I love C&B. I got my table runner and throw pillows from there, all purchased at various times, and I love browsing their furniture floor. I don't plan to buy anything major this year, though I may...

Before I saw your living room, I would never have believed I'd like an orange shag rug, but you've sold me. With the traditional furniture, it's so funky and fun! The colors you've used really warm...

This has been my favorite throughout the contest, and the slideshow only confirms my opinion. The colors are bright and inviting without being garish or gimicky. I admire the way you've used differ...

It's amazing what a difference the slideshow makes. I liked many things about this apartment the first time around, but it didn't seem pulled-together to me. Now I can see that it is, and beautiful...

The bedroom looks cool, but it also looks like the toilet and shower are visible from the rest of the room. Am I the only person who finds that unappealing?

I *love* the blue bedroom!

I don't know; when I want tranquility, I don't want the color around me, or even the absence of color around me, to be a statement. I want it to be soothing. Most of the white apartments I see in m...

Nice space. I particularly like your use of wallpaper on the built-in - it looks sharp, but it's not overpowering.

"Floral" is a broad category; I don't see how anyone could lump this pillow in with, say, an Oriental rug or country French curtains and dismiss them all because they include flowers! Your pillow h...

I agree with Chris M on the teal color. I also feel like there's been a lot of orange.

Love the bedroom. What a beautiful color!

Wonderful! I love that picture collage above the credenza in the first shot, especially the ukelele. And the bathroom is so fresh. Great space.

Beautiful! Every room looks sharp, but also like it would be comfortable to live in. Inst-finalist!

This room is lovely and harmonious. I do feel it's neutral rather than colorful, so I don't think it's a fit for this contest, but I think you did a wonderful job. It's very elegant!

I like the living room - it's modern, but it doesn't feel cold. Love the Escher-esque pillow and the blue rug. And the landing is great!

You can also check out freecycle, a Yahoo group where people post things they want to get rid of. Everything posted there is free. Most things are small, but I posted my Ikea loft bed there when I ...

I think it's a neat conversation piece, and it would eliminate the need for bookends. But the rocker means it would only be useful for books, as pictures and other display items could fall and brea...

First, in response to the home: Love it! The colors remind me of Indian saris - they're so rich and beautiful. Second, in response to the Italian: I look at the pictures first and col...

I really like your place - the wall drawings are unique and fun, and all the other wall art has so much personality. But I don't find the space particularly colorful; it's the objects that grab me ...

Since 3 of your shots are vignettes, it's hard to get a sense of how the colors work in the whole room. I like what I see, but I'd like to see more.