Source: nytimes.com via donna on Pinterest
Photo by Ryann Ford
Chicago interior designer David Hopkins has put together a fabulous space for himself - mostly from found items, resale bargains and craigslist pieces. To support his buying habit,
he sublets his two one-bedroom apartments and sleeps in a large coat closet.
he sublets his two one-bedroom apartments and sleeps in a large coat closet.
And we thought we had it bad...
Check out the article by Tate Gunnerson in The New York Times, and be sure to see
and have a great weekend...
donna
20 comments:
Great article!
I totally get him!!!
Happy Weekend Donna
XO
Well, I don't sleep in a closet. But, I do feed my habit by thrifting and re-selling things. It's a vicious cycle. Off to read this now. Have a great weekend!
I suspect he wants to get a steady stream of clients with purses and this is one way to simultaneously promote his talent and create a portfolio with his down time. He sounds ambitious.
Interesting guy. Loved this; thanks for sharing.
That is a serious habit!
Happy weekend Donna... xv
I have a web cam in my bedroom and sell plasma.
Wow. So eccentric!
Thanks for sharing, it was a great read!
Great article but I definitely would feel claustrophobic in a 36 square foot space. Love his ideas.
XXX
Debra~
I have not read the article yet but look forward to it! I have not been able to decorate lately cause my beautiful kids absorb any extra funds BUT I am hoping my increased work will let me splurge soon!!!
HA! Well, you did say its a LARGE coat closet.
well worth the sacrifice....gorgeous spaces...
came across this link, thought of you. ( hopefully it attached)
Have a great weekend.
How interesting! Wish I could attend one of his fabulous parties!
That article is really a nice read,
I can relate...
And those spaces are fab!
I love entertaining, but don't think I trade it for living in a closet! I guess i am a little claustrophobic..
That is too funny. XO, Mona
I subscribe to European magazines. And I live in the best area in the country for classy thrift shops! NW CT! Shhh...
I am a huge buy and seller, I might buy a great piece and so many months later a client walks through my house and wants a particular piece...
So I sell it. It has been like that for years in my home...my husband knows the only thing not for sale is the bed....
It keeps life interesting and if you are a lover of beautiful things...your habit is satisfied.
Great post!
Donna
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I suddenly feel validated! I too use big doses of "found" and "reinvented" things. And truth be told, if I were wealthy I'm sure I would continue to do things this way. It's the thrill of the hunt, too!
Love this post, Donna!
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Just read Raina's comment. hilarious!
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Amazing! Love that his cubby had a window...and a kitty!
xo J~
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