Patrick from Parka Avenue's Profile

Display Name:	Patrick from Parka Avenue
Personal URL:	http://parkaavenue.blogspot.com/
Member Since:	5/6/08

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The TV is much better there! Good work! The Inside Man: Barney's Pop Art Loft Phase 2 - The Prescription \| Apartment Therapy Los Angeles Flag this comment	7/1/10 10:40 AM
Hi everybody! Patrick, owner of that bathtub/coffee table. I realize that it's not everybody's cup of tea (!) but I guess it's the result of living in an old cookie factory. My home certainly doesn't please everybody but it always leaves an impression. Most of all, it makes people smile and laugh. I never pretended to be a design guru but I'm always flattered when guests leave inspired. So I guess my goal was achieved if it made you chuckle. I invite you to have a look at my AT House Tour. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/house-tour-patricks-world-of-wonder-montreal-067621 You can also check out my latest post on my blog. It's about being ranked #5 in this Top 10 http://parkaavenue.blogspot.com/2010/05/parka-avenue-in-top-10.html Go Canada! 10 Great Canadian Small Spaces \| Apartment Therapy Chicago Flag this comment	5/8/10 8:46 AM
This is my type of place. I would not change a thing! It actually reminds me of my loft in a way. I was surprised of seeing your bathroom door. It's just like mine! If you don't believe me, see for yourself: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/house-tour-patricks-world-of-wonder-montreal-067621 Chris Hannah's Spectacular Reclaimed Loft House Tour \| Apartment Therapy Boston Flag this comment	1/19/10 7:55 PM
Simple ideas with maximum impact. Love it! Apartment Therapy Chicago \| Kevin Dop's Playful Uptown Loft House Tour Flag this comment	10/30/09 2:22 PM
Simply put, I think your place is hip and cool. Quick note, does your power bar have to stick out from under your entertainment center? Apartment Therapy DC \| House Tour: Ann's Colorful, Treasure-Filled Apartment Flag this comment	1/30/09 10:52 AM
The vignettes are cool. There's nothing I don't like about them. Creative people you are! So I guess this comment, like the others, is meant for AT. I would also like photos that gives a perspective of the place. How about a picture of the beautiful views like it's mentionned in the survey? Apartment Therapy San Francisco \| House Tour: Kelly and Mike's Layered Collage San Francisco Flag this comment	1/13/09 1:47 PM
That celling is incredible! Can you believe that they used to throw away those tin tiles not too long ago?! Apartment Therapy New York \| House Tour: Carl and Laurent's Bright White Live/Work LoftNew York Flag this comment	1/12/09 11:23 AM
I'm very jealous of your floor. It's stunning! A on the choice of art also. Apartment Therapy Chicago \| House Tour: Tanis Terry's Workman's Cottage Flag this comment	1/8/09 3:09 PM
Hello all! Patrick again... This is want I love about art. It's very personnal and it evokes different reactions and emotions from different people. And from my point of view, there is no wrong way to see it. And if you think that makes me someone who thinks of myself as a plaboy, that's fine too! If that is your perception, I respect that. I choose my art in a very simple way. It's always a "coup de foudre" (love at first sight) sort of thing. It's a very primal, gut reaction. Meaning usually comes later. Eve is absolutely right, my girlfriend loves the painting. So as long as she's ok with it, I'm happy. To answer jennibear55, I bought this painting on Ebay. I tried to find the seller who I bought it from but I can't seem to find it. It's an original painting and not a print. Thanks again to all of you for your comments! Apartment Therapy Chicago \| House Tour: Patrick's World of Wonder Montreal Flag this comment	1/5/09 9:52 AM
Hi everyone! Patrick here... I want to thank everybody who took time to browse through the pictures and leave a comment. I appreciate ALL your comments. The good and the not so good. I think you all made valid points. I would like to point out that I have no background in design or the arts. I don’t even pretend to have good taste! If you have noticed in my survay, to the question “what friends say”, I never said that people love my place. The things they do say is: “This place is like nothing I have ever seen!” That being said, I think most of you really got it. It’s meant to be FUN! And I have a great time decorating it. Thrust me, I do not take myself seriously. Most of my friends would never live in a place like mine but they do love to visit! I appreciate the fact that some of you think that I put thought into everything. “Overdoing it? Trying to hard?” Absolutely! You are right! The only comment that I would have a hard time to swallow would be if my place left you indifferent. But I have to admit, having my own House Tour is sort of a dream come true. Some dream big, I dream small. So you have no idea how much of an honour it is for me to be on AT. I have to thank Eve Martel (go see her House Tour!) who made this possible and Regina from AT Chicago for her great work. Let me tell you, as soon as I saw the title to my House Tour, I knew that she got it too. Keep those comments coming. They literally give me chills! It’s great to read comments from people that seem as passionate about decorating as me. But in the end, the fact that my girlfriend and my family enjoy my place, is all that really matters. Right? If you want to see more, I invite you to come and join “Patrick Foisy’s Fan Club” on Facebook. (I DID NOT CHOOSE THAT NAME!) A friend started that group after visiting the loft. It’s full of pictures. P.S.: I apologize if I masacred the english language since french is my first language. Apartment Therapy Chicago \| House Tour: Patrick's World of Wonder Montreal Flag this comment	12/19/08 4:51 PM
Eve is a swell host! I had a blast! Love all that dinnerware Eve! Apartment Therapy Chicago \| Flickr Finds: Eve's Mid-Century Housewarming Montreal Flag this comment	12/19/08 4:30 PM
What a relief!!! My own House Tour is being posted tomorrow and I wasn't going to be able to leave comments. Can you imagine? I tought maybe you didn't like my username... Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| Mea Culpa: Commenting and IP Ban Issue Flag this comment	12/17/08 3:21 PM
Original and different. Just the way I like it. Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| House Tour: Wendi's Pioneer Modern Los Angeles Flag this comment	12/16/08 7:54 AM
This is the perfect exemple of a place with "great bones". AND it's decorate with taste. I wish I had the money to buy a place in the Old Port. I will settle for my loft in Hochelaga for now... Apartment Therapy Chicago \| House Tour: Lisa Alex's Craftsman Loft Montreal Flag this comment	12/5/08 11:50 AM
Wow! A-MA-ZING! You have a couch in your bathroom!!!!! Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| House Tour: Sherry and Miguel's MarvimonHouse Los Angeles Flag this comment	12/3/08 1:20 PM
One of the best looking office file cabinets I have ever seen. The are usually so boring. I love the fact that you painted the drawers different colors. Bravo! Apartment Therapy New York \| House Tour: Downtown Artists' Loft New York Flag this comment	11/26/08 3:18 PM
"whether color or artwork should go over the headboard" I vote for artwork. I bet you that if I gave you some canvas and paint, you would probably come up with something original. Apartment Therapy New York \| House Tour: Vanessa's Picture Perfect Home New York Flag this comment	11/21/08 1:20 PM
Very nice! I wish you had a photo of the exterior... Apartment Therapy Chicago \| House Tour: Jacob Laurie Do It Themselves in West Ridge Flag this comment	11/17/08 11:31 AM
I've seen closets bigger then this apartment! Good job! Apartment Therapy New York \| House Tour: Laura's Pared Down Perfection Relocates New York Flag this comment	11/12/08 8:35 AM
I can definitively see all the potential you saw when you aquired the place. That is a skill that a lot of buyers don't have. Good luck! Apartment Therapy New York \| House Tour: Patty and Chris' Stripping Down New York Flag this comment	11/12/08 5:15 AM