I also vote for a sophisticated gray jumping off from one of the shades in the really beautiful slate tiling, but paler. I think grays in a kitchen can be really beautiful, especially with stainle...

My husband and I lived in a large loftlike space and painted one focal wall Behr (I think that was the brand) Awning Red. It's a beautiful rich cool red, and it doesn't vibrate in that make-your-e...

Great room. I like the different areas set up and the way you used the dark brown, pale green, and black as accents to the white. Nice job!

I don't know about the product, but that photo (and model especially) creep me out. There's something about that ad that really makes me think of Stepford Wives.

If you find that you really can't paint, I'd look at photos of classic lodge interiors and use that for inspiration. Maybe work with what you can't get rid of. You could even go a little kitchy o...

Thank you! I feel so dense. OF COURSE we'd have to sleep in the baby's room and give our guests our room (or move the baby into our room while the guests are there). I don't know why that soluti...

I agree that a white bedskirt would be best. I used to have a very simple, tailored linen one with linear openwork...not too frou-frou. I don't even think it was too expensive...maybe from Bed, B...

I agree that a gray (possibly with lavender tones in it) would be a safe non-Easter solution and would work with the artwork on your wall. I don't LOVE pink and gray together, though, myself. How...

sorry...what about when doing work under THOSE circumstances...

What about doing renovations in a property that has lead paint? I live in Boston, and the chances of finding a completely lead free place is slim. We'd make sure there was fresh non-peeling paint...

I like the idea of making bread at home, but I normally buy a sprouted grain bread...a little healthier and easier to digest. How would I do that at home?

This got reposted on Ohdeedhoh because...there's a child sized chair in one of the photos? C'mon...

I really can't believe the commentary on this product. It's great that the company makes these bamboo "pebbles" from left over pieces of wood, but spending $20 on wooden rocks to "foster love for ...

I agree about previous posters that keeping the palette pretty neutral would be beautiful, and I love the idea of mounting a canvas on the back of the bed and making a large Rothko-esque painting t...

I don't know if someone already posted it, but I stumbled upon this woman's work, and it seems pretty amazing and fanciful. She does custom work, too.

The idea of the portraits with grandmother and baby is really nice, but I don't think they have to be expensive photos to be special. I like the idea of the music/jewelry box, partly...

I'm married to a Cajun, and yes, I'm very lucky. Good food abounds.

Thanks for all the input. To clarify, I'm a costume designer, so there would be a combination of computer and printer noise and art supply mess (paints, etc.). I really can't stand working in com...

I'd go to Mood in midtown (yes, it's the store they use on Project Runway). They have a floor downstairs that's mostly upholstery fabrics. There might be something fun there. B&J in the same nei...

If you're allowed to paint, it'd be fun to paint each door a different color, to feature the doors rather than hide them. It would make the front door easier to distinguish, and would make a fun e...