I posted my cousin D's apartment a while back on RMS but I thought some of you might like to see it again. My cousin has been my shopping partner in crime for many years, as well as my best customer for all the furniture pieces that I just couldn't use anymore. She has a darling apartment in a turn of the century building. She wanted to show others on RMS that you don't need to be a home owner to make a home. I think she's done a wonderful job of making this apartment cozy and comfortable! What do y'all think?
(You can click on any picture to enlarge))
(You can click on any picture to enlarge))The secretary, large picture, statue of a woman, gold chairs and sconce were purchased from me. They look much better in D's place though *winks*
This is a view into the large closet that my cousin uses for her bedroom. I found the corner display cabinet for her at a local junk shop. The hooked rug used to reside in my guest room. The crystal candelabra and clock on top of the cabinet I found for her on ebay, and the large portrait of a woman was a gift from me. So if you feel a strong Vanna influence here? Ya know why *winks*
These were roses picked from the back of her apartment. Isn't her bust of a girl darling?!!
We found this french bedside table in a local antique shop. There were actually two of them at the store. I purchased one that sits in my master bedroom and she has hers displayed in her living room. Hers is the more ornate of the two, but mine was a better match for my furniture, so it worked out perfectly! We found the french chairs together many years ago.
I know it's wrong to covet *winks* But I sooo love the blue down filled chair to the left. It is so marshmallow cushy and dreamy!
The gold sofy used to live at my house and the french art deco chandelier was an ebay find for $127!! My hubby put it up for her.




66 comments:
Wow, she has great taste like you! Her apartment is absolutely gorgeous! I love that couch too. Is her bedroom literally in a closet? I'm probably naive...but I have this walk-in closet that could really be a bedroom. I think it would be neat to make it one! Ha!
I remember her apartment from RMS and I drooled over her cute little bedroom in her closet. I bet the two of you have the absolute best times together. I hang out with my cousin - she's just like a sister to me, too. ~ Robyn
Oh Vanna I am so glad you did cousin D..apartment on your blog...you know I robbed this place on RMS had my BIG purse and did some shopping..you and D both have beautiful taste dear friend..WOW!! and guess what I got for Christmas ??? Len find me a marble bust..its from Paris it says and by Crimcim jyievm I think thats how it spelled..it all frenh to me!! girl I was doing my happy dance for sure and just won one on EBay also about an hour ago..so Winks I think I have another collection started..now I need to find a proper place to sit her..she's been in every room in my house so far...she weights like forty lbs..so I am getting a sore back moving her..Tell sweet Denise thanks for letting us all drool all over our key boards..Hugs and smiles Gloria
Ohhh Vanna!...I remember this space from rms! Can't believe it's an apartment! It's so frenchy...magnifique! I found out one thing...I need to go shopping at your house myself!! lol Kudos to your Cousin D! Happy New Year...Debbie
Beautiful!!! If I could only say it in french! Happy New Year, Miss Vanna! I love your blog! M. Ann
I remember seeing this on RMS and loving it then. It was fun to revisit it. It must be wonderful having a shopping partner like that. Do you sometimes fight over things? Sally
I am so put out with RMS. Since their latest harebrained attempt to upgrade the site, I can't find anything. After I finally located your posts, I couldn't find the one I think I remembered about your cousin's apartment. Maybe you removed it. Anyway when I commented months ago on RMS I was RetiredAtLast.
Cousin D, you have a beautiful apartment and an excellent teacher and compatriot to help you shop. Love the way you have repurposed so many items. That bust is gorgeous, but you better watch out for Gloria. I heard she is on a mission to flesh out her budding collection, and I think she carries a very large purse.
Ladies, I think this is an excellent joint effort.
Oh, this apartment is the best! The best! I also want that blue down cushioned chair. Good job .. and I know how much you must have enjoyed working on it together.
Oh Vanna, I remember this room.. I admired it then, so I'm truly enjoying seeing it again. You know I love that chandy.. checked craigs' list all w/k for some beautiful china cabinets like you girls find.. no such luck. I know you and Cousin D enjoy shopping together and it certainly shows..
hugs ~lynne~
Oh! I am SO glad you posted pics on your blog--so I can ENLARGE them and drool over every darling find and vignette! Everything is so beautiful--what a blessing to have such a fun cousin!
