MARCH 2017 I BOROMAG.COM “In my previous life I was a visual merchandiser,” she told me. “That’s the job that took me to Paris.” This might explain her flair for interior styling and the Parisian vibe of the place. “I actually went to school to be a doctor, but when I got to Astoria, I decided I wanted to live and not go to school for years and years, so I saw an ad on Craigslist looking for a stylist,” she said. “I got the job and started jetting off to Paris! It was quite incredible. No regrets!” Black, white and grey feature prominently in this petite Astoria apartment, giving a feeling of calm and space despite the tight quarters. “I’m a big overstocked.com girl,” Butler told me. “They have a lot of high-end pieces that you can have delivered, and the UPS guy will carry it up the four flights of stairs for you!” Seems like a great idea, especially if you live in a walk-up. “Yes, exactly,” Butler continued. “My boyfriend will not go to Ikea with me because, you know, it ruins relationships! My best friend and I hung everything in the apartment so there were no arguments.” Various candles were lit around the apartment when I arrived, which made the place not only feel cosy and romantic, but smell delicious, too. Butler explained that she is not a fan of harsh, overhead lighting and instead opts for soft lamps and candlelight. “The lamp is actually from Target; I think it cost $40,” she said. “I found it via Pinterest and I used a vintage lightbulb in it to make it special.” In another corner of the room I noticed a large palm, which added a burst of green to the monochrome scene. 45
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