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Beautiful home. Absolutely love it. I would hate to have do the dusting though!!!

Ok so the first living space and the second living space are completely different. I do not like it. It's very cluttered and busy with too many patterns and objects. Good for her for loving it, but not my taste. Thanks for sharing, though.

Laura
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ec05 - that is exactly what popped into my head when I read that Brad from the Crash Test Dummies lives here! (And it continued to play in my head the entire time I looked at the slide show.) Intriguing place, but I wouldn't want to dust it!

http://www.swankydigs.blogspot.com/

Holy shit!... in a good way ;)

Way too much. It verges on Horder status. I couldn't live like this. The dusting alone would take up all of my time.

yeah sorry I couldn't help the CTD reference!

I think some of the elements are interesting but it reminds me a little of my great aunt's house. I agree with the philosophy of a person likely something vs. it's value though.

never in a million years how I would have done it, but i love it! like a fairy tale...

Too dark and cluttered for me.

Wow. 1600 feet and it's still packed with wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much stuff. I can't appreciate it because it's too overwhelming.

A lot of clever solutions with the transoms.

1600 sq ft. You could fit three of my apartments in there.
I have never seen a NYC apartment with room for things like wood storage and three work areas. In that kind of space you can afford to get what you love and make it fit.
I like what they did, would love to visit, but could not live there.

very interesting. remarkable vision and totally impressive follow through on vision.

i love places like this. it shows that the people living here have lots of money and creativity. i like that it doesnt look like an ad for dwr. this is classic soho.

A real home and so un-selfconscious. Thanks.

Michele, I love your custom mirror. Could you tell me where you got the mirror and how you put it together?

Cool place. The transom windows, the wood stacked in the hall, and the many, many quirky items all combine to make this place really neat and different - in a good way. Such a fun place - I could easily imagine spending tons of time looking at all of the interesting items. I wish we had lofts like this in San Francisco. (Maybe we do, but I haven't seen them.)

Not sure what to think about this house. There are lots of interesting and creative solutions and decorating-- I like quite a lot of them-- but overall, the place strikes me as being too cluttered, too overdone, too kitschy, too dark. I'm getting lost just looking at the pictures. If they'd edit by 1/3 and brighten up some of the walls, the effect would likely be more remarkable. We'd at least be able to get a better grasp of what is going on.

I LOVE that the word "minimalist" was actually used in one of the photo descriptions. I actually laughed out loud. Also laughed when I read that the shelves are constructed so that they can be climbed. That is something that I would never think of needing, but I guess it could make sense. Good for them for having a truly unique home! It looks like there is a lot of laughter going on in there, and that is always a good thing. (could I live there? uh...nope)

this is the coolest friggin' place i have ever seen.

CJT - Many glass suppliers also supply mirror glass and will deliver and sometimes install large glass pieces. I had the glass supplier bring the mirrors and he used industrial adhesive to stick them to the walls (there is one in the bedroom, which has no direct light and one on the wall outside the bedroom to help reflect light to the bedroom thru the metal screen). Because they are so large, I wanted a professional to handle the glass and bring it up our 4 flights of stairs. Basically I built the wood frames around the glass using huge concrete lag bolts to go into the masonry walls to give the glass additional support at the tops and bottoms.

Don't worry everybody. I have a fantastic cleaning lady who loves to dust.
-Michele

What an incredible collection of treasures from the past! Hey, if things ever get tough....you guys could have a garage sale and eat for a year! lol!

I have a book about Soho lofts, published in the 1970s, and this place would fit right in. The eccentricity, found objects, and makeshift solutions are what old-school lofts are all about.

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!

Fun and funky with loads of personality...very creative! I love it!

I couldn't keep up with the dusting, myself, but I love love LOVE it. Such a great, quirky place to live. Finally we get to see a place on Apttherapy that *doesn't* look like a catalog page or an ikea showroom- yay!

One of the best AT tours ever. No name dropping of high-end brands, perfect execution of the owner's vision, and very descriptive photo captions. Is it exactly my taste? Not at all. But I loved looking at it!

I love this space! I love all the open shelving, of everything being on display. If you've taken the time to have everything in your home be something beautiful and unique that you love, I don't know how you could have it any other way.

I love the use of a Victorian Cottage aesthetic in a NY loft, partly because it's so unexpected.

I also love the creativity: using doormats as transom windows and a mantlepiece as a bench seat.

