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Living in a country (Switzerland) where the majority of people rent apartments I have always found this idea that you "have to buy" that other countries have (like the US or the UK) somewhat weird. Especially nowadays when people move around a lot (more so when they are younger) and you hear so much about people who can't afford their homes in the first place.

With so little information about the restaurant I think it's impossible to give any real recommendations.
And I agree with others - if you don't know what you want to serve at your restaurant - don't open one.

I agree. But then again - at least there will be new fodder for awkwardfamilyphotos.com

Beautiful home. Could you let me know who made the paintings above the smaller sofa? I really like them. Thank you.

I never got the idea of a wedding registry these days.
Here in Europe where I live the trend has only come over in the last few years - I'm guessing from the US. But most ppl who get married are in their late 20s or even early 30s and probably have more then enough house hold items. My cousin asked for some contributions to their trip around the world at their wedding - an idea I liked as it would allow them to make memories together, not just get more stuff they don't need,
But then I don't get the huge weddings either where it seems to be more about stuff then about the person you are marrying.
When it comes to buying things I agree that "should" should be forgotten about - after all what is the use in buying it if you don't actually use it? It will only take up space and make you drown in stuff some day.

While i love the palate and some of the vignettes of the after I too would have liked more overall shots of the place.
Also, when I saw the old kitchen I was hoping that they would restore it and incorporate the old with the new. Now it seems like all that was left of the old house (which to me had it's charm) is the shell and nothing else. That being said - maybe it was in too bad condition to save?

When I see parents who constantly pamper their kids - picking up after them, doing every thing for them - I always think that they are doing them a huge disservice. And I also think that parents are doing themselves a disservice.
Yes, as a young child you don't usually enjoy doing chores - but do the parents? I always had to help - but I also wanted to learn and do things myself, I was very independent - but as I got older (my father died when I was 12) and it was just my mother (who worked full time) and me I felt that it would not have been fair on her if she would have to do all the housework while I sat in front of the TV. I think by making kids help doing household chores you are also teaching them to respect the people you live with, which as a child are your parents and later on roommates or your partner.

Also - where else are they suppose to learn how to clean, cook or iron a shirt?

Tomatosauce, Vegi-Bolognese, Risotto, Veggi-Curry, Pancakes

I do check the recipe with most baked goods but could probably get some right if I tried without.

I would check out unclutterer.com which also has a great online community. I also recently bought the book "unclutter your life in one week" that gives you a step by step to unclutter/organize your home/work space and found it helpful.

While I love my Kindle I prefer my magazines (and anything with pictures really) in print. I spend enough time in front of the pc as it is and it's nice to sit on the sofa or lie in bed with a new magazine.
I've got UK Elle interior and am now going to get the UK Living etc. Plus a bi-weekly local Womens magazine.