vereroo's Profile

I'm almost 40, and don't have kids. I feel like I exist in a separate universe from women who do have kids (different priorities, schedules, focus, etc.). I have just a couple female friends who are also kid-free, about my age, smart, and funny — and they're very dear to me!

I really believe in the sisterhood of kid-free women; we have to look out for each other, especially as we get older. One of my kid-free friends is in her 60s, and I'm quick to help her out when she needs something — partly because I love her, and partly because I know that one day I'll be in her shoes!

This is beautiful. I'm feeling very curious about your kitchen!

This is utterly magnificent. I even like your fridge art. :)

I liked it when the Amateur Boxing sign was over your bed! It looks like you've got a new place, and worked your magic again. I actually like this new place more!

I would love a house tour! Looks like you've made some great choices. You totally pulled off the dark living room -- it still feels airy and inviting. This looks like a great place for a party! The ottomans make it feel loungy — totally covet that big stuffed ottoman, btw.

Just one thing -- there's no picture of your kitchen sink. I understand why you couldn't fit it in, but I bet it's adorable. Darn.

Looks like an ad. No personality. Sterile.

I know it's not against the rules to be rich, but on the part of the resident, there's more money than imagination going on here.

If this were just a hidden-storage contest, sure, it's the winner. But that's about it.

Actual TYPEWRITERS on the actual WALL. That is hot.

I like the overall sense of airiness and cleanliness with gritty, textured accents. Marvelous.

Love the mechanical print (engraving? something) over the bed, too.

I love your space! So cozy and inviting. You've struck a marvelous balance of having many objects of interest and personality while maintaining a sense of spaciousness. I'm going to steal your suitcase-as-storage idea.

Love those mythology prints -- they appear to be nicely mounted but not framed, which I applaud. Full frame jobs are really overrated.

And I *adore* your kitchen.

I love your space! Congratulations on downsizing and on going car-free!

I agree, it would be great to see more pics of kitchen/bathroom. I saw Dane's explanation. Maybe you could post a link to more pics on Flickr (I think that's okay; other contestants have done so in comments, and now the favoriting is over anyway).

I really admire the spirit of your entry. Sometimes I feel like this contest should be broken down by income bracket instead of square footage! (Not really, but some folks are clearly drawing on more resources than others. I have a cool apartment, but I'm a librarian/proofreader living in Vermont without a car -- my options are pretty narrow!) Your space really captures what Small Cool is about -- maximizing and using your imagination and creativity. Bravo!

It's a nice Tumbleweed sort of house. I like the idea, but the decor doesn't really blow my skirt up. Like some other folks, I wonder if this is a primary residence.