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Really???? I have at least 20+ dish towels and use at least 2 per day--you must not cook! If you don't empty the lint out of the dryer each time it's a fire hazard. Wash pillows in the washing machine and air dry.

oops! Please delete the word "white" from previous post.

I was surprised by how useful this past was to me due to the myriad photo examples. Thanks.

Laurabootsy: this is a "trend" report NOT an actual house which is why the look is a bit matchey. Nice to have a post that's not the oft emphasized MCM look (i.e. trend).

That dizzy-ing effect some noted can be minimized by painting the door trim and mouldings back to the old color (tan or neutral)--a break from the black and white. This would take it to another level.

Good to know fact: The Seattle IKEA and one IKEA in Texas are franchaise stores. This means their policies differ from the corporate IKEA stores. Seattle will ship directly to your location. I wanted an out-of-stock item in Portland, OR and the Seattle store shipped it to me via UPS.

Your solution to covering the window in the shower stall is great! I have the same bathroom and have a shower curtain ring on all sides--your solution is much more streamlined.

Suggestion: I found an exhaust fan that is actually a can-style light. The exhaust escapes around the edges of the flood light bulb. Not only is it nice to have a light in the shower stall but the fan is incognito. It has worked flawlessly for 5 years now.

I am a research Queen and became infuriated with the misinformation and marketing hype regarding mattresses. I challenge you to learn the truth about the Eco-friendly mattresses. You'll be surprised when you learn that only a portion of the mattress breaks down. And not all in the Natural Care line are as eco friendly as the others.

Here are some key points in making a decision:

• Do not pay full price for a mattress! Known fact--Mattresses are marked up like new cars. The actual price is half of the full retail price. Read Consumer Reports article. $800 is considered the entry-level price for a good quality mattress (real, not inflated price).

• Determine if you have a narrow space or staircase to negotiate. Spring mattreses can only bend a certain amount without damage. We were forced to buy a foam, latex or futon type mattress due to space constraints.

• If you want your mattress to last more than 5 years or so...purchase one without the 6 inches of fluffy stuffing over the structure. This is a new invention and is why mattresses now don't last as long ad they used to.

• Layered mattresses (several separate layers built up into one), although not commonly seen at major retailers, may be the perfect solution! If the top layer compresses with time...you only have to replace the top layer--genius!

• Most latex beds are not all latex. The largest amount of material is actually foam (this replaces the springs in other types). IN many cases there may only be 3 inches of latex in the bed.

• Latex is NOT proven to reduce allergies. Our new latex bed did nothing to hlep my husband's allergies.

• Latex is not all natural as noted by comment above. Latex also comes in varying types of cushiness.

• Recently, many Manufacturers have produced No-Flip mattresses and market them as a No Hassle product. The truth is they save money but you loose longevity in your purchase.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!

Nice fresh take on globe design. Would be fun to mix with older globes as well.