Scenes from a new apartment

Closeup of our bookshelf that lines the living room wall, newly painted Golden Orchards. The books are all by Aaron Cometbus, introduced to me by RL a few years ago. I'm most grateful for this discovery as he's become one of my favorite writers and heroes.

The horrible Pepto Bismol master bath, newly painted by Alex. The color is Poolside Blue - it's actually a little darker and it's the perfect shade of aqua, inspired by Miss Deb's post over here. See the #5 photo.

Our new occasional table purchased today at the Brooklyn Flea from La Mesa Grande of Scranton, PA. We saw the table last week when the Flea was nearly empty... But we didn't buy it then because were indecisive about it. A week to think about it is long enough - he still had it and even offered to put a shelf on it for the baskets! I found these old berry baskets at King's County Salvage, who are usually in the sand pit - they're a little dirty and stained with berry juice but I love them! They're perfect for the table and good for putting keys, wallets, etc into them. And one of them is great for putting all our NYC subway/bus/bike maps into. The table is made from antique barn wood and he will make you a custom piece if you can't find what you're looking for. Some great farm tables, cabinets and chairs. It's good karma wood!

Interior inspirations

All images from The Selby, one of my favorite photo blogs.

From the home of Michelle & Tracy McCormick in L.A. This awesome curio display - great way to keep all my junky trinkets in one place and on display.

From the home of Elisa Nalin in Paris, France. It looks like my tattoo and I love the old school checkerboard floor.

From the home of Frederic Beigbeder, this awesome sign which translates to "Attention bizarre cat." Because yes we do!

Both of these photos from the home of Matthew Eikelberger in L.A. I love anatomical drawings, posters and toys/sculptures. And also, the cat & dog portrait is hilarryyyyyyys!

From the home of Chase Cohl in NYC. This is one of my favorite lyrics. It's not hard to guess where it's from - can you? Would it be terrible if I did a similar thing? But not with the necklaces hanging on the wall, I don't like that.

Matt Creed at home in NYC. I wish my fire escape was shaded like this. Ours looks out onto both streets (we're on the corner) and there is no privacy. Private fire escapes are better. Plus I wanted to post this pic because he's cute.

Julia Roitfeld's penguin ring

Boots on the stairs at the home of Lucy Chadwick & Duffy, London. I love all of these shoes. That's all.

Josh Connor at home in NYC, turning his bathroom into a multi-functional room. For him, screenprinting. And for me, a dark room.