Tuesday, September 8, 2009

getting settled

I'm here. All well and fine! I've been busy with scrubbing and cleaning and trying to stay organized, but I wanted to share a teeny little glimpse into the workings and makings that I've been wrapped up in the past few days!

our kitchen

makin' house

our kitchen window

wish wash


It's not much right now, and I think it's going to be a long time before this apartment puts itself into place... The rest of my things will get here on Thursday and then it's just a matter of time before we find the perfect couch, and chairs, and lamps, and side tables and curtains and all the other things that make a house a home. In the mean time, this little lamp is holding strong!

the only source of light
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52 comments:

  1. Jane FlanaganSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Such lovely shots - there seem to be so many lovely details and the light looks fantastic. I love that radiator!!

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  2. Kelley AnneSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Your apartment looks lovely! I really like the kitchen with its nice light. Congratulations on a successful move!

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  3. reckless daughterSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    that lamp (heck, the whole apartment) looks so great!

    it's like a timewarp! I love it.

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  4. MeggySeptember 8, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Oh, everything's going to be so darling once you get things into place! Welcome to San Francisco!

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  5. Ms. B @ Millie DeelSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Such a cute apartment and I love that little lamp!!

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  6. HanneSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Yay! Your apartment will most likely be the cutest in the Bay...it looks like its coming along magnificently!

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  7. JessicaSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Dream land--no doubt about it!! I can't wait to see it as you continue adding your more-than-perfect personal touches! You really can furnish a nest like no other!! It really, really does look beautiful!

    xx

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  8. Meaghan KellySeptember 8, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    gorgeous effie, i can't believe you found such a perfectly "you" sort of place! :) you really are amazing at making things beautiful!

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  9. RobinSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    I love the green and the tea bag holders and it all pulled together!

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  10. GinaSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    adorable! your aesthetic does seem suited to sf's victorian details. congratulations!

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  11. Amy P.September 9, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    I love the pale green color scheme.

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  12. LexieSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    what a lovely kitchen!

    my apartment is filled with those radiators! i've grown to love them.

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  13. Celebration Anniversary GymSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    welcome to SF!! i love living here. :) so many adventure possibilities! If you need a list of good second hand stores, hit me up!

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  14. EyeliahSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    oh wow, lovely little peek into the new place. I just realized you aren't on my blogroll, adding you now! :0)

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  15. "hi, i'm ginnybranch stelling and i love love."September 9, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    i love your sink, those lacy curtains, and that apple green goodness! i have faith that it will fall together very soon!

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  16. Kara ColeSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    You are such a lovely person. I look forward to checking up on your blog on a daily basis.

    I ordered your "frog catchin" shorts from etsy and I received them in the mail today! They fit perfectly!
    Thanks so much!

    Congrats on the move. The apartment is darling!

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  17. Elizabeth, Delightfully TackySeptember 9, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Oh man, that green is one of my favorite colors!

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  18. The Body ElectricSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Glad to see you made it safely and are getting settled! Hope the moving blues stay at bay!

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  19. the spectatorSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    So pretty already! I love that combo of green and pink. Especially pink depression glass.

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  20. HannahSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    It looks perfect already! You must be so excited about having a whole new home to decorate. Hope you're settling in quickly.

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  21. nathSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    it really looks lovely already. that green in the kitchen is so pretty. you're on your way!

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  22. GracieSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    You apartment looks lovely! i really love the kitchen, it's so cute.
    xx

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    ah, it's gorgeous, i love that olive green kitchen. and that light is so dreamy x

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  24. Purrfect KatSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Ohh I have the same strawberry glasses! found then in a second-hand shop in Brittany 2 years go and they're my favourite! So funny to think you can actually live thousands miles away with the same things :-)

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  25. AyeshaSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    oh wow!
    It seems whereever you live you make it into this magical dream house!
    Your decorating skills are out of this world!
    EPIC!

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  26. penelopeSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    your curtains look great!

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  27. Becky TjanderaSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    your lamp is so cute ! haha . and congrats for the move :)

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  28. JaySeptember 9, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Your kitchen is perfection! And that yummy pink radiator too!

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  29. punkySeptember 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Adorable!
    We use the same soap...yummy lemon.

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  30. Lauren WinterSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    what a cool green shade! I love it all so far.. can't wait to see what you do with the place.

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  31. Faux NaifSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    what an amazing place! you really seem to live in a world apart, untouched by time...

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  32. kimveeSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Your kitchen is so lovely. :)

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  33. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Gorgeus shots. I Love t=your cute little green kitchen, it looks so nice!

    panda xx

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  34. hello birdySeptember 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    aahh this is like my dream apartment! Love the radiator :D

    I've given you a blog award if you'd like to have it! It can be found here:

    http://hello-birdy.blogspot.com/2009/09/hurrah.html

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  35. erinSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    looks absolutely perfect! good luck in california!

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  36. AshleySeptember 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    That radiator! Look at it! Is it pink? Tell me it's pink. It looks pink!

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  37. BuccaSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    What a dear sweet little place it looks! I'm sure it will be just right in no time!

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  38. Un petit fauveSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Welcome to our foggy city! Your apartment looks absolutely darling!

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  39. Neon RelishSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Look at that little radiator! So cute. I hope you have lots of fun getting settled - San Francisco is a great city. I used to live there when the Musee Mechanique was down near the Cliff House (I think they moved it to one of the piers?) and it was major magic.

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  40. LemonSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    love the double-lace-curtain idea...and hope it feels like home very soon!

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  41. YoliSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    What a relaxing place. Love the greens and soothing accessories, like stepping back in time.

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  42. PennySeptember 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    such a cute kitchen! x

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  43. AceSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    What a gorgeous kitchen!

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  44. alineaimeeSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Hey, doll!
    I'm making a post about your blog and I would love to know your name!!!
    Your place and clothes are amazing!
    I'll post it at September 17th.

    Kiss from Brazil!!

    Aline

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  45. Empress Jade VintageSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    From what I can see it looks like you have a very charming vintage kitchen. Show more please :)

    XOXO

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  46. TraceeSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    lovely little kitchen!

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  47. Free Art PrintablesSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I wanted to say hi! I love your sweet little blog!

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  48. UlaSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    I moved to the Bay Area a week a go so I know how do you feel:).
    I was in San Francisco today and I'll be there very often so I hope to see you on the street one day!:)

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  49. DaisySeptember 13, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I am so much looking forward to see more pictures from your new house! I love your style.

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  50. ToosdaiSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    oh goodness, this is quirky cuteness and its best. sweet and simple. congratulations on the new place!

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  51. her name is bekSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    oh it looks so lovely and green! hope your settling in well

    the tea bag holders are sweet

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Wow you have such a beautiful home. Plus so many lovely things to go in it! I recently moved home but it puts our place to shame when I see how pretty yours is

    Polly x

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