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@dec408, I realized something the other day when my immersion blender container broke: the immersion blender works perfectly in a STEIN! I have a big ceramic one I got for a buck or two from a thrift store, and it's perfect to hold about 2 cups of smoothie and blend without splattering!

Living in a geographic location with good public transit is such a beautiful luxury. I used to love my hour-long GO Train commute to Toronto, and when I lived in Toronto before that the subway was wonderful. I'd rather take the subway than drive any day.

Waiting forty-five minutes in subzero weather for buses is another story, however. Cars are expensive necessities to live in most places, including where I am now. It's difficult to get around without one. I am fortunate to live a half-hour walk from work and I walk as much as humanly possible.

I do like the base cabinets being darker. As for the floors coordinating, what about a treatment like this?

Some people I know opened a cafe about a year ago, and they couldn't salvage the original floors, so they added some paint over pine. Their FB page (here: http://www.facebook.com/cannoncoffee) has a few pictures that show how the gentle white-blue wash over the planks softens it with the dark cabinetry. This is a good detail shot of the floors: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=401279429893473&set=pb.204763239545094.-2207520000.1358283022&type=3&theater It's really lovely in person.

I must try this. It looks incredible.

In my particular area and social circle, most couples I know have gotten married relatively young (just finishing university) and many haven't lived together first. Registries are a useful way to know if they really need ice cube trays and towels, or if they've both been living on their own for a few years and only need a few more permanent items

I'd much, much rather give a gift off a registry than something I'm unsure they will like. And I'm just fine seeing it in the supplemental materials (e.g. with the directions and maps) rather than searching a ton of websites to try and pull theirs up.

I had similar acoustic tiles in our bedroom. There was a covered "boob light" style fixture on the ceiling.

We put up lengths of fabric with regular fabric pins (the kinds with pearls on the ends) everywhere EXCEPT the light - there was a CFL bulb under glass, so no fire hazard from having the fabric draped elsewhere. It looked much softer.

desktop as in physical top-of-the-desk. The computer has something very non-sentimental as the background.

One good thing about being a girl who has a more masculine style is that its easier to agree with your partner when you end up getting married! I'm so glad that both my husband and myself like "masculine" rooms (but not the overstuffed "bachelor pad" look). (Glad to have met a guy who knows what he likes for colour and isn't afraid to tuft a headboard or knock down a wall).

I think a lot of guys in the small/mid suburbs I grew up in would find even the "masculine" rooms I see on AT too girly because they think even paying attention to this kind of thing or having a room look "designed" is feminine. Their loss!

What a wonderful, restrained space that people can feel comfortable in. I like it a great deatl.

One question - Edith mentions a wire basket in the entryway to catch mail, but I'm not sure if there's a photo of it I'm missing or if it didn't make the tour?

I'd whitewash a portion of the walls first, see how it looks. If it's not great then paint the walls and leave the ceiling.