in my dreams, i live here: new york city.
i saw this illustration of rob hodgson’s of the catcher in the rye book jacket, and it made me think of new york city. and what it might be like to live in nyc. i’ve never done that, and i’ve always wanted to, at least for just a little while. haven’t you? i mean it’s an experience they say everyone should have, and who knows, maybe you try on the city and it suits you, so you stay. anyway, i started to think what my new york apartment might look like, and i think this may be close. in my head, anyway. a girl can dream.
i’ll naturally have a fire escape and maybe it’s a little bit gritty, so i’ll hang some lovely globe lights out there to give it a bit of cheer. no doubt, i’ll have all kinds of books stacked up below the window sill too, like these hillary walker photographed.
i assume the place will not be on the large side, so i’m gonna need these loft-like curtains to give the illusion of separate spaces. i’ve always liked loved elizabeth roberts loft, and these curtains are perfection. i like how the roll back, like hospital curtains from the ceiling.
and since i’m fantasizing here, there will be a small living room, but with a real wood burning fireplace and mantle and it will be elegant, but cozy for entertaining on new york winter nights.
i’ll probably accessorize with a little souvenir homage to new york, like this one from the pages of domino; and i’d love a huge painting by harold hollingsworth (via design milk); and maybe i’ll get all fancy and new york sophisticate with some fashion books and a glass clouche bell jar, via the glitter guide.
there will be more books scattered about everywhere, stacked on chairs like this shot from hilary walker, and frames leaning against the walls. i like that look.
the kitchen may be small too, but hopefully well organized, via design*sponge; and perhaps have a little eating nook like this one via french by design.
You left out the part of the dream where we have coffee together every day!!!
well, naturally!! :) xo
yes*! I love NYC.. & did fulfill my fantasy of living there. I made my living as an artist and had a storefront gallery/studio. Truly Amazing city, so happy I took that leap, once you live in NYC, Y♡U can do anything*! go for it.
Thanks so much for including my little tutorial on edible garnishes! They really are so much fun, and so easy!
Hey! I’d like to live in your NYC dream apartment, too! Beautifully imagined!
i’d move back to NY if i could live in THAT apartment. : )
i know, right? ;)
So lovely… always… :)
Your dream NYC apartment looks a lot like my real NYC apartment… fire escape with twinkle lights (shhh.. illegal!), lots of books to read by the wood burning fireplace, big windows with an incredible view, black white & pink all over, even the chunk of amethyst and leaning artwork. Of course my reality is teeny tiny, but that is the price I happily pay (and crazy rent of course) to live in my favorite neighborhood, the West Village. Let me know if you ever want to trade for a day, or month ; )
ummmm, YES. i would trade in a heartbeat!! seriously. even a whole month (except would have to figure out the Lucy situation). how do you feel about cute dogs? ;)
Feel free to e me for details/pics… it is a dog friendly building, but I’m not sure if Lucy would love sharing such a small space : )
i’m sure i can find a dog sitter, but i might miss her madly for a whole month! i’ll email you soon and we can chat!
sweeeet!
it makes me miss brooklyn sumthin bad–.
with one wombfruit born in los angeles, one in greenwich village and one in park slope, i am grateful for what i have here, though. now, i string those very globe lights on a chicken coop.
lovely post.
as always.
ahhhh…..sigh, New York bliss. It is just the most fabulous city in the world if you got dough :) Much like london my hometown, it gets a little tough if your short on cash. Will dream about that apartment all days now <3
I would love to follow your dream, it’s mine too. I have a major passion for Manhattan and this post just fueled the fire. Now I am going to dream. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season.
michel
Yes! Ditto! I’ve always wanted to live in NYC, not forever but maybe a little while. I’m a bit obsessed with small space design and NY has some of the greatest. One of my best friends has an art studio in Queens and I’d love to experience the city with her. I don’t even pay for my own local paper but you bet your a** I pay for the NY Times (which used to be free but I digress).
I’m really digging the dark wood floors in the curtain pic above (the kitty ain’t bad either) and I love the Catcher in the Rye illustration.
Funny how your dream NYC apartment looks like my dream NYC apartment! I once did a NYC trip and it was everything I’d hoped it would be. From the carriage ride in Central Park to breakfast at The Plaza, it was magical. That was 25 years ago, and I’ve never gone back. But I would really love to.
How is it that we can miss NYC and dream of living there, while speaking for myself have spend less than a total of 10 days there..
Well, it looks like your dream may come true. (for a month) I’m happy for you!
I would also be open for a trade, if i can find a good shelter for my husband!
I have always wanted to live in New York, always. I really must do it at some point!
I love the globe lights, they’re lovely!
In my dreams I live in San Francisco – I have visited your beautiful city
many times and have always wanted to live there.
I so enjoy your website – it’s the first thing I look at before I start my day at work.
Have a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2012.
I love your post on NYC and it kind of freaks me out because today I did an etsy post and one of the photos I chose to feature is of globe lights in New York!! You must look at this photo – http://www.urbancurator.wordpress.com.
My dream is to visit both New York and San Francisco.
I also enjoy your website before work with my morning coffee, you are so inspiring!
Have avery Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012!
Have a very Merry Christmas
It’s so pretty the shot you shared! I hope you get to visit both, and love San Francisco as much as I do. Happy Christmas!
I love your New York “dream” place Victoria! My daughter lives there in real life. The fire escapes are like works of art, I was mesmerized by them. Beautiful city! ~ Whatever you write or dream about , you and pictures takes us there. :) Merry Christmas and Best of the rest of this year and Happy New Year!
What a gorgeous space! And Catcher in the Rye is one of my most favorite books!!
my very favorite book, too!
I need to make you another version of the sideways F work, make a little in road to one of your dreams, thanks for including my work in your imaginary future!
oh man! that would make me one happy girl! :) you are most welcome – i saw your work on design milk and loved it!
come to ny! but warnnning- apts are TINY! ;-)
LOVE this post and this idea of living in NYC. Yes, I’ve had that fantasy too. All that Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Gershwin, Woody Allen good stuff. I can’t help hearing Rhapsody in Blue in my head when I’m there – it has everything, such a great city.
Also – thank you for exposing us to the illustrator Rob Hodgson. I’m a fan now…
I know that living room with the fireplace! It was featured in Apartment Therapy. It’s my friend Amanda’s house in San Francisco – gorgeous!
it’s a stunner!!
Love it!
I’m so glad to see a Californian actually appreciates the east coast. I’m tired of my friends here (south of SF) asking me why I’m flying home to Massachusetts for visits in the winter and fall. Like any place cooler than 50 degrees is hell.
NYC is great for its friendly people and sense of irony.
I may have to leave up my glob lights so I can enjoy them all year long! :)
your description describes my dream place perfectly!
I’m particularly fond of this mash-up of photos. I’ve always wondered what it would be like in a small, confined space where you have to be super creative about every inch or in a huge, open loft-like apartment. This particular post made me feel cozy. I think I’d like this space a lot.
Wow, your tiny, organized dream kitchen looks exactly like my tiny, (sometimes) organized kitchen — it is my kitchen. Quelle surprise & a beautiful collection of images.