I further love the sense of personality and interests that the interiors reflect - they hint at a pair of vibrant lives.

So, lots of love goin' on :)

Very soulful & cool.

How fun was that?

Its interesting but far to chaotic for my taste...but i'm glad to know you have someone to dust it.

This reminds me of my mums house and I love it. It feels old world, romantic, cozy, and like there is a real story happening inside of it. Absolutely charming... Thank you for sharing.

This living space is just perfection. My favorite ever.

Wow...lots and lotsa stuff! The living room space looks very inviting and cozy. My memory is now haunted by the painting of the seated woman, which I love, and have seen fairly recently in another post someplace...maybe for sale at Paris Hotel Boutique? This will definitely keep me awake tonight! I know someone who, for some odd reason, would be very creeped out by that doll's head.

Fantastic place.

I was surprised to see it's only 1600sq ft - it actually looks a lot bigger, despite the glorious clutter everywhere.

Great style not mine but I appreciate it and would be fun to visit. I loved looking at each picture but not loving the the dear head or other reminiscence of them.

I think the eye needs someplace to rest--and it's not going to find any place in this loft.

Wow! I love it and find it fascinating.

WANT.

I have no idea why people feel the need to insert the dislaimer that they "could not live there". It comes off as rude and insensitive.

Anyhoo, I love this beautiful and unique place. You can tell that the people living here are creative and fearlesss.

I'm sneezing just by looking at it. It's a dust trap and I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to keep on top of everything. I'm with others - it's too much like an antique store for me; I couldn't live in it, but I could visit and ogle things.

That said, it's their space and they love it...and ultimately that's all that matters.

wow, it's like a loft from the early 70's (decorating wise) it's hauntingly beautiful. Lovely job!

Awesome, unpretentious, unique, and creative. What more could a viewer ask for? I could spent hours investigating each corner. I will acknowledge that while my personal style is more streamlined, I LOVE visiting friends who have a more ecclectic and acquisitive style. There's always something to see, talk about, investigate. It makes for much more interesting friendships when people have different styles, needs, aesthetics.

I love that this place is a reflection of the occupants' personality. I love that there were no designer name dropping. I love its unabashed and unappologetic and unpretentious style. Great job!

I'm speechless. This apartment is magnificent.

as the man who lives here, let me just say a few things.

firstly, to those who find it "cluttered." the fact that the place is over-the-top is what makes it work; for there to be less would look like trying for something that didn't get there.

secondly: ironically, i find "minimalist" places to feel more self-conscious that this place. minimalism tends to draw attention to its' own sparsity.

thirdly, unlike most women, my wife is not a nazi about everything having to be in its' place all the time. (yes, i know i'm being a misogynist prick here). as a man, i feel more relaxed in this living space than i have anywhere else.

fourthly and finally, for those who love it but "couldn't live there," let me give you some advice: yes you could. walking into this place is like getting high.

ps: we aren't rich, and michele does everything on the cheap. the metal doormats on the transom are 15 bucks each, and she framed them in herself.

in fact, michele builds everything herself. i didn't even touch a hammer during the entire operation. i am a composer, and we composer/genius types are generally the sort of men who couldn't build a bird-feeder. i'm proud to be amongst their ranks.

While this isn't my particular style, I found this space very inspiring. It's a place I'd love to visit and would feel at home in. Great work guys.

This home is beautiful and inspiring, not only from the work Michele's put into it, but also what she has created. It's gorgeous, fun, rich, funky, and charming. I could get lost for days and wouldn't mind a moment!

I.

Love.

Michele, WHERE did you get the red-stringy chair in the Big Room?? (Nice description, right?) I LOVE it! I think I will be visiting your pictures again and again to take in all the details!

-mflemon
The red and white Stringy chair is plastic coated wire (like electrical wire) wrapped around a metal frame. It's from Mexico. A friend bought it on a trip there and carried it with her all the way on a TRAIN ride back to NYC. When she moved back Holland, I bought it from her. I love it too. It took awhile for it to grow on Brad. Once he started doing yoga, he found it more comfortable...ha ha.
I've tried finding similar chairs to sell in the store, but most of them look too new with powder coated legs and not such cool colors.
-Michele

Admitting that you're being a misogynist doesn't make it okay. I find misogynist remarks like that unacceptable. Would racist remarks be allowed on this site? As long as you say you know you're being racist?

