Small Cool 2011

The owl pillow on the couch is very cute.

I love the painting in the middle on the bedroom wall.

I love all your art work!

Of ALL the apartments in this contest, this is by far my favorite. So much character, irony, soul, elegance. I keep expecting Don Draper to come out of the kitchen in a bathing suit and an open tiki shirt, stirring a scotch with his finger. Shhhhhhhhhh.

Anyway, everyting is so well curated, not a cliche in sight. I would say that I have no words to describe how much I love it, but obviously I do.

I'm going to look at it again now and put off doing work a little longer. I think some 60's Samba is in order.

P.S. Your landlord is a fool. Anyone can see whatever color you chose would be fantastic.

I'm guessing your excited for the upcoming royal wedding. :) Nice diggs.

I'm back.

Nice dish towel! Very timely.

Kudos on knowing where and how to hang art (frames hung too high make me nuts).

Okay, I'll drop by later.

jesus. where did you get that charles painting?

I just decided that I appreciate Charles much more than I thought. How can you help it, when it turns out he has such presence? ;) Actually, I enjoyed all the art there was to see in your home-- the wall of ships, especially (in addition to HRH, of course).

Hey guys, what's for lunch?

Love this apartment so much. Midcentury modern heaven!

To die for pied-à-terre!

Doesn't look at all like a white box now! Looks very comfy and cosy

Looks like a wonderful club house. Well done!

Beautiful!

I like how you placed pictures in the kitchen above the cabinets. I might use that idea!

there are so many fantastic elements in your apartment; i'm particularly fond of the diverse and beautifully curated art collection. well done.

I like the kitchen.

Like the colors, picture arrangements, and quality of light. Very homey and comfortable with a lot of character.

Very beautiful. Cabinetry and wood flooring is very tasteful and gives it a warm feel. I would like to see pics of the bathroom.

That Prince Charles painting ROCKS! Wish I had one too! You've done a really cool job with the place.

Love it! Where did you get your drop-leaf dining table?

LOVE love love all the art! :)

Beautiful and cozy! The art piece above the sofa...is it Kandinsky?

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments, they're really appreciated!
@azaleasmoke the painting is by an artist collective called Faile.
@cvgmiami we are having something delicious for the Royal Wedding. Thanks for the wonderful comments!
@KasieB the table is vintage "Danish Modern" according to the person we bought it from.

Awesome style!

I wish I could come over right now and share a cocktail with you guys!

You're having Spotted Dick, aren't you??!

i love all the art! wonderful! your place seems so comforting and peaceful.

Can't believe what a great job you guys did with that small apartment. Congratulatins!

@cvgmiami we are actually having toad in the hole!
@shernobyl I wish! It's actually Otto Preminger's (James Bond director) ex wife Mary's work. Not quite as prestigious as a Kandinsky :)

Well Done!

I have not voted for a single entry until now. This apartment evokes emotion. The lighting used for the photos is dead on.

Stunning, absolutely beautiful!

I love that you actually have guests in your small space...it is beautifully done.

Love the laid-back arrangement of the art, especially on the wall cabinets! Your place is so cozy!

Your home is not only warm, comfortable and inviting, it is also sophisticated with an intellectual tinge! Enjoy.

Don Forde

It's rather sad that it was stripped of the original architectural detail.

With that said I think your space is warm, sophisticated and lovely. You've definitely achieved a nice balance of what you set out to do--the character and personality.

very nice and cozy! love it.

I'm looking at buying a small studio in Portland. Wish I had the sense of style that you have. Your home is lovely. Thanks for sharing the photos. My studio will look eclectic, the catch-all word for just a mish -mash of things that don't go together!