here are detailed instructions on installing some ikea lamps cheaply. i think the type of lamps she uses here aren't quite right for your style, but ikea's got lots of other options!

this in grey? to see it in a room, search for "bacon" in the apartmenttherapy website. i think one of the bloggers took a picture of her room (she has this duvet cover and a dog named bacon) ...

what is the name of the antique store? i'm looking for a few good ones in the dc area. thanks!

i love my electric heating pad! A heating pad is MUCH better than a heating blanket. Much more durable, and it comes with a cover (kind of like a pillow case) that can be laundered.

love the chandelier on the right side of the craigslist posting! plus these are nice but a little above your price range but it may be worth it

taking time off work to fly home and be with my family!

Rather than using paper towels to dust, use thick athletic socks. They're easy to use - just slip them onto your hands. When you're done, toss them into the washer... but not before playing sock pu...

i like horizon 12

how lovely

Don't get rid of the candlelier-like piece! I think it's really nice in a slightly-ironic way. But I agree that the scale is off. Replace the candles with long tapered candles, maybe even candles o...

what an inspirational alcove! do something fun with it rather than just putting up pictures/vases/candles. what about a modern fake fireplace?

looks great!

SD913, I think there's a CB outlet in alexandria, right outside of DC, near King St.

gorgeous!

Did you cover the entire outside surface of the craft paper with the matte medium too? And is the craft paper a normal weight, like normal copy machine paper? Thanks! I'm ...

would look great in my kitchen

love the look

yum!

gorgeous!

the perfect overnight bag!