Oh, Jooly... give it a rest. Brad's not being a misogynist... he's defending his home to some pretty rude comments. Get over it, and please don't equate misogyny and racism. They are two totally different beasts, and this is not the forum for a discussion of their comparison. We're talking about Michelle and Brad's awesome home that they were kind enough to share with the public. End of story.

What a really gorgeous home. Thanks so much for sharing it. I usually just glance through thumbnails on these tours, but I've looked at all your photos again and again. I'm aghast that people can look at something so personal and lovely and think only of dusting.

Gasp! It's lovely and inspired and all so handmade! I love it.

My friend said to me once: "I love that your things always have stories to them. I ask you where your necklace is from and it always has a long story about the strange little man you bought it from on the wild trip you took." And it's true- I want my possessions to have personal meanings as much as possible. That's what I see in this home- a home connected to adventures and explorations- where everything reminds you of where you went and what you did.

I love Michele and Brads cozy home. It is beautiful and rich with inspiration. I have spent many a night hanging out there and relaxing. They are a very funny and sweet couple. If you could just see the other still raw spaces in their building you would realize just how amazing their home is. Michele is such a hands on, creative problem solver. And she does it beautifully. Congrats on the huge posting!

And thank you Jesse Lu for some sanity.

This is a really amazing space- so creative and inspired. This place is straight from a fairy tale, really unique and wonderful. More house tours like this please!!

If i read one more AT comment in which someone uses the phrase....

"I love, love, LOVE it!"

I am going to scream out my window at the sky, and then attack random strangers in a crazed dementia.
Could you people manage to make comments that are somewhat original and don't sound like some valley girl ditz?

Thank you. That is all.

i worked in a neat store in atlantic ave called the city foundry
your trinkets and bijouterie remind me of the cool stuff the patron, a guy called sorhab used to sell..
im in england now and i wish we had fle markets like the annexe and the one near tompkins sq..

I really wanted to say ( I love it) in one word, but it is impossible. Who... the heck is worried about dust? Geeees, buy a dust cloth people!!! Good grief!!!! what a stupid thing to even bring up. Don't you people clean your homes? Is dust such a big deal? If this was my place, and I could live here the way it is decorated, I would be more than excited, and not worried about a little thing like dusting. This home has personality plus. Oh, yes, the word just came to me. (AWESOmE) And I am sure you have heard the word to describe your home, many many times. Thank you, for the tour of your unique?(no spell check here) but hope you know what I mean. You have personality, that matches none. LOVE!!LOVE, Awesome, in a nutshell. OH, WOW! another word that fits in the nutshell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it's incredible... definitely one of the best house tours in AT.

and Brad, totally agree with this:
"firstly, to those who find it "cluttered." the fact that the place is over-the-top is what makes it work; for there to be less would look like trying for something that didn't get there."

going all the way is what separates the men from the boys.. and it really shows in the results... there have been so many house tours with watered down attempts to do what Michele has accomplished... and they are nice but so forgettable and uninspiring. it takes a decorator with guts to set themselves apart.

I am head over heels over this whole place.
Can I marry this space?
Or at least rub up against a table leg or something?


(...only in the hope that the magic will transfer to my own shabby little dwelling.)

I dig the Old World eclectic style, but many of the rooms seem to lack natural light. It's would work wonderfully for a movie set, but I wouldn't want to live there.

I keep revisiting this post not only because the pics require multiple viewings to take everything in, but because it makes me feel good just to look at this place. This is what my best friend's apartment will be when it 'grows up', and this is what I would love to have if I had the... ability to put it together. I think it becomes a little too easy to sit back and critique with the anonymity of the internet.
Bravo Michele!
p.s I can TOtally see the benefit of climbable shelves!

I love the place, but I just wish the fad of hanging dead animals and/or their antlers on the wall would end.

I'm always happy to see "real living" spaces on AT.
I get very tired of the contemporary, single person living, sub-urbanist sparten, neurotic martha stewart goes retro, pie-in the-sky "who lives like this" unatainable fantasy rooms we always see.
Cheers!

and note to people who say.. "i don't want to live here" or "i can't live here" - no one is asking you to, and no one really cares. they are so far removed from being constructive comments and as redundant as saying "i don't like glass" when stepping into the louvre. of course you're allowed to say it, but there are far more constructive/interesting and much less self-important alternatives in critiquing a place.

