Cuddles Kazinski's Profile

I want to live in this place so bad! Perfect. I'm really impressed with the use of orange as an accent in a room that at first glance looks somewhat traditional. Orange always seems to be used with a mid-century or mod look, but I think it's fab with cozy, older surroundings as well.

Plus, I'm always a sucker for a dog on a shag rug.

It's absolutely not to my taste either, but I think Heather did a great job with the color. I really like the yellow as well- more of a golden yellow instead of a lemony shade.

Beautiful! I especially like the somewhat unusual combo in the dining room.

That's a great studio! I have a wall of exposed brick in my kitchen, and yep- went with a warm greenish color that changes with the light. During the day, it's a yellowish-green, but at night it has this pretty golden glow. Which looks most excellent against the dark red brick. Ultimately, I also think of the brick and wood flooring as something that reads as neutral. Go with what you love!

By the way, this also reminds me when some chain store (the Gap, maybe?) was putting out screenprinted, DIY-style shirts with Edie Sedgewick on them. That was just as great to see on some random 13 year old who had no idea who she was.

Other than to note that I agree with Trumystique's assessment of the study Mr. Green referenced above, I also agree that using this for some sort of studio or utility sink would be most practical. At first glance, I wanted one of these bad, until I too realized that it would probably be a drippy, gross mess soon after it's installed.

As for germs...eh. Coming from a bit of a clean/tidyness freak, I don't worry about germs too much. Unless I've been handling raw meat or am about to slice someone open on an operating table (another note on the study- it was conducted in a hospital- most people don't have reason to live in a sterile environment), plain soap and water will do just fine. I think the antibacterial hype is complete bull.

I'm uncertain whether being able to afford a $2000 umbrella means I have arrived, or have completely lost my marbles.

That said, I have a trusty $40 version that I got at Wegmans, and it still looks great going into its 2nd summer. I guess we'll see how long it lasts...

Oh boy, I have this dream freakishly often. However, I'm always amped, which is a nice departure from my normal anxiety dreams. I remember the last space I 'discovered' had *two* extra kitchens, and a many, many rooms for me to redecorate.

I'm also a city dweller, but not a New Yorker....