Thursday, June 4, 2009

A peek inside my home via Real Living

Photos: Patrick Cline for Lonny
For the past few months I've been dying to show you photos of my teeny East Harlem home, and tonight I couldn't be more thrilled to finally do so! When I met up with the kind and talented Real Living team on my recent trip to Australia, I told them all about my current decorating project: a low budget home makeover featuring eco-friendly paints, vintage finds and sustainable materials! They soon hired Patrick Cline to photograph the story, and finally three months later voila- here it is in print! I hope you like it :) and feel free to click here to see the full article ;)


A very special thank you to Real Living and Patrick Cline for making this happen, and Diane & Belinda for sending me the article (or rather a giant box of them...)!

87 comments:

chelswat said...

Wow Michele! I'm constantly amazed at how far you have progressed in such a short time. Congrats on the publication and your apt looks great (actually reminds me of mine, I have a similar color with white trim everywhere too!)

Thanks for being an inspiration!

Pink Wallpaper said...

LOVE, love what you have done!! congrats on the article!!

LindsB said...

Michelle your house is beautiful! I love everything you have done with it. I'm so glad you posted the whole article, I loved reading about it.

Oliveaux said...

Congrats Michelle! Your home looks stunning - love it! Ax

Anonymous said...

It looks great - congrats!

Truc

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Amazing! I love it and actually already blogged about it! Saw the pictures on brown button. Now I just need to get my hands on a paper copy.

It's just lovely. Congrats in your new home!

escapade said...

Hurray! - this looks amazing, I've been looking forward to these pictures! Your last place was so lovely, and if possible, this one's even better. I love your new office space!

Robin said...

Your home is lovely, so light and bright and airy with great bits of color. Congrats!

kimberly said...

It's SO gorgeous- amazing job and such an inspiration!

Paul Pincus said...

i LOVE your new home, m!

it's so gorgeous and so happy and so YOU! books and magazines everywhere ... that's heaven to me.

xoxo,
p.p.

briglioa21 said...

michelle! your place looks amazing! congrats {again!} on all your success!!!<3

Porchlight Interiors said...

Congrats Michelle! When I got my mag in the post I got a lovely surprise to see your gorgeous appartment in it! Looks amazing! Tracey xx

Suzy said...

Michelle - it's adorable! Well done, and congratulations!

Rebecca June | Sea Island Drive said...

Congrats! You not only have been featured in a magazine about your beautiful home BUT you get to live there too!

I LOVE IT!

xoxo

Rebecca June

captain kk said...

congratulations.. looks great. where is that pink + white zig-zag fabric from?? love it.

sarah emily said...

Very nice! Hey, where did you get your I love new york print? thanks,
Sarah

THE DB FILES said...

Well done on such a wonderful article! The pics.are amazing and you should be one proud lady! Can't wait to see that apartment for real.......xo

sarah said...

Gorgeous! Can you share the info on the print of the blonde in sunglasses in the bookshelf photo?

Yansy said...

Amazing does not begin to describe what you have done with your home. Congratulations with all your success you are truly an inspiration.

Lauren said...

I love you beautiful home neighbor :)

Style Court said...

Oh congrats Michelle! It looks terrific! I think I recognize the inspiration for those walls :)

Stacey said...

Beautiful!!! Are you curtains really from ikea (Matilda)? They look great!

Jackie said...

Wow-so pretty. What a great job you have done on your apartment. thanks for the inspiration.

So Haute said...

Michelle, you're apartment is FABULOUS!!!! So full of personality and I absolutely LOVE your wall color with the white trim! Congrats on the feature!

Molly Worth said...

This is so great to see, Michelle. What an inspiration. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

the apartment is beautiful! Not that I'm surprised! I have to come up to Harlem soon and visit! Congrats on the publication!

layersofmeaning said...

Wow! every room is simply perfect!

Anonymous said...

I have been eagerly anticipating this post for a while. Your apartment looks fantastic! I adore your lucite coffee table and collection of design books. Congrats on the article!

kelleyp said...

love it. congrats. you look so adorable in that shot too. my daughter wants your bedroom! you must share living room paint color and brand--looks devine.

A Stylish Presence said...

You have a beautiful apartment, thank you for sharing!

Brown Button Trading said...

LOVING it Michelle xxxx

Unknown said...

I LOVE what you have done! What color paint did you use on your walls? I am obsessed!

l.alden said...

Congrats! It looks great! A very sophisticated and chic look for your new home. Enjoy!

simply seleta said...

Michelle, I love it all!!! I'm going to come back and look again. Your space is perfectly cozy yet seriously chic. Love those important pops of pattern from your fabric line.

Stunning.

citylivinggirl said...

Congrats Michele! Your place looks Amazing!

Abby said...

Congrats, Congrats! What a great article! Everytime I see your home/work, I think "That's exactly my style, how did she get it so right!"

Ok, I have questions: What's the paint color in the main room? and where is the lucite coffee table from?

Jenn @ Dear Heart said...

Your apartment is beautiful -- gives me so many ideas for my own. I also love the bookshelf. So many people don't know what to do with them and they turn into awful dust collectors.

red ticking said...

what a lovely and cheerful home you have.... congratulations.... !!!!!

lowleeta said...

congrats on the article! the apartment looks amazing! i love how you've done it all.

anythinggoeshere said...

How fun and congratulations. I was in Country Living awhile ago and I know how fun this is for you. Happy Sunday. xo Joan

Kirby Margaret said...

This is Awesome Michelle! Your apartment looks beautiful. I can't wait to see it in person!

辦公室貓頭鷹 The Office Owl said...

M - your blog is crowded! :) awesome new home!!!!!!!!! i'm so happy for you! come visit in HK soon! -chloe

No.35style said...

