i’ve been waiting a really long time to share lauren and david’s apartment for a reason i really don’t know.  i kind of equate it to when i was little and i would save all of the red skittles to eat last because they were the best!

well, this isn’t the last WALLS feature by any means, but i’ve been holding on to this one to share because it is the red skittles of apartments.  every square inch is SO amazing and i feel unworthy to even show it on my little blog.  this thing belongs on design sponge or apartment therapy!!

this incredible apartment located in oakland, california (rockridge, specifically) belongs to one of my best friends, lauren, and her boyfriend david (who, by the way, is an insanely talented journalist and just did a piece for this american life!).  lauren and i got placed together in the dorms our freshman year at ucsb and i am so glad i lived with her throughout college because 1) she was the best roommate/friend + i love her a whole lot and 2) we always had the cutest apartments thanks to her.  she is ridiculously crafty and UBER talented at interior decorating as you can see.  i am most definitely recruiting her to help us decorate our next place in LA.

she has curated such a beautiful space (equal parts feminine and masculine!) with knick knacks and furniture from thrift stores, the alameda flea market, craigslist, west elm, anthropologie, and some hand-me-downs.  lauren even used wrapping paper from paper source as wallpaper for an accent wall!  they’ve lived here for three years and i’m so glad i’ve had the chance to visit multiple times.  we recently stayed with them when reis was interviewing for residency in the bay area this past january.  not only is the interior perfection, but their neighborhood is so charming and quaint!  you can walk to coffee shops, markets, and restaurants in about 3 mintues or BART in about 10 minutes.  they are actually moving into the city so sadly, this space will no longer be their home!  but this just means that their new place will get another feature on WALLS!  thanks laur and ferr for letting me share your oh so beautiful apartment!  love you guys.