Reeal's Profile

The wood in your kitchen and living room make the spaces seem especially inviting, like a combination log-cabin/cottage. Your fireplace is great too. All in all, it seems like a very charming, traditional, yet somewhat unique space. You've done a nice job Lois, of making your home look very homey! Good luck with your roof.:)

What a lovely home - cozy at its best. And what great architecture. You can tell an artist lives here, maybe even someone who writes poetry.:)

I'm with LyonStill - I've been waiting for some color and this is it. With all your plants, warm woods and colorful touches, the space feels warm and inviting. I can see myself curling up on that couch with a big bowl of popcorn, watching a movie. My favorite so far.:)

Having lived through MCM the first time, I'm not a big fan. Popular as it may be, It's a style that generally looks 'dated' to me. Having said that, I can understand why people would object to ruining the integrity of a piece - I just don't happen to be one of those people. The AFTER isn't my style either, but I still like it.

Although we live small, we at least have *relatively* good storage, so we can comfortably fit a Trader Joe's 12-pack of toilet paper. Not exactly bulk, but it lasts for a while. Living in earthquake country, we've also made room for a pretty good stash of canned goods and water. Our bedroom doesn't have a closet, but our kitchen has a nice long one, with room enough for my clothes on one side and a pantry-like set up on the other - I've incorporated lots of the small wire helper shelves which allow me to take advantage of vertical space by stacking items. I even use them in our freezer!

Having said that, we still resort to storing misc. stuff in the trunk of our car from time to time.

If it fits (and you don't mind the style and color), then buy it. You can always add pillows and a throw that work with your decor. There's nothing about it that screams hideous and it does seem like a good deal.:)

Something about this room makes me want to know the person who lives here. I find it strangely beautiful and complicated, also a bit fragile and not at all ordinary. Creating this look obviously took time and commitment.

And I love your reading nook and the fact that you can fall asleep looking at the stars! I've been trying to guess which neighborhood you live in based on the two highrises seen from your window but can't figure it out. I'm in agreement about the house tour - would love to see more.:)

I thought this was a great room even before I saw the photo of that charming spiral staircase. Good colors and I like the idea of wall paper hung vertically behind the bed; it makes for an interesting focal point.

Btw, our 'garden level' apartment rental in SF has the exact same staircase (once connected to the space above us), only it's in our living room - it was one of the things that appealed to us since it adds so much character.

Stenciling, wow! Initially, I was going to comment on how much I loved the wallpaper, so the fact that you put so much detailed effort into creating the look makes it even more special. Everything is beautifully executed; I especially love how the room feels both romantic and bright, not an easy effect to achieve - definitely one of my favorites!

This is so pretty and elegant. And I love the rich blue walls - they really do glow! I also love how nicely made your bed is; it's becoming a lost art.