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Display Name: thesongbirdy
Member Since: 11/20/09

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My father planted a tree on the day of my birth. We eventually moved away and I grew up and moved out of town. When I go back home, I always pass by the old house and look at my tree. I look at it and think of my dad, who passed away earlier this year.


Birth Tree: Would You Plant One?
5/13/13 12:13 PM

We just moved into a house with no bars and we have four barstools. I had no idea what to do with them until now! Thank you!!


DIY Desk Idea: Bar Stool Bases
5/10/13 9:40 AM

World Market had the all-steel stools for a time. I snagged a couple on clearance for $40. Now if only I had a bar...


Get the Look: Industrial Steel Stools
4/30/13 9:18 AM

I keep a small bowl of fruit at my desk. If I get the munchies, I reach for an orange instead of thinking of something salty or sweet.


The Real Reason You Shouldn't Eat at Your Desk
1/9/13 9:20 AM

I have had the "Extra Soar-age" cady for about 6 months now and really like it. It fits large salon-size bottles just fine and has lots of good features I never even thought I needed. It is actually by Umbra and can be found on Amazon with free shipping, if you have Prime.


Everything in Its Place: 8 Shower Caddies
10/29/12 9:30 AM

We actually just did this with our landlord. The oven we had was leftover from the 80s and did not bake evenly. We gave ourselves a budget and even picked out a unit to show to the landlords. We e-mailed them a link to what we'd like to get and offered to pay for half of it if they took the other half off of our rent. They were pretty happy about it. I now have a convection oven in my kitchen. Wahoo!


Can I Ask my Landlord To Go 50/50 on New Appliances? Good Questions
8/29/12 9:36 AM

We have a board game addiction problem, too. We store ours in the living room in a Billy bookcase, behind a frosted glass door. That way, they don't distract the eye, but they add a bit of color and are easy to access.


Neat, Attractive, Exposed Board Game Storage? Good Questions
5/3/12 10:02 AM

Clever! Personally, I can't wait until Fall, as that is when outdoor entertaining is actually comfortable in this part of Texas. Looking forward to trying this out then!


An Alternate Use for Flower Pots
Martha Stewart

8/23/11 9:01 AM

I don't think I would be comfortable in my living room without a coffee table. We use it as an ottoman and play games on it. I feel like the room would look oddly heavy on one side if we did not have it.


Breaking the Rules: Forgoing The Coffee Table
7/26/11 9:54 AM

I do love this vanilla. I can tell a big difference. Plus, the bottles are just lovely when they're emptied and filled with little blooms!


Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla from Nielsen-Massey
Daily Find

6/20/11 1:52 PM

We used to have a backyard coop. We ended up getting rid of the chickens because the birds were mean tempered and actually injured a cousin of mine. The smell and the crowing aren't all that great, either.


Backyard Chicken Flocks Bad for ... Chickens? | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest
12/16/09 6:27 PM