This is such a lovely home! I could fit be right at home in this eclectic and cozy space! Beautiful.

Adorable!

Very original. Comfortable & lighthearted too !

Oh, wow! This is really gorgeous!

Love it all. Esp. the wallpaper. Stacey - you truly are a DIY princess. Your furniture makeovers are a sight to behold.

Very creative and comfortable ! Great lighting and artwork, too. Would like to see more shots of the kitchen.

Can you tell me about the sofa? Is it a big 2-seater or a full-sized sofa? And where did you get it? Looking for something comfy for my very little cottage in the woods.

I'd love to know about your sofa also. And how did you do your pendant in the bedroom?? That's so awesome!

This is such a beautiful home! The whole space carries an essence of who lives there far beyond what I normally see here on AT. Amazing. The whole space is gorgeous and has a sense that it has been curated with time and with love.

Isn't it a hazard to have the floor pills stacked up against to the electrical cord?

That sign cracks me up! There must be a story behind it. Can the homeowners explain?

There are a few quotable moments that have come from my husband and kids. I think this would be a really fun way to keep those moments alive and around.

-Alana
http://www.kitschykitten.com

Oops. That was supposed to be floor "pillows." I hate when I push send to fast.

Wonderful home. But when I first saw the "Understand" artwork. I thought it was the Arrested Development quote: " I Don't Understand the Question and I won't respond to it". I was a little let down when I was wrong.

Can I ask where the sofa is from? Also, LOVE the gold chair in the living room...AMAZING place.

Are those cassettes? LOVE IT!

Also, it looked like one of the pictures repeated, and I didn't see the bathroom (I was really looking forward to seeing the deer toilet).

I love every inch of it!!

se bonne! the bedroom is peeeeeerrrrrrrfect.

I think floor pillows next to a phone charger would not be very hazardous.

When can I move in? AWESOME apartment.

2 words! luv it! make it 3 super luv it!

It has a lot of personality and I really like it. Where did you get gold chair? It's exactly what I need (no, I don't want it, I need it).

That sign made me lol! Love when humor is injected in design. :)

awesome! as someone else posted- lots of personality with a great sense of humor.

Love the loo!

What a gorgeous apartment with tons of personality! A perfect balance of old and new. Love the wood baseboards and window casements throughout the house, along with some of the rooms having painted molding. A perfect example of being able to do both without it looking disjointed. Kudos!

Stunning. And you cat looks just like mine!

A stencilled DIY toilet? Some things are better left alone. Hope the hubby wasn't persuaded to do the painting...

I effin love the toilet ... but then again I just wrote "effin", so I'm sorry. But seriously, this place is fantastic and the toilet's hilarious and cool. I totally dig the work and thought and humour that've gone into this place. Respect.

Wow, I have never seen a house tour that really gave me a sense of who the people are that live there~~until now. This home is wonderful. There are so many interesting pieces of art and furniture etc. but it doesn't feel cluttered, at all. I especially love the living room and those windows, are beautiful! Steve and Stacey, you have done an incredible job with your home. Can we be friends? I'd love to hang out and get to know both of you more.

A stencilled DIY toilet? Some things are better left alone.

I think it's a decal, not a stencil, so it's not like it's permanent. But I'm prepared to be corrected on that.

I really like their art collection and the sculptural quality of much of the furniture. It's cohesive without being "matchy".

I absolutely love your home. It is warm and comfortable and witty. There is so much to see and so many wonderful surprises, yet it is perfectly edited. The play of light and shadow in your bedroom is amazing. Enjoy your beautiful home. I did, if only via AT.

Great home, awesome chair, unbelievable radio sign and adorable cat!

really impressed, seems like a great house to listen to records in.

Beautiful home! You should be very proud of it.

Where did you get the pendant light in the bedroom? I love it!

Loved, in no particular order:
the dining table chairs
OMG is that a gramophone player and it works??!
the window treatment- v nice
that shade with numbers
the record collection, the way that's arranged and the wall art there, AND with the console.
Such a bright and a calm home-- lovely!

One of the best designed apartments I've seen!! The way you combined the vintage with the modern is exceptional and very pleasing to the eye. Love the bathroom stencil, tastefully done I think! Big hoorahhh's to you both for a cozy well decorated place to call home and kudo's to your decorating skills. There wasn't one room I disliked :)

And this is creepy because....?
I don't understand...oh, yeah...the poster explains it.
Love this personal and original decorating style. Bright and cheerful, funny and witty.

I have the exact same unpainted moulding and floors in my home in the main living area, and painted white in the kitchen & baths. I've always wanted to use the Orla Kiely wallpaper, but forgot about it for a while. Looks great in your home, I might have to reconsider it.
Your home has tonnes of personality and looks very well loved. Oh, and we have cassettes too, and betamax video tapes. But we are significantly older than you, and the hubby can't seem to part with them, even though he can't play them.

Cool, I would LOVE more details on all the DIY projects, maybe later posts?

Love, love, love this house tour, especially the toilet. ;)

Wow...it's apparent that a great deal of thought went into color and placement. Fine job! I dig a place where there's always something truly interesting to look at right around the next corner. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful home. I have major credenza envy!

Hi all, and thanks so much for the kind words on our home.

