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i've always loved the look of light gray with wood elements -- gray is a great neutral that plays well with wood, i think. especially with pops of color through accessories.

what's outside your windows? obviously it'd be lighter if you had them open...? :) but if there's a less-than-thrilling view (or neighbors looking directly in on you), consider at least ditching the blinds for some sheer roman shades or (better yet) some lovely decorative window films to let the light in without sacrificing privacy. i love the emma jeff's ones (and have her "pearl" design on my all-glass bathroom door).

http://www.designpublic.com/shop/emma-jeffs

One of the best things my husband and I did in Rome while on our honeymoon a few years ago was just to walk with no real destination in mind...we wandered the city randomly, finding charming little pockets of awesomeness probably not in any guide book. Worth mentioning, oddly, is the rampant graffiti all over the city...some of it really beautiful, especially juxtaposed with the patina of ancient streets and buildings.

But yeah...definitely hit the more "touristy" spots like the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, etc. So amazing, and worth the heavier crowds and/or entry fees.

There's nothing like Rome. :)

I second the white noise maker - I can't sleep without one. Every little noise keeps me up. My hippie doctor told me the best snack before bed is a small snack (like, 1-2 bites) that balances fat, fiber, and protein. For example, a couple of crackers with a bit of cheese and a little tuna. It helps me sleep because I don't wake up in the night hungry...

Also, re: the spammers - adding a captcha to the comment box isn't hard, AT, and would keep out the spambots.

I've had some of the best sleeps of my life falling asleep to BBC radio. Something about a calm British accent...

I actually liked the Weightless song, but only because it's near impossible for me to fall asleep to music. Like the Sound Therapy researcher said, the lack of any repeatable melody is what's key in that one...whenever I try to fall asleep to music - even instrumental music - I end up trying to find a pattern to latch onto, or I'll involuntarily start tapping my toes or fingers to the rhythm, or I'll imagine some scenario in my head that fits the music...and it keeps me awake.

But that's just me...I also had one of the greatest naps of my life to Coldplay on shuffle in the distant background, so I might be odd. :) I do love me some Coldplay.

Easily my favorite House Tour to date...love the colors, the art, the light, the plants, and the "real people live happily here" vibe. So great. Thanks for sharing.

i agree with the few other posters who said stick with white. then you can introduce color through accessories instead of through paint that'll butt right up against the tile colors and probably look kinda weird (since they're difficult colors to complement).

this is easily the coolest nursery i've ever seen. so original, so colorful. frankly, the kids don't really care about the decor of their rooms until they're older, so nursery design is really for the parents...and this is definitely a nursery i wouldn't mind spending a lot of time in, even at 3am. :) my only worry with vintage is always lead paint...that sh*t is everywhere.

Also, I said love A LOT in that post. Sorry. LOVE

i love rooms you want to spend an hour combing through. great stuff. also, THAT MIRROR. where is it from? we needs it.

I'm with others that the quality and freshness of the stuff might not be the greatest, but I bet it'll be good for certain things in the same way Urban Outfitters is, or IKEA. I'm looking forward to it being available here...