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I could see using it in a bedroom, next to the closet. To hold hangers when you're putting clothes away, and then your robe at other times. Not for $40, though!

I stumbled upon a great antique shop the other day: "Pippin Home." The address is listed as 112-1/2 W 17th St (1/2 because it's located down a tiny alley). The prices are beyond reasonable, there are some good finds, and the man behind the counter was incredibly generous (he gave a brief appraisal of a mirror I bought from a *different* shop, and even cleaned off the price stickers for me!) Anyway, there are a bunch of thrift/antique stores on this stretch of street, but this one is definitely my favorite.

I think it's clever but the glass top does nothing for it. Maybe a brushed metal top would compliment it better and make it rather industrial themed?

The few times I've wanted to buy something from Urban Outfitters (such as curtains, upholstered furniture) I saw online, I was incredibly disappointed upon visiting it in the store. I just don't like the fabrics they use. I wouldn't say they're terrible quality, though; just a preference of mine.

I like 2 and 3. 8 is cool, but I think it could get dated. Also... I kind of like the pink fabric, but the silver paint had to go.

I disagree about the picnic tables; what about splinters??
I have a cherry wood table that has developed a lovely warm color over the years.

Just wanted everyone to know that apartmenttherapy is largely responsible for my growing paranoia about bedbugs. It was almost unbearable when, a couple of weeks ago, I found a note from the landlord under the door: a couple of tenants had reported infestations!!! Luckily, no one on my floor had any problems, but I figured it was only a matter of time. Happy ending (hopefully): I received another note under the door today indicating the entire building would be visited by specialized pest control this coming Monday. There would be a $25 fee if someone missed the appointment.
By the way, my building was recently taken over by new landlords, and I almost kind of like them now. Previously, my landlord (a genuine slum lord!) had been voted by The Village Voice to be one of the top 10 worst land lords in all of New York City. My god the bastard earned that recognition. Had to vent!

My neighbor and I put up flower-shaped string lights on our shared fire escape. It can be plugged into either apartment with an extension cord.

I don't like this place. He tells you every piece of furniture is mahogany, even when it's clearly a piece of junk. And a lot of it is junk.

I think Wende is right on the money! It elicited a chuckle, but come to think of it, I couldn't really imagine eating dinner off of the image of a garbage truck. Cute, but not much long-term potential.