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My little guy (a little over one) thinks its the stairway to the stovetop. He keeps climbing it, even when he can't reach the counters from it. How long until he's sitting cheerfully?

I like the curling leaf pattern they quilted them in. As a hand-quilter myself, I recognize how much work that requires.

What about replacing the clouds with an abstract sunset? You could do bands of color in maroon, gold, orange, cream, etc. that would go with your furniture. They wouldn't have to be very perfect...

Katie, I think the Billy may not be sturdy enough for use as a shelf, since it's particle board. I love the idea, though -- maybe you could use another of their shelves? Whatever you do, post it ...

High-gloss black or dark brown or dark, dark red would look fabulous. You could even add silver or gold accents if you're feeling bold. Teeze's idea sounds like a wower.

I love those metal chairs! I almost didn't notice them in the before shot, but in the after they wow.

Yes, the one in E'ville requires potty-training. There's a pretty narrow height window, too. I go to IKEA for the food sometimes. Like the childcare, it's an ingenious way of draw...

I'm with Charlotte -- jasmine!

We down-sized into a 75" sq. bedroom, and I love it. No TV, no laundry pile, no work waiting to be done -- just bed, books and windows to let morning light in. I haven't yet learned to live that ...

I agree with Tiamat_the_Red and Kim_and_Matt (decor you can live in, don't hide your books & NO fixed carpet). My addition: Don't buy things because you're bored! Make a habit of m...

Good luck! I agree with Standup -- having your newbieright there reduces anxiety AND midnight walking.

Paint the trim in bright enamel and treat the pine as a backdrop for your modern decor. It's a blessing in disguise, because it will force you to be extra spare and judicious with your furnishings.

We just moved our mattresses to the floor for crawling-baby safety and I love it. The room looks bigger, the bed is quieter, and its like rolling into a marshmallow pudding at night. We are takin...