Our 470 square foot apartment is where Gwyneth and I learned that changing your environment can change your outlook. When we first moved, Gwyneth and I didnt think wed ever learn to love NYC. But we were on a mission to love our tiny piece of it. Through Dumpster Diving, painting the walls and making the apartment ours, New York City became the place we loved to call home.
Pink Interior Door
Dumpster Dive Side Table
Dumpster Dive Frame
Decorating With Plates
DIY Fabric Covered Lampshade
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Upholstered Chair
Living Room Gallery Wall
DIY Tufted Storage Ottoman
DIY Cookie Sheet Tray
DIY Wire Lampshade
DIY Brass Figurines
Dumpster Dive Lined Bookcase
DIY Ombre Paint Chip Calendar
DIY Filled Expedit Room Divider
Dumpster Dive Nightstand
Dumpster Dive Nailhead Trim Headboard
Dumpster Dive Dresser With Hutch
xoxo,
Meredith & Gwyneth
Your apartment is fabulous! I love the pink door!
Thank you, Lindsay!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Your apt. looks like a jewel box. Congrats to the both of you on all your hard work. My dog Monty has been a supervisor on many projects and says its hard work
Janis
Hi Janis! Thank you so much! Weve had a lot of fun working on it1 Gwyneth sends her regards to Monty!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Love, love, love all of the pink! It looks fab!
Thank you! We always say that pink is our neutral! Thanks so much for stopping by we hope youll be back soon!
Have a wonderful week!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Love, love, love how you decorated and maximized your space. Your apartment looks huge! I just wandered to your page but I have a feeling, Ill be on here often!
Best of luck,
Carla
Carla, we are so delighted that you found us! And as for it looking huge that must be the home equivalent of the camera adding 10 pounds! Its tiny!
We are so thrilled that you found us and are coming along on our adventures!!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Your place is fabulous! That pink door is TDF and I love everything about your bookcase room divider. Love!!
Thank you, Simone! We have had a lot of fun making it ours! We are so excited to have you reading!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Super cute! Great use of color and mixture of textures!
Thank you! Weve had so much fun with it!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
OMG, I love your little apartment! And I especially LOVE all your dumpster dive finds and transformations!
Tania
Thanks, Tania! Youve made our day!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
I love your style. I could spend days looking at your lovely apartment. Will be spending a lot of time looking at your links to your amazing DIY links. )
Hi Kimberly! So excited to have you reading, and were thrilled you like the DIYs! Hope you find something there to inspire your next project!
xoxo,
mk G
Hi Meredith! I just came across your blog & have to say that BY FAR your apartment tour is THE BEST Ive ever seen hands down. You truly have such beautiful style! You have a new follower in me!
Best wishes,
Marissa
Hi Marissa! So glad you found us, and thank you so much for the sweet words about our apartment! Were so thrilled to have you following!
xoxo,
mk G
Id love to see this in 360*that would be cool !
Such a great idea! Then youd get a better feel for just how small it is! HA!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Where did you find the adorable doggie bed? I have been searching and cant find one I love! Thanks!!
Hi Lindsey! Its from an Etsy shop called Pet Design! Kayla, the shop owner, is amazing and has the best fabrics to choose from! Heres the link to her store!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PetDesign
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Gorgeous, and very inspiring! i love the idea of changing environment by making your own space!
Thank you so much, Helena! Your comment made our day! So glad to have you following our adventures!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
Love your style . . . . woke up this am feeling kinda down about the overwhelming task of fixing our place up . . . . found your darling apartment on Pinterest and now Im smiling and cant wait to take on the challenge. Great job!
Hi Camille! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! And trust us you are not alone in feeling totally overwhelmed with the home improvement possibilities! We feel the same way, especially now that were trying to set up our place in San Francisco. Just the other morning I looked at The List and wanted to crawl straight into bed! We have to keep reminding ourselves that it will never really be done, and thats the fun of it! Good luck with making your apartment yours, and please dont let it stress you out! (Well practice taking our own advice in the meantime!)
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
I absolutely LOVE your space! Had to share this w/my girls bcuz they are unaware of city living! Theyve only seen on home/diy shows. Thx for sharing! *I found your blog via Ikeas blog!
Hi Julie! So glad you found us! Your sweet comment made our day! Were in the process of working on our new city apartment in San Francisco, so much more small space posts are ahead of us! Thank you again for putting a big smile on both of our faces!
xoxo.
mk Gwynnie
Hi Meredith, I know this apartment is your old apartment but I had to stop and tell you and the little new yorkie that your apartment is adorable! I love how homie it feels. I am a recent NY transplant and am still trying to figure out my new apartment style. I wish I could have you over to help decorate!
Thank you so much, Jenny! Your comment made our day! We wish we could come over and talk decorating too! But you can always send us pics!!
xoxo,
mk Gwynnie
LOVE your apartment!! My cat Charlie and I have been in NYC for almost two years. Were about to get our very own apartment! What neighborhood/bourough do you live in? Its so great to know I can make my small space look so fabulous!!!
love your blog!
-Chandler & Charlie
Hi Chandler Charlie! We lived in Chelsea for a few years, but moved out to San Francisco a little over six months ago. (What a change!!)
Congrats on your new space, and you can DEFINITELY make it your own! You will have such a blast enjoy every minute of it! Good luck!
xoxo,
mk G