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Gorgeous apartment! Love the white /wood/pink color scheme in the living room!

Is it a rule that every house tour has to include that "Keep calm..." poster??

;-))

Love her place and love her blog!

isn't she the designer of the "keep calm"? (or just a purveyor?)

Makes me wish I would have used more pink before I got married and live with a man:)

i'm with 2lastnames, my partner would never allow such feminine space/colors in our shared abode. i like the compromised style we have crafted, but some day i'll have a little studio/retreat space that is all ruffly, frothy, floral and pink.

it drives me craaaazy when prints are improperly framed

She's just another one who sells that print now. It makes me wish I hadn't bought it. Although I do like supporting the little British bookstore that first decided to reprint it instead of one of the many people in the U.S. who have decided to reprint it in wacky colors.

I'm looking forward to seeing this in the book! Meanwhile, I REALLY love the blossoms in that first pic.

well she's one of the first (if not THE first) to reprint the "keep calm and carry on" poster on this side of the Atlantic, and I think the first to print it in colors other than red.
just because you see it all over AT, doesn't mean everybody has one.

Maybe just most of the hip folks have it and they're all here.

I don't understand people who don't want things in their homes that other people own. Do you like it? If yes, then keep it. If no, then get rid of it. Do you only read books no one else likes, only listen to bands no one else has heard of? It just doesn't make any sense to me.

On the topic at hand, her apartment always looks so nice. She really mixes pieces so well.

Where's Rico?

yep, i am one of the people who have printed these in 'wacky' colors, if that's what you want to call them. ;) it seems it's just a saying that still resonates with people...perhaps it's our times, the war, the stress we feel to do it all. anyway, yes, it is me. and, sorry it's not framed properly for you - this is just a 'quickie' frame job and i have been too busy to get it done right.

i have to say, it kind of always surprises me how critical y'all get on this site. it happens over and over and it really does bum me out. leslie and the rest of writers work hard to present content that you will enjoy, and it seems to me that y'all just pick away at the smallest of issues. it takes a lot of the joy out sharing, i can tell you that from personal experience, but i see it often enough that i just had to comment as i am sure it could inhibit others from sharing their homes. it's a shame, really.

well said sfgirlbybay... you are so generous to share your beautiful home with the (AT) world ... and its not nice when people are critical for no constructive reason ... maybe the not nice comments should have to be accompanied with pics of their home (obviously) perfect homes...

i have my very own keep calm poster over here in melbourne, all the way from you in sf ... i don't care how many people have it... I LOVE mine...

all those people with gorgeous funky homes, please dont stop letting AT and all us gawkers in to have a sneaky peek... and the nasty pasties, like they say 'if you can't play nice, get out of the sandbox'

oh, and to the kind comments - thank you! i've got the flu today, so perhaps i am a bit sensitive. ;)

and careen, rico is still here - of course! he just lives on a wall you can't see in these pics.

Gorgeous - one of the most beautiful posts I've ever seen on AT! Rooms that are light, fresh, welcoming, feminine, elegant, charming, very European and just delightful! Congratulations, sfgirl, you've got a rare gift. Thank you for the inspiration, and at just the perfect time of year!

hey i'm not hating, your home is lovely. its just something that's irksome for me. if you take out the matting, the print would resonate wonderfully. peace.

*sigh* I wish I had what you have...an eye, talent, taste, creativity...whatever you want to call it. So special!

Wonderful, inspirational apartment, always.

I have the poster too (from Barter) I'm very happy with it and its staying...

I remember Victoria's apartment from before and simply love what she has done to refesh the entire space. Love the color palette and the new furniture she has!

I think this home is full of personality. It is fun and has a lot of conversational pieces. The chalkboard is a piece you don't normally see in a home but really adds to the feel of the home.

Victoria,
I absolutely love your home!
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