Beautiful! Where is the ceiling light fixture in the bedroom from?

What's that red and white rug in the first pic, anyone know? I can't find it on the CB2 or Anthropologie sites.

Looks like the Coco floral rug in tomato from Anthro.

Well done!
I love browsing through a house tour and seeing pictures of kitties.

@ SFDC: D'oh. You're right. Those color selector things always throw me.

bedroom ceiling light fixture is cheap globe pendant lamps from chinatown held together in one ceiling mount. I think it cost about $100 bucks total to make

Hi Jessica, one other question about the ceiling fixture. Are the pendants acrylic plastic or paper?

What I really like about your place is that you also have some real bold art on the walls. It really takes your place way beyond the ordinary.

i hate you; you have my dream desk.

PaminBoston: none of the above, they're actually glass! (cheap glass)

So much to love, so little space to comment. Love the wall color, love the flowers in the kitchenaid, love all the typography...such verve!

This is a great home of a really talented artist! Kudos!

I find it really interesting that, in the case of some house tours or very place-specific posts, people seem to jump on the chance to call out gentrifiers, but not in the case of this person living in Bushwick.

love the apt! im so jealous you have great taste!

love the bright colors, chair molding, and "rooms" created in the single space

Although it's not my style (I wouldn't survive so much recent vintage without antidepressants) I thoroughly like it, and I consider this a big copliment no matter whom it comes from. It's rare to see so many elements combining to create a clean statement. If I was forced to isolate one single object though, that'd be the shower curtain -- I melted!

I love it! It's lively and fun without being over the top. Love the vintage. Well done!

Wow, what brilliant apartment! I'm amazed how easily you were able to mesh different styles together and would have never guessed any of it was ikea... you obviously know how to splurge where it counts!

Forgive me if this is listed somewhere, but can someone identify the metal bookcases in the first pic for me, please?

I am also wondering about your cat scratching post in the living room... it's actually attractive!

Sorry about all the posts!

With all of the curtains drawn and with so much artificial light, it's hard to get a sense of the real colors in the apartment. The lighting makes it seem as if the photos have faded a bit.

Oh wow, John Hendrix was one of my instructors at college; I love his work!

Great space, too.

amazing furniture, weird art, but great overall feel!

Gorgeous space! What are the paint brands & colours?

Jess!! wonderful space.

@Jess: what is the color in your living room?

I love "Just give me a fucking chance!" That is the best! (I wish someone would give me one! :D

@allicat: the living room paint is a ralph lauren "lifevest orange" paint...it took like FIVE COATS even with primer to get it even, so i'd recommend doing benjamin moore in a similar color if you can find it.

the blue paint is benjamin moore wythe blue and the bathroom yellow is also benjamin moore but i forget the color name.

the metal bookcases are from room and board

re: gentrification: The main reason why I love the apartment is because it blends into the neighborhood, just a brick building like any other on the block gutted and made nice on the inside. I was so happy I could find something a bit more genuine than the glass and steel monstrosity condos.

the cat scratching post is SmartCat Ultimate Scratching post but I painted the top and base black. it was seriously the only attractive scratching post i could find. you can buy it on amazon

Love this tour - it's one of the most welcoming-looking apartments I've seen. Thanks for sharing!

Lovely, thoughtfully designed apartment.

(Even lovelier graphic design & illustration--)

really nice job! how long did it take u to pull it all together?

I love everything about your apartment and the art is all amazing!

Coral is a sadly underutilized color. Liking it very much in your home.

This is how I like it from kitchen to dinning table to TV area. Love it.

LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DID .... THE KITTY TOO :)

Nice apartment. Badly photographed though, which is a pity because the artists' apartments I find are invariably the most curious.

Love the crazy stuff like the words on the all and the devil girl, plus the naked lady.

The space is beautiful - though my favorite part is the kitties since they are so darling. I second the fact all the curtains drawn shut it makes the place seem dark.