"I think the eye needs someplace to rest.."? Bah! Let 'the eye' rest when it's dead!! This is exquisite and inspiring. Makes me want to eat croissants with my dressed-up, 'faddy' carcasses...
And of the fading puveyors of bijouterie- sad, and so true. We simply must make our own!

Uselessinfo, I agree completely!

This home looks livable, comfortable, relaxed and easy-going. It is at once homey with a grand sensibility -- an aesthetic that I think is very difficult to achieve. There is much about it that I would love to be able to replicate in my own space.

I'm annoyed by the comments about it being cluttered and even bordering on 'Horder' (sic). There are a lot of things both decorative and useful in this space. "A lot of things" does not equal clutter. To be clutter, those things must also be disorderly, most likely unwanted and make the space difficult to use. This is none of those things. While the number, type or style of things may not appeal to you personally, the apartment is clearly well-edited and designed to make a space for the things they love, find fun or otherwise appreciate. (As for the hoarding remark: Get a grip.)

I for one would love to live there. Just looking at the pictures makes me happy.

I have had the privilege to be invited to this lovely loft on more than one occasion, and I must say I have never seen a hint of dust anywhere. It's large and cozy all at once, and because of the loving couple that lives there, it's warm and welcoming, always. I immediately take off my shoes upon arriving and feel at home here; it's a bohemian haven.

Not only could I "live here", but I've also been inspired by Michele and Brad's color and design choices, adding from their palette to my own much smaller loft apartment and art studio. Their home is a favorite stop every time I visit my beloved NYC.

Really people? Do you need to use this forum to air your frustrations with life? Ahem, scoobydubious. Keep it on topic. And attempt kindness. Or opt out.

I totally love it I really do. Some places reject clutter, but others embrace it. This place is a working of living art. I especially loved the guitars on the wall.

I'm glad they have a nice cleaning lady, though.

Thanks for sharing. '-)

STEAMPUNK'D!

If houses reflect their owners you know the folk who inhabit this space are going to be cool, talented and interesting. I love the Victorian gothic boho fairytale feel of this pace. I feel as if it's a Tim Burton set. It looks totally charming and a welcome change from so many of the bland places normally featured here.

Forgive the drool...what a dream!

And GOOD LORD do the comments about "clutter" ever get fucking tiresome on this site! I swear some folks here arent pleased unless they are looking at a show room, and even then they'll probably have a problem with the staged books!

This place is very interesting. It reminds me of a junk store I once visited and everything was for sale. You got to love it to live in it.

I apologise to the occupants for using the word clutter - I don't personally think of clutter as a bad thing at all, but reading the other comments I can see how it is generally thought of as negative.

It's a great place; it must be wonderful to live there.

This made me very very very happy!

Who cares about dusting when it all brings you joy. And there is a wonderful harmony in it all.

Thanks for sharing!

Such an inspiring space and so much to see! I have to say that this is my favorite space I have seen on this site where every room I just loved! It is not all my style, but every creative touch gave me ideas of looking at things in a new way. Wow!

A little late to the game, but what a pleasure to see this over my morning coffee. I have to say my favorite rooms are the ones with the white walls--my personal preference--and they're amazing!!! I could live in that bathroom. Next time I'm walking through Soho I'm going to be looking up and just hoping my eye will find you. Wonderful job. I'm going to visit your store, Michele.
I'm also thrilled that there's no mid-century modern to be found anywhere. Lord!

Totally fun and a GREAT place to be invited to. Smiled broadly when I spotted the guitars hanging with the saws and the clock. Laughed out loud when I read the piece from "the man who lives here". Clearly, this man allowed his woman to move in and take over. I don't see how that might be mysogynist. He appears to have made her happy - Is that what love-filled relationships and homes are all about???

I loved looking at this home and though it has a few too many objects for my taste, I do appreciate seeing a real, lived in looking home. I think the kitchen with the little nook for someone to sit and watch the preparer is absolutely wonderful and I would spend all my time there. I also find the bedroom and bathroom quite dreamy. The other rooms leave me a little overwhelmed because there is simply so much to take in but overall I think it's a truly unique space that shows imagination and joy.

Brad-- I totally felt high just looking at it.

Amazing that so many of the comments just attack one another. This is a space for opinions—it's not bad that some people find it beautiful, and others find it too cluttered for their taste! And it's not bad that some people take mild offense at a comment, and others don't. Making fun of commenters, berating others' tastes...not cool.

