@prue: Ouch. Way out of my price range, though thanks for the link. I stumbled upon some of those gradual-light lamp timers online just now, and I think that'll be the ticket. Great...

Lizsh -- I did too, but after six years of living in normal lighting conditions, I've totally readjusted. I visited just recently, and I found I was absolutely unable to wake up at my usual time b...

I love the Good Form chairs! I bought two of a similar variety (only one, wider center metal piece on the back instead of the double center) for a total of $7 on Craiglist, and they're wonderful. ...

Forgive the plug, but in my kitchen, I like to celebrate the french press :D http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?lis...

I'm sure it was just a joke chicity1126. Yowzer. Besides, big illustrations of bacteria are so IN right now.

lol@Seaside. The selections chosen for the article are tacky tacky tacky, but I do have one "inspirational" image in my home that I absolutely adore:

Sadly, this combo is a no-go here in Pittsburgh, unless you want to look like a seriously testosterone-fueled Steelers fan.

I've had a ton of dreams about moving and new apartments, but they're usually anxiety dreams, not wish fulfillment dreams...Either I've moved from my nice one-bedroom into a dorm-type situation, or...

Not an option regardless! They just passed a law here that disallows porch couches. But I'd say it's a no-go for me anyway -- I can't imagine an outdoor couch remaining clean for more than 10 min...

ThatGrll -- the latter probably wouldn't matter too much, since it would make much more sense to just use dye on a cover, anyway. Much cheaper and easier!

Actually, no. The thing that has traditionally scared me most about my home has been the landlord. I was incredibly lucky this time to have a landlord who I really like and who truly cares about ...

Gosh, I was going to say "nothing, really," but after reading all of these lists I'm starting to feel a little nervous.

Anyone know where exactly to find the copyright-free image? I've had this giant tandem embroidery project in mind for ages, but I'm not totally happy with the design I sketched out. This seems pr...

Gee, my favorite thing is to have the bed under the window, either with sheers or open curtains. I need that extra bit of light in my face to help me wake up naturally.

Yummy, everything is just gorgeous. And where did you get that fun bicycle sign?

What's that colorful tray/drawer thing in the third picture? I'd love something like that to organize art supplies in my workspace.

I used to use 3 alarms and the snooze button, but in my new place I put my bed right under a bright window, and it wakes me up refreshed by 7 or 8. I still use a phone alarm as a backup, but I us...

Definitely would go on the hardwood floors in the bedroom to keep my toes warm when I get up in the winter.

I still don't quite understand the gin and tonic. One day I actually pulled some pine needles off of the tree in our yard and tasted them side by side with a friend's g&t, and I just couldn't tell...

About all I can manage are amaretto sours.