This month’s issue of Domino Magazine has a very heartwarming article about a project they participated in. They took an empty 40 unit apartment building in the South Bronx, 8 designers and donations from many companies and decorated each unit for women and their families affected by HIV/AIDs.
The designers were all so thoughtful it creating spaces they felt would be calming and an efficient use of the small spaces. The results are really lovely. But on a deeper the level, what really struck me, is how it just proves that your home, the place you take refuge from the world and it’s challenges, can so totally impact your quality of life. Many of these women spent years in shelters and had no place to call home prior to moving into these apartments.
One woman is quoted as saying that now her family eats together for the first time. For the simple reason they never owned a table before. How fundamental is that? The fellowship of sharing a meal with your loved ones.
I was really touched by the article and the people that made it happen.
On another note – The picture in the lower right hand corner is from a different article in the magazine. It’s a piece on Olivia Chantecaille, of the cosmetic empire, and her new dressing room. I have that vanity. Look – here’s another view of it (peer behind Olivia):
And here it is in my room:
Of course I don’t have an entire room in my house devoted to my dressing needs – just a little corner of the bedroom. And I don’t actually have a chair to sit at yet. I still haven’t found what I’m looking for. Maybe I should just do a slip-covered parsons chair until I find the perfect chair.
Am I the only one that is a little surprised that Olivia shops at JC Penney? That’s where I bought mine and who Domino magazine credits in their index.
clarice says
Akkk I WANT that vanity. You lucky, lucky girl !! Clarice
cammyk says
Are you kidding me — JC Penney? I have been looking for a vanity for my bedroom and this would be just perfect! I just recently discovered your blog and can already tell that our “tastes” are very similar. Cammy
Andrea says
Clarice and Cammy ~ I was all set to pop in here with a link to it on jcp.com and I can’t find it on their site any more. I remember I had a heck of a time getting it when I ordered it – they had just mentioned it on some daytime TV show and there was a big demand. It took me about two months to get it and the first one they shipped never made it – it was damaged in transit so they had to reship. Keep checking their website – maybe they’ll get them back in.