In The Library: In The City.

I recently got this great new book, The Way We Live In The City, and wanted share a glimpse of what city living can be like, for maybe some of those of you who aren't city dwellers. Living in a city brings on its challenges - parking, space, proximity to maybe those you don't wish to have such close proximity to. But I revel in its splendors - walking wherever I need to, corner markets, the neighborhood-ness, culture and shops and cafes of all kinds at your fingertips. I love city living. And this book, In The City celebrates that lifestyle.



I enjoy the challenge of the small space conundrum and relish designing ways of making it all fit within intimate city dwellings. This book offers some inventive and inspiring solutions on just how to make your belongings, well, belong in the tiny spaces apartment living allows. You take advantage of every nook and cranny, and it's considered perfectly normal to have your office sitting smack in the middle of your living room, and it's not unusual for your bed to just fit, and not much else.


Our kitchens are exposed, sometimes very exposed. I had friends who used to call their kitchen 'the betchen' because their bed was in their kitchen's dining nook! You gotta work every bit of space to its best advantage, and having your dishes on display can look great - mix and match or go for a clean, stark white.






Every wall becomes a gallery, or family album full of kids' drawings and art projects. Every shelf a place for books and memorabilia. I guess when you're a city dweller, all things are just a bit more shared, and more exposed, it's all out there in the open. But I wouldn't have it any other way. City Living is the life for me.