If anyone watches Parks and Recreation on NBC I noticed a fish bowl (or at least it looked like a fish bowl) full of assorted gift bows displayed. I thought that looked cool and was very practical...

Weird but true, I check the window positioning of private locations. My ex-boyfriend rented a place where his bedroom window was directly across from the neighbor's bedroom window and the bathroom...

I love the use of white lights in the non-working fireplace. I think I'm gonna steal that one!

I have had a placeholder Ikea rug for three years now. I keep dreaming that one day I'll be able to afford my dream rug from the Rug Company but I haven't gotten it together yet. I think subconsc...

Thanks for the great advice everyone! I really appreciate it. I've tried talking to them and we don't share a landlord so I can't get help on that front. I think at this point I'll try to rally ...

My cat flys home with me 1x per year during the Christmas rush so it's pretty stressful but I've found two key ways to eliminate the stress: (1) place something familiar in smell for them in the ca...

I agree with nesh. An extra "re-entry" day at home before going back to the daily grind makes a huge difference. I did it for the first time this year by shaving that day off of my away time but ...

I fell in love with this awesome apple green couch that I thought went with absolutely nothing in my living room. I'd been going for a warm orange/gold/brown pallet. After posing the idea to apar...

I was successful in keeping my cat off of one couch but he would go sit in the corner and stare at me up on the couch with a sad look in his eyes. So when I got another one with a more worn fabric...

I second the comment about living near work, especially if your partner is a "big firm" attorney. With the hours I find it makes a big difference to be able to drive home in 15 min. as opposed to ...

Reggieoang and Splatgirl I think eggplant parmesan is really yummy. However, I guess some of the taste of the eggplant gets lost in the other ingredients, but it's my favorite eggplant dish. Turn...

I love that rug in photo #19! Could you please share where you found it?

I also purchased a set of blackboard coasters like these on etsy.com and I love them! I use them to leave messages on the refrigerator.

Mine are no smoking and keeping the TV at a reasonable volume. The second one is more of a consideration for my neighbors since I live in an old-ish house where sound really carries and the wall a...

My cat likes to sit with me (or on my lap), but when I had a guest staying with me I learned that when I'm at work during the day my cat loves to sleep on the chair in my bedroom. Apparently he we...

I agree with the treatment-less crowd. I live in a semi-woodsy area and love that I can sit in my living room and see the trees and the squirrels and the birds without any window treatments obstuc...

It used to really annoy me but now I love the sound of the birds chirping outside of my bedroom window.

Great apartment. I love the dresser in the last shot, where did you get it?

I agree with chusmabilly. If that's your place it looks awesome! Also (assuming that is your place in the photo)where did you get your coffee table? I've been searching like crazy for a cool gla...

I love your credenza too. Where did you get it?