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age space. Schultz has other vessels strategically
placed around the apartment,
some of which are hidden from sight
completely. She keeps documents, for
instance, under her bed. An out-of-sight
cabinet behind the main door holds
cleaning supplies and beauty products.
And though the gallery attracts visitors
and has lots of moving pieces, she
and Ink, her 4-month-old kitten and cogallery
owner, still think of it as a home.
Schultz furnished most of the apartment
for $2,500, finding unique items in
thrift stores and using buy-and-sell apps.
A bar cart that she bought from an Upper
East Side maintenance man for $25
is one of her favorite household items. It
came with vintage stained glass, and she
adorned it with dried plants from Petals &
Roots, her favorite florist in Astoria.
When Schultz first came to New York,
she settled in the East Village but decided
she needed a change. She moved
to Astoria because her best friends lived
in the neighborhood, and she’s loved it
ever since.
“I love the restaurants. I eat at so many
different restaurants here. I love Greek
food. I love Mediterranean food,” she
said. “I'm always at Astoria Seafood. I
think Astoria Seafood is one of the bestkept
secrets around here.”
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