Sooooo---when are ya gonna post pics of YOUR house on your blog???
You give me so much inspiration!!!
Love, love all the furniture! Great taste. What a lovely home. mishelle
~WOWEE~!!! ;0
My jaw just hit the floor.
It's just downright ~STUNNING~ and ~GORGEOUS~!
How nice of you to help her. I can't believe it's an apartment??? Kudos!!!
GREAT!!Vanna, Oh I just love home tours, thanks. She has a wonderfully warm and interesting home. Love the french doors to the "closet" bedroom. It is all wonderful and now I want to go shopping with you!!Some great finds for some good prices sounds like.
Linda
What a beautiful home! Love all the little vignettes, and that bedroom looks like the perfect place to relax and dream. Thanks so much for posting this. Kathy
I have always been a fan of D's place. And I do see alot of Vanna there. That's a good thing...smiles vickydarnell
I know it's wrong to covet also...but I seriously covet EVERYTHING in D's apartment! You both have put together a seriously stunning and chic home! Every shot deserves to be in a magazine!! I had to catch my breath the first time I saw her pink bedroom, the pink cabinet (Big sigh!!), the secretary...and the down chair with that beautiful blue! I love every detail..the picture frames, the lacy runner (to die for! :-)), the paintings....oooooh I just love it all!
Man Vanna! Can you be my cousin???? :-) Love ya lots! L~
Hello Vanna...
and give Cousin D a big hello from me too!!! Girl, I'm so happy to see you post your Cousin's beautiful French Apartment!!! I remember when you first posted it on RMS...Ohhh my...I just had myself a little "hissy fit"...hehe!!! It's absolutely lovely and I'm tellin' ya...you two girls have magnificent style!!! I just know that when the two of you get together, you have the best of times...not to mention that "antigue heaven" drops at your pretty feet...hehe!!! Thanks for sharing this fabulous home!!!
So how are you doing my friend? I see that you made it through Christmas...hehe!!! I'm up to my "you know what" in Christmas aftermath...hehe!!! Russ' kids just left last night...and Russell is back to work today...I do have my work cut out for me!!!
Love ya Dearheart...
Chari
Oh my goodness...my eyes didn't see one thing that they wouldn't LOVE to have! Your cousin is a lucky lady to buy your overflow... her apartment looks fabulous!
;-) Bo
Vanna, I'm late getting here, but the minute I saw where you had posted Cousin D's apartment, I rushed over to see it (even though I'm on my lunch hour). I loved getting the tour with larger pictures and with all of the descriptions you provided. OMG! I want to go shopping with you so badly. Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed it so much. laurie
Michelle her bedroom IS literally in the closet! It makes for pretty much zero room for excess anything! But it sure is darling isn't it? You should try it out yourself! And share pics please! *winks*
Hi M.A.!!! I'm so glad to hear from you! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas my friend!
Sally, ya know since we love pretty much all the same things. it seems to boil down to who can "afford" that certain thing at the time *winks*
Hi Glenda!! Yes I removed my cousins apartment from RMS long ago. She started to receive some pretty nasty comments and didn't want to read them anymore, so I took it down. It's such a shame that someone felt the need to be cruel and ruined the RMS experience for her *sighs*
Hi Myrna! I will be posting most of the rooms in my house. There are rooms nobody wants to see! Trust me! *winks* But I do have a new one coming so please come back and see me!
Hey Vickster!! How ya doin'?
Laura you be my sistah already! That's better than cousins *winks* Girl one of these fine days we need to go shopping! Lets plan for the worlds longest garage sale OK? And lets stay at Lauries! She has the bestest stuff!! Vanna
Ok, why can't I make my house look like this? Maybe I need to go shopping with you two. lol. This is just gorgeous. Thanks for the tour. Hugs, Marty
Oh my gosh, Vanna.....now I really want to make my walk-in closet another bedroom!! I love those french doors. It would be Quincy's room because he's always sleeping in there. I have NOT been to that store in Sellwood! Now I am going to have to go. I do love STARS antique mall. You are inspiring now!
