Wow. I'm not even a smoker and the sanctimony here is turning my tummy.

I assume you added citric acid/lemon juice as well?

Mine are in a tray on an open shelving unit because a heroin addict used to live here and I'm way too skeeved out by the drawers and cabinets to ever use them.

1. That pie looks astounding. 2. I love those CVS coupons.

Is that couch IKEA's Lillberg? Love it, would like to see a full tour.

I adore those tiles, and I voted for them quite a few times in the contest. Absolutely lovely.

Adorable!

This is nice and clean. I like it.

I'm all about replacing mine. I need a sprayer bad. After browsing my neighborhood hardware store, I found a nice $40 candidate.

I love all that sun.

I do not know either of the winners, but I loved both rooms when they were first shown, and I loved them most of the time in the contest. The voters voted, and these two won. Good for you.

kushkush - Calm down! There are some excellent tips here, some that I plan on using implementing as well and that despite my years of solitary bliss, have never thought of. If only ONE person walks...

Marina - it's a whisk that I personally use for for when I make anything that starts with a roux.

I'm thinking you mean Christopher Reeve?

How on earth is a ladle any harder to clean than a measuring cup?!?!

I can't think of any time I've ever had a problem finishing a bottle of wine.

I don't care how famous the artist who did that painting may be...he's not too talented. This leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Next, please.

I love it!

Sometimes I add it to coffee grounds before brewing, along with a dash of cinnamon.

The Hemnes is a fantastic piece of furniture. They are extremely sturdy.