Little Mermaid Beach Shack, Venice California
When I first moved into my studio apartment at the beach, it was a big reduction size in space from my Larchmont Village apartment. I knew I could do it, because I loved the big kitchen, mirrors and fireplace. I also realized how much space does one person need? So I only packed my bed and that was it. I was starting over and I would invest in new furniture. Compact furniture that I could also use for storage. In the beginning it took me three months to find the perfect couch that would convert into a bed for family or friends who wanted to visit. I got a great deal on a modern futon and I am still using it nine years later. I am looking to upgrade it with a gray linen futon when the time is right. During this quarantine period, I knew I had to update some of the decor as I was home all of the time in the small space. It was driving me crazy to look at things I knew had to be updated. So I began getting pieces here and the...