I'm paying $1495 per month for a 300sf studio at 82nd and York (UES/Yorkville). Building has an elevator, but no laundry, and is far from the subway...
Considering that my rent is more than d...
Timely post! I'm on the hunt for a runner myself. I'm hoping for something colorful because the rug in the main room (which the hallway leads to) is seagrass. I am considering Dash & Albert's flame...
Thanks so much everyone for your comments! I'm going to wait until I find the perfect piece (I do have a month before school starts). It seems my initial hunch -- Craigslist -- is going to be my be...
What about some pretty window film? That way, the light still shines through but your privacy is ensured. See, for example, this great post by not martha at design*sponge:
What about the Sandwich flea? It's a few hours' drive outside of Chicago but I've found a lot of really great things there...if you're looking for MCM furniture I would go elsewhere but in terms of...
Thanks once more about your comments everyone...they are much appreciated!
to respond again to a few questions:
robinm, the purse is a cheapo bag from Target. I use it to hold my...
Oh my god...do you live in Marina City?! Amazing. I've always wanted to know what those apartments look like. It's hard to believe all of your furniture is thrift/street finds. I have to admire yo...
Blythe here.
Wow -- thanks for all of your comments, everyone! I love coming home to this space everyday, so I'm glad that its happy vibe comes off in the images. To answer some of your quest...
oh my god...I have been wanting those tea towels from three potato four, and seeing them framed like that in your adorable kitchen just clinched it for me. What a fun apartment - eclectic indeed. I...
Yup, I felt it! My bed rattled so hard I thought it was getting ready for takeoff ;) Of course, I went right back to sleep and thought I had dreamed it, until I came in to work and my boss said, &a...
Can someone clarify the pitch for me?
In past contests it seems like people used the pitch as a way to say why their small home is cool (i.e. what modifications, etc. they used). This prompt...
I also really recommend the daybed solution - I live in a tiny studio and bought the "overlapping squares" daybed from west elm. During the day I have pillows and bolsters on it - it looks just lik...
Thanks for all of your hard work, Sarah - the slide show looks great! It's so nice to see how everyone has progressed. Meanwhile, I have lots more progressing to do. Just because the Cure is over d...
It's terrifying to think it's the last week, especially as I feel like all of my Cure progress has just taken one huuuge step backward. I've been in denial about my hulking air conditioner, having ...
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I'm paying $1495 per month for a 300sf studio at 82nd and York (UES/Yorkville). Building has an elevator, but no laundry, and is far from the subway... Considering that my rent is more than d...
Timely post! I'm on the hunt for a runner myself. I'm hoping for something colorful because the rug in the main room (which the hallway leads to) is seagrass. I am considering Dash & Albert's flame...
By the way, comicgeek, I'm so sorry I forgot to respond to your query - the first desk was an ebay find from sugarbarrelantiques, the link is here:
Thanks so much everyone for your comments! I'm going to wait until I find the perfect piece (I do have a month before school starts). It seems my initial hunch -- Craigslist -- is going to be my be...
What about some pretty window film? That way, the light still shines through but your privacy is ensured. See, for example, this great post by not martha at design*sponge:
Sorry...it just doesn't hold a candle to the original.
What about the Sandwich flea? It's a few hours' drive outside of Chicago but I've found a lot of really great things there...if you're looking for MCM furniture I would go elsewhere but in terms of...
Thanks once more about your comments everyone...they are much appreciated! to respond again to a few questions: robinm, the purse is a cheapo bag from Target. I use it to hold my...
Oh my god...do you live in Marina City?! Amazing. I've always wanted to know what those apartments look like. It's hard to believe all of your furniture is thrift/street finds. I have to admire yo...
ryanoger, the wallpaper is by Cole & Son
Blythe here. Wow -- thanks for all of your comments, everyone! I love coming home to this space everyday, so I'm glad that its happy vibe comes off in the images. To answer some of your quest...
oh my god...I have been wanting those tea towels from three potato four, and seeing them framed like that in your adorable kitchen just clinched it for me. What a fun apartment - eclectic indeed. I...
Yup, I felt it! My bed rattled so hard I thought it was getting ready for takeoff ;) Of course, I went right back to sleep and thought I had dreamed it, until I came in to work and my boss said, &a...
I also recommend IKEA's Cyril computer cabinet for a similar purpose: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104326
OK thanks Jamie!
Can someone clarify the pitch for me? In past contests it seems like people used the pitch as a way to say why their small home is cool (i.e. what modifications, etc. they used). This prompt...
I also really recommend the daybed solution - I live in a tiny studio and bought the "overlapping squares" daybed from west elm. During the day I have pillows and bolsters on it - it looks just lik...
Wow. Are those phones functional??? They're wonderful.
Thanks for all of your hard work, Sarah - the slide show looks great! It's so nice to see how everyone has progressed. Meanwhile, I have lots more progressing to do. Just because the Cure is over d...
It's terrifying to think it's the last week, especially as I feel like all of my Cure progress has just taken one huuuge step backward. I've been in denial about my hulking air conditioner, having ...