The layout of things and furniture in this place is totally right. I find red/orange such a hard color to do well, but here it works.
I love the lamp shade of the glass lamp in the bedroom. So romantic. Where is it from???

I've been using your daily drop cap on my blog!! I love love love your illustrations and typography. :) Where can I purchase Mommy darling and Daddy dearest? Gorgeous apartment!

This is a very interesting apartment.
I like the orange/red walls, and I LOVE your shower curtain.

"I find it really interesting that, in the case of some house tours or very place-specific posts, people seem to jump on the chance to call out gentrifiers, but not in the case of this person living in Bushwick."

Huh? What are you trying to say... ever so obliquely? Are you "calling her out" for the sin of living in a neighborhood that hit the skids during the late 20th century? Which neighborhood is the politically correct choice for a young, single freelancer?

What's 'really interesting', exactly? (The fact that you managed to compose an incredibly passive-aggressive sentence, alluding that she's wrong to live in Bushwick, but not actually saying so? Your convictions are as weak as your premise.)

Very lovely place. It's bold, beautiful, and filled with personality. I particularly love how you've mixed soft, feminine elements with bold & harder lined pieces. The lovely flowers in the Kitchenaid is a great example of this.

I am in love with all the dressers & artwork in this apartment...

a little girly for my taste although nearly perfectly executed in every way, and i love the colours... until i saw that shower curtain! that's my nightmare!

omigod chaise envy...love the mix of all of this together.

Happy, inspiring, thank you!!!
-someone who's been focusing on interior for 5 decades

I too wish a floor plan was mandatory (like the small cool contest). But overall I like it.

Great place -- you created so many interesting, separate areas. I like the chaise in the kitchen for people to sit and chat with you. It seems like you would have more interesting conversations on a chaise than you would if you were sitting side-by-side at a "breakfast bar."

It gave me a chuckle that you have to take down your parents' wedding photo when they visit, but not the "fucking chance" artwork.

You can leave my house now. :-)

Jessica, I love your place and your creativity! I was curious, I noticed the "H" in your bedroom is similar to your lettering style, did you make it or did you purchase it? Thanks!

Hi Jennifer - really like your funky style and playful arts.
I have been wanting to make a vertical wall art similar to the one hung above the couch next to the kitchen area for a class project. Did you design it too? Would it be possible if you can post a close-up foto of it? Much thanks. :)

WOW. Really stunning. Really. Sucks about the fake plants, though. I once had a cat who killed a really beautiful palm plant. I feel your pain. And your bathroom helps me understand the appeal of those ruffly shower curtains... :)

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love love love love love

so cool.

thanks for sharing with us!

Love the colors you've used in the living room,Lots of comments on it but is it coral or orange,and what is the color of the drapes that go so well with it?

love this!

shirley-temple-of-doom, if anything, I was calling out some AT posters -- no one in particular, just comments I've seen on this site before, that have gotten really nasty about where people live, and the horrible how and why of it all. AT commenters can get nasty at times and, seeing that this home is in Bushwick, I almost expected someone to rip Jessica a new one because of her location. For whatever reason, people mostly commented on her home [this being a home tour, that's kind of nice, don't you think?], and I found that interesting.

I don't think there was anything passive-aggressive about it, and I certainly wasn't implying that she's wrong [or right] for living where she does. That has nothing to do with me, or with what this post is about.

great crib and awesome kitties! luv the shower curtain -- so comical, shades of jerry and the puffy shirt. :)

Not my style, but LOVE the place. Very warm and interesting. I am selecting lights for my apartment, and love your choices -- I have been looking at similar things.

visualingual: Your comment about 'gentrification'-- totally out of left field-- sounded to me as if you were implying that Jessica was clearly guilty of something so it's surprising that no one had pointed it out. (No one called you a gentrifier, that's surprisng!)

What does 'gentrifier' even mean? Are poor neighborhoods supposed to remain quaint, deliciously low theme parks that the middle class dare not invade? Seems to me that if you even use that word ('gentrifiers') you buy into that BS premise to some degree.

