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Display Name: AmandaN
Member Since: 10/29/07

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It's light and beautiful! Does anyone else want to flip that island around so that the wine fridge is on the other side?


Before and After: Kyle's Kitchen Remodel
3/4/13 2:35 PM

She's lived there two years? I pity the movers! But just lovely.


Susan's Adventure for the Senses House Tour
12/14/12 3:51 PM

I'm afraid I must agree with Discerning....I'm sure her garden is lovely, but I didn't see that part from the photos.


Michelle's Suburban "Urban" Garden My Great Outdoors
4/18/12 8:17 PM

I did this last Christmas for the grandparents and it was such a hit I wondered what took me so long. Apple's iphoto makes it super easy, but I've wondered about other places/prices. Anyone compare Apple books to Blurb or others?


How To Create a Family Yearbook: Controlling the Chaos of Digital Photos
3/20/12 11:10 PM

We also have only one dining place at our house, and I found some awesome chrome cantilever chairs with woven leather seats for a steal on craigslist. They're comfortable, durable, beautiful and were inexpensive enough I'm not going to freak if my kids dirty them up. On either end of the table, I have taller dining chairs with washable slipcovers.


Which Dining Chairs Should I Get? Good Questions
3/20/12 3:01 PM

Does anyone have the West Elm pendant? I've been thinking of putting a few above the kitchen island, but I question the light quality. Is it too much of a glaring bare bulb, or is there a particular bulb that is most flattering? I feel like I need a lesson in light bulbs as of late.


Showcasing Beautiful Lightbulbs
3/6/12 10:30 AM

Where's the 5th one?


Oscar Shine: 5 Great Golden Lamps
2/28/12 5:20 PM

I used to work in bed and just sleep with books and papers next to me. Sometimes I would reach out and put my hand on a cool, hard book in the middle of the night. It was soothing. Weird.


What are Your Quirky, Live Alone Habits? New York Times
2/28/12 3:06 PM

I'm not sure how kid-friendly all that concrete and sharp edges could be, but the home is beautiful!


Jonya & Brad's Modern A–Frame
House Tour

2/17/12 8:14 AM

So lovely! And I have to say, I too, have a son named Oscar and dog named Olive. :)


Wendy & Gavin's Bright White Cottage
House Tour

2/14/12 1:26 PM

I painted my daughter's Jenny Lind bed (from craigslist) pencil yellow. So cheery, and cheap!


Bright Jenny Lind Beds
1/26/12 1:50 PM

"One of the most prominent retailers of supersize furnishings is Restoration Hardware, the California-based chain whose leather steamer trunks and machine-age desks suggest that the Indiana Jones estate is being liquidated."

Great line. They send me their sourcebooks lately, and I wonder, who buys this stuff?


Wide Load: Is Bigger Furniture Better?
New York Times

1/10/12 11:55 AM

Shout-out to the Sony Nex!


5 Gorgeous Camera Straps for Shutterbugs
7/19/11 6:24 AM

I love this! With these wonderful chalkboard walls, does anyone worry about chalk dust in little lungs? Or am I just a paranoid mom of a kid with asthma?


Before & After: Kids' Art Wall
A Soft Place to Land

4/28/11 2:52 PM

Creepy. Makes me think of a skeleton/monster reaching up over the back of someone's chair.


What Do You Think of Domed Chairs?
3/25/11 3:03 PM

I'm disapointed you didn't mention the Sony NEX-3. We shopped all these cameras, and this sucker is compact, does everything the entry-level DSLRs do, and shoots HD video. It's a wonderful camera, and it fits in your diaper bag.


What Camera To Buy? 4 Suggested Cameras for Parents
2/25/11 4:07 PM

On movers: We had a specific budget (through my husband's employer) of 5k or less to move a household and car from Alabama to Colorado. The first estimate was 11k, but we got several quotes and let the companies compete and the price ended up coming down under budget. Shop around!


Best Way to Handle an Out of State Move?
Good Questions

11/17/10 11:42 PM

I love this room! What is the paint color on the walls?


Roman & Callum's Cool Britannia Bedroom
Small Kids, Big Color Entry #5

11/16/10 2:26 PM

Oh c'mon folks, lighten up! I like the vase, but what was this about 75% off? I like that even better!


Muuto's Four Flower Vase
Perfect Vase for the Busy Host

11/3/10 8:54 PM

I don't love everything at PB, but I do think they have lovely duvet covers....

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/alissa-embroidered-duvet-cover-sham/?pkey=cpatterned-duvet-covers-shams


Duvet Cover Suggestions for Earthy Green Bedroom?
Good Questions

9/30/10 10:11 AM