Lucy (SF Bay Area)'s Profile

A lot of people have mentioned either DIY framing or going pro. I just want to point out that there is a middle path: taking a finished frame into your local frame shop and having them mount your art, add glass, etc.

I have done this several times with vintage frame finds. Just be on the lookout for frames that are close to the dimensions you need. I also pick up large frames that are a good price whenever I see them and keep them for future projects. Typically, the larger the frame the more money you will save. Plus, sometimes you can find frames with elements the frame store won't do (I have one with carved feathers at the top, for instance). I like the reassurance that a framer I trust has dealt with the mounting of a piece, plus I like to use UV-resistant plexiglass which is not something that comes with any store-bought frames I have seen. So saving money on the frame lets me splurge on archival materials and labor.

If anyone is interested I can post a picture of a completed piece when I get home from work.

I'm lucky to have a sister who will house sit/cat sit. I'm pretty sure the cats love her more than me!

These posts are inspiring!

I bought a billboard size "Gone With the Wind" movie poster circa 1950's that is so rare I can't even give it a value because there is nothing to compare it to. The art is completely different from any of the poster variants you usually see -- it has classic scenes from the movie with little captions and is all in warm sepia tones. Anyone know? I love it no matter the value, I'm just curious.

Full house tour please!

Ahhh, memories. The first Small Cool contest happened to be going on the first time I ever visited Apartment Therapy. I'm glad to see Patrick's slide show back up (the link was broken for a while). His apartment still looks fabulous, though I would love to find out if it has changed since then. I remember the other finalists being really good too -- particularly the "Golden Handcuffs" apartment.

I read this organizing tip in a magazine and it has been a godsend: clear hanging shoe organizers for items other than shoes.

I've used them for scarves and sunglasses in a coat closet, for chargers and cords, for small pantry items...you name it. They are cheap, easy to find and hang, and endlessly useful. I'm sorry I can't credit where I read this -- I would like to thank the author! Here's one for sale on amazon if you are interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-Clear-Organizer-Storage-White/dp/B001F51AHG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1296006624&sr=8-8

I love your design advice quotes -- I would have chosen the exact same ones. You obviously took them to heart in designing your home.

I want #6 but am nowhere near Boston. You are killing me with these posts!

I'd like to see a Princess Bride wallpaper -- Buttercup, Wesley (with and without mask), Inigo, Fezzik, Vizzini, Prince Humperdink, Count Rugen....perhaps a few ROUSes hidden daintily in the border!

Totally inspiring. I'm wowed.