LOVE it!!

Lindsey said...

Congrats on the article Michelle! It really turned out beautiful, I love it all! So cozy and personal. It was great meeting you the other day! Good luck with all of your endeavors, hope to see you again soon!
xo, L

The Goods Design said...

So gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wow! My apartment is probably about that size . . . thanks for showing me it can still look amazing!

Nanette said...

I am in love with what you've done with your home, it's lovely. Thank you for sharing! These pics are going into my faves file.

Unknown said...

it reminds me of your beautiful cube-y at domino. but expanded. and better. with more of you. superb taste M! best wishes
xoxo
Nicole

Anonymous said...

I think the curtain rods really make the room! Love it!

Jessie said...

Michele your home is truly beautiful - looks like one couldn't help but be joyful in such a sunny, bright cosy space! Congratulations on the article and the house!

bandelle said...

Absolutely beautiful, Michelle. You have done an amazing job with your apartment and your fabric looks incredible!

Kylie

Julio Muao said...

Your home is beautiful! I love your style. Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

your apt is so chic I hate you! (kidding)
But I am green with envy.

luxxury livving said...

Wow Michelle, I stumbled upon your blog and luv it... your pad is so cute I just had to write about it myself (check it out here: http://luxxurylivving.com/2009/06/pretty-petite-pad/)

I can't wait to discover your shops and the rest of your blog... well done.

AphroChic said...

I was on the Real Living blog today and saw you there, and was so excited! The photo of your place is just fantastic. Of course I had to stop by your blog to see more. As always, congratulations Michelle. You are always doing something amazing! And congrats to Patrick too. The photos are gorgeous!!!

dee said...

Congratulations! Your home is beautiful and what an honor to be featured! I really love your pops of coral on the bookshelf and the yellow and white bedding:)

SimplyGrove said...

It looks AMAZING!!!! Great job!!!

Red River Interiors,LLC said...

Congrats! on being published! love your place...especially the floors...great use of a small space with the fabric library...great accest of color too... love it... love it Fay

Anna Spiro said...

Hi Michelle, your apartment looks so amazing in Real Living this month. Your style is impeccable!

Kind regards,

Anna Spiro

Joanna Goddard said...

oh i'm totally inspired!!!!!!!!!!!! beautiful and bright -- and i love how all your passions are apparent :) gorgeous.

stewart and james said...

aaaaaaaaaah! i am so thrilled to be seeing this! i knew it would be the best but this is even more than i had hoped for! thank you for the peek! xx

Ashley F said...

Michelle! I am at a loss for words... your place looks INCREDIBLE! Congrats on the article, you look adorable as always :-) XO ash

Linsi Brownson said...

Girl, you are rockin'! I love your apartment and I'm really excited to see all the press that you and your amazing fabric line are getting.

Tobi Fairley said...

This looks FABULOUS!!!! I am so happy for you! Hope to see you soon!!!!!!! xoxo Tobi

Easy and Elegant Life said...

Absolutely charming. Congratulations.

Kimberly Julie said...

Your home really is so very beautiful! I love the pattern combinations and just the overall homey feeling it has! You've done a great job. :)

Alison Duffy said...

Michelle, so gorgeous!! Congratulatiions xx Ali

ALL THE BEST said...

Michelle,
I couldn't be happier for you! Your apartment is a wonderful as you!

Best,
Ronda

Melissa de la Fuente said...

Your home is absolutely gorgeous....what a beautiful job you have done and you sound like an absolute sweetheart! Talent, beauty & sweetness? I love it!
So happy I found your blog, your beautiful fabric line and so looking forward to the launch of your online mag. All the best!
xo
Melissa

Anastasia said...

i loved this issue of Real Living - and this article was my favourite - just gorgeous!

Classic Twist said...
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Classic Twist said...

WOW! Your apartment is just adorable...such an inspiration! Thanks for giving us a peek inside :)

TIG said...

your place is stunning! so bright + cheerful. complete ♥

Paige said...

I love how your place has such a collected look. It makes it feel so cozy!

Anonymous said...

I'm dying to know where you found the red chair. I have been looking everywhere for something similar, but to no avail. Thanks in advance! And congrats!

MABELLE said...

Thanks again everybody! I cannot tell you how much your support means to me :)

As for my recent question- the red chair is actually from Williams Sonoma Home. and it's discontinued but I was lucky enough to find it at the outlet for $60! The closest match I can find is by Jonathan Adler, but it's pretty expensive, so I recommend scouring flea markets/antique shows instead if you have the time! My friend just bought an amazing yellow version (looks EXACTLY like Jonathan Adler's!) for $65 at the Chelsea Flea Market!

Hope that helps!
xo MA.

Candi said...

Your home is such an inspiration! I absolutely love it!!! Congratulations :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the publication and your apartment looks amazing! I love what you have done!

raquel raney said...

so awesome - congratulations!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to know/ get tips on how you painted your vinyl flooring and if the water-based paint has really held up to wear and tear. What a great apt!

Unknown said...

I saw this awhile back but never commented. Congrats on the spread. Your place is gorgeous. I'm especially in love with the bedroom and the hanging swatches in your office. :) Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see more from you and Lonny! :)

http://annaelizabethpoole.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Hi Amy

I love your Flatiron Building print in the white frame! Do you know where this can be purchased (online)?

I'm from Australia, and read the REal Living in which your home features and I fell in love with your home then and there...!

Thanks,
Maria

Anonymous said...

Sorry, I meant Michele!

Maria

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I'd love to know/ get tips on how you painted your vinyl flooring and if the water-based paint has really held up to wear and tear. What a great apt!

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