I have one of the earlier Kitchen Aide Stand Mixers. I think they only had white when I got mine. I also got the grinder attachment for it which I use. It is a work horse. But what I use most these days is the 5 speed Kitchen Aide Hand mixer I got. It has three different blades for it. I actually only use the big one now a few times a year, one time is to grind the ham and pork for the "ham balls" we make for Christmas. Also If and when I make bread or stiff cookie dough which is not often anymore. I still leave the stand mixer out but it is covered with a homemade cover I made using old kitchen curtains eons ago. It is just too heavy to move around. It is tucked in a corner, the only appliance I leave out in my tiny kitchen. I do like the little hand mixer, it is just perfect for the mostly "mix" muffins, cookies, and brownies I make mostly.