I think that the stain and pulls date this piece, but it's 100% worth saving. If it were mine, I'd paint it a medium-high gloss, solid white, and give it some new pulls - possibly glass? I th...

as a side note... can you tell us anything about where/how you got a good deal on such a lovely rug?

In my old place, I used dozens of white/ivory pillar candles, varying heights. it was really beautiful when they were all lit, and kept the warm cozy firelit spirit.

okay, you have all inspired me. I'm totally figuring out a way to do shelves. ...anyone want to buy some lightly used bookcases?

Thanks, everyone, for your very very enlightening feedback. (And big grateful hugs to those who like it as is!) Lightspeed... I think I'm digging what you're saying the most. ("instal...

I have a version of the EINA from Ikea from a few years ago: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40120595 Not sure if ...

That is absolutely beautiful - it's going in my style tray. EXCEPT ... I can't get behind the single random urn on the middle of the bench. It kind of makes me giggle. Yeah... that w...

I fought tooth and nail against putting clear plastic over our windows, but I have to admit: 1. It made an ENORMOUS difference in the temperature, and 2. Instead of making our place a lightless coc...

Wow. It's all beautiful, but the desk/work area is really tops, as far as I'm concerned. I feel like if I had a desk like that, I couldn't wait to sit and work at it - this gives me new resolve to ...

You've got a great start, so good job. I actually like the loveseat and, as someone who spent 6 years living in studios, am all for keeping a bed just for sleeping (makes it easier to shut off and ...

they may not be as sleek and modern as you like, but I've found that thrift stores almost *always* have an ample supply of unwanted planters. (I've also rescued several from alleys.) A few coats of...

Scooping every day is definitely key. Since there's nowhere to really tuck the box out of the way, we also do a once-a-week full litter changeout. Finally: Fresh Step with Cedar. Uses cedar'...

Mixed reviews on Goodreads. Sounds overall informative but preachy, based on these: http://www....

I have a chair this color - I love it with a very light ivory. The chair itself has a dark gray steel base, which I think complements it really nicely. So - uh, yeah. I echo that dude who was yell...

To those confused by the vodka: The alcohol makes the solution dry more quickly, as opposed to just dousing the fabric with water. Less water spots, less chance for it to sour. Vodka also nat...

Wow, these are all immensely helpful ideas. Thanks so much to everyone! I love the mirror idea - I even have two good-sized mirrors that haven't found a home in my new place yet! I'm now res...