I really like the visual complexity, the creative repurposing, and the rich and interesting patterns and textiles. Though a few of the areas look to my eyes like displays in antique shops, and that doesn't look very lived-in to me.

Ok, so i just have to revisit Brad's "unlike most women...misogynist prick" comment along with Jooley's questioning and Jesse lu's rebuttal. I was enchanted by the creativity of the space and aesthetic boldness of it's occupants, but have to say that when I read Brad's stereotype based comments, I was a little less impressed. It's a shame that he felt the need to berate a gender in order to (ironically) defend his wife and her brilliant design decisions. Jooley rightfully pointed this out and then Jesse lu, responded in similarly disrespectful fashion. I completely agree that this is not a forum created to distinguish between or compare misogyny and racism, but if either "beasts" creep into the conversation, decent people who respect women and people of color should acknowledge the ugliness of the statement, as Jooley did. And further more, Jesse Lu, as I understand it, forums involve conversation among many participants, so to proclaim the end of a topic by authoritatively stating "end of story" is to pridefully act as if yours is the only perspective that really matters (at shortsightedness which, btw, has been quite prevalent in manifestations of both misogyny and racism)

I adore it!!! It feels/looks 'right' with the space (and the people who live in it). So many idea's for my shoebox-of-a-home! I love it when I can take away ideas to look at things in a novel way, to use objects for something completely different!
And like NashvilleJen said, it has a steampunk feel! It's the mixture of old and new, dolls heads on chairs etc :p!

I think it's original and absolutely lovely! thank you for sharing it with us!

A real nightmare.

re the "dark" comments - one thing I love is that in addition to creative solutions to the lighting issues, this apartment also embraces its dark and cozy personality. It would be completely soulless if it were painted white and emptied out in order to look "bright" and "open" (it would also have to be a 1600sf pied a terre, not a real living space). This is not a bright, open space. And that's OK.

I'm especially amazed by the bedroom - is that gold paint?

Brad, you're wife is one creative genius and you both sound like a wonderful couple that put a lot of thought and love into your home. It's wonderful to see you have an appreciation for what she does and that you give her all your support. That said...

Wow, your home is a real home and charming. I could spend a lot of time looking through your photos... Michele I bet you are non-stop full of ideas!

I love this space! Being a person who moves every few years, I aim for something like this, but don't really come close. All I could think about during the whole slideshow was, "how would I move all of that?"
That being said, I really love Michelle's style and also her advice on only buying what you love- it's so true. Somehow and some way it all manages to come together in its own unique and beautiful expression!
Thanks for sharing!

great space but i esp. like all the fabulous stuff Michele sells at her stores--very luxurious & made with great style!

Too... much...wait for it... STUFF.

I think it's beautiful. I like that (gasp) cluttered Victorian look and it's really well-done here. Brad is correct when he asserted that going half-way with this aesthetic would result in a lameness.

I also wish people wouldn't dismiss an aesthetic they didn't like with flippant-bordering-on-rude comments. This is someone's home and they clearly put a ton of effort and creativity into it.

I mean, geez, you can't win in this forum. A modern minimalist home always elicits whinging about the lack of stuff and how inhuman and cold it appears. And a place like this elicits comments about 'too much stuff!' and dusting and claustrophobia. It's tiresome.

So many cool layers and textures. Unfortunately, I think my toddler would lay waste to this kind of space... I would have a nervous meltdown just trying to keep up with him.

That's a LOT of crap lying around, even if it's cool crap.

Interesting place and a very fun tour. Thank you for sharing. I have to agree with Bonnie on the issue of so many folks complaining about dust!? It reminds me of as a child my Mom, who's 78 now, and when she and her girlfriends would get together and complain about dust. Looking back it seems OK for the 1950's & 60's but this day and age I'd think we'd all be liberated from this kind of mentality.

I LOVE the wallpaper--it's so inspiring, and this is coming from someone who hates wallpaper.

The textures, colors, and layers are all so rich and wonderful, really inspiring.

This is the best house tour I've ever seen on Apartment Therapy. It is so much more up my alley than a lot of what I usually see here.

My husband and I love collecting curios and books too. I love the paint colors, the carved wood bed, the window above the hallway door, the blue kitchen with open shelves and hanging lights, the floor cushions and giant mirror in the big room. I'd love to curl up with a book by that wood burning stove in the winter. The artful clutter makes me happy.

