I find some of these comments rather ironic, unless they were all written by non-meat-eaters. I don't eat meat and don't wear fur but I recognize that it can be done in a respectful way (just as th...

Love the bed!! Who makes it?

I second many of the other comments here (esp. re: taxidermy and the tendency toward the twee) but also want to add that if I see another poster saying "Keep Calm and Carry On," I'm going to lose i...

I agree with heathermg. Having a cleaning person really can help a relationship. After living with my totally adorable packrat/slob of a husband for a year, I began to seriously resent that most of...

I appreciate your determination! It's gonna be great!!

I liked the "Enchanted Forest" as I appreciate a sense of humor about a trend that's not going away soon. I like the modern organic look; it just so played out right now. I like some aspects of "Sh...

If you want to use Swiffer in a more environmentally friendly way, I suggest using moistened rags. We cut an old t-shirt into pieces and use them instead of the Swiffer sheets (for floors AND cobwe...

Grey Goose Framers on Hillhurst in Silverlake!

I whole-heartedly recommend Ray at United Upholstery (aka "the upholstery man") in Silverlake. We got several things done after seeing the work he did for Sueño on Sunset. Very ...

The show is AMAZING!! Was at the press preview today and could not believe my eyes!

Some things are way overpriced (tacky plastic laminated dining table for $500? crappy old computer that doesn't work?) but there are finds to be had. Especially if what you're looking for is not "o...

I read Real Simple and, while some things are not to my taste, I appreciate the "living in the real world" attitude. My fave regular features are "new uses for old things" and "fake it; don't make ...