I use vinegar, lemon, baking soda, and 10x elbow grease. But then again, I use these four ingredients for just about every sort of cleaning.

Another book for another sunny reading day.

By far: green tea shortbread cookies made from scratch, easy and delightful.

Other than Alameda Antique Faire, does anyone else have other favorite flea market/antique faire to recommend in the Bay Area...? Venue and schedule would be helpful!

DWR - design within reach store.. http://dwr.com/ and i don't have that $ either :-) hence the DIY idea.

Anyone has giant knitting needles I may borrow? I'd love to knit & diy that DWR "pouf" ottoman .. i just don't have the $800-$1600 for its purchase.

Squeeze some lemons into a bowl of water and vinegar and leave it in the frig over night. Also works great to microwave it slightly to loosen stuck ons in your microwave, and will also...

Try making this, easily done in an hour!

Great serendipitous design and simplicity.

I was told Merry Maids and such are $90/hour, I definitely cannot afford such services, but the woman I know charges $15/hour which is more than fair!

Sweet! What a beautiful sight !

I tidy up a bit to be nice to the cleaning crew...my desk can be hazardous to their profession! Who knows what's underneath of the top looks like that, right? :-)

To PEACELILY, BEPSF, and BRARIAN: :-) I'm not proud of myself. I'm glad those of you can see the "original" desk...it is really amazing, almost 100 years old...just beaut...

http://picasaweb.google.com/callbob/ATBiggestClutter

My desk area! Just check it out ... I'm too embarrased to call in the cleaning ladies becaus...

Rotate cushions (couch, chairs, mattress) because it's the easiest to do.

For a better living space.

Need one for myself and shelf.

Wall art for the more white walls.

Lisa Hunter, demijohns are great as lamp base, make a lamp easily and very $ cheap!