I would definitely start with draperies. Use a chintz, if you want to add pattern, and then pull the accent colors from the fabric. Go floor to ceiling on both windows. I would try to stay close to...

Thanks rosenatti! @oaks - our ceilings have an orangepeel/splatter texture. It can make the color appear a shade darker in some light. That's why we went with a contrasting color rathe...

The ceiling in my bedroom is the color of chocolate milk. I love it. http://www.flickr.com/photo...

A deep chocolate brown. It will extend the space back and make it look bigger/roomier. You might consider painting the steps and the entire foundation the same brown color. Then you c...

For the people that are asking about the meat... I have seen brushtail pet food at my local grocery store. So, the meat can be used. I don't know the percentage that is utilized, but i...

I think a cool gray with a brightly coloured door would look great.

a classic pinky beige would be good. http://www.colorcharts.org/ccorg/resources/results.aspx?find...

It's a toss up I love to make scones with little chocolate chips and then pair them with a thick Assam tea with milk. But, I'm also a sucker for salty cold soba noodles and genmaicha o...

My proudest moment was when I first sat down in front of the sewing machine my parents bought me as a holiday gift two years ago. After a 18 year hiatus from even being in the presence of a sewing ...

If you have the will and cash for a little remodeling, The first thing I would do is relocate the sink to under the window and carry the counter across so you're working in a U shape rather than th...

That's the first time I've seen those stools used where it really looks great.

I'm totally going to make one of those.

Hi Samantha, The paint in our office is from Devine Color and it's called "Rain". They have a whole palette called "silver skies" that has similar blue-violet colors. I'd have to be i...

I agree that the ceiling needs color. The lavender from the kitchen would work well.

Sporky, When the painting is touching the glass, you run the risk of having condensation build up and come in contact with the painting.

Francesca...she obviously has some stories to tell despite her diminutive facade.

I'm going to have to say it's the year of the orange.

Sleek and Tallulah...the light where I live is very blue, so even when diffused it tends to lend that cast to everything. It's much like the light you see in the Netherlands, like old dutch landsca...

Hi everyone, Thanks for all the kind comments. Sporky, the art in the bathroom is from Yellena. As soon as I saw her prints, I was drawn to them in a familiar sort of way...

pdxcarrie, judging from the view, it looks like he's in one of the Harrison condo towers (Harrison West?) and the view is to the North looking over the South Auditorium blocks with Washington Park ...