nyc + exposed brick walls

I just booked my trip to nyc this June and can't wait! I lived in Soho for three years (a few years ago) and I do miss the energy + creative vibe of Manhattan.  This apt is what inspired this little blog and I while I have a few more square feet then that studio (only 325), I miss that little place. It was a special time. So here's to nyc - see you soon!

have a great + inspiring weekend! I am off to Sonoma to enjoy some wine country and warm weather (it's cold here in SF!)

i heart living small

 my absolute fave small space book idea + extra inspiration over at i heart living small.

my new gig in my new town Writer for Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace

:: here are 3 of my features ::

hello lls friends!! have some exciting news I've been waiting a little to share with you guys. I am writing for a brand-spankin new Williams-Sonoma website called Designer Marketplace! Every Tues and Thur you can check out short features by me in the Inside Our Studios section about all of the WSI brands, including product features, interviews with the incredible designers, behind-the-scenes inspiration, events, happenings and more!

While the site is geared towards designers (are you one??? go sign up for this program right here and shop for your clients at discounted rates), any design lover can enjoy the content. I am thrilled to be part of this neat site and as a WSI fan (I remember getting the West Elm catalogs when they first came out and didn't have a store or site), this is such a great opportunity! Click here to check out the site that launched yesterday. Hope to see you guys over on WSI Designer Marketplace!

Enjoy the loving. living. small. blogroll165 inspiring design blogs

I SUWANNEE

PIA JANE PIJKERK

THE CITY SAGE

HYGGE & WEST

REBECCA THUSS

ECOFABULOUS

N.E.E.T. MAGAZINE

APART.US

Like what you see? Yep, me too!

All of these gorgeous photos were found the other day from just eight of my fave blogs! You can enjoy these blogs and 157 more inspiring blogs that offer design inspiration, green style, pretty paper, great design reads and innovative interior designers and photographers that inspire small space living in some way. All of this is listed on the loving. living. small. blogroll right here.

BLOGGING SMALL SPACES AT DivineCaroline And You Can Blog Too!

Have you heard of DivineCaroline? If not, then you are in store for a fab site! DivineCaroline is an "online magazine where real women publish like real pros." Yes! You can sign up and submit articles, stories, thoughts on anything from home, relationships, parents, body & soul, travel, style, career, the list goes on and on! The people in the network - like you and me - create the network! How cool?

And if you are wondering about adding yet another thing to do in the day (work, life, family, friends and blogging takes up a lot!), consider this another sweet community to be part of! While I am dedicated to loving. living. small., I also want to meet new people and the dc community is perfect for that! If you are interested in joining, click here to check it out and read an article I wrote about the Four Small Space Dwelling Myths.

MY LITTLE POST OVER AT MAKEUNDER YOUR LIFE

I did a little guest blog over at Makeunder My Life, a lovely blog by super sweet and very talented, Jess of Jess L.C. I share a few of my intentions and, of course, had to mention cake. Thanks for having me, Jess!

THANK YOU, WASHINGTON POST!

Wow!! Just saw a mention of loving. living. small. and the new a small chat interview series as a blog watch pick in the Washington Post's Home section! I am honored to be highlighted here.

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i heart living small

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loving. living. small. A LITTLE UPDATE

Hello lovely readers! just wanted to let you know that my new BLOGROLL can now be found in the navigation bar. I decided to clean up my little blog and wanted to provide 1 place for my favorite inspiring links for you to enjoy. Click here to check out more then 100 incredible blogs, shop, reads and designers.

And as you can see, loving. living. small. has had a makeover and I hope you enjoy it! I decided I wanted a little change so why not, right?! As Blog Out Loud 2 is gearing up, I asked our panelists how often they have changed their own blog design. I would say, oh, um, about 7 times for this blog. Speaking of Blog Out Loud, if you are in the Bay area on 8.23.09, please come on by and join Megan of Beach Bungalow 8 and myself as we host the 2nd event at BellJar. We have a fab panel of bloggers and it's a great opportunity to learn more about blogging and get inspired to start your own.

And now you can click on the CATEGORIES image on the sidebar to check out all of the different topics covered on loving. living. small. (in addition to the ones noted on the navigation bar.

LIVING SMALL Abito's Pods Are Intelligent Living Spaces

I spotted these very cool and very small apartment pods called abito, intelligent living spaces. The idea is that young professionals should be able to jump into the housing market as well - big or small. Chock full of amenities and small space solutions including a murphy bed, clever hidden storage and thoughtful space planning (see the neat balcony addition on every pod), the concept is clean + modern + accessible. Click here to see more, including a fun 360 of a pod.

SMALL SPACE RETREAT Soho Pavilion

I kind of would love to hang in this pavilion. The 10 x 10 x 10 tented small space is the perfect retreat to chill out and read a book. And the orange tones are fab!

LINK LOVE Let's Exchange Links!

I've had the pleasure of e-meeting some lovely people with equally lovely design blogs. If you are interested in a little link love, send me a note with your blog link so we can support and spread the love in the home design world of blogging. I can be reached at lovinglivingsmall@yahoo.com.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORES! Small, Medium and Big Stores Need Our Help!

Local stores and shoppes need our help during this tough economic time! I am all about supporting brick and mortar shops so pls click here to check out this neat and important message. (via Orange Beautiful)

HAVE AN INSPIRING WEEKEND!

Hope you have a lovely and inspiring weekend!

10 Things I Love From My Apartment

Click here to check out a little feature on my own small space over at AT.

Jonathan Adler does the Barbie Dream House

Oh la la! How fun is this real-life interpretation of Barbie's Dream House by fabulous potter and designer, Jonathan Adler? Last night's event in Malibu provided a look into this cotton candy whimsy of Barbie design and style with the touch of Jonathan's style. Ya know, I actually didn't have the Dream House growing up in the 80s but rather the pool. Barbie couldn't even fit in that pool. hmmm.

[Images via Winnepeg Sun]

SMALL SPACE TIP...Open Those Curtains

This kitchen opens wide with sunlight!
Loving the look of the clear chairs paired with a rustic table as well! Fabulous!

One of the most simple and free tips in your small space is to simply open those curtains and blinds. Enjoying the natural sunlight and allowing your space to breathe during the day will provide comfort and fresh vibes when you come home after a hard days work. Also, don't forget to clean the glass panes every now and then (both inside and outside) You'd be surprised at how much bigger your space will feel with clean shiny glass windows. {Image via Tim Kolk}

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LOVING. LIVING. SMALL.'s READER STORIES...Katie's Small Space Kitchen Makeover

I received a sweet email from Katie over at Making This Home the other day and she showed me her awesome kitchen makeover. Having a small space of 480 sq feet with a tiny dedicated kitchen space of only 36 sq feet, Katie and her husband knew they wanted to make some changes to really be able to use and enjoy their home.

Some of the small space solutions were to take down the walls to open the room to create an open loft-like vibe, extend the cabinets to the ceiling (a great example of using your walls), install a microwave/oven unit and a 2-burner stove top (clever!), a compact dishwasher and even a recycling container. I love that Katie thought about what was important to her and her family and designed the space to suit their needs. That is loving living small!

Click here to check out more of Katie's small space kitchen makeover and gather some fab inspiration for your own space!

I would love to hear your small space story. Send me an email and share your small space story with LOVING. LIVING. SMALL.