchenAids! I have an old one now (which I love) but i can't wait to get my very own someday!

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