There is a restaurant in Montreal called "L'Avenue" that serves home fries in these with each breakfast order. We were all dying for our own set after having visited!

souk1501, are you opposed to all play structures, or just the "little tykes" style plastic ones? How about a classic wooden treehouse? (One that you & she could camp out in with the kids would b...

There is nothing sexier in interiors than a well-worn leather couch or club chair. Keep his as your main piece and be the envy of everyone in 30 years. ;) But seriously, I "...

1. I would prefer seeing a panel of judges, from a cross-section of backgrounds, maybe even a couple of design students in there... It's tiring to see people rallying for the support of friends & ...

for poo bags, I know this isn't landing strip advice, but we have a great little nylon bag that clips onto our leash. It keeps them out of the way, but handy during walks.

Before I worked full-time I used to listen to a rap compilation called "XXX Hip Hop" while cleaning. If only the neighbours knew!!

Benjy, I wish that was my childhood film-in-progress memory! In HS we watched Ferris Bueller in the auditorium every September as a tradition, after the Chuck Norris United Way video... all...

GREAT POST!! My 10th grade history teacher would give this an A

maybe a removable cushion like this would be good? http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/good-ques...

wool is trickier, but silk I have no shame in washing in a gentle soap, and throwing in an extractor, then a dryer. If it has any embellishments (ie. lace) it should probably be air dried though. ...

I have seen it recommended to have at least three different mediums so the child can have variety. I would recommend watercolour paints (you can get fairly inexpensive puck style ones), crayo...

Find a local sofa shop/designer. We had ours made from a discontinued leather, and spent only 1500$ for a quailty handmade leather 3 seater after some minor negotiating. It's been over two years ...

I also would put the doors back on, and remove everything from the counter and backsplash save a plant or two and if you must, the toaster and coffee maker. The hardware could be updated too.

ChrisGal, you are missing the point... let's say you have 3 pairs of jogging shoes 2 pr. casual shoes, 3 pr. works shoes, 2 pr. dress shoes, 1 pr. seasonal boots, 2 pr. sandals = 1...

I know where to get one for under 200$, but the idea that I may have children in the near future keeps me from buying one. What I do like is since it's low, less chance of Mr. trying...

When someone hand-dyes and hand pieces their quilts, I assume they have enough textile knowledge to know who the gees bend quilters are. I agree with mrs yow, it's likely they were influenced, as ...

what about Japanese lace paper cut to fit and adhered to the window?

Dahlia, I've seen them in magazines for eons. Do some googling maybe? This isn't the first of it's kind. (FWIW, I am trying to convince my H that we need one, I've always wanted an outdoor showe...

ditto mrs yow, he was an incredible artist, worth investigating for sure!

Sheridan College has a continuing education class on textile design over the summer months. Look into that and you can do it (and many other great projects) yourself! When I was a ful...