9.28.2009

The New Apartment Tour

Are you ready? It isn't "finished", but I wanted to show you anyway. My goal for the space was for it to scream HAPPY. After the last few months I have had, I need it. I think I am getting there. So without further ado:

{The Living Room}
The art is very much a work in progress. I am waiting on a few new prints to come in, and I still need to get my lovely prints from Wolfie and the Sneak framed. I also need to get a couple more magazine files for the bottom shelf of the landing strip so that it looks all cohesive. I also need to get a rug...one day.

{The Bathroom}


A few little peaks of this bathroom {which is oh so much more spacious than my old bathroom- I even have a big garden tub!} This last image is my favorite drawer...filled with my collection of head bands.

{The Bedroom}





This vintage metal bookcase with glass doors is my new prized possession. I knew the moment I saw it I had to have it. I knew exactly where I wanted it to go in the new house. I LOVE it.



This is my super secret behind the door crafting area. I had to improvise since I no longer have room for my crafting desk. I think it a sneaky solution.

The things I really love about this apartment are: the layout {I will have to add a floor plan later. It is essentially a square divided into four rooms with the storage in the center and the circulation path around the storage...perfect!}, everything is essentially brand new {including the kitchen! yeah!}, the balcony {I got lucky with this one, oh and I will have to show you the kinda cool view to the river.}, the tall ceilings {I even have crown moulding.}, and mostly the light {because of the layout every room gets daylight, it is wonderful}.
So what do you think? Any suggestions?

29 comments:

  1. Very nice! I especially love the crafting corner and the black shelves and prints next to the door. Suggestions...hmmm maybe putting some prints higher up would help make the ceiling seem higher? Oh, and I am very jealous of your lovely bathroom.

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  2. It's amazing... I absolutely LOVE all the delicious layers. I wish my mind worked that way to put things together so wonderfully! I especially like the sunglasses collection!

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  3. I wanted to let you know how much I love these spaces. The living room with the chaise and all the little pictures on the wall are an inspiration to me. I love too that you didn't put everything in picture frames. Thanks for posting!

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  4. wow! it looks great :D

    i really love how you display your sunglasses

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  5. It looks fantastic! And I agree - the sunglasses display is genius.

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  6. You do such lovely vignettes!!!! Seriously, every corner has something delightful to look at! Great job:)

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  7. Wow! You're so creative, I really like it and it absolutely projects - Happy! Nice work, can't wait to see more. Keep the pics comin!

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  8. you did so much and you can see it all in the deatails....every part of it is unique! well done!

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  9. Your place is dead gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful. You've worked hard and it's totally paid off. Your apartment is an inspiration to us all.

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  10. Love it all, amazing! At first I thought it was one of those home magazine photos you post sometimes. Btw what is that lattice like print/poster on the floor against one wall? It looks so cool, is it cut out?

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  11. I love it! Absolutely fantastic!!!!

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  12. Thanks for sharing. Your home is fantastic! I LOVE the bold use of color and pattern. The space projects a quirkiness and brightness that is perfect!

    The picture wall is really fun.

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  13. Makes me want to spend hours soaking in all that delicious art and amazing color! Looks awesome and definitely get a sense of your personality. love it!

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  14. I spy a certain yellow lamp looking fab. oh, and those curtains in the bedroom? KILLER. I love that pattern, just the right scale.

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  15. Staggeringly gorgeous!

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  16. looks fantastic! i moved into a new place about a month before you did and i am absolutely floored by your progress--i'm no where near close to being as put together as yourself. love it.

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  17. Lovely !!
    I love how you framed your artwork.
    xx

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  18. It all looks so lovely! You've used the space very efficiently, and I just adore those art groupings :)

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  19. wow... your home is stunning! I love every room! Is that a Ferm Living feather cushion I spotted? I thought that pattern was just on their wallpaper...I'd love that cushion!

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  20. I can't believe how much you've done in such a short time! Everything really looks great and you have such a great collection of interesting objects. All the vignettes are really awesome.

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  21. Looks great! The bedding and curtains look perfect together in your bedroom.
    I love the sunglasses display. I only have one pair. Oh, to have a whole wall to choose from!

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  22. How awesome! Seriously. My jaw kept dropping. Great use of color. I love the mondo caldendar, the green tray, the numbered jars, the binder clips as frames, the craft area, the...

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  23. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I can't tell you how much they mean...

    To answer a few questions:
    The black and white lattice pieces is actually carved wood (um maybe mdf). I actually got it on super clearance at linens n things before they went out of business.

    Almost all of the pillows you see are Thomas Paul. (But the feathers do look exactly like the Ferm Living print).

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  24. I love how much is going on in your apartment. It's so busy and cheerful.

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  25. i love the curtains in your bedroom, where did you get the fabric??

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  26. J- I love your blog and your apartment is absolutely fantastic! You are so creative- come decorate my place :) It was so good to see you in the Fort- I wish we had more time to catch up- I miss you already!

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  27. Looks beautiful. Where did you get the white tiered nigthstands?? They are perfect, and I have been looking for something similar for what feels like eternity!

    xoxo,
    tanja

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  28. Holy hell! I just found your blog via Chic Modern Vintage and had to comment. Love, love, love your apartment! I think you may be my home decor style twin.

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