option a. i agree that a more modern fireplace screen would really fix everything.

it's actually not that bad, just needs a bit more oomph. in college, i picked one wall and got a bold patterned sheet that covered the entire wall. gave the whole room a nice blitz of...

i would marry cilantro.

i, personally, would much prefer to give someone memories than a material object. gift certificate to a restaurant, movies, climbing gym, museum membership, massages/spa, a cruise on the bay, oper...

there is no harm asking. if landlord says no, then you paint it.

it would be hot if it had a scroll wheel. because it doesn't, it's not.

i can tell you are a kindred thrift-hunter, you live life a little to cluttered for your own good. i LOVE your 3rd photo. it's so moody yet very comfy.

it's kitschy but not corny. i am instantly in love.

great design, but lived-in and unintimidating. *applause*