joshman--when you're home, you leave a key in the lock on the inside. the locks are only really effective for when no one is at home!

little pieces, I totally agree (#2 is finished now too!) and kimg924, yes, yes and yes!

unabridged--they're from A plus R! Crimson--uh oh, really? :(

oh and peachplumpear: we made it ourselves!

It's a to the trade Romo paper!

sally305 I feel your pain. I'm planning to clean out a storage unit this weekend. egads. the stuff.

wally--please move in with me.

great post Abby!

Swedish Fish--Yes that's Hazel, she's a ruddy (and so cute) and very happy with her box.

My grandfather worked at IBM so this was the typewriter my grandmother had when I was growing up only hers was red!

uptonite--have you considered a nice light grey like the first image with plenty of bright yellow or orange accents? might brighten the place up!

The Gleaners and I is one of my all time favorite movies. Agnes Varda is one of the most poetic and thoughtful filmmakers.

Bepsf--earth girls are easy--I totally forgot about that movie, what a classic! Have you seen Forbidden Zone?

love it--YES, one of my all time favorites!

it looks like it's just a series of platforms or perches. the space is small so I don't think there's a loft space.

I know the pricing is over $1,000 which is why it's a dream desk for me and not yet a reality!

little ribbons--you're so right. can't believe i was blind to that slip!

kaanswfm--you bring up some excellent points. Jacaranda season is one of my favorites (right behind tomato season).

sally305--I definitely had moments of wishing I was competely free of normal responsibilites, so I def hear ya. Slim--I thought I was the only one that needed things so clean before be...

oldsplice--it's polished concrete with a high gloss finish. thanks seaside! grizzarkhov--I believe we found that bedding at either anthro or cost plus/world market...beddi...