I also had a cat sitter/apt sitter re-arrange things in my place, and I was only gone two weeks. It was weird. Needless to say, I have other friends cat/apt sit now.

Is this a rental, or do you own it? If you own, investing in a hood is a good suggestion, definitely worth it in the long run. But if you rent, then of course that's not an option. I rent, a...

my cat, art, friends, southern exposure, odd lighting, decent paint colors, my own front porch, a back deck, and unique details in every room.

I love this stuff - really good! I bought it once when it was sold at a nearby co-op(here in seattle) and then when I went back, it was all gone and that was it. Not too sweet or stinky perf...

I'm inspired, inspired, inspired! thank you!

This is a great idea and it looks wonderful! I hope Santa brings your friends some imagination for their holiday gift! Tradition is good, but different/new/original is good too. ...

this place is actually in seattle! good deal - I look forward to checking it out.

For these - I would create a new dish. But I would start with my mom's recipe for beef stew - with a little extra wine.