Sneak Peak: Kelly's City Apartment.

Friday, November 19, 2010



After spending months of sifting through Craigslist postings, running (literally) around Manhattan, and sitting on subway floors (yes, it was a low point for us), my roomie and I finally came across an apartment we couldn't turn down. It took hard work, some tears, and lots of help, but we finally have a place we can call home. Let me rephrase that: it's a place I can call my apartment since my dad always corrects me and tells me Miami will always be my home. Oh, father, how I do love you.

Despite having a major downgrade from the size of our last apartment in Nashville, TN, this apartment is actually a pretty decent size for the city and has so much more character; I never expected to have crystal door knobs! Being pressed for time and not wanting to break the bank, I found the majority of my furniture and decorations at IKEA (you can pretty much say it's an IKEA model home). I am ecstatic with the way our apartment came out and I'll try to post more pictures soon. Hmm, maybe with some Christmas decorations?


Old photographs are some of my favorites and here are a few of my grandparents.
From left to right: my dad's family in Cuba, Mom-mom looking quite stellar - no wonder
Pop-pop couldn't resist, and Pop-pop being awarded a medal after WWII


Alex, my roomate, hung these wonderful crystal balls from CB2. They add a whimsical
element over our couch and look amazing against our walls!


This chandelier couldn't make me happier.


I was fortunate enought to be able to fit this table in my room - it
doubles as a desk and vanity!


12 comments:

Gawgus things... said...

I ♥ what you've done so far. Can't wait to see th updates! x

Kat said...

your apartment is so cute! love it!! you have a great blog! im following you. i hope you can follow me back ^-^

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Sherry Lou Studio said...

LOVE your photos!! your apartment is beautiful. :)


love
sherry

Federico Panarello said...

Love those pictures... they are so gorgeous!!!

Oh,Wunder! said...

very very cute pictures!!! come and visit me

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erica said...

What a gorgeous apartment. Beautiful pictures. I am a new follower.

xo

tdw said...

Really nice blog,
Love Love Love,

Your bedroom looks so nice :)

Kisses from France,

Olivia & Mariam



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De Vero said...

Lovely photos! Seens to be really cosy and lovely apartment!

With love,
Vero

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Mystery Bruises said...

beautiful house! im really enjoying your blog, keep up the good stuff and come visit me sometime!
xx
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Fashion Cappuccino said...

The bed looks so welcoming and pretty! Beautiful decorations! xoxoxoxo

JMay said...

Your apartment is so lovely! New to your guys's blog & I love it. New follower :-)

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Some Korean Website Highjacker said...

i'm in awe of what looks like an incredible amount of space for a NY apt. the sparkly chandelier, crystal balls and pretty patterned pillows are lovely additions. ♥

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