I am an avid reader and have very few books. The reason why is two fold: 1) I use the Los Angeles Public Library. A wonderful resource of which it is a privilege and and a pleasure to ...

It's good to see the rennovation of a historic home has been done with LEED qualification in mind.

Surferartchick: yes, you are correct. Sometimes it doesn't work. Lord knows I have been told "no" and that's okay. It's life. You just adjust your course and keep moving ahead.

Magazines are a wonderful source of inspiration and I have achieved some cool aesthetics in my own home thanks to the likes of Elle Decor France, Domino, Dwell etc and for a lot less. ...

I would have liked this house a lot better if it was designed and built to look exactly like a brontosaurus. I believe those were about 6000 sq ft, ate vegetation, and were AWESOME!

I am forever and old home junkie. The older, the better.

Dollarvines, that is an ingenious idea! I am a few weeks away from rebuilding my deck and will ask my uncle to incorporate a "trap door" for the hose. Thanks for sharing!

For Pete's sake, how difficult is it too politely ask a sales associate if it is okay to take a photo? More often than not, they'll oblige. In many instances they will be happy to provide you with ...

Wow, this is some kind of loft. it is so airy and bright. Feels like a swanky tree house in the city. Loves it.

Now, that is a transformation! Love it.

Love love love your bedding.

Your home is beautiful and it is wonderful to see that it has been well loved by you and your family and friends for 36 years!

I bought the large one in black from Mailboxes.com too!

Minpin, I am sure I am not alone when I say I have been doing all of the above for many years.

Wow, Wig3000! That fixture is all sorts of shiny and sparkling like new. Excellent work!

Thanks I Love Upstate and Max for the websites and numbers. I can afford the $4 a month Greendimes charges but will instead be increasing my donation to Saint Judes each month by $5.00

I agree that everything but the counter tops looks fantastic. Even a simple white subway tile would look better.

This is an easy way to update a tired old brass chandelier and or give some pomp to an inexpensive fixture.

Moonpearl, is there any truth to some workers on the bottling line placing a glove on a bottle as it travels by ala Laverne did in the opening credits of Laverne & Shirley? Back to the...

Two of the best things ever finally come together: great design and Legos.