Old Gray Mare's Profile

Wow, what a great post.
CD towers seemed useless then and now.

Small computer desks I think can be repurposed as vanities. The larger ones can be used as a make-shift dining table with some tweaking. I love, my old end tables from the 60's, and could never part with those. I purchased an old console TV cabinet at a thrift store for $35.00 (thankfully without the TV), recovered the sliding doors, and use it to store my old record albums, CDs and audiobooks. Would love to have an old telephone table. I could have bought one years ago, but passed on it. Sigh...

I purchase original vintage pieces whether they have well known names or not. I buy them because they are well made. I'd much rather own one original piece even if it's small, than a house full of knock-offs

Yes, Yes, Yes. A real New York City apartment...cozy and lived in.

I love the way you described the apartment in your summary.

Sniff, sniff...why can't I do this in my house.

This home is far out!! Love the dining room, sitting room, and best of all the sofa in the studio/craft room.

I like that stove!

"Buy things that you truly love and respond to – don’t just fill a space with things because it needs to be filled. If you have the luxury of time, it is worth it to end up with pieces that you may have for a lifetime."

Great advice, and I can see the interior designer touches. Your home is warm and minimal without being sparse.

This is nice place, and I'm glad to see how well carpet works in the space.

It's colonial coastal.

"Your bathroom & kitchen are so close to one another, it's really just a bitchen." czg

LMAO!!

You toss items to your partner, rather than getting up to hand them off.

Hate: stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, animal prints.

Love: items from childhood, including toys, tables, and fabrics - vintage or not. White appliances, textured and natural fabrics.

I also agree with Jentastic...a good cleaning changes the way you view your home.

I like the little sitting area (picture #15), and the light that streams in.

My house gets very little light throughout the day, but I've managed to live with that. The thing is I must be the only person in America without hardwood floors. Any chance of seeing more tours of homes with carpet?