I had two really bad experiences in two days. I was sensitized to it because recently went through extensive customer service training at new job. One was at a bank, I was utterly stunned. Witho...

This is such a wonderful post, wish the photography were better! Maxwell, I am sure among all your contacts you can find a better photographer! This certainly deserves better presentation. ...

P.S. - Sherriann, white is trickier than it seems because there are so many shades. The comment regarding the pinkier white is the way to go. Since you collect b/w photography you definately do n...

Omigosh - what a thrill to have carte blanche on such a marvelous space! I am so envious of that kitchen! I adore seeing empty (clean) apartments, so full of potential. I just can't ...

What a gorgeous space! Since this is a high trafffic area, I would leave it empty. Space doesn't always have to be full to be beautiful. If you feel you must have something, I love t...

Beautiful space, and beautiful words, Maxwell.

Oh honey. "I hurt inside and I cannot breathe." I know exactly what you are saying, I've been there. I remember the initial post - but don't think I commented. Here's your problem. ...

Nina! This is one of my favorite entries! I hope you win! I am so impressed with how your place is so happy and child safe, yet beautiful and simple. I am not much of a pattern pers...

Wow. I seldom like kitchen design. But I love that first pic. I might be tempted to learn to cook in that kitchen. It's the first time I saw a kitchen that made sense to me.

Sorry Sandra - one more thought. If you are keeping that vanity (which I would try to work with it before ripping it out) - by all means do not paint stripes on your wall! The stripes with...

Sandra, The vanity is not that bad. Here's my suggestions. Immediately get rid of those curtains, borders and shower curtain. Since that vanity (and the blue fixtures) carries the visual w...

Thank you for this lovely story. You have a skill with words.

Hooray! This was one of my favorite entries! Congratulations! Make sure to show us what you choose from CB2.

I have nothing more to add about the rug - I tend to not like rugs very well and there are some great suggestions here. I just wanted to mention what a lovely place you have. I imme...

Go Girl! I don't know how I missed this! I love your home so much. I hope you win a prize!

Great lighting.

Your art collection is amazing!!! The rest of the is a little unimpressive, however. Tone way down your furniture and lose absolutely all of the knick-knacks. Go as simple as you pos...

Whew. Too relentless. Needs some softening and balance.

Love the first pic. Gorgeous orange sofa with the pale blue paint. And love the graphic dog painting. The rest of the photos were a bit of a let down after that great first pic. I a...

Apparently the best entries are coming out at the end. This is one of the ones that makes me go "wow." Totally fun. I love your use of yellow and the use of silver with your pale bl...