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Display Name: shelbygirard
Member Since: 6/3/09

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Thanks everyone for your comments! It’s so nice to hear what everyone thinks about my space. Now for some answers:

asizzle – my grandpa is an artist and the print is an old flyer for one of his exhibits.

glevin – It’s a converted single-family brownstone in the GC with only 6 units which is why it’s pretty different from what else you find there.

deathandfood – yes the 375 actually includes the whole space – the loft is about 80sf. If you look at my entry in the small cool contest you can see a floor plan.

MrModtomic – I’m originally from St. Louis so make trips there often and YES second-hand is much cheaper there!

modishetc – I’m pretty sure the chair is an imitation of some mcm designer, looks hans wegner-esque but I'm not really sure. Unfortunately, there are no markings on it though, I’ve looked!

Blandwagon – the door with the 2x4 goes out to the fire escape. The entry is between my sofa and dining area. My landlord insists I keep that on there. But no, I’ve never seen a zombie.

Nattyjoan – fridge is in the kitchen, just not pictured. It’s off to the right of the counter.

BigTab – if you are serious – you can contact me via my website shelbygirard.com. Probably not for a school project but we’ll see…


Shelby's Sophisticated Studio Loft
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8/10/11 10:35 AM

Thanks so much for all of your comments. I am leaning towards just changing the tiles and maybe the black paint on the surround to something lighter. I am glad to hear that a lot of you like it more or less as is.

I am learning to like the coal grate (thanks for the correct term bepsf) and think I will try to clean this up a little. It does add character to the room, that's for sure.

cranny – the art above the fireplace was made by my grandfather in the 60s.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | DIY Update for this Fireplace Facade? Good Questions
9/4/09 2:41 PM

Beautiful. Does anyone know where to find something similar to the coffee table in the first picture?


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6/3/09 4:00 PM