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February 6, 2012

I would do terrible things for an exposed brick wall like this. Dirty, disgusting, unspeakable things.

(Please ignore the random child on the tricycle and focus on the brick. I am, anyway.)

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noraleah said: like move-to-Brooklyn terrible? because i had one of these in park slope. they’re a dime a dozen there.
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gasp-shock said: Gratituous information: every room in our apt has at least one exposed brick wall. Chicago living!
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thrueyesofarunner said: agreed. and the below-lit accent light just makes it sexier
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umcanyounot said: IS THAT WALL ON FIRE???
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