Whimsy

I'm not really whimsical. I'm a little bit practical and a little bit rock and roll, so whimsy is not really my style. Nevertheless, I do have my moments. Sometimes the call of whimsy is so strong we cannot avoid the  temptation of adding a little bit of a flight of fancy to our surroundings. That's why I had to stop and gawk at this place. This apartment is soooo fantastic that I had to blog about it. Because of course I had to. 

And it's not only the idea of living with art, but also the story behind how this couple got their place. I think even the most stylish/'common' of abodes have a great story behind them. Because they are all made from what we are. Take Simon's and Jonathan's: their apartment had been part of their destiny. Jonathan tells the story of visiting the apartment when he was very young and loving it.  Then realizing, years later, after meeting Simon in a blind date, that Simon had just bought that same apartment. How's that for coincidences?

I love the apartment. I love the colors and the textures, and the inclusion of art as an everyday occurrence. But what's more fun to watch is their interaction. I imagine that after years of living with someone this is something that comes naturally (Jonathan at one point calls Simon 'Slymon'. I died). Their house reflects their interests. Jonathan is a well known interior decorator and artist and Simon mentions that one room in their house is some sort of creative space for Jonathan and that it's always changing. And why not? As Simon says: if you'd live with a hairdresser, would you do your own hair?

I think that's part of making our living spaces unique: we are constantly moving things around and making the space, well, ours. Our spaces may not be like theirs they even bought the apartment next door and converted it into a fantastic library (that wallpaper in the ceiling!!) and their bedroom. Their bedroom by the way, is fantastic. It's not a matter of 'would I like it' but 'how can I get that space?'.  This is New York, mind you. So this apartment is everything but cheap. 

One of the things I love about people talking about their places (and that I try to do when I let you into MY space) is the stories that come with all the things with which we surround ourselves. It's fascinating, I think, listening to someone talk about the things they have and their stories. Also, that giant hand-chair in the dining room? Do want. Badly. 

XOXO