Oh goodness, sorry for leaving you all for a few weeks. I had full intentions of posting during the move but didn’t realize how incredibly busy it would be. Since my last post I walked or rather dragged my sore feet through the streets of NYC to find an apartment (Stephanie, I owe you big time!), co-hosted a dinner party with one of my dearest friends, Erin, in her Domino-worthy apartment in Washington, D.C., quickly packed up our house in Houston and signed the papers, stayed a few days in the Pocono’s with Jon’s family, then made the drive over to our teeny apartment in New York. Getting to New York was the easy part but climbing the stairs a gazillion times in our building to unload was definitely a tough and sweaty battle. I slept like a log that night. But now that we are somewhat settled in I can honestly say that I absolutely love it here!
For the past few days we have been exploring our neighborhood. We decided to move-in to a recently renovated apartment on a charming tree-lined street on the Upper East Side. While my heart belongs to the pretty brownstones on the Upper West Side, we could not pass up the deal that we found for this particular apartment. We’re only 4 blocks from Central Park, which is a bonus for our dog! She is still trying to figure out how to pee on the concrete when we do not make it over to the park. But let me tell you, our pup has picked up her pace to fit right in with all of the fast New York walkers. I’m slowly adjusting to the lifestyle here: living in 350 sq ft, carrying our groceries all over town (which means that I only buy what we really need), not being able to drive to Target, and paying double the price for cheese. But making friends in the building and having a range of fabulous food within a 30 sec walk certainly eases the transition.
Unfortunately most of our furniture didn’t make it to the Upper East Side. We basically had to start fresh because our previous furnishings were way over sized. So perhaps we can design together? I’ll try to post some of the pieces that we have so far, including a major space saving idea that we just installed over the weekend. I think you’ll like it 
And since we’re on a tight budget it has forced me to be more creative with what we already have.
Thanks for sticking out the move with me and I promise to reply to all of your e-mails soon. Sorry for being such a terrible blogger lately. I was going through some major internet withdrawals until Time Warner rescued us.
xo, Kylie
Image credits: All images from Domino magazine via Alkemie, Nubby Twiglet, and This Is Glamorous
22 responses so far ↓
1 Paloma{LaDolceVita} : Aug 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm
My dear Kylie, I am so sad that we weren’t able to get together before your big move! Hopefully we’ll go back to NY sooner than later and we can get together.It sounds like you are adjusting quite well! Is your apartment really 350 sq. feet? I can’t wait to see how you decorate it! When do your classes start? Hope you are well!
2 Lauren : Aug 3, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Congrats on the big move!!! I can’t wait to see pictures of your new place! When do you start school?
3 Tamstyles : Aug 3, 2009 at 10:31 pm
congrats on the new home and lifestyle. i look forward to seeing what you do.
4 Ivan Chan : Aug 4, 2009 at 1:13 am
Glad you’re settling in! Miss your posts but I know that you’re taking care of business.
I.
5 Monica : Aug 4, 2009 at 2:26 am
WOW! A lot has happened in a couple of weeks, but everything seems to have worked out, so I’m happy for you… and of course, looking forward to lots of new pics and posts from NY
6 Angie : Aug 4, 2009 at 4:47 am
Welcome to New York! Check out the Housing Works thrift stores for great pieces for your apartment, and they have a book for sale there called The Find that has wonderful photos of rooms styled with finds from thrift shops. You will have no trouble filling 350 sf!!
7 Meg : Aug 4, 2009 at 6:29 am
Kylie! I can’t believe this all happened so fast! I was hoping we’d have a going away do for you!! The last two weeks have been nuts for me too because I also moved (within Houston to a house we bought in the Heights). But I hope you’re enjoying all the change in your life! How exciting! Make the most of it all! Good luck with school!
xxx M
8 ronda : Aug 4, 2009 at 8:20 am
Congrats on the move! I’m glad you and Jon are getting settled. I’m so glad you’re back to posting on the blog, I was really starting to miss you. Funny, I didn’t realize until now, checking in on the blog has become part of my routine. Oh, and that not being able to quickly drive to Target, I feel your pain, I’m not sure I could do it… : )
9 Marianne : Aug 4, 2009 at 8:56 am
Congrats on the move! I know it is exciting!
10 bandelle : Aug 4, 2009 at 10:47 am
@ Meg, Paloma, & Lauren — wish we could have seen each other again before we left but we’ll certainly be back in Houston over the next year. Can’t wait to see your new house, Meg.
@ Angie — I know where I’m going for my afternoon work break today! Thanks for the tips, my fellow NYSID designer.
@ Ronda, Ivan, Marianne, and Tamara, and Monica — your comments made me smile. Seriously, I wish I could meet you all!
11 jamie : Aug 4, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Kylie!! You were missed by me! I am so glad you made it safely to New York. It’s so cool you live 4 blocks from central park. I am so glad you love your new home and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out.! XO, Jamie
12 Katrina : Aug 4, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Love inspiration walls, wish I had room for one! My computer tends to be my inspiration wall. Hope you find your muse soon. Also letting everyone know I have a room makeover challenge going on over at my blog and would like as many people as possible to participate, to make it fun and interesting the limit is $200.00 for the room. Anyone interested come check it out.
13 Courtney : Aug 5, 2009 at 6:35 am
Glad you made it there safely and can’t wait to hear more about your new life in the big city! It will be amazing, Kylie!!
14 Dionne : Aug 5, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Two words that have been a God-send for me: granny cart. I came here from Texas, too, I live in bk and it’s great for grocery shopping and laundry. Also all is not lost, there are three Targets in Brooklyn.
15 Ann Marie : Aug 6, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Congrats! Sounds like such a wonderful adventure. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your new space. Living in Texas my whole life, I can only imagine what a transition to NYC and a tiny apartment must be like. I think I’d rather like the challenge and change of it all.
Ann
(formally of That Girl Designs. you can now find my here: sky-di.com/jouranl)
16 Marianne : Aug 7, 2009 at 11:17 am
I can’t wait to see it!
17 Angie : Aug 8, 2009 at 4:41 am
Oh…so you ARE here!
Welcome to the city! Let’s definitely meet up when I get back from vacation!!
18 Dana Laymon : Aug 10, 2009 at 10:06 am
Ikea just came out with their 2010 Catalog and they have some great stuff in there! at least it’s inspirational to look at their room setups.
have fun!
19 {this is glamorous} : Aug 16, 2009 at 7:36 pm
sounds like you’re settling in beautifully! adore inspiration boards, especially the first — hope you’re well on your way to finding inspiration for your new place . . .
xo
20 Eid Sms Messages : Aug 17, 2009 at 1:17 am
congrats on the new life style….
21 beth gales : Aug 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Good luck in the city, it’s so fun to visit; can’t imagine living there. Also loved the book!
22 Candi : Aug 22, 2009 at 12:44 am
Congratulations on the big move. I was wondering if you’d moved, I’m glad you’re adjusting well…and most importantly love NYC! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your new place!!!
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