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Display Name: carepac
Member Since: 11/30/09

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I love your space - it's personal and very REAL! Thanks for letting us all be a little more so, by showing us your space in a not-so-perfect state. Let's be realistic - moving is crrrazzzzyyyyy - no matter when or how it comes about and chaos reigns.

It hurt me when I heard about your divorce. I'm so sorry.
You, Ursula and Kate too, are in my prayers. Be well.


Maxwell & Lulu's Temporary Digs House Tour
3/11/13 6:33 PM

I think some natural (non-dyed) linen curtains would look lovely and add some texture too!


Curtain Ideas to Complement Bedding? Good Questions
3/1/13 11:20 AM

Genius! I will definitely be using these.


Simple & Smart Housekeeping Tips:
5 Ways to Put Your Old Candles to Work Apartment Therapy Tutorials
2/21/13 3:04 PM

Thanks Alina. Tell your Dad he has a great eye and some serious DIY skills.

I do work with wood sometimes - so I may just attempt this project. Thanks for the tips!


Alex & Alina's Lovingly Layered Home House Tour
2/13/13 12:47 PM

I've been rug searching too and came across this yesterday. It's not the same rug - but it's similar (and half the price) so I thought you might be interested.

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Teal-Grey-Area-Rug-710-x-1010/6650179/product.html

Good luck!


Alex & Alina's Lovingly Layered Home House Tour
2/13/13 12:45 PM

Love your home. Your home shows your good eye and bold decorating spirit.

I would love to know where you got the slim table w/ the black legs (next to the cutting board
table)? Thanks!


Alex & Alina's Lovingly Layered Home House Tour
2/12/13 2:44 PM

Sarah - I like them too. It definitely looks better than 18 coats of water smudged paint.

However, I think some removable wallpaper or contact paper could do the trick - or - the curtains suggested by someone else.


Ideas For Covering Windowsills in Rental? Good Questions
2/11/13 5:23 PM

You have such a lovely home. I love the simplicity and touches of vintage and mid-century modern. Thanks for sharing it.


Sara's Perfectly Personalized
Kreuzberg Apartment House Tour
2/1/13 11:57 AM

Lace winter definitely...especially for a danish kitchen. It's a kitschy kitchen - ha!


Fill in the Design _____: Pick the Best Wallpaper for this Kitchen
1/14/13 3:23 PM

I love this idea.
There are a group of ladies that meet at my local Panera on Sunday mornings to do their own crafts (knitting, crochet, etc.). Much like a stich-n-b*tch club. This is the closest I've come to such a gathering in my locale.
Very nice - we need more of this (and less computer interaction). Thanks for sharing.


Peek Inside the Party: A Quilter's Circle Weekly Dinner in Los Angeles
11/30/12 5:31 PM

I LOVE this!
A real treasure. Hilarious too.

Human / Animal relationships are precious!
hmmm...something to be 'thankful' for. Our animals, especially the kitties. :)


Nick Jernigan:
My Favorite Thing Apartment Therapy Videos
11/19/12 7:11 PM

If you veer toward the prep table someone else suggested, here's a good source for used ones: http://www.cityfoodequipment.com/category_s/477.htm

Otherwise I suggest Craiglist. I live in Chicago and there has been a John Bos table listed there for the past 2 weeks ($500). Although I believe this one is more of a small cart / kitchen island style table - probably not ideal for dining,
John Bos tabletops are really thick. Like 4-6 inches I believe, which is why the cost is runs so high. But you may be able to find other more appropriate tables on your local Craigslist. Good luck!


Source for Butcher Block Dining Table? Good Questions
11/8/12 9:02 AM

Beautiful. Lots of texture, color and balance. Just lovely.


Mary Anne's "Ocean Vacation" Room Room for Color Contest
10/9/12 8:18 PM

Oh - and I agree with weatherman. Ditch the door. It obstructs the flow of the space.


Decorating Ideas for New Apartment? Good Questions
10/9/12 8:12 PM

Once the floors are cleaned thoroughly, use a high quality mop-on-wax. Even the linoleum tiles will look better (once clean) with the mop on wax.

I recommend you wait a couple weeks to see what your place reveals to you.
Perhaps a nubby carpet, piece of art or furniture will help you choose a complementary paint color. It will all fall into place once you have some items you cherish around you. I love earth tones and think you never go wrong when using nature as a guide.

I do like the idea of another poster...long white drapes that flow in the wind sound lovely and will give you peeks of the action outside, when you want to see it. Congratulations on the great space - it has good bones. Please let us take a peek when you have finished settling in. :)


Decorating Ideas for New Apartment? Good Questions
10/9/12 8:09 PM

Your local library will probably welcome a donation of pens (in working order). Mine is usually very happy when I donate them, since they have plenty of pencils on hand but pens seem to walk away easily. :)


Three (Free!) Things You Can Do Today for a More Organized Desk
10/8/12 10:36 AM

FYI: Libraries love donated pens. It helps them stretch their budget.


Three (Free!) Things You Can Do Today for a More Organized Desk
10/8/12 10:24 AM

I love the concepts they have here.Great design with true functionality.

The one drawback I usually encounter is price. I doubt I could afford to purchase their pieces.


Apartment Therapy at Resource Furniture: Debut of New Small Space Collection New York - September 2012
10/1/12 11:14 AM

I understand, but it is really pretty.


What's Your Biggest Design Regret?
9/30/12 7:42 PM

3 years ago I was so sick of having slipcovers on my 30 year old couch, that I purchased a new deep red chenille sofa set. I just loved the nubby texture.
Unfortunately, so did my cat. She loved scratching the fabric so much, I had to immediately purchase slipcovers to protect it.

I should have purchased something with a microfiber upholstery. She doesn't seem to go for that type of fabric as much. :(


What's Your Biggest Design Regret?
9/30/12 7:39 PM