tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post1618985343163619267..comments2023-10-21T00:37:16.510-07:00Comments on Newly L.A.: Apt. #10Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356352866554974449noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-29729879304599666342011-05-31T07:41:04.445-07:002011-05-31T07:41:04.445-07:00Thanks, Trey, I do what I can. And yes, I have he...Thanks, Trey, I do what I can. And yes, I have heard the "rave reviews" of your self-made bookshelf from both Brian and Robin...quite the project haha. But I like your DIY spirit, and I'm with you on the linen closets as man closets (if only we had a linen closet!). Please just don't tell Brian where I hid his camping chairs and Bigfoot poster, k?Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356352866554974449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-26758474823795624352011-05-28T21:50:16.584-07:002011-05-28T21:50:16.584-07:00Very impressive Ashley. I was inspired by this pos...Very impressive Ashley. I was inspired by this post to come up with some of my own decorating rules. Your husband and others have often commented on my decorating prowess, so here we go...<br /><br />1. You are never too old for a futon.<br /><br />2. Make sure all of the furniture and picture frames are black, because one of the most important rules to decorating is to make all of the furniture match.<br /><br />3. A 4' x 6' "Bigfoot Breeds with Anything" poster is a marvelous addition to any space. Who needs etsy when you have allposters.com?<br /><br />4. The circular saw is your friend. When in doubt, try to build furniture yourself. Gloss finishes are optional: a good primer coat is all you need.<br /><br />5. Make sure that bathroom candle has a source of ignition right near by. Preferably a tattered box of 250 camping matches that you bought at Rite-Aid for $1.89.<br /><br />6. July is "wash the bathroom towels month."<br /><br />7. Save the Ikea run for the fancy stuff (see rule #4).<br /><br />8. A good pair of Coleman camp chairs will serve you well, whether camping in the Mojave or entertaining guests back at the casa. They fold up nice, have built in beverage holders and guests love that rustic wood smoke smell they pick up on camping trips!<br /><br />9. Keep losing those keys? Hammer a galvanised roofing nail into the wall next to your door frame. You'll always remember to put things back the way you found 'em (unless you routinely pass out with your keys left in the door lock).<br /><br />10. Linen closets are MAN closets. Where else are you going to keep all those guns and surfboards?<br /><br />Yours truly,<br /><br />TreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-26587327752674178382011-05-28T13:50:36.351-07:002011-05-28T13:50:36.351-07:00Thanks, Kirsty! I can assure you that this was th...Thanks, Kirsty! I can assure you that this was the cleanest our apartment has ever been (hence why I took the opportunity to take some pictures of it haha). And thanks for the documentary rec -- probably too intense for me, too, but I'm sure Brian would LOVE to watch that!<br /><br />Please do stop by if you're in LA - I'll make sure I have some cheese for our wine and bread :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356352866554974449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-8516758604791920582011-05-27T18:13:11.947-07:002011-05-27T18:13:11.947-07:00This is so cute. I love it. Perfect pad for a pair...This is so cute. I love it. Perfect pad for a pair of newlyweds! If my flat wasn't full of my landlord's gross furniture and dominated by piles of unironed clothes, I would totally steal this idea. But it is, so I won't. Sigh.<br /><br />Also spotted the Ayn Rand book - such a coincidence, the BBC just ran a really interesting and creative documentary this week about her influence on silicon valley and enron and all sorts of other stuff. All a bit intense for me but the Hubster was loving it. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011lvb9 if you're interested.)<br /><br />If I'm ever in L.A. I will totally bring wine AND bread. Mmm, bread...Kirsty | A Safe Mooringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245573480136807303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-7027942014735123432011-05-27T15:34:14.438-07:002011-05-27T15:34:14.438-07:00Thanks, Sara! And how exciting about your new apar...Thanks, Sara! And how exciting about your new apartment! I would def recommend searching on craigslist for stagers since they usually have a variety of styles of furniture and it's usually hardly used at all. And never pass up the IKEA as-is section! If you need a fun read and a little color inspiration, check out Jonathan Adler's "Happy Chic" books (http://www.jonathanadler.com/Happy-Chic-Colors/?cat=352&initial=). Good luck!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356352866554974449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-57454885235340887652011-05-27T14:34:33.287-07:002011-05-27T14:34:33.287-07:00Loved reading this Ashley! Your new apartment is ...Loved reading this Ashley! Your new apartment is so adorable yet chic. I'll be moving into my first real apartment in a couple of weeks, and will use the great deals you found as inspiration while furniture hunting :)<br /><br />-Sara VerhalenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-68500731513719214012011-05-27T13:33:18.528-07:002011-05-27T13:33:18.528-07:00Thanks, Edna! The license plate is from my dad...Thanks, Edna! The license plate is from my dad's old car - they have since given up the vintage-y sunshine design for the new sleeker plates, so I consider this one a true piece of Californian history. Maybe even a cultural artifact (OK, maybe that's a little too far).<br /><br />And Leslie, my couch (and air mattress sans hole) are both ready for you!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356352866554974449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-46638266512041971012011-05-27T12:59:06.728-07:002011-05-27T12:59:06.728-07:00Hahah, I'm with Edna!! What IS the story abou...Hahah, I'm with Edna!! What IS the story about the license plate??<br /><br />Also: yay for you achieving life goal of having herbs!!!! I'm so happy!! I love it all and can't wait to spend many a'night on that couch :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08043371882842322917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415375677555067105.post-36425080230700572702011-05-27T09:16:16.052-07:002011-05-27T09:16:16.052-07:00Ashley,
This was so cute and fun. I loved reading ...Ashley,<br />This was so cute and fun. I loved reading about all the bargains you got and cool projects you made! There's just one lingering question- what's the story behind the license plate?<br /><br />xoxo, <br />EdnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com