When it was first built, in 1910.
Our apartment search last fall led us up to Capitol Hill to see a promising place I’d found on Craigslist. The apartment owner never showed. So we drove down the street to look around the neighborhood. We soon stumbled upon a dark, mysterious brick building at the end of a narrow road. There was no “For Rent” sign in the window but we were curious and waited at the door until one of the residents let us in. There was a vacancy. When we saw the available aprtment, we loved its old, charming features and we got the papers to sign.
I spent that night tossing and turning, trying to decide what was so creepy about the building and if I really could live there. So I googled it. Sure enough, it came up as “One of the top 5 places to see a ghost in Seattle”. When we came back to the building in the day time, sun was streaming in the old windows and the view of Lake Union was so beautiful I forgot all about ghosts. We’ve been happy here ever since….. we’ve yet to see the ghost but we hear him nearly every night clunking and creaking in the pent house above us. So far, he’s a friendly ghost.
Old artistic touches.
This is all washed out because of the big bay window
This sofa and rug were scores on Craigslist, I love the mirror which I got on an antique excursion in the boondocks of Idaho, the lamp shade is from my days at Anthropolgoie and the coffee table is from my benevolent sister, Erin.
View from living room
That bread box is my pride and joy- a wedding gift from Megs.
I discovered how much work it is to re-finish furniture when I did this writing desk!
I converted the dining nook into Freyja's room. The canopy is from good old IKEA!
Lake Union from the porch on the other end of the building
We need to come see this place in person!!
I don’t know Caitlin, I don’t think you need any help with decorating. Your place looks pretty darn cute.
Love love love the sofa. And the rug too– I was wondering where you had scored that beauty.
awww, gee thanks, meghan.
and yes, mom, give me the date, and you can book a room here anytime!
Hmmmmm, no mention of the rare German print you stole from me or the green antique bureau in my granddaughter’s room….:-( Actually, this was a wonderful look into your home…can I book a night around Apr 22 and a ride to airport?
Love you!