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Weird we're exact opposites. I'd have a Grover any day, but pass on Elmo.

Thanks for this great post. I like how you mix up data and your own personal experience and ideas on parenting.

I proudly own three Navy chairs and two Emeco-Stark bar stools. Yes, they are an investment. We had to save to afford them and collect them over time. I considered getting knock-offs and was tempted, but decided I could wait a while longer and save up. I don't want to be a snob, but I promise the real deal is worth striving for.

These authentic chairs are perfectly balanced, expertly built with perfect balance and proportion. They will be something that will retain their value to sell or to pass on to someone else. Now I can immediately tell the difference between the wannabes and the real.

Also, when you support Emeco, you're supporting a small American manufacturer. Since I also work at a small design-rlated business, that is important to me.

I just hung a huge Nelson saucer pendant in my relatively tiny dining area. As soon as I saw how big the box was, I felt sick to my stomach. I was sure it was a mistake, but it looks amazing! It has transformed our space and pulls everything together. The Nelson pendant also gives of an amazing sunny quality of light.

I think that the "honeysuckle" color of the year is commenting on what's trending and in stores now.

What Aaron is saying is that he's seeing green as what's next. Trends often come from the higher end and filter down to more mass, less expensive items.

This is such an interesting photo. I've wondered about using a floor lamp next to a bed. I think it most cases it would look odd, but this pic proves that it can work in the right space.

Shout out to the unmade bed in the first pic!

@kelynn I tried this with blueberries in the cake, working from the C&Z recipe, and it didn't work well for me. Too moist and a very extended baking time, but I would like to explore this more.

I am anti-snap but pro trimming or peeling. The ends can be very woody. Testing them out is a great excuse to eat a couple of stalks raw to find the right place to trim.

This is really cute. Like it a lot -- and I am not the biggest novelty pan fan. I really like that it seems to take only a minimal amount of icing and piping to make it look good. I just might have to give this one a try.

I had this LeCreuset stock pot for a time. The enamel really isn't much of benefit in a stock pot -- far more useful in a dutch oven.

I'd recommend an inexpensive stock pot until you can save up for one from Calphalon or AllClad.

Definitely treat yourself to a LeCreuset dutch oven sometime. They are amazing.