A Little Apartment Update

We live in a peculiar little tenement apartment. It's about 375 square feet. 

Our gossip bench is so precious to me- I moved it so that it would be in a more interactive spot.

I love sitting on it to do my nails. 

I got it at The Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Hot Springs Arkansas around Christmas and shipped it to myself.  The pink telephone is what we use to buzz people in through the front gate of our apartment building. 


We braved Ikea Brooklyn in the rain last Sunday. We had things we were looking for, but this was a total surprise. This shoe rack- 

-Is now our TV stand in the bedroom! I love it. It got the TV out of my CLOSET. It's also put our TV at a great angle for watching Maddow or Conan while we go to sleep.



Getting the TV out off of one shelf of my wardrobe has already majorly helped.


Lastly, I'm using these little baby chairs as an end-table. I've been using them in random spots as tiny tables and as stepping stools.  I got them on the sidewalk on York Ave., on and early morning dog walk.


I don't know if they'll make it there, but I'm looking for a tiny end table. I hope I find something on the street. Treasure trash is fun! 

Gettin' Comfy with the New Sofa

This guy arrived Tuesday evening and this week has been B-U-S-Y! I haven't even had much time with him, but I think we're going to get along just fine. The reviews complain about the firmness, but we are totally cool with that. I hope it maintains firmness and shape. It sure was cheap affordable!

Our apartment is skinny bones jones. The total square footage of our apartment is 375sf and we can barely call it a one bedroom. I do love this crazy little place though!


We* think* we're going to be OK with a fabric sofa this time because we only have one dog. I'm also looking for a suitable blanket to keep on here most of the time because Bonnie dog is already totally in love. -It's kind of orange like her.


The official name is Day and Night Convertible Sofa and we purchased it from Urban Outfitters. I initially got hooked on this similar style from West Elm which costs 3-times as much, because it's a convertible sofa guests can sleep on.

I gave our old couch away for free on Craigslist in about 5 minutes. New York City Craigslist moves very fast!