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thinking that would work in my home office as well. thanks for the tip! Weekend Project: Magnetic MakeUp Board Laura Thoughts Flag this comment	8/3/12 12:35 PM
in general, i think christmas lights are tacky. however...just recently i added them to my bedroom (around the curtains), because my boyfriend couldn't sleep without a light on and it kept me up at night. with the christmas lights, there's enough light for him to be ok, and it's not enough to keep me awake. do what makes sense for you and your home. every place is different...every person is different. hell, every room is different. String Lights in the Bathroom? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/13/12 5:20 PM
#1 is always going to be overhead lighting. imo, it should only be used when cleaning. vertical blinds in general, or those awful white mini-blinds. curtains that are too short. scratchy blankets. floor fans (and before anyone takes offense, i live in a building with only window a/c as an option. if you have a large enough window unit, you do not need hideous floor fans strewn about your place to circulate the air). whole sets of furniture (i.e. couch, loveseat, coffee/end tables that were purchased from a weekend ad). dirty bathrooms (absolutely hate when people use the gross disc toilet bowl cleaner that makes the water blue...just clean your toilet often and you wouldn't have to hide it with bright blue water). Ew, I Can't Stand That! Design Allergies Flag this comment	6/25/12 2:38 PM
welp, my eyes are now killing me. I scored a 37 because of the crappy monitors at work, but i will retake it at home and see if that makes a difference. Take the Test: How Well Do You See Color? Flag this comment	6/22/12 3:08 PM
love the idea and have done it before. Would You Do This DIY?: Painting Over Existing Pieces Old Brand New Flag this comment	6/15/12 2:14 PM
lofted bedrooms...high ceilings...industrial lofts...lighting (in general)...open kitchen shelving...large kitchen island in an open floorplan... you know...the basics. What Do You Covet Most From Other People's Homes? Reader Survey Flag this comment	6/14/12 5:55 PM
how about a modern window film, courtesy of AT WAYYYY back in 2010. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-sources-for-119957 How To Cover Windows in Front Door? Good Questions Flag this comment	6/11/12 5:45 PM
gorgeous space. love all the before & after photos...and there were a lot of great diy ideas (hand-drawn photo frame wall, hello??) that i will definitely be trying out. Hakarl & Jili Build a Family Home House Tour Flag this comment	6/6/12 2:11 PM
lovely! Alarick & Kristine's Power Pop Flat House Tour Flag this comment	6/4/12 5:34 PM
looks more like a showroom. the furniture and accessories are all gorgeous...but a little too shiny and new for my taste. love the bookcase/media center combo and the lighting. would love to see it once she actually warms it up with more personality. Evelyn Lee's Sustainable Starter Apartment House Tour Flag this comment	6/1/12 5:38 PM
scored a heavy-duty 3 bag sorter from Pottery Barn on craigslist for $10. it fits perfectly at the end of my walk-in closet below my necklaces. Where Does Your Laundry Basket Live? Reader Survey Flag this comment	6/1/12 5:32 PM
bedroom is so cozy and inviting. definitely jealous the bath is large enough for that gorgeous dresser. Cheyenne Weaver's Gilded SimplicityHouse Tour Flag this comment	5/31/12 2:18 PM
before, before, before! I had always thought painting after the move would be best...but it was so difficult to paint AROUND my belongings. more often than not, I never even got around to painting because it seemed like too much of a hassle. With my recent move in January, I made record time with family and friends painting my 800+ sq ft apt (2 bedroom) in 2 days. We literally painted every wall in every room (1 accent wall, the rest of the walls are Silver Fox by Benjamin Moore). It was SO WORTH IT to take the time prior to the move. I highly recommend it! Should I Paint Before or After Moving In? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/30/12 11:34 AM
for the record, i believe the fridge IS in the left corner...the silver square (which if you look close enough, is farther back, essentially to the RIGHT of the stove). the black box is presumably the microwave and is hanging ABOVE the stove. either way, i like the look of open shelving in a small space, but not with this much stuff. pare down the amount of kitchen items/accessories, or add closed upper cabinets for a cleaner look. Small Kitchen? Outline It With Paint! Kitchen Inspiration Flag this comment	5/18/12 11:58 AM
i have an identical dresser and have been thinking about adding knobs. this is the PERFECT inspiration! Before & After: Mid-Century Inspired Dresser Knobs from Mason Jar Lids Flag this comment	5/18/12 11:53 AM
love the use of wallpaper in every room. it really adds another layer to the existing layers of amazing furniture/accessories. can you source the deer poster on the bedroom wall? i'm in love with it. Leslie's Mid Century Optimism House Tour Flag this comment	5/16/12 5:30 PM
gorgeous! Before & After: A Barren Backyard Comes to Life Studio G Flag this comment	5/16/12 12:43 PM
if you don't take it, i will. Take or Leave This Craigslist Find? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/14/12 10:16 AM
loved the home, but i thought the photos could have been put into the proper order...instead of jumping from living room to kitchen/patio, then back to living room, entry, then ending with the patio again. just sayin. i like to have an idea of the home going from front door, then room to room...not bouncing back and forth. Blythe's Lovely Bohemian West Hollywood Cottage House Tour Flag this comment	5/9/12 12:29 PM
gorgeous. love the addition of so much wood to warm up the modern space. HEY AT, can i recommend a roundup of wood kitchen backsplashes? Francisco's Warm Modern Aesthetic House Tour Flag this comment	5/4/12 11:19 AM