Conversely, does Maxwell assume Pottery Barn is "fairer" than Z Gallerie? Some readers could interpret his first sentence as ethnic innuendo. Oh wait, he's a blogger, not a journalist.

Slightly off topic- how about turning off the shower while lathering? I bought an inexpensive adapter for my showerhead that restricts the water flow to almost nothing (just a slight trickle). See...

It's cheerful, fun, and au courant. Just like my apartment!

Call me a stickler for details, but I think Scott's sitting on the Clarke sofa, not the Jasper. See for yourself at the sponsor's site: