pipertm's Profile

a few resolutions:
a. weekday crockpot meals
b. sunday afternoon stews
c. keep easy-to-make salad stuff in fridge
d. learn how to make risotto and frosting

This is super helpful--much appreciated!

we have the same issue...! and we've gone back and forth trying to figure it out.

we've thought about buying storage bins from Target:
a. Natural storage bin with solid lids
b. 6 bin storage unit

http://www.target.com/6-Bin-Storage-Unit/dp/B00007LVB4/sr=1-3/qid=1193169015/ref=sr_1_3/602-8168575-1117454?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Akids%20storage&page=1

http://www.target.com/Natural-Storage-Bin-Solid-Bins/dp/B000CSPO1A/sr=1-7/qid=1193169015/ref=sr_1_7/602-8168575-1117454?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Akids%20storage&page=1

And we've also bought a simple, wooden toy chest that looks nice/blends well in adult space.

I also recently saw this which might be an option but pricier:
http://www.sparkability.net/charlesstorage.html

Kalamata or aubergine--purple all grown up.
I love purple but this fall am really into a dark, rich, kalamata olive color of the walls in our family room/study. Friends/family who see it have similar reactions, "Hmm, what were you thinking? What happened?" and then by the time they leave, "Yeah, that really works. Tell me the color again." It's unusual, inviting, quiet, warm and calming. And the mixture of it being a little off and on is what I like too.