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May 1st, 2008
Single girl’s apartment

My last three sneak peeks were couple’s houses, so this time I wanted to write about a single person’s place. I thought My friend Jenny’s one bedroom apartment would be great for this post. Jenny is a young graphic designer so her place is very clean and simple. She has a good mix of Ikea furniture and designer furniture. I think It’s such a cute place for a single girl and her small doggie friend.

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She painted this wall behind the fire place with very light brown (It appears to be light lavender color). I love how it works perfect with the texture on the wall. the big print on the fire place is from a vintage science book she found and the small print is Marc Jacobs poker cards. Brilliant!

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Jenny found the gorgeous lamp from Craig’s list.

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I’m jealous of her print collection. Book shelf and lamp from Ikea and dinning set from Craig’s list

IMG_0129 I couldn't get the best photo of her bedroom but it looks very nice in person. I love her Design Within Reach bed and the big art on the wall. the art is actually fabric over a canvas that Jenny made. the brown window shades are from West Elm.

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She found the vintage tray from the flea market. I love the bright colors.

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Jenny’s a succulent lover like me. The thrifted planters are so adorable.

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13 comments
May 1st, 2008 - 8:50 am

I love this – uncluttered but chic and full of personality. I only wish I had had such a beautiful space when I was a single gal! Thanks for sharing Jenny :)

Casey said:
May 1st, 2008 - 9:39 am

I am a single (well, not married or living with the BF) gal, but my apartment is nowhere near as clutter free and Jenny’s. She is an inspiration – get rid of STUFF!!

Lindsay said:
May 1st, 2008 - 10:13 am

How cute! does anyone know where that tree fabric is from (art piece above the bed)? i know i have seen it before, but i don’t remember where.

grace said:
May 1st, 2008 - 10:14 am

lindsay

it’s “woods” wallpaper from cole and son :)

grace

amy said:
May 1st, 2008 - 11:05 am

lovely!

May 1st, 2008 - 11:13 am

linsay:
oops, my mistake! it was wallpaper not fabric. thanks for correcting, grace!

ramis kim said:
May 1st, 2008 - 1:13 pm

i love the vintage tray and the prints that she has! the house seems to be more filled with lots of fun stuff than before.

May 1st, 2008 - 9:41 pm

I grew up with that same stem / arc lamp!…never failed, anytime a boy came over to pick me up, my parents would corral him into a chair under the lamp, so that when he stood up “Boooonnnggg!” he’d hit his head on it (winces). (We are all short enough to pass under :P)

What is the print in the white frame over the white IKEA bookcase? It looks like rooftops…love the colors?

rones said:
May 1st, 2008 - 9:53 pm

that “vintage” tray is IKEA circa 2003… I remember buying it for my boyfriend’s mum :)

jenny said:
May 1st, 2008 - 11:54 pm

Hurrah for the single gal! I love this space, so nicely furnished and decorated. I sometimes get a bit overwhelmed by the couplesy nature of the design/interiors world, that I rejoiced when I read the intro to this post. Keep it coming!

Laura said:
May 2nd, 2008 - 10:29 am

If I’m not mistaken, that print on the bedroom wall is the Cole & Son Woods wallpaper print. Where can one get that on canvas??

jenny ko said:
May 2nd, 2008 - 5:09 pm

thanks for the comments!

Meredith~ the print above the bookcase is by Steven Harrington http://www.stevenharrington.com/

Laura ~ Unfortunately the wallpaper doesn’t come on canvas but it was really easy to put it on. I bought a blank canvas from an art store, premixed wallpaper paste (in a tube – sells for about $6) from home depot. Then measure, cut and lay out the paper. :)

June 4th, 2008 - 5:02 pm

WOW it’s absolutely beautiful. I’ve never had my own place.

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