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clickchick: i hope the post is a bit clearer now. yes, Ravinia is a local spot near Chicago for outdoor concerts. I did not take any pics at the event. Rather, the top image (as was listed below th...

more notes: we refinished our entire first floor's wood floors (minus the kitchen). i did not trust myself with a sander, so had the floors done professionally (after pulling every last staple out ...

hi all, i knew this would be interesting; i'd love to clarify some points: the cork we placed in our kitchen was over wood (that had been covered by countless layers of glue, board, a...

Julianna: indeed, i feel bad. thanks :)

hey all: just a reminder that AT is not exclusively for the " smallest , coolest" and has never been only that. we open our door wide for good ideas everywhere, and thank all of those that wel...

i hear ya, sarah!!!

sarahc: we had an impromptu dinner with a couple friends last night too. they brought the food, we just provided the table, dinnerware and music (stevie wonder records). i thought the same thing ab...

quiltmaster: the mirrors are plastic.

hi - the white acrylic parts were mounted to the brick using masonry anchors and countersunk screws. The mirrored numbers are attached to the white part using a plastic solvent. i'll c...

Quince - I should have clarified. I think the doors are already painted. they aren't solid wood or nice at all. I shouldn't have called them "blonde wood." they were painted to get that effect, it ...

jeannie - sorry to confuse. the link is directly below the jump (above the yellow chair photo).

Update: So we nixed the mulch idea (we didn't really need it anyway) and got a tip to just call 311 and tell them our predicament. They simply asked the rough amount of pickup we had, my name and a...

thanks gogochicago - that's what i meant : ) i changed the text to read Urban Source.

hey r.b.z. - as soon as i get the lamp hung up, i'll snap a photo. : )

betsbillabong: the pressure is lighter but still great. wouldn't say it's all that noticeable. no complaints here!

Sharon - i didn't see the zoo! although looking online i read about it when i came home. how did i miss it ?!

Johnp - i didn't see a specific location listed either. sorry!

Jezeblla - I don't doubt that you are right that Kari has a lot to do with their home. I'll defend my poor phrasing by saying that Jim alone was the one who communicated with me about doing a tour;...

yes, the wallpaper is staying : ) the blades came out on the other side, which is a kitchen wall (shared with the bathroom) that was crumbling and needed some help. i'm gl...

oh my gosh - Mojonson....i didn't even notice that. yikes!! thanks. going to fix right now.