Work space

Jun 01, 2011 12:28

Last fall, my partner and I moved into a 200-year-old row home in Philadelphia. I posted our living room here, and planned to post other rooms as we got them finished. Little did I suspect that it would take five months before I had another room ready to share! But here it is: my study.


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paint: browns/neutrals, office, books

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zagzagael June 1 2011, 16:38:42 UTC
It IS a beautiful space. You've maintained the sense of light and warmth - well done.

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decemberthirty June 1 2011, 17:27:42 UTC
Thanks so much!

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mosinging1986 June 1 2011, 16:43:28 UTC
Absolutely beautiful! I love all the natural light. (I live in a basement, so anytime I see a beautiful, bright home/room I both rejoice and weep a little in envy.)

And that rug is so pretty!

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decemberthirty June 1 2011, 17:34:52 UTC
Thanks! I feel your pain--I lived in a basement for three years while I was in grad school. But just be patient. Someday you too will have lots of light! :)

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mosinging1986 June 2 2011, 00:23:55 UTC
Thanks!

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_dilate_ June 1 2011, 16:44:23 UTC
My house is the same way.. no straight lines!

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decemberthirty June 1 2011, 17:39:14 UTC
My favorite is when I'm trying to hang something just so, and I get my level out...and immediately throw up my hands and say, "What's the point??"

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decemberthirty June 1 2011, 17:37:45 UTC
Thank you!

I've been living in Philly for about 10 years, and have occupied a few different row homes during that time. They're usually pretty narrow, which can be a challenge, but most of them have lots of character to make up for it.

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nutmegdealer June 1 2011, 17:01:54 UTC
i love this. looking at it makes me want to read and write and fall asleep with a cat.

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decemberthirty June 1 2011, 17:40:49 UTC
Those are three of my favorite activities, and all are strongly encouraged in my house. :)

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