I’ve added many more layers to my mantelscape since the last photo, including a dead thing or two. If I had my way, my house would essentially function as one giant memento mori. Also, can we talk about what a retch-inducing word “mantelscape” is? Really, it’s gross.

Anyways, one day I might post some detail shots, but until then, you’ll have to make do with this old one. 

Have you seen this incredibly pretentious video about a multimillion dollar New York penthouse yet? Unbelievably, it manages to make indoor rock climbing and an 80ft interior slide sound as uptight and uninteresting as possible.

You know, this would be a lot more charming if the slide’s final exit didn’t look like a giant, shiny sphincter.

Black, white, brown at Number 9. Restyled my as-yet-unused fireplace mantel to encompass that aesthetic.

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More black, white, brown.

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THE BRICK HOUSE

Accidentally posted how envious this blog makes me to my personal blog, but this merits a double reblog for all the N9 followers out there.

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Not a fan of that Mart Stam chair, but the simple glass plate desk / Ikea Helmer storage is a very simple and elegant solution. I think I’m the only person with Helmers that don’t have little slots for identifying the drawer’s contents, which is sort of a bummer. On the other hand, mine actually look silvery, unlike that dull grey that Ikea has been passing off as silver on their more recent dipped metal pieces.

Becke & Lee’s Vintage CabinHouse Tour | Apartment Therapy Chicago

So fantastic. Note to self: spraypaint Dollarama tchotchkes bright white to bite this eagle’s style.

Becke & Lee’s Vintage CabinHouse Tour | Apartment Therapy Chicago

Another living room lookalike… kinda. The pieces are extremely similar, but the bones of the room aren’t at all, although a convincing case is being made for checkerboard kitchen flooring (which I’m still contemplating).

10 Contemporary Tile Fireplaces | Apartment Therapy Chicago

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