We used Consumer Reports ratings and tried most of the machines (Fry's and Sears lets you try them out in the store) before we decided on the Kenmore (Sears) Progressive with Direct Drive 36932. I...

Sorry, the link in my comment above didn't work. Here it is: http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/h...

I've been thinking about making this cute hooded towel for a few baby showers I have coming up:

I was just over at re:nest and I was missing the green content on apartmenttherapy.com. So much about living green makes sense if you are living in a small space. For example, using green cleaner...

My mother bought two of these for the basement "suite" that my husband and I stay in when we visit. It's awesome and makes living out of a suitcase much easier. We would come home anyway, but thi...

These are beautiful!

These are beautiful!

cinnamon and ginger

I would love to pull out my own bag in Macy's and say "no, please, use mine."

I would make gluten free sugar cookies with these cookie cutters. It would be my tribute to Bette Hagman, the "Gluten Free Gourmet," who passed away earlier this year. She has taught me so much a...

Love Method! Would design around their hand soap colors if my budget allowed!

Yum. Freshly ground pepper on my eggs. And the grinders are beautiful when not in use!

I bought the PowerPop Microwave Bowl 2 years ago and LOVE it! The popcorn is fresh and yummy and pops up without any oil, so I can choose what (if anything) to put on it. The PowerPop has a disc ...

I looked unsuccessfully for a tissue box cover when this House Tour was posted, so thanks for this tip!

Following the Ten Thousand Villages tip, also check out World of Good. Their mission is to "respectfully assist artisans by providing access to fair wages, safe working conditions and long-term ec...

I sneaked a look at the stuff available at Stanford's Treasure Market. The windows on the gym are huge. ;-) There is lots of framed art - probably 200 pieces. They had pieces rangin...