I don't know what your windows are like in your apt., but perhaps you could buy come cafe curtains or top down/bottom up shades to block the view from below but allow you to still get light.

That is awesome! I love it. Thanks for pointing that out to me. What a difference that makes. Thanks Apartment Therapy and thanks craigstoolbox! You just made my day.

Based on your website it looks like you may be in Canada. If you were local (Chicago) I would be willing to offer $150. Although, considering what others are saying it is worth, that is probably to...

please pick me. :-)

Pick me! :-)

Rick Bayless of course! I can't believe you left him off the list.