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Display Name: rcbklyn
Personal URL: http://rosecallahan.blogspot.com/
Member Since: 11/20/08

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Those columns and vaulted ceiling are just amazing! Love the rug in the kitchen. And my jaw literally dropped when I saw the bathroom. It looks very European. It must be a dream to live in this environment everyday - they are blessed!


Patricia's Second Greatest Home House Tour | Apartment Therapy New York
5/10/10 8:00 PM

Glad to see AT finally did a house tour with these lovely ladies!
I thoroughly enjoy their aesthetic, and was fortunate enough to have been able to photograph Hollister and her amazing decor (when it was black): http://rosecallahan.blogspot.com/2009/03/who-is-hollister-hovey.html


Hollister Porter's Williamsburg Safari House Tour | Apartment Therapy New York
3/10/10 6:10 PM

I liked the spirit of the mag. Did not like cover, but gorgeous interior photography. I think it will develop and hopefully inspire new frontiers for the magazine format. Physical mags are still so much nicer, but what can be done if it is a dying business?
I don't know that much about the actual business of mags, but can Lonny really be much more profitable, and therefore sustainable, once it really has to pay for it's content, even if it is not printed? This premier issue was all due to the charity of those involved according to the editor.


Apartment Therapy DC | Lonny is Live! What Do You Think?
10/11/09 9:12 PM

I absolutely love the style. It is in line with my need for cozy, dramatic environments. She has created a fantastic story around her.

Since they are renters I wonder how they felt about putting so much custom work into the space? Was it just a pure need to make the space awesome no matter what, or was there some agreement w landlord or fantastically long lease? Do tell!


Apartment Therapy New York | House Tour: Michele Masters an Old School Loft New York
6/3/09 7:44 PM

I love it! Charming is definitely the word. Wonderful homey mix of vintage that is not always so easy to do. The kitchen is so cute AND practical, which I thoroughly appreciate. Makes me wanna come over for a bbq!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | House Tour: Sara Lov's Los Feliz Charmer Los Angeles
3/27/09 5:33 PM

Wallpaper is fantastic - please let us know the source! The home is lovely and very lovingly lived in. Great architecture.


Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Green Home Tour: Erica Tanov's Secondhand Beauty
3/12/09 4:26 PM

Love it! I have almost exact same tile work. Where did you get that fantastic shower curtain? Please tell...


Apartment Therapy DC | Look! Finishing Touches Complete Art Deco Bathroom
2/2/09 5:10 PM

Remember to give the photogs credit please - these are shot by Gareth McConnell. It was a few clicks away (on the Lyell site), but AT should definitely be trying harder to give credit to any photos they use!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Interiors from Lyell's Past Collections
1/28/09 1:29 AM

Don't feel bad about eating on the couch and having your desk on the DR table - your lifestyle should dictate the function of the rooms, and therefore the design.

Furniture:
I actually have a secret dream about having a big round pedestal table in my DR ala Charlie Rose to do work at, have friends over, etc. So I will suggest a round or oval show-stopper table since the space seems large enough. I prefer darker natural wood, but if the painted thing is what you desire then go with it...

Normally the I detest armoires, but in this case I envision one covering the door (on small hidden wheels so you could move if needed?). You could keep all files, computer stuff, paperwork, and possibly a tackboard hidden. But I would still work at the table :)

The cove and credenza look good to me, but as others suggested, some built in shelves would be nice. Then use the credenza elsewhere if it fits/serves purpose.

I second or third the idea of lower bookcases with lamps on either side of cove. Love symmetry - very elegant.

Finally, some low, or chest height bookcases for storage of your best books or display of art. Then you can also have wall space for art above.

Color:
If you like blue/white then go with it (maybe with punches of bold or jewel tone color?), but I would suggest a light cream and not bright white

You got good bones though!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Before: Dining Room Office
11/20/08 3:07 PM