my sister is moving into this building in september. she's paying $695 per month for shared room (loft style bunk beds of course!). single rooms are $895 per month.

This is fun - I never would have guessed that your typical "caressable conservative" would go for a candy pink, charcoal gray, and port color scheme for his den.

Sorry, not sure where to find the couch in the US. But check out AT Chicago for ideas on recreating Orla's look on a budget:

What a fun project. You've manage to capture Orla Kiely's style for very little $$$. I like the use of the bedspread too! Tres clever.

Beautiful post. It's interesting how china can really take you back to place in your past. I can't part with my Grandfather's coffee mug, for instance... every time I see it I'm taken back to my gr...

i love this idea- great comibnation of extremely affordable and high concept. it's amazing that you can pull off a liam-gillick inspired theme for less than $10. this is why i love diy.