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Also makes one think of all of the vintage stuff in our homes today - we were lucky to get them at a fraction of the price because our parents got rid of them! Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham.


I Can't Believe My Parents Got Rid Of (Insert Item Here)...
6/3/11 9:35 AM

This is more of a "had no choice BUT to get rid of" story.

Almost my entire family came to the US from Cuba in the late 50's and had to leave everything behind. I mean entire estates just handed to Castro's government. They were able, however, to bring pictures and one's heart breaks to see entire homes and beachfront apartments filled with mid-century modern and deco pieces. The most frustrating part is that these houses are occupied by members for the Cuban government and have been left intact, meaning some dirty guy is sitting on my grandmother's George Nelson Coconut Chairs.

Sorry to be a Debbie Downer. (Or maybe it's more like Kristen Wiig's Penelope? "My grandparents have 8,000 Eames chairs").


I Can't Believe My Parents Got Rid Of (Insert Item Here)...
6/3/11 9:32 AM

Pass the absinthe and crank the Nina Simone.


Gina's Vintage Bohemian Home Atop the Shop
House Tour

5/29/11 11:13 AM

Meh.


David Bromstad's Art Reproductions Available for Purchase
5/20/11 9:51 AM

I couldn't live in this place unless it came with a naked Don Draper. However, I enjoy people who commit to their insanity without apology - and do it with style. Impressive.


Vintage Vibes In This Month's Covet Garden
5/19/11 11:48 AM

CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN!!!! I'm so happy for you! I had a great time at your place. :)


Jordan's Light, Location & Vibe
5/10/11 6:51 PM

GO JORDAN! GO JORDAN! GO JORDAN!


Jordan's Light, Location & Vibe
5/4/11 8:22 AM

Still love this place, still love the totally innovative bed placement. Voting as my favorite in this category.


Jordan's Light, Location & Vibe
5/2/11 9:14 PM

Do they sell scroll bars on Etsy, I wonder...


Luke's Barely Habitable
5/2/11 10:22 AM

x.


Luke's Barely Habitable
5/1/11 3:29 PM

My life sucks.


Amy & David Butler's Creative Textile Lab of a Home
House Tour

4/29/11 10:31 PM

First rule of Luke's Apartment: WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THE PILLOWS.


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/29/11 3:21 PM

LUKE!

I'm sure you know by now that you've inadvertently become an Internet urban legend.

Thanks for chiming in, but we still want to know: what is Photoshop and what is real?


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/29/11 12:39 PM

Highondesign (oh.),

Are you defending Luke's right to live in an apartment that doesn't exist? I'm not judging, just curious.


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/28/11 9:26 PM

Yay Laura! You made it top ten.

But don't get too excited or you might fall out of bed.


Laura's Sophisticated Studio
4/28/11 9:21 PM

Luke,

Me again.

Look. If you do exist and this is really your place, you are to be commended for your ingenuity, resourcefulness and Photoshop skills. Apologies if anyone's comments offended you.

If you don't exist - and you did this just to f**k with a bunch of self-important, opinionated hipsters - call me!


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/28/11 4:59 PM

shannieboop - Thanks but no, nothing official, I'm just bored. But always happy to make someone laugh!

Hey, you haven't heard from Luke, have you? Has he asked about me?


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/28/11 4:34 PM

We need to step up our game or Luke will be very angry with us. The Gothamist's comment board (yes, this apartment has gone viral folks) includes the following nugget:

"I love going over to Luke's place. Post up, crack some brews, stare at the wall."


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/28/11 2:25 PM

PHOTOSHOP A BATHROOM!!! I just spit out my bottled water (23 cents pre sip).

Luke, all is forgiven. I'm sorry I ever called your place "tiny" and "inadequate" and "tiny". I can see how that could hurt a man's feelings.

I think we could be very happy there, you and me, on our photoshopped bed, staring at the wall.

Please Luke, talk to me.


Luke's Barely Habitable
4/28/11 10:18 AM

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


Tom and Josh's Panoramic View
4/27/11 8:37 PM