This didn't happen to me but to some close friends. They were hosting a large anniversary dinner party for some other friends. I think there were some 20 guests invited. They bought the food, clean...

What a happy room to see on this rainy day. Lovely.

LoveLamp, play nice with the people who actually contribute to this board.

Dang, I'm with TheoJ. This room is gorgeous, my favorite entry yet. But this sudden weird flood of comments from non-regulars has my dander up. Not voting as a protest.

I love the colors, but after living in a bathroom with such tiny square tiles, I'd never install it. Way too much work to keep it clean - the grout looked nasty.

You mean Katharine Hepburn?

I love this, but "refer to your local dealer for prices" usually means if you have to ask, you can't afford it.

This strikes me as a serious fire hazard. The lamp doesn't appear secure in the open looped wire end of the rickety stand.

@teacupcake: I bought super long two long window valances to use as drapes for really tall windows. Not the short kind, but the scarf type that drapes across the top of the window and hangs down al...

Tacky. (Pun only slightly intended.)

Love the bathtub - anyone know the source?

Thanks Aaron, but I'm looking for info on the art in the background, not the table source.

The first pic has been posted before and I love the art. Anyone know the source?

SunnyBlue, I'm with you. Free the toes! I never paid any attention at all to pillowcase directions. However, I am adamant about the toilet paper issue (over the top, thank you).

Home exchanges are fantastic! I've exchanged homes for stays in Amsterdam, New York, and a couple of places in France. I was a little nervous the first time, but everything went perfectly. I use on...

What explains the phenomenon of bad vacation rental decor? Vacation rentals. I have a vacation rental, and furnished it simply and comfortably but, I hope, with some sense of style. I...

Are you usually weary of such lists, or wary of them?

Some blinds don't provide much privacy even when closed. You should always check the view from the outside (especially at night when your home is illuminated and it's dark outside) to avoid a big s...

LoriSF, care to divulge your secret bungalow hideout?

Had it, wouldn't do it again. It looked lovely when installed but quickly turned dingy. When I moved, I was horrified at the traffic zone grubbiness, contrasting with the white rectangles where fur...