A girl's first apartment is special. And I'm not talking college. College apartments are also special, but in more of a finding-your-furniture-on-the-street kind of way. (Literally on the street. Have you ever cruised through UCLA's Westwood neighborhood? You could stock a whole IKEA with all the curbside junk. Not that I'm complaining.)
My first non-college apartment was in the artsy, Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, aka Hipstertown, USA. My "house in the hills" was actually a tiny one bedroom apartment that my roommate had converted into a two bedroom by refashioning the living room into a bedroom for herself. I lived in the actual bedroom. Such is life for a single lady in the city. But I loved it in all its tiny, overpriced, gentrified glory -- particularly the rooftop view and it being spitting distance from boutiques and restaurants.
I also loved decorating it with shabby chic, thrifted items and colorful accents. I lived there for almost two years until my move back to Sacramento a couple months ago, and although I've loved being close to my family again, I do miss my charming little space in Silverlake! Here's a peak inside....
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My number one criteria for an apartment: good light. |
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Reading nook. |
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Postcards I bought years ago in Venice, Italy. |
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I kept my favorite books in my nightstand/bookcase. For easy, pre-slumber grabbing. |
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An inspiration board is always a good mood-lifter. Especially when it includes photo booth pics. |
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My lovely bedspread. |
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My favorite comment from a guest regarding the above photograph of Frida Kahlo has to be, "Is that your mom?" |
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Coffee table books, books from college, and just plain favorite books (Naked by David Sedaris). |
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Rooftop view of Downtown LA on a smoggy evening. |
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Rooftop view to the other side. The Hollywood sign could be seen through the trees during the day. |
That's a great view of Los Angeles, also I like how your bedspread matches your photo frames. Looks like you made the most out of that space
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