i, too, like lots of white with pops of color. if you can paint the cabinets, how about white or a muted aqua, which would be a nice accent to compliment that counter color. Add a whi...

keep it! it's such a great modern pun on the idea of a fireplace.

Hi JLEbean, I used Krylon spray paint. Easy to find, most hardware stores should have it. I like a glossy look, so I used high gloss finish. I've painted my trunk a few times, to go wi...

I have this same style trunk and have spray painted mine a couple of shades of grey. I liked the consistency of the paint- very smooth and streak free.

oh... oh.... oh! I want.... to.... live... here. It's making me look around my own apartment in a new way. That's some powerful decorating!

oh, man, this is seriously yummy. whimsical and classy, beautifully executed... a delish marriage of old and new! I can't wait to see the rest of the kitchen! please post it on AT!!

deepest green! green especially goes well with wood floors.

pretentious? really? the catcher in the rye is one of my all time favorite books. i love the idea of being reminded of it daily.

Whoops.. meant to post this link for hanging art from the ceiling... http://www.picturehanging.com/p-rail.shtml

I love JodieAnn's idea-- the mirror is a great background to focus one's eye on your artwork. I would suggest lots of varied- sized framed pieces, hung salon-style. like so...

seriously, people, get over this ridiculous fear of non-sterile environments. We have immune systems for a reason, and one reason why so many children get so sick these days is because they are scr...

ugh... the worst of pier 1 tackiness. I'm all for curves and for mixing it up, but... this?

I disagree with Kalakala... I have had wood floors in our bathroom with tub for 15 years and the floors are still dandy. I agree with Ebrown-- remember that boats were originally made of wood, prop...

I have this "Moonbeam" clock in my bedroom and it is silent. Has an alarm, too, and a glowing clockface. And I lurv the design. Comes in several colors

Lucitebox-- what was the memorable display? my mother gave me a birdcage and, dude, i can't throw it out cuz she'll know. and pout like mad. anyone else with birdcage ideas?

I'm hyperventilating. The sense of proportion, the choice of patterns that all harmonize, the effortless casual elegance that is clearly a real person's home embodies all that I love about France a...

I love those exposed bulbs, too... I am not sure if this is a precise match, but Sundance Catalog sells a couple of options.... here's a link to their light fixtures page:

if it's too expensive to remove, try plastering over the stone. The stones become smooth rounded shapes underneath the layers of plaster. My father did this with the exact same stone fireplace as y...

Where did you find that adorable little curved white printer stand? Finally, a printer stand that looks like civilized furniture! WOW. SUCH an inspiring place-- your eye is phenomenal.