I like that idea from Nordstroms... I used to work at a department store and it was ridiculous setting up for Christmas at the beginning of November. If I were in America I would defin...

Including a picture of your house is a great idea! I never thought of that, but at least then your guests will know what to look for. I live in a small town so pretty much everyone kn...

I'm one of those people who works on holidays -- all of them -- because that's part of my job and while I complain... it's nice to be able to spend time alone or with friends who are also in the sa...

LittleEdie: Actually H1N1 and the seasonal flu are different strains, so H1N1 is not this year's season flu. That's why most health units are offering the H1N1 vaccine as well as the seasona...

I was always kind of partial to the Stoneleigh... it's a classic! Very crisp and nice detail. BUT, I longed for Crestwood Cobalt Platinum! I used to work in the china department at a big store, so ...

I lovelovelove Reidel wineglasses, but they're way too pricy. I used to work in a china department at a department store and picked out my favourites everyday, haha. One of our house brands also cr...

I used to smoke and very, very occasionally have one now and then, but no one I know smokes inside. We have a pretty widespread smoking ban (inside bars, inside cars with children, outside hospital...

Two duvets in one cover is an awesome idea! I used to work in a department store, and that trick probably conned me into buying a few sheet sets because they looked so comfy. But still...

I also find the whole "shoes on" phenomenon to be really strange. I mean, if someone wants to wear shoes in their house then that's totally cool, but I just don't understand it! Grew up in SW Ontar...

Matching colours of everything in a room reminds me of my Grandma... which is not such a bad thing! It's definitely a bit outdated, but we rolled with it. If I remember correctly, she always matche...

@anaximander, JEALOUS of your Denby! I used to work in a china section of a department store and I lusted after the Denby everyday. Imperial Blue was getting really hard to find when I worked there...

Ooh, I've been hoping for a poster like this that has some Canadian influence in it! I live on Lake Huron, so this is perfect!

I can't really say I have a lot of design pet peeves but to whoever said that people who colour-code books on the shelf don't actually read? Yeah, I colour-code my books because it looks cute (to m...

I've got a fan that masks pretty much anything, but there's also a clock in our town square (which I'm steps away from) that rings every 15 minutes until 11pm. It starts up again at 8am, but I can ...

Thank your lucky stars that you'll always be able to quickly cure a hangover? But seriously, others are right. You accepted the apartment fully understanding that there was a McDonald...

I text alllll the time. I've got unlimited texting for $10 a month though, so it's worth it to me. I'm in meetings a lot that I can't just step out of to talk to someone, so it's easy to take five ...

I definitely have a fridge cleaning problem... by the time I remember to clean it out, everything that needs to be tossed is really gross. We also have a clear garbage bag policy in my area to cut ...

I'm not allowed to paint and there's no way I would take my chances with it. Plus, I have twelve foot high walls and that would be a very expensive undertaking! I'm also not allowed to...

I almost can't believe how many people seem personally offended that some "idiot" would arrange their books by colour. Who cares? My bookshelf is out in my living room and it's there as a convenien...

I have to agree with everyone who's said if you need a list that long to feel safe... you're probably better off elsewhere. I currently live in a small, tourist town with no "wrong side of the trac...