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Where did you have your island counter made?

Hilarious - I was going to say that this looks almost exactly the same as my first apartment in NY, and then I saw that you're at 87th and Columbus - only two blocks from my old apartment at 89th and Columbus. Same placement of sleeping lofts, same ridiculously high ceilings. I loved and miss that apartment; it was great to see traces of it again in yours!

I gather from this list + the comments that the best way to keep your knives sharp is just not to use them at all. Personally I break all of these rules and simply sharpen my knives every 6 months. I've had them for going on 10 years now with no trouble, so I'm honestly not sure what all the fuss is about. They're workhorses -- I expect them to work.

I am *in love* with that living room carpet. Is it Moroccan? Source/style?

Another vote for a full tour sometime. And I want to hear more about this apartment search... sounds like a story there!

Love your rugs, especially in the living room. Where did you find that blue beauty?

I'd imagine it's not the space so much as the inability to close a door on the baby ;) My husband and I will be moving into our first apartment in Brooklyn with a *bedroom door that closes* in July, and I just can't wait. Beautiful space, and I have the same map of Brooklyn that's hanging above your dresser!

I'm typing this from Raymour & Flanigan's Lilly Loveseat (56") and can highly recommend it. I've had it for about three years now, with two cats, and it's held up very well. http://www.raymourflanigan.com/lilly-microfiber-loveseat-204212219.aspx

@God is in the Details I imagine it depends on where you live. In my location there is no way you can get a tub re-enameled for only $100. Reglazed yes, but the finish often doesn't wear well.

Where did you find those gorgeous soapstone counters? Doing my own Brooklyn no right now...