BLUEFISH/ORANGREY/MIAO - The couch is full sized and was a craigslist find, but was made by Rowe Company.
AMYGOOD - Yay! You too? I justify it knowing that I have something that can be thrown at possible intruders.
MEGGS - No need for concern, it's actually a wireless AirPort Express. The cord you see plugged in is the auxiliary cord that allows us to play music remotely (from computers, record players, etc), as well as transmit to the vintage stereo console in the dining room.
KITSCHYKITTEN - The quote art is something that came out of my mouth one day in response to some particularly bad/confusing artwork displayed in one of our favorite sandwich shops....which consequently stopped Steve mid-chew. Still, we like to tell people it's an old Winston Churchhill quote.
KGRAHAM86 - Ha! I never put those two together before, but I am now equally let down with myself. I need more Lucille in my life.
KATHRYN1123 - The vintage gold chair was another craiglist find.
BUSTER1 - No stenciling involved, it's just a fun decal.
ACH - Done and done. We are totally friends.

- s+s

I love the Hood Internet! I'm a sucker for indie rock mashed w/ 90s hip-hop. And why not make the toilet into art? it worked for duchamp.

That TV is hilarious.

Great looking apartment!

This is easily my favorite home tour!!! I just moved into my/our own newly downsized place and will take great inspiration from your home as I think we have very similar styles but you've done a masterful job on your place... you've brought a big smile to my face :-) !!!

what a great space! LOVE the ampersand canvas- it's such a simple yet bold piece of art. totally just inspired me to try one of my own.

Intriguing in every possible way. Bravo!

I love the shadows on the walls from the light fixtures!
It also inspires me to try more DIY projects!

This home feels so warm and inviting. I really like the colors. One thing I would love to see is that beautiful tealy green color painted on the wall behind the tv between the wallpapers. Yum!

Great place. Love the 'On the Air' sign! I'm also happy to see another space with dark wood trim. I've got it in my house, and I'm always hurting for color and decor ideas that don't fight it.

Warm, comfy, and an Abysinnian kitty (and no pastic chairs). What more could one want.

Love your place!!! Now, what is that in picture 29 - the last photo!?!?
How'd my cat get all the way to Illinois from my house in California!?
I am a collector if credenzas, record players and victrolas.....

I do like the apartment, but it looks like a pretty typical Chicago apartment.

I have never ever posted a comment before and I signed up just so I could post on this place! My style is decidedly more, "girly" but this is RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME! I love every single room and I love the humor and unexpected details. Like someone else said, you really get an honest feel for who lives here. GREAT home, you guys are awesome.

I love the look of the windmill art on the last photo. How can I replicate something like this?

I love everything about your place! You have totally inspired me <3

Absolutely love it. That white & wood credenza in the bathroom is to do for, I've been looking for one like that for my living room. Kudos on a gorgeous home!

De Je Vu..that wallpaper is also seen in a Room For Color Contest entry. Love it!

What a gorgeous home! I also have an Atari 2600 of a TV, so I'm thrilled to see yours. I can't lift mine up to throw it at intruders but I can still poke them in the eyes with my bunny ears antenna. :) Also, some more details on your bedroom pendant would be fantastic. Thanks for sharing your home!

Much respect....

Omigosh...can you please post some sort of instructions on how you made the pendant light shade for the bedroom!? It is so beautiful!

LOL, maybe i should read the full article first. I see that you actually sell the lights :-) I added it to my favorites on etsy.

In picture 10, the cabinet that has shelves above it -- the bottom portion was modified with a textured pattern - where can i find the supplies for this? Dying to do it to an old, beaten up credenza I just acquired, but do not know where to look first!

Yes, please share the textured pattern you used to modify that funny-looking cabinet.

I love the colors, all the lights, all the old furniture, and the CAT!!! it looks like MY cat Pookie :-D thus, I have a soft spot for big fatty tabby cats. what am I doing at work? I should be hanging out with my cat...

"Still, we like to tell people it's an old Winston Churchhill quote."

BUAHA! I love this so much. Thanks for the back story. Happy holidays in your super cute place. :)

-Alana
http://www.kitschykitten.com

I looooooooooooove your place. absolutely stunning. I haven't seen a tour I loved this much ever!!!!!!

sorry i had to blog about it, WAY too fabulous not to share. also loved your quote - If it makes you happy, it works. great life advice.

http://redfoodcolouring.blogspot.com/2011/11/if-it-makes-you-happy-then-it-works.html

i love the way you put words in every rooms

That credenza with the tv on it is one of the coolest DIYs I've seen. Also love the art above the dresser. Fun home!

love it

where is the shower curtain from?

I really like this!

This is probably in one of my top 5 house tours I've ever seen on AT. Just gorgeous. I love that you unashamedly still have an old bulky TV and a tape collection...I feel so validated! :)

Don't get me started. The wallpaper is fantastic. The den (the room with the white carpet and photos) is sooo nice. Cosy. Lovely. Stylish. x

Great bones to begin w/ -your apt. has great architectural details. And you just ran with it...bravo!

Can I ask where you got your wallpaper?

Staceyann Zeke Dolenti

I love the ampersand in the bedroom. I know it was a DIY but how did you do it? Thanks!

Wow! Love! So much like what we are trying to do with our house. In fact, I think that dresser is the missing mate to ours....

Love it! Where are the curtains in the dining room from?

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I love the dark wood in a house otherwise colored in light colors. A great contrast!
I'm also immensely fond of your dining room chairs - and the toilet stencil! How whimsical.

Wonderful, and very similar to what I did with a 1890 house in a 1960 makeover - interesting. Identical architecture. If I were working in this framework, today, I would give it more of a Frank Llloyd Wright look with more built - ins. I think they are going in this diretion with geometric prints, but could take it a step farther. I woujld warm up the color palette in the l.r. I would be using beiges, not grays, and then I would be edging into some soft green, rose, and gold for my accents. Think Vicotrian stained glass.