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Torahchick, I hope you have a new sidekick. It just ain't fine without the fe-line.

How many clothes does she need? If you have a washer, she should only need 4-5 of everything. My mother used to visit 2-3 months when I was in London and she only brought 3 of everything.

Absolutely lovely. If I didn't know you were in NYC, I would swear it was a Paris flat.

Many years ago, I lived in a tiny London flat. When my parents visited, I slept on an air mattress and let them have my double bed. Worked out well. If you don't live alone and have someone else to consider, of course this would not work.

I liked the old look AND I like the new look. It would have been nice to have a photo of the other side of the space. I like the texture the "granny" lace curtains add. Lace curtains are one enduring decorating items that can always add a touch of elegance to an otherwise angular arrangement. Well done.

I loved my house in the West Midlands. Late Victorian terrace with the River Trent at the bottom of the garden. Those were the days (sigh). Anyway, my first reaction was wuh??? Then, as I am prone to do, I looked again...five times. Then, I liked it. I am a fan of use what you love/have. It doesn't matter if anyone else likes it. It doesn't matter if it doesn't match and it certainly is more interesting than a professionally decorated roomI. I don't know why I didn't recognize immediately that Isabelle and Claire were kindred to my way of thinking. You GO girls!!!

If your building isn't tight, tight, tight, you are going to have dust. But, all that tightness leads to other problems, as the air in your space is probably worse than it is outside. Just something we all have to deal with.

This room looks like my dentist's waiting room. I don't like the cow rug either.

Slipcovers are fine if you're staging. In real life...they're a pain. I'd go with another color for the walls; they always say to pick up the least used color in a print, but I'd go for a soft gold. The couch really suits the room, IMO. As you are working with a budget, I would make the room pleasant and save up to either buy a new sofa or have it recovered. (I've thrown away enough money buying slipcovers to never recommend them to anyone.)

With the elderly, seat depth also needs to be considered. The following company has furniture more suited to the elderly, http://www.comfy1.com/index.htm. Their pricing is about twice what your budget will allow, but the information will give you dimensional information that you might want to carry around with you as you shop for your mother.

I don't have this in my home but have experienced it in the home of a friend of my mother (who are in their 80s). The furniture is much nicer in person than in the photos. I have decided I will I will purchase from this company the next time (the last time) I buy.