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nice! what a cool countertop you have...

who makes your couch thrifty girl?

very cool pad. and i LOVE your kitty stairs and bed!!! i'm going to copy your design.

How are your kitty stairs mounted? They look like DIY floating shelves.

No, where is the coffee table from?! The dual height is great -- a tall spot for resting a cup, low spot for resting feet.

i love the kitty stairs and that living room is so comfy!

great job lighting that set of 6 paintings.... they are glowing with warmth!

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I love the pop of orange under your kitchen cabinets. All the art and pretty cup shapes are interesting details in a difficult to decorate space.

I love a nice mix of new items and found items.

The sofa-sectional is the Tillary sofa, and the dual-height coffee tables are all from West Elm. (Former employee here.)

The warm pops of color combining with cool walls and furnishings are a nice contrast.

The wall with ledges and kitty-stairs is a fun idea! M.C. Escher for cats!

i really like the lamp in the 4th photo. what is it and where did you get it?

This is very nice. It's so cozy and lively!
I looove the kitchen!

Thank all of you so much for your generous comments! This means a lot to me. I really am working hard on creating my vision. I am currently taking a design course at it is slowly coming together! All of your posts on Apartment Therapy help as well. I am addicted to this site!!!! There is such amazing talent out there! You help alot! Props to Hula1985! Thanks for sharing the West Elm info. M.C. Eshner for cats!!!!! Brilliant and hilarious. It's my husbands IKEA LACK shelf design. My cats love it, they have a thing about being above the rest of us!!! Go Figure! The Mounting is just standard with the purchase. The light fixtures are from www.elysglassart.com. Thrifty is true. I have a lot of recycled, flea market and second hand store finds. Thanks again and best to all of you in the contest.
Thrifty Girl

Wow, the place looks amazing!!! This is your calling, always has been. I looked through many other designs, all very nice and creative but yours absolutely shines! Great work and yes, along with everyone else the kitty hangout in the sky is fabulous! They must be loving that..The choice of colors is heavenly, you really pull it all together, love your vision! Best of luck to you...you nailed it! Xoxo

Love the complimentary color palette of blues and oranges, the unique touches ("Indulge") and mix of textures and textiles.

This design has a perfect blend of calm & cozy and a little bit spicy and the entire space is just so inviting.

Well done, but I never expected any less my friend.

TKM

You really have out done yourself this time, everytime I see what you can put together you impress me more and more, your talents are extrodenary! I see a huge future on Bravo TV the Next Top Designer or even your own TV show on HGTV, HUM?

I'm so very proud of you girl....Keep up the GREAT work!

Ed Big Props for being such an awesome inspiriting and loving husband to such a wonderful wife!

Anna Z-James

I really love the buddah with the white vases and the moss. Great placement of those vases, you really have a great eye for what works in tight places. Best of luck, love your decor....

Wow I love this! All the colors are prefect together and I absolutely love the kitchen too. The whole place is a perfect blend of casual and elegant. The kitty stairs and perch are without a doubt genius as well. Viva la Thrifty Girl!!! :-)

I really liked the cat. He looks comfortable. I am sure he loves this condo. Like the wood floors and how everything works well with the wood.

The cat Tree is really nice. I will be sending my cats over to visit.

WOW! You are very talented girl! I love the colors and decor! I especially love the kitty in one of the photos! Good luck with your adventure!

The cat tree is GREAT! Love the white shelves above the couch.

What a brilliant use of color. I especially love the kitchen. You have talent girl!! Would love to see the kitties on the shelf. Your husband must be such a catch. Each room looks great. Good luck in all your endeavors. Serene66Sharon

Especially like the combination of the spice with dark grey. Very clean lines yet warm and inviting.

BEAUTIFUL ! When can I move in !!!!!!!! The colors are amazing ! Relaxing, confident and organized , I love it ! You are truly talented Thrifty girl ! I just had to leave a comment ! Look forward to seeing you on Oprah next with your Thrifty ideas !

Sophies Mom

Thrifty girl...your designs and colors are amazing! i love the way that you utilize your wall colors to bring out pieces in your house...it really makes it feel like a home. I think I might have to snipe your pumpkin color for my kitchen because as you well know I am the hugest pumpkin fan on earth! You are so talented and I cant wait to learn so many new things from you! WHEN you make it on opera...please come visit my desperate house so you can help make it a home....one by Thrifty Girl!

xoxo

oh and ps!!!! i love the bookshelf arrangement by color! I do that too! who cares about titles when theres color to attend to!

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