Your qualifier "[or right]" ---" I certainly wasn't implying that she's wrong [or right] for living where she does"--- doesn't exactly help to clarify your point.

mkw: as far as how long it took to put together: i feel like it's still being put together! I just bought a few of the cabinets about a month ago, so I guess I can say it took about a year to get everything where I wanted it to be?

Aster: The lamp shade is from Anthropologie, and the base is from Ikea

MARG1E: Those aren't available for purchase just yet, but I am putting together a store for my site and will be selling prints on there (possibly that one since I get a lot of requests for it!) My new site and store should be live in a few weeks (or whenever I am done uploading all the new work)

michelleinbrooklyn: I totally wish I could open a cafe! It would basically be a studio that I sold cheap coffee out of so that I could have human interaction throughout the day. ha!

squirrelpearl: The H was actually a gift from a friend from Philadelphia! It's an old plastic sign letter.

OtherLivingThings: The vertical wall art is actually a postcard set of the 12 days of christmas that I made a few years ago (hung with ph neutral masking tape, which is my default poster hanging material since I had so much around the house)

I like the bright colors, the artwork and the lived in vibe of the house. Anything that is beautiful and actually appears that a human being lives there always scores points with me! Cool space!

Nice job. Love the use of colors against the wood furniture...and yes love the furniture!

Excellent use of colours, very warm, but still 'clean'. Love it.

love it, love it, love it!! It's obvious that every piece in your home has thought,meaning and purpose in a fun and artful way(lots of good stories too).

I gave you a hard time about the Rob and Laura Petrie couch but you obviously have figured out how to make it all work. Glad you didn't listen to me. So happy for you and your happy space.

BTW: you don't have to take down the wedding picture for me

Mom! I love that you are commenting on this!! (donnadip2 = my mom)

Really like the bedroom and the sofa area of the living room. I'm not sold on the bookcase dividing the living/dining area though - it feels like the living room is cramped to me. Also, I feel like the whole space is a little cluttered, and I personally can't stand the "give me a fucking chance" - what? But well executed. :)

Brilliant. Thats all.

Aw, kitties and a sweet mom. Just really fun and well-thought out. Wish I could have you over to redesign my little space!

you have given me apartment envy and made me feel like i make decorating choices that are much too safe for my liking. thanks for sharing.

I keep coming back to view this house tour over and over. I love the color choices, soft lighting, romantic nostalgic feel. It's the perfect combination of cozy lived in and chic. It's a classic movie mixed with modern eye candy. There are so many fun elements that never scream, "I paid top dollar for this because I'm so rich and pretentious". I'm impressed how Jessica didn't just pick a bunch of things straight out of a catalogue, instead choosing each piece one at a time. The couch may be straight out of the Dick Van Dyke show, but it's absolutely perfect. The chaise lounge looks like it belongs in one of her illustrations. I envy this girl in a bad way, I even want her tattoo. Hah, I'm creeping myself out. Jessica, do you need an intern, perhaps a number one fan?

p.s. definitely not overpoweringly vintagey. Just awesome.

Wicked! I love the writing on the wall!!!

Any chance you could provide a little more detail about the bedroom fixture? Did you rig the ceiling mount to accommodate the 3 globes or was it something available stock? Any more info would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. Love you home!

ceiling light fixture: we (boyfriend and I, this is a two man job) had to buy all of the pieces separately (each globe light (one 12" and two 8") came with its own wiring and ceiling mountcoverthingy) and then bought a pre-drilled cover with three holes (i think this was like $10 or something) so we could mount them all together instead of having the separate mounts. We threaded one of the globe lights wiring through each one of the holes and then cut the cords to the right length (wanted them staggered and not all one length). Using wire-cutters, we stripped the wires so we could mount them all together. We tied knots in the cords above the mount so they weight would be supported better.

Love what you did with your place. Could you tell me what color paint and brand you used for the bedroom? I would love to use that same green color in one of our bedrooms. Thanks for sharing!

