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tips for renters: When I was living on an extreme budget, I just used sturdy cardboard boxes that I could slide in and out of deep cabinets. It works perfectly but I did need to repla...

how is this different from Bondo, that putty used most often in auto body repair????

could someone explain how to make that tree branch and bird sculpture? I LOVE IT! How is it attached to the wall? I am so making one of these this weekend!

I saw a sheep just like this at Woolworth (in Germany) a few months ago! It was in the toy department and I seriously thought about getting it, just for fun. (how weird is that?) I'm sure there is...

as a frequent longhaul traveller, the best way I've found to deal with jetlag is just not to think about it at all. for instance, do not take a nap when you get to your destination if it is morning...

yeah the furniture is really not as bas as you think. Please just save your money and decorate your own room the way you'd like it. You'll have your own apartment to decorate soon enough, trust me!

I just saved at least half of these pictures for my inspiration file, it is just so beautiful! The contrasting black white and gray are so soothing and the "knick-knack" arrangement is so professio...

actually you don't even need to use a vacuum, just put your clothes in a bag and push out all of the air (sit or stand on the bag if necessary) then close it tight and add tape to keep it shut.

I have been using these vacuum bags for years now and am extremely satisfied. Never had much problems with wrinkles, but then again I never packed away a wool coat. If you are using a ...

I found so much great midcentury modern (from the 30's, 40's, 70's) stuff on ebay: end tables, tablelamps, hanging lamps, chairs, pottery, candleholders, sculptures, etc. I have been using these MC...

wow, really nice color palette. I really like the wall decoration behind the TV. Is that wallpaper or a decal?

My tip would be to fall in love with some cheaper curtains. Seriously. I know this sounds lame, but we all need to learn within our means... :(

like the wallpaper!

the art above your bed looks super cool :)

cute doggie!

I would love to see more pictures of this place. very stylish!

looks like the perfect house to me... I can't understand why it hasn't received more votes!

just wondering: why not take the stickers off the washing machine?

the LR capet is oh-so cool. not a fan of zebra in the kitchen though. would it be possible to put the big mirror in the corner and pull the round table out of the corner? it seems a tad awkward...

the portait of the 2 kittens is awesome, seriously, i am so stealing that idea ;)