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Hooray for thank-you notes! I love the idea of a nice long homework/art/stuff counter for kids like Little Miss U. Very nice. : ) The marble looks fabulous. I want counters in my kitchen - any counterspace will do! Maxwell & Ursula's Light Rental Reno: The End is... in Sight Renovation Diary Flag this comment	5/20/13 11:46 PM
L O V E that wacky girls/bongos picture above the bed! Super-fun, and so colorful! Averyl's Colorful Eclectic Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/23/13 11:55 PM
I am living in D.C., and I keep reading articles about a prospective apartment bubble: developers are putting new buildings up as fast as they can, everywhere. In a few years, that bubble might break, providing all us renters with a nice respite....OR, tons of new residents could flood in because of all the jobs. I'm hoping rents drop, even near Metro stations, because it's getting unnecessarily expensive for a single person to rent a 1BR. Without a reliable roommate, I pay 55% for housing. Life Lessons: Smart Tips for Determining the Rent You Can Really Afford Renters Solutions Flag this comment	3/20/13 3:36 PM
I love the rich floor color, and a few rugs/bright pieces of furniture and glass frames on the wall will liven the old place right up! I look forward to the next developments - it's such a nice open space. Maxwell & Ursula's Light Rental Reno: Floors - #2 Renovation Diary Flag this comment	3/18/13 4:50 PM
Love this - I also make my own version with fig preserves. YUM. Tastes great on a summer evening with some nice sparkly wine. Man, now I'm hungry... Recipe: Ham, Brie, Marmalade and Arugula Pressed Sandwich Recipes from The Kitchn Flag this comment	3/14/13 5:37 PM
Reminds me warmly of a lovely, spare B&B room I once had on the Maine coast....very calming. Thom's Subtle & Simple Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/14/13 5:34 PM
This orangey tone is not my favorite, but I ooohed and aahhhed upon viewing this bedroom! I love the golden light. So elegant! So comfortable and restful! Good job. : ) Natasha's Cozy & Cheerful Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/11/13 6:37 PM
Wonderfully classical, very manly. I enjoy its boldness. I also enjoy the irony of your living in a place called Elgin and being such a fan of Greek art.... : ) Robb's Dramatically Classic Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/11/13 6:05 PM
The lemon sculpture is strangely awesome. Love it. Julie's Cheerful Calm Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/11/13 2:45 PM
L O V E the headboard and all the other little touches of red! Inspirational! Vera's Casual Luxe Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest Flag this comment	3/11/13 2:43 PM
SOOOOOOOOO much paneling!! ARGH! Club basement heaven! That's a GREAT re-do! I'm a fan of the new colors, and I especially am entranced by those fab stripey LR curtains. Before & After: A 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Freshens Up The Sweeten Flag this comment	2/27/13 4:20 PM
I dig all the stripes - fun! Before & After: Stylish Stripes in a Boy's Bold NurseryThe Hubbell Chronicles Flag this comment	2/27/13 4:15 PM
This is VERY informative - I live in a rental with a stinky pair of washers, and a very athletic downstairs neighbor. I had NO idea you could remove a front-loader's detergent tray....I'm going to give ours a good look-over, then a good once-over. Dearest Landlord enjoys a hands-off policy most of the time, but I think a good run-through for both washers with LOTS of vinegar and baking soda one night will make all of us happier. Maybe then he'll be inspired to pitch in next time with the cleaning. Thanks! How To Clean a Washing Machine Apartment Therapy Tutorials Flag this comment	2/25/13 11:21 PM
Surprisingly cozy for concrete!! Great work - your living room seems very comfy. I vote for a few more plants, and true happiness will ensue. : ) Meera & Arjun's Life as Newlyweds House Call Flag this comment	2/21/13 11:29 PM
That sofa reminds me warmly of my own Craigslist purchase, and you've given me some nice ideas on spiffing it up! : ) Thanks! Kathryn & Perry's \"Have Less Do More\" Apartment House Tour Flag this comment	2/21/13 12:17 AM
If that velvet cushion you've found comes in pouf form, I'd buy it in a minute and thank you tons for the research! ; ) Get the Look: Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' Flag this comment	2/13/13 6:09 PM
LOVE the "Star Wars" potty room! Very futuristic and fun. Seriously. I am also loving the wacky fluffy-rectangles rugs, but I don't know if I could ever copy that idea. They'd be nice to walk on barefoot.... Kris' Comfortably Glamorous Home House Tour Flag this comment	2/8/13 1:53 PM
Snazzy!! I'm inspired. Before & After: Ama's Garage Sale Shelf Gets a Modern Makeover Flag this comment	2/8/13 12:55 PM
I'm digging that cloudy mobile, and the variety of art on the wall. Fun! Such a nice, window-y room - lucky baby. : ) Glory's Sweet, Simple Space Nursery Tour Flag this comment	2/7/13 11:47 PM
For pot lids: may I suggest putting a nice catch-all woven basket on your cookbook shelf, say, around the middle shelf (hand level), and stashing the lids there? That way, you have something scenic, low-maintenance, and roomy enough to sort them by size. The pegboard is a handy idea, especially if you tend to chuck stuff into cabinets. My current apt. has no cabinets, so I keep my lids and pots together in piles on an IKEA kitchen cart (the one with drawers and 2 wheels). Not as handy as a bookshelf, but it fits the spot. Liveblogging Day 19: Pegboard Before & After The January Cure Flag this comment	1/29/13 12:28 AM