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Wow...everybody is a critic. Everyone is so concerned that it doesn't exactly resemble the inspiration piece, that they're minimizing that it no longer resembles an Ikea piece. I think you did a lovely job.

I have an APP on my phone called "Keyring" ... I scan all my club cards to it thereby eliminating the need for 6,423 cards on my keychain, or in my wallet. This APP often times has special offers direct from the retailers as well.

I also have an APP called "Paper Karma" to which I scan all unwanted mailers and flyers. Paper Karma then make arrangements to have my contact information removed minimizing my junk mail.

I keep original important documents (deeds, insurance policies, my Will, and such) in a safe deposit box with copies of everything scanned onto a jump drive for easy access. Also on that jump drive is the contents of my wallet, any bank account information, and copies of past tax returns. I keep it hidden in a special place and only 2 people are aware of its existence ... in the event of an untimely demise, don't make your family have to put together the puzzle pieces of your life.

And, much like "Beckestra" above, I have condensed all "necessary to keep around" documentation into 2 small file boxes (my pet's records, my car records, health records, etc) that can not only be accessed easily, and moved around easily.

Oh ... and I am undoubtedly OCD ...

Yeah, not to minimize the delightfulness of this kitchen reno ... but I was slightly underwhelmed after all the hype

Most people that move to LA on a whim are gone in under a year ... that being said, most people that move out here with ambitions are gone in under a year. If LA doesn't like you, it will send you home - but not before it has chewed you up and spit you out. If you're bound and determined and have a job lined up, a solid savings, or a back up plan, jump in with 2 feet. It's not the sort of community that embraces you right away, so it helps if you know even one person out here. I stand strong in my advice that if you don't have at least 6 months of savings, or strong contacts out here to guide you and assist you in getting a job, you could be very disappointed and broke very quickly.

As far as where to plant yourself, Long Beach is awesome, it's also an hour away on a good day. While Hermosa and Redondo Beaches are closer to downtown LA and Hollywood, they are expensive typically and can also be an hour away depending on traffic.

If you're artistic and hip ... Silverlake or Los Feliz are good target areas and are right next door to each other.

I don't know of anybody that is thrilled living in Pasadena. It's sort of a "destination anywhere" sort of town.

Burbank and Toluca Lake are not only charming neighborhoods, but safe and within walking distance of many amenities and you're bound to find something in your price range.

Don't discount the valley...Studio City and Sherman Oaks are affordable and a quick drive into Hollywood or downtown LA. Keeping in mind, however, that during rush hour, driving even 6 miles can take you over an hour.

West Hollywood is primarily 20-somethings to 30-somethings and while it is appealing to many...the novelty wears off with a quickness.

I think you've received a decent amount of good advice thru this thread ... but tread lightly ... LA is no Chicago. Best of luck!

Making a bed can, in many cases, take less than a minute to mere moments ... and at the end of the day, it's like opening a gift to yourself.

It's fantastic...way to think outside the box...though we are all entitled to our own opinions, you don't have to love it to appreciate it...I personally love it.

Not great, but slightly translated http://intertran.tranexp.com/InterTran?from=swe&to=eng&type=url&url=http://www.skonahem.com/inspirerande-hem/hemreportage/kollektivliv-pa-strandvage/&Submit=Translate

I'm sad for you Chloe...you clearly have a design sense as evidenced by the items in the background of the picture...although it is hard to see past that abomination...my best advice is comb Craig's List for an economical replacement...or hit your local thrift store and trade it in for a better model. ...Poor thing, hang in there...