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Personal URL: http://www.mylittleapartment.blogspot.com
Member Since: 4/3/07

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Everything is gone! Thanks for coming, everyone!!! And thanks to AT for the post :)


HGTV Garage Sale Today in Chicago
5/24/12 2:35 PM

@Buttoned: My landlord is awesome allows me to make improvements to the apartment. I've painted, put down a new floor in the kitchen, and have replaced the light fixtures in the dining room, hallway, and both bedrooms. The dining room still needs a medallion above the pendant, but it's such a huge improvement and makes a big difference in the space. I would love to replace the ceiling fan in the living room, but might just paint the blades white to blend with the ceiling more.

@GB73: thanks for your (and others') suggestion to keep the chairs yellow! I'm always open to unusual and unexpected options and love the current color of the chairs. I'm going to wait to reupholster them until we move into our next home, which we'll buy. So maybe I'll go brown, maybe I'll keep the yellow!


Dean's Stylish & Social Greystone House Tour
3/17/12 2:13 PM

HI DUDES!

First, I'd like to thank everyone for ALL of their comments. So great of you to speak up, and especially nice to hear so many positive things and compliments. I really appreciate it! You guys made my day.

ABOUT THE TAXIDERMY: Geez, sorry. I knew that I was in for a whole mess of trouble when I allowed my home to be photographed for Apartment Therapy (you guys love to hate taxidermy!), but I left everything as is. Believe it or not, I love and appreciate animals. All of the taxidermy in my apartment is older/vintage, I didn't purchase it new. Most of it was free to me (the elk antlers, the cowhide, the turtle, the coyote face on my dresser that I probably shouldn't even mention...) Also, THE KANGAROO PAW WAS A GIFT. I didn't purchase it. And yes, it definitely gets the most comments from visitors, good and bad. Anyway...I'm sorry that the taxidermy offends some of you. It's something that's been around for hundreds of years and I don't see it going away entirely. I love it in well-styled doses, but I don't think it overwhelms my space or makes it feel morbid. But hey, that's just my opinion!

BUNNY SAYS HI! It was so fun to hear from all the Corgi lovers out there. She's hilarious, and that is her "ugh, why are you taking my photo" face there at the end. She's quite comfortable in the apartment; in fact, her favorite spot is resting in the front window atop a sheepskin.

@LOLO1025: I love that you called me out on those horrible shell lamps-- They're hideous! I got them for $1 and somehow I have grown to love them.

@CALIGULALA: Lovely to see your comment on here! Thanks for chiming in, since you've been in the space...Please tell your parents hello :)

@MODERNCHAIRRESTORATION: The cowhide hasn't been a problem under the dining table. It's a bit curled up around the edges from foot traffic, but the aluminum tubes of the chairs slide right over the hide with no issues.

@S.J.P.: I am a huge fan of IKEA, but I think we all can agree that so much of their furniture is pretty crappy. I was mostly referring to the MDF entertainment units, dressers, and other junk that never looks as good or works as well as you hope it does, only to fall apart a year later. I love the IKEA pieces that I have-- and there are many other pieces that I'll continue to use and buy-- but I was really just using the Big Swedish Box as an example of "need-it-now decorating".


Dean's Stylish & Social Greystone House Tour
3/14/12 10:10 PM

ArchDarling, I actually have 5 amazing suzanis for sale! I was going to use them with a client, but we went in a different direction. You can see 'em here:

http://mylittleapartment.blogspot.com/2011/08/suzani-sale.html

$200 each and I'll ship them to you however you'd like :)


Thrifty, Practical & Chic: Veronica's Painted Persian Rug
1/19/12 12:47 PM

loooove the fabric on that chair! is it original or can you tell me what it is?


Sara's Georgian Colonial, Family Style
House Call
8/15/11 5:28 PM

nice job!

home body: the "before" photo was taken at night and the "after" photo was taken in the daylight. it's amazing how natural light just makes everything look better....


Before & After: Faux Marble Countertops & Backsplash
Gorgeous Shiny Things
5/20/11 5:36 PM

this is amazing!!!! love the aerial shot.


Meret's TIny Tri-level
4/27/11 2:40 PM

I mostly just really love that last photo.


Scarlett's Out in the Country
4/27/11 2:39 PM

LOVE IT!! especially that plant.


Sara's City Views
4/27/11 2:30 PM

this is amazing!!


DIY Industrial Whisk Pendant Lamp
JUNKMARKET Style
3/9/11 4:59 PM

this is ridiculous and terrible.


DIY Doll Drawer Pulls
2/17/11 1:52 PM

this looks amazing! nice job. I would love to arrange those stacking containers :)


Before and After: Open Kitchen Organization
Domaphile
2/16/11 4:44 PM

why don't you just get it dry-cleaned?


Tips for a Wrinkle-Free Duvet?
Good Questions
2/16/11 4:30 PM

Amanda, I would LOVE to contact your upholsterer! Can you email me with his info?

I recently moved to Chicago from LA and left behind a fabulous upholsterer who I used constantly (for myself and clients). I have yet to find someone like that here, but your guy looks like he'd be great!!

my email address: goodnightdean at gmail dot com


Before & After: Eames Recliner Replica Gets Reupholstered
2/15/11 2:19 PM

I totally love it!!


Before & After: Dabito's "Old Brand New" Planter
2/15/11 2:03 PM

this looks lovely! I clicked through, expecting it to be some crafty-floral-vintage-mess, but you did a wonderful job. great lines and perfect fabric choice.


Before & After: Joy's Rocking Chair Redo
Reader Project
2/4/11 6:36 PM

THIS IS AMAZING.


Underground Home Design: Swiss Mountain House
2/4/11 6:34 PM

always hang your curtains about an inch or so from the ceiling. it'll make the room seem taller. the top part of the blinds isn't that noticeable (at least in the photo), since it's on the same line as the window-frame...


How To Cover Up Vertical Blinds In A Rental?
Good Question
2/4/11 6:30 PM

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The Homies: Best Home Design Blog of 2011?
submit your nominations...
1/21/11 6:52 PM

agreed on the weird window hanging...I don't think I understand the choice of royal blue in this space.


Guest Bathroom Gets a Budget Makeover: Before & After
1/21/11 6:33 PM