It's really a beautiful home.

i'm all for eccentric and eclectic, but this is a little too dark, cluttered and hodge-podge for my personal tastes. seems like the owners enjoy this potpourri though, and really, that's all that matters :)

This is my dream space.

I never liked the Crash Test Dummies, but all is now forgiven.

...and of course there's going to be a diversity of opinion in this thread; the space is so strong in its vision that it's going to cause reactions of one sort or another. I can't imagine anybody looking at those pictures and saying "Yeah, it's nice, I guess.... yawn."

For me, it's absolutely enchanted. Inspiring. The grates/transom is spectacular, just to name one element.

Geez Juliet, what a rude thing to say about the band. Was that necessary?

Visiting this space would be such an adventure. Interesting things to see and ask the homeowners about...looks like fun.
I like decor that jiggles the status quo and stimulates the creative juices. Thanks Michele and Brad for sharing your vision and your home.

Love this--so many interesting ideas and textures. Love the feel.

Can you tell me the source for the doormats? Framed like that they're absolutely stunning, and might be the perfect answer for when I remove the drop ceiling in my living room and have to deal with molding to non-molding. Thanks!

it's hard to make a loft feel cozy, but you've done it and it's incredible! I like the balance of the light big room and the wild lodge like dining area. I would love to see a floor plan to know how the spaces into on another.

Thanks for sharing your masterpiece with us!

I like it a lot, but am glad that I don't have to clean it. I love the fact that it's an amalgam of many loved items and not some staged showroom look. My own apartment is similar in it's style and feel, but on a much smaller scale that I can manage easily. Tres boheme!~

I love your space! your stuffs are just amazing as your space. The old and the new compliment each other very well. For me old things can make a difference in any room. They have character.

Speechless...Your place is amazing. I LOVE it!

Fabulous and inspiring. Thank you for sharing it. It's beautiful and unique and also appears to be much bigger than 1600'.

This is the most awesome - awesomeeest house I've EVER seen! reminds me of my hometown austin texas! I love it!

Right there with you Ellibets.

Hey Brad, don't you just love it when people who don't know you from Adam read a post of yours, stereotype everything you say and then make a blanket judgment about you as a person? Happens to me online all the time too. I know of lot of males, but very few men. Brad happens to be one of the real men. I've never seen anyone be such a supportive husband, son, brother and friend, especially to women, of whom he loves. He just has a self-deprecating sense of humor. I've kept quiet so far because this is no place to bring up such a subject and I thought these comments to be so internet flaming typical. But I also cannot stand by and let my very good friend be judged, stereotyped and attacked in such a way without coming to his defense. It's a shame that some have to pick others and their choices apart to make themselves feel better, and in such an inappropriate place.

Wow, I really love it. I couldn't live in a home with every room like this b/c it is a little dark and cluttered for my taste, but if I had the room, I would love to have at least one room in my house like this! It is like a little museum of oddities.

ps... didn't mean cluttered in a negative way in the post above, as I reread some other posts of how the term can be seen by others. Just meant it as in a lot going on at once... which wouldn't bother me at all, but with two very energetic and destructive toddlers, I always look at those things when entering a room with them and removing them promptly in fears of the lovely items being destroyed!

What flair, what confidence, what a space!! None of your self concious, careful, tasteful usual rooms here. No sir, just out and out fabulosity... I love homes that suprise me

Thanks for sharing your amazing home! It's so real and lived-in and, yes, fabulous. It's a breath of fresh air here on AT.

I know it's been awhile since you posted on AT, but I was wondering if you might have any info on both the painting of the red haired girl and the green wallpaper shown in the first pic.

Oh! And is you shop still up? I'm having trouble with the link.

What an inspiring house tour. A breath of fresh air, indeed. The floors and windows are also amazing.

Superman never made any money, saving the world from Solomon Grundy.

I love the bones of the space and the basic design elements, but I do agree that things just went off the rails here. Is it necessary to showcase everything you own all at once? Couldn't some things be stored away and swapped out, say in different seasons? This is much like the woman who works at Target in my neighborhood. She's really nice, but she has a ring on every finger, four necklaces and two pairs of earrings. Just too much at one time. I would let this space shine by clearing out some (not throwing away because clearly she loves what she has).