Kyung: Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (its kind of a robin's egg blue)

absolutely fabulous! your home and cat are gorgeous.

Jessica, beautiful and inspirational apartment! Your color choices are awesome.

Quick question- I'm loving your gray, textured looking sofa. Do you know what the style name is?

Thanks!
Alex

Wow. Just-wow. AT often has house tours with people that can afford $10,000 Mies loungers in monochromatic lofts, so I think that this is one of the most exquisite spaces I've seen on here. Really-it doesn't feel designed-it just feels like YOU, which is all anyone should want of their home. It's really lovely. Kudos.

Really very nice. Awesome colors. The bath curtain is wonderful.
But could you please attach the plan of your apartment? I feel lost.

Lovely home! I was just wondering where you bought those brown & pink drawers on your desk? I've been looking for desk organizers like that everywhere! Thanks.

Three things I like in this house:-

I LOOOVE the lounge which stands right next to the kitchen (but I woud have mine in another colour except the colour she chose suits her place).

The rug under the lounge mentioned above is fabulous!. Again, I would have another colour for my place and different design but have the same style/brand. I LOVE how there are raised textured parts. Very very nice!

I like how she has a feauture wall in her lounge.

One thing I would personally change had it been my place is that there is an element of 'suffocation' with the dominant coverage of red on her walls in the loungeroom itself. I feel that there needs to be a breathing space somewhere. Obviously this is just a personal choice. The glow of the floor lamp which reflects onto the red walls emphaises this vibe that I get when looking at that picture. It may be different when seeing the room for real. However if it still was the case I would have a different backdrop colour sharing the same wall that has the feature panel with framed mirror. Maybe a bone or cream colour (or a lighter variant of the lounge colour)behind it to tone down the overkill of the red, without losing its cosiness achieved now.

P.S - I woudn't be shy on going a lill more glam on the bedspread. Would try with a thick velvet bedspread in suitable colour even just for a contrast in styles. With the right colour chosen it would go down well.

I really like the colors in this place and the use of it to break up different areas...and the wallpaper. This is a very nice mix of new and vintage, neither overpower...so not too 'vintage-y'. The "Give me a fu**ing chance" sign is so bold and big. I love it! What really gave me a laugh (because I can so relate!) were the flowers in the KitchenAid mixer! I never use mine either, but keep it out. Great fun...a sense of humor. Maybe I'll do that with mine. :)

With all due respect, why would anyone want profanity on a wall they look at every day?

find post interesting, as am in similar circumstances (other people's furniture, lots of art, real records, books, personal history, the Closet), so nice to compare & be impressed that occupant is in space only one year. agree w/the ikea comment; go Solid for big pieces. the flat files do not seem to loom. the "profanity" is fabu, and where else would it go if not in personal space? nice contrast of loud living/quiet sleeping colours. some questions: own or rent (& how to deal with intense colour at departure)? why split the table from the kitchen area with the chaise? were 'points of use' considered? might people start posting floor plans, please? the workspace is confusing. again, 'points of use' are of interest (is workspace together, dressingspace together, etc.). am glad it is listed as 'bushwick' & not 'williamsburgh east;' it's a real unit w/ real stuff in a real 'hood.

Well done!

--I registered for this site just to say that! *impressed.

So I know this is way late but does Jessica or anyone know where I can find a similar mail holder like the one by her entry? It's perfect, but really the whole place is just gorgeous.

I love your apt. Such bold use of color. I wouldn't have the chaise so near the kitchen without a screen/curtain to keep dust/grease far away from it. And it does kind of seem out of character with everything else in your place. I do like the way you worked the coffee-table in front of LR couch unit. Love the ruffled shower curtain, considering getting one...(hate to be a copy cat) I tried to divide my wall with a bamboo blind like you did with your wallpaper, but couldn't get the right "rythem". I did divide my bed from my LR with bookcase like you did. Great place to place files, & every-thing so neat. Good, good job! One of the most beautiful small space layouts I've seen!