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Lovely renovation but I would like to know where your art is from. I love the two pieces next to the Madonna picture in the main photo. Who's work is that?


Claire & Jeffrey's Kitchen: The Big Reveal Renovation Diary
4/18/13 12:45 PM

I recently discovered Evernote for information I can store online instead of all over my apartment. Its changed everything for me. I wouldn't necessarily start to shred my tax forms but as a researcher type of person, everything else has been linked into Evernote online.


Getting Organized: Paperwork to Shred, Scan, or Store Infographic Women & Co
4/16/13 1:23 PM

Where did you find the Union Jack pillow? I have been looking for one.


A Family Friendly Green Home in Lakeview Professional Project
2/15/13 2:44 PM

Nice photo coverage Bethany!


Jason and Jon's Highly Personal Design Lab House Tour
1/13/13 5:06 PM

DUANE HILL - I could never date anyone who painted over a nice piece of wood.

I love that comment! I'm pretty flexible when it comes to making a home 'our home' with a partner but my ex was all about having things his way or the high way. That didn't work obviously. My current partner and sweetheart appreciates a comfortable couch but doesn't obsess over it. Communication and flexibility should solve most issues between partners - right?


Would You Date Someone if You Really Dislike Their Style?
7/23/12 4:35 PM

Wow! Amazing what they did with that tiny space. You really can make any space a home. We don't need that much 'stuff' at all to be happy.


Christopher & Merete's Truly Tiny
Home on the Range House Tour

7/17/12 3:38 PM

Great home. Lots of elements of this place are exactly my taste. Nice pics too Marcia. Well done.


Aimee & Todd's Relaxed Chic Home House Tour
6/4/12 2:12 AM

Love this home. They did really well working out the space to utilize it. Love the artwork too! One of my favorites on AT.


Brian & Kerry's Brewery Loft House Tour
3/16/12 4:45 PM

I love the look of the $1000 cat tree but for that price, no thanks. I have a great scratching post that my first cat walked by every day but my current cat loves. Its still under $50 on the website. I have alot of wood in my home but she only scratches this post and its base.
http://www.naturalscratch.com/cedarpost.html

Its still hard to find cat trees without carpet and for a reasonable price. I'm glad designers are coming up with alternatives to using carpet. I doubt that anyone really likes those things.


10 Well Designed Cat Toys
3/7/12 7:45 PM

Great idea! I might use them as panels for a large window/sliding door space I have in my living room/home office. Summer sun in California is harsh and its coming soon so this might be an alternative to curtains or blinds. Thanks so much!


Cheap & Cool Renovation Resource: Corrugated Plastic
3/6/12 5:50 PM

Great place. Very different and personal which is great. Great photos too by the way.


Aubin & Florice's Curiosity Fueled Home House Tour
2/24/12 5:01 PM

Great home. Just amazing. I'm hoping to create something similar for my place. I just love the bed and will be looking at pallets to create my own version. Wonderful home!


Nick and Rachel's Creative Warehouse Loft
Green Tour from the Archives

2/22/12 8:52 PM

I would like to second Tande925's request for the source to buy the floating desk.


The Home Office of Ghislaine Vinas
Lifework

2/21/12 1:26 AM

Great idea and execution.


Cheap & Chic: How To Make a French-Vintage-Inspired Wire Hamper
2/16/12 1:14 PM

Thats a drastic and wonderful upgrade. Really well done. Chalkboard on fridges and walls are a great idea. One of my favorite before/afters.


Before & After: No More Wasted Wall Space in This Home Office
2/15/12 12:38 PM

There's my perfect house. I'm completely envious. I love looking on here to inspire me to use certain decorating ideas at home. Love this home.


Clare & Thierry's 1905 Echo Park Craftsman
House Tour

2/8/12 11:22 PM

Love the paint color in the main bedroom but, is it brown or another color? I can't tell. I've been thinking of painting my apartment for some time and I love looking around on AP seeing how others use color. I'm so bad at it.

Love the photography too. Great pics. Love your dog too and I happen to - once again - love that area of LA. I don't live far from Franklin Hills and pass over the bridge to go to yoga in Silverlake regularly while always ponding a move to that area. Lovely home guys!


Rachel & Kevin's Los Feliz Love Shack
House Tour

2/6/12 3:45 AM

It was interesting to see such a mix of comments for this cottage style apartment. I agree with Cancanfire that if you're going to put your home out in public - on this website - you have roll with the punches both ways. So long as the comments don't go into the cruel/nasty territory and remain in the 'this is my opinion' category, I believe we should all be able to comment as we see fit. Everyone's taste is so different and that should be embraced.

With that, I will stick my neck out and say this apartment is not for me. The decorating choices made by the home owner do seem to be a little old-fashioned but I'm sure they wouldn't like my apartment. I do like the rug in the bedroom though.

As to the photography, I'm a photographer and I think Katie did the best with what was there. No interior lights bright enough to help her so she used her flash/lights. Well done. Again, nice to see a diverse range of homes on here at AP.


Mary's Georgetown Haven
House Tour

2/6/12 3:31 AM

Remembering your post, I recently sold via Ebay two pieces of artwork that although I still liked, reminded me of a previous relationship that I wanted to leave in the past. I looked at the pieces carefully and said 'I don't love them' so out they went. I'm very happy and intend to continue on this path and plan to move in a couple of months.

Good luck with your new apartment/start in life. Embrace the changes going on for you at the moment. It might not be easy but its exciting when you think of it that way.


6 Ways to Make Space for the New
2/6/12 3:18 AM

I'm another person who would like to 'Like' Jess13's comment. You're not strange in a bad way!

I live in a smallish apartment with a very fluffy cat who seems to shed whenever she looks at me. The furminator has saved me in that area but vacuuming regularly helps even more but I'm not that inspired to get it out and do it everyday. I enjoy sweeping but it doesn't take care of everything as I wish it would.

I also agree with Lisavs that one task at a time is less overwhelming to undertake. There is always something to do/tidy up so do things when you can but don't stress out. I'm reminding myself of this as I type.


20 Home Tasks to Get Done During Downtime
2/6/12 2:36 AM