OH VANNA I THINK YOU TWO ARE REALLY TWINS,FABULOUS AS ALWAYS...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO BOTH OF YOU...ANN
I sure wish I was related to you so you could have an influence on my home.I love her bedroom the best.It is so elegant and inviting.A room does not have to be large to show well.Tell Dee, her apt. is wonderful and I envy her shopping trips with the great V.Hugs to you ,kathysue
It looks like great taste and design skills run in the family!! It's a beautiful home...and I love the bedroom-in-a-closet!!!
Everything is so elegant and lovely.
Thank you so much for visiting me at Sunbonnet Cottage.
Your blog looks wonderful. I must be by to visit again soon.
Happy Holidays!
Melissa
P.S. Vanna, thanks for stopping by my blog again.
Yes, I like my new transferware dishes too. I got set of six of plates and bowls, now wondering if I should run back for a couple more?! Just curious what are your favorite haunts to shop in for antiques? As you have some great finds. I seem to have to go farther than I use to, some of my old fav haunts have closed. I always love when I can go out of town for some hunting.
Linda
Girl I'm in!! We'll be the Sistahs Scoutin' fer Serious Sales in the South!! :-) Woohoo! I'll be ready! :-) L~
Hello Vanna! Yes, this was just what I needed to chase away the after-holidays-doldrums! Such a beautiful, elegant home your cousin has! I want some of that Vanna influence...can you swing on by California and help me out too? ;) It really is an awe-inspiring, romantic, dreamy place...sigh... Oh, and I love your collection of boxes - can you imagine the tales they could tell? I bet you are right that more than one of them held a delightful engagement ring waiting to be opened! I suddenly feel the need to go read a romance novel...lol. Take care. ~ Laurie
An exquisite space~I just love the gold chairs!
Hugs~ J
I think you and cousin D are joined at the hip girl LOL . Her apartment is so-o-o-o cute !
I adore your header here on your blog...If that is any indication of your style...I certainly want to read more....!
Oh, my goodness, I am so glad you stopped by my blog, so I could come and visit yours!!! Your cousin's house is simply gorgeous!! I love everything about it! I'll go put the kids in bed and come back to visit more! Have a wonderful new year!
Isabel
Occasionally I've read about rooms being little jewel boxes, I do believe that this is the most perfect example of that. Dear Vanna, and Cousin D you girls are simply extraordinary, we are all so dreaming of a shopping trip with you. So inspiring, so beautiful. Love, Cindy
WOW!!!!!!!!! I could move right in there, but where is the crown?? I love that couch, and the bedroom!! Happy New Year to you my friend!
Hi Vanna! Thanks so much for stopping by and introducing yourself! So glad Ann (from where?) sent you over! I love your blog, too...can't wait to come back and leisurely drink it all in! Yummie!
D's apartment is fabulous! So elegant and romantic! Like a Paris apartment! Love it!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, HAPPY NEW DREAMS COME TRUE!
Hey Vanna, thanks for the links to Craigslist! I am now searching on Craigslist in the Portland area. When I told Jim what I had planned to do he thought I was crazy (course most men would think that, I'm sure) until I showed him your cousin's closet! He thought it was pretty cool and different! :)
Awww Cindy my cousin nearly cried when I read your comment to her! She wanted me to thank you sooo much! Her apartment really is a little jewel box. Filled with so many memories and adventures.
And I wish I could go shopping with all of you! We all love so many of the same things that there could be a wrestling match or two!Lol! *winks* But it'd be sooo much fun!!
Wow! This is gorgeous!!! I never had a sister until I got to blogland but I feel like I have a lot of them now, and you all have different talents and taste. Most of it is extremely wonderful taste in decorating and accessorizing!!
Laura I'm holding you to it girl! We're doin' the south BIG time....ummm with a small budget...Lol!! Vanna
Vanna my friend, thanks for swinging by to see the tablescape and to help us celebrate our anniversary. Hard to believe we've been married 30 years..the time has certainly flown by.. I hope all is well your direction.. I'm off to go and play with a few of the pretties around here.lol
hugs ~lynne~
That is absolutely beautiful! I love it! I really love the bedroom in the closet. How clever and unique!
suzanne
Tues. Hi Vanna, thanks for stopping in my blog. Soon I will have to pack up my cute gingerbread men till next year.
