....Just like my friend with the huge trampoline who never even wanted to jump on it! What was wrong with those kids?

When I was a kid, one of my friends had an elaborate, beautiful playhouse that was designed to look like the actual house. I don't think it had electricity, though. However, she was totally "over...

Moulin Rouge! (Can you be disqualified for lameness?)

I finally found a retailer near me who sells this and got my first issue yesterday! I loved it and am obviously meant to win this.

Thanks for responding to the comments, Laura. I totally agree with your sentiments. My personal style tends towards a little more color, but I am saving all of these pictures as insp...

oooh.... I *just* put one of these on my Christmas list.

Saha, I am the opposite. If I have time, I try to hit all of the sites (I am not actually in any of the markets), but when I am in a hurry I hit NY and Chicago. I haven't thought about why though...

I use a sound machine set to white noise. Sometimes, if it is windy out, I use the wind setting so that the gusts aren't so noticeable. I would really love a zen alarm clock or one t...

Pixie, I totally agree about the Zebra-skin rugs (or any animal skin). Even when they are fake, why do you want a fake dead animal on your floor? I don't consider myself a militant animal r...

The smallest, coolest contest is making me want to take a sledgehammer to my kitchen cabinets. Can anyone recommend books or other resources for someone exploring a DIY-gut kitchen remodel? (Other...

I love your lighting! I would also love info on how you did that/where you got them.

Some of the homes pictured venture into the "If I had one hundred grand to drop on reno" categories and some (I think) are part-time homes (cheaters!). That said, I love this book and think it is ...

I am loving all of the studios in this year's contest. I live in a studio in a flyover state where everyone else lives in McMansions. It's nice to know I am not the only person living in one and ...

I love your kitchen. A rare "insta-fianalist" from me.

I have these dreams a lot. My favorite part is how I am always like "now why haven't I been using this space before?" Also, sometimes in my dream, my place is very acurate, other tim...

Since we are sharing our struggles, I am stalled out in Week One . While blaming life (two week-ends out of town, long hours, etc.), I realized yesterday that my real problem is tha...