Terri 19's Profile

480 sq ft of love and cozy. I like the little spaces you created throughout the entire place for the both of you - no small feat for sure. I looked at the pics several times and had to smile because it reminded me of when I became a single parent with a full-time job and trying to maintain a semblance of neatness in a small space. What is most important is the happiness and love the two of you share.
I am looking forward to pics of your new digs.
Maxwell, I promise you, it gets better mentally, emotionally and physically.

Took a deep calming breath and made my list. I'll be moving in August, so my list is primarily made up of what to donate, toss, recycle while making my 650 sq ft apt clean and comfy in the meantime. Less stuff to move when I go.
So I shop on-line quite a bit (no car, physical limitations). Amazon had beaded, bamboo, cloth, etc. closet "doors" and many are fun and funky. I just bought a couple of scarf organizers from them as well. The Container Store has neat stuff too. Both sites have reasonably priced items.
@mandz2, been there, so I am sympathetic. May I suggest decluttering a manageable, small area of each of your rooms daily. Perhaps you can stretch the January to February, March or beyond so that within a few months you have followed the January plan. DON'T STRESS. That will be your biggest deterrent to not accomplishing your goals. When the clutter is gone, you can really clean and decorate as you want. YOU CAN DO IT! Your place will look amazing, and you will be proud of what you did.
Wishing everyone well, and remember Janel's words,
"So, don't skimp on your list - make it complete and think of it as a roadmap of projects you can tackle throughout the year, but know that you'll only be responsible for doing one this January."

Ahhhhh...toasty warm, interesting, eclectic. Beautifully done!

While not a fan of pink anything, I say go for what speaks to your heart and makes you happy. Slipcovers for a temporary or permanent solution are an option should you tire of the color. Slide 3 is pink more modern imo. Slide 4 more country-style imo. The NYT link (thanks for that GreenHeronFarm) shows more euro-style imo.
But think of this scenario...in two years from now, you have a totally rotten day. When you get home and open your door, will your couch seem like an oasis? Just a suggestion and something to think about should you choose to do so.
Best of luck and happiness with your decision,

This place is so much damn fun to view. Is that a disco ball next to the yellow chair in the dining room...lol. Great mix of colors, furniture styles and awesome collections. Wish I could come over and have a glass of that wine you having sitting on the kitchen counter. So very, very well done.
P.S. As far as the bed against the window, in my opinion, great position from which to view the backyard and the weather and have the sun behind you.

@ RSR: Thanks for your posting. You saved me from typing the exact words you used about Christopher's apartment. I apply the same principles as you for changing tastes and outgrowing items.

Hi Christopher: Toured your apartment several times, and loved each "click." Years ago, I lived on Dolores Street in the Mission District. Great apartment with great architectural detail. I feel homesick!!! The wall colors you chose for each room are making me think. A lover of nature, especially trees and birds, made me feel at home in your place. We might have been in a tug-of-war over the owl table if I were still living in SF!!! Happy times to your and your bird friends in this lovely home.

@PARNASSUS - many thanks for posting the video - very helpful.

So personal, so stylish, so family. I enjoyed reading about how you created and furnished this 700 square foot masterpiece. Love the terrace, love the brick wall and especially "first instinct was fabric-based." Ahhh, DeKalb Avenue - how I miss my Brooklyn roots! I will be referring to this tour for great ideas about spacing and editing my possessions as I continue to empty-nest. Kudos and happiness to you in your fab apartment.

Stylish house and stylish lady with a beautiful smile. Am loving the fireplaces and built-ins. Very relaxed. Amusing way to show some of those fab shoes.

Very cozy home that reflects southern charm. So much to look at and admire. Went right to the tour and didn't expect the wood paneling and said "wow" out loud to myself. What a way to deal with wood paneling. Bravo!