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My first thought was that Martha forgot the rest of her wardrobe, specifically her pants.


New Fine Furniture from Martha Stewart High Point Spring Market 2012
4/24/12 12:56 AM

I have no backsplash in my boring rental kitchen, but painted one behind my stove and adjacent counter in a similar retro teal blue, to one of the photos above.


Add Color to Your Kitchen Even if Your Backsplash is Tiled
The Color Cure
8/9/11 3:28 PM

I'd be worried about the off gasing of the synthetic memory foam.

I've read that its toxic, containing: Methyl benzene (toluene), Methylene dianiline, toluene–neoprene, Vinilideine chloride, Dimethylformamide, 1,1,1, 2-Tetrachloroethane, and acetone.

Personally, I'd avoid those chemicals, especially while sleeping. I liked how the Ikea bed maintained natural fibers and foam. I wonder how many other non toxic beds there are within a reasonable price range?


Preview: Embody Memory Foam by Sealy
A Year in Bed Project
11/15/10 3:45 PM

There's a lot of suggestions and kudos etc. above, but of Maxwell's recommendations, which plates are NOT made in China, is what I'd like to know.

Some Ikea dinnerware is made in China. Furthermore, I find their plates scratch up really easily - grey marks show up within a few months of use.

I'm concerned about heavy metals in the glaze, like lead. Further, once plates have scratch marks in them, they shouldn't be used. When I took a pottery class, the teacher said never to use plates with scratches in them, due to exposure to the chemicals/metals in the glaze.

So, what can one purchase at a reasonable price made in North America?


Best Everyday China 2010
11/11/10 12:39 AM

I hope you can find an eco bed to try in a more affordable price range.


Preview: The Hastens Excelsior II
A Year in Bed Project
9/8/10 1:05 AM