Sounds like you have found some good spots to antique. I like Spareroom on Camano Island and also now in Everett. Snohomish is fun to look but is expensive, the Scotch ancestory in me always loves a deal. I find better deals out of town it seems. Love to go to Pacific Gallery Antique Mall in Seattle but it is spendy unless you know what to look for. Hubby works right down the street part of the time. So sometimes I go with him for a day, he works, I shop then we do dinner out, works for me, lol!
Centralia shop sounds fun, I would like to head down there sometime.
There is a couple good malls in Tacoma I like when I get that way.
Have not been to Country Village in Bothell or Woodenville in ages, that would be fun. We will have to meet up one day, could do lunch and shop!
Happy New Year!
Today I went back for more of the black and white transferware dishes, decided I wanted more service than just 6.
Linda
Thank you for your sweet prayers for me Vanna. HUGS !
Beautiful!!
Here's to a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Oh Vanna, I see your cousin D's apt. and I see you in it. You are so much alike in taste. Beautiful!..Christine
Awwww thank you Christine!! Vanna
Cousin D's place is beautiful. The decor is so sophisticated, yet cozy. I think you ladies need a Diva Design show on HGTV.
Kris
VB,COME TO MY BLOG AND PICK UP YOUR WELL DESERVED AWARD.IT'S FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT PERSON AND A FRIEND TO ALL.LOVE YA...ANN
GM Vanna...may you have a safe and blessed year to come...hugs and smiles Gloria
I just stopped by to wish you a safe and happy New Years Eve...and all the very best in 2009!!!!
How exciting that you also found pink transferware!! I looked yours up in my book, and they are beautiful. Having just been to London, I would love to own some 'Thames River'. And according to my book, which is a couple of years old, you probably got an even better deal than I did!! How can people get rid of these beauties? Enjoy your new dishes!!! Sally
Vanna, Here's wishing you and yours a fantastic New Year!! Thanks so much for putting a great group of gals together.
hugs ~lynne~
Happy New Year dear friend. Hope you have a wonderful new year and can't wait to see what you come up with next hugs Kathy
Hello Vanna! I was visiting picklepoo's blog and found your blog spot! I have no idea what blogs are all about but I have sure enjoyed visiting and seeing more of your beautifal things! I would love to go shopping with you girlfriend! So good to visit! I'll be back! love ya! Lauralu
Wow that's a home! She has beautiful taste...just like you!
Hope you had a great holiday!
Happy New Years
Lu!!!!! Girl I'm so happy to see you here!! If anyone should have a blog.... girlfriend you should!! I'm so happy to see that prety face of yours! Don't be scared OK?*winks* Come back and see me! Vanna
Your website is incredible and so are your collections and taste. PERFECTION! So many things that I like. I will be back many times.
G in CT
Hi G in Ct! Thank you! Please come back and visit anytime! Vanna
I can say this I LOVE YOU. I am so glad you came over and visit my site. You found me and now I found you. Serioiuly putting the kidding aside, I'm thrilled with your style of taste. As soon as I saw the candelabra, I thought to myself this person just may be up my alley. And sure of enough your my kind of girl. I could relate to your pain on the chandeleur and the sconces. I 've had my share of those, not getting something your crazy about.
I can't believe you have the same clock-I purchase mind with it not working at a boutique store. And the other tin thing was at a yard sale.
Anyways I'll be back to check over your blog-I'm very excited to see some of your things. I just briefly went through it, and I was in awe..
Hi Vanna
Took a break from work and checked out your blog...Of course it is awesome. I sure have missed out on a lot with the chatty girls.
I hope your mom is better soon.
Best wishes to you too!
Athella
Great taste- so Frenchy- so sumptuous- just well well done. Inspires me to get off my derriere and get moving here. Thanks for th eye candy. I'll be back!
Anita
I love her apartment. It is gorgeous! That secretary & corner curio are just awesome!
What a lovely and gorgeous FRENCH apartment HOME your cousin has!!! I'd LOVE to visit!!
Thanks for taking us on the tour!
Jan
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