i assume the 'modern' comes from the clean lines and neutral color palattes...plain 'rustic' would probably be more colorful and sentimental - i'm thinking quilts. anyone?

paging mr. adler...this forced funky look is getting kind of stale.

uhm. duuuuuh.

sigh. i was afraid it was a nelson. anyway, fabulous makeover. how DID you pirate the pattern exactly? i rent and would love to line some of my open kitchen cabinets... glad to see eve...

errrr...change of subject. lantern is from where?

snoooooze. ok, so we've seen it before. get over it. but seriously, they weren't worth looking at the first time they have serious cute factor but once that wears off they're ju...

wow. this is intensive advice. you guys should be charging for all this consultation. cute stool. where'd it come from?

cool calendar in the photo. anyone know where from? re: colors - how is a color or color combo "in"? are solid color decisions ever OUT? are we supposed to repaint every year?

finally! so excited! i'm so pleased this isn't bedding. i would hate to read another extensive comment thread about how crappy the quality is. seems like it would be difficult to ruin a glass or ov...

having nothing to do with organization - but aren't those throw pillows on the bed from ikea? they've been discontinued...any tips on where i can still find them?

What is wrong with you guys!? Have all your apartments been featured in house tours? Is it because she doesn't have a couple of repro Eames chairs scattered around? Katie obviously loves the thing...

doesn't this all just boil down to - keep it if you have it because you truly love it and get over it if you have it because you think you're supposed to?

i think over-styled is never good, but certainly everywhere right now. not everyone is a collector so i'd like to see the end of tragically hip flea market finds like typewriters and over-sized adv...

cute wrapping paper. where did it come from?

Right on! where IS that bolster pillow from?

love it - seen it in person and it's gorgeous. a little pricey for a seasonal decoration in these times though, no?

hmm i'll have to be on the lookout on ebay etc. thanks so much for the tip!

haha. rocker argument aside, i love her use of white in various textures - i think the shiny white finish on her rocker is key to the design - even if you don't want to sit in it.

where's that fantastic throw pillow from? can anyone source that?

perfect! a cover-up that looks nothing like a cover-up! problem solving with design at its very best...cheers!