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Display Name: melissamcb
Member Since: 5/4/10

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I'm not sure about the pup, but he looks like my mother's dog, which is a Chinese Crested Powder Puff.


Lloyd & Michael's Happy Place
House Tour
3/17/11 10:46 PM

Neat. I can't wait to try it.


Repair Cracked China with Milk!
1/10/11 4:48 PM

What a wonderful place to live. Amazingly elegant restraint. You should be extremely proud of your home, it's gorgeous.


Alexandra's Petite First Place
House Tour
12/1/10 4:23 PM

I’ve read that some restaurants will add carpet padding or carpet tiles to the underside of dining tables to help absorb sound.

Maybe you could try to add noise mufflers underneath everything possible. I’m thinking some old quilts under the sofa (not too close to the edge, don’t want anything showing). Also, try under any tables or countertops.

Anyone have experience with either of these?


Ways to Soundproof Against Downstairs Landlord's Noise?
Good Questions
12/1/10 4:13 PM

http://www.animalblueprintcompany.com/custom-dog-portraits

Looks like for $50 custom fee they will blueprint your pup.


Dog Blueprints For The Infatuated Pet Parent
11/26/10 9:57 PM

Clean and declutter as mentioned. Also, a small bottle of white-out and a black sharpie can help touchup marks and chips left from living in a home. I'm a huge fan of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for descuffing baseboards.


Best Things to Do When Putting Condo on the Market?
Good Questions
11/22/10 7:45 PM

Does anyone else think the first picture could be a painting? Great shot.


Special Silver for Holiday Feasts
11/19/10 12:05 PM

Agree with everyone else for Thermal Curtains from JC Penney. Also WalMart sells them online for $11 each.

http://www.walmart.com/browse/_/N-8tz4?ic=48_0&path=0%3A4044&ref=+412096&refineresult=true&catNavId=539105

For me a must have is my parabolic space heater. Definetly worth looking into.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11333681&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC%7C103%7C54246&N=4018427&Mo=5&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=30996&Ns=P_Price%7C1%7C%7CP_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C

Layering is your best option. Flor tiles or look for larger area rugs on Craigslist.org. Also, keep an eye out for yard sales and your local thrift store. Also I've purchase a phenomenal headboard for $5 at Goodwill and with an 88 cents can of black spray paint and some sand paper have a head board that I love.

Good luck & please post pictures!


Advice for Setting Up New Home in Sunroom?
Good Questions
11/19/10 11:20 AM

In the carribean, they have stands setup with tropically painted coconuts, for tourists. They paint the mailing address right onto the coconut and drop it in the mail. Our local mailman said that they had so much fun receiving the coconut. Mailed it to my mom and she loved it. Great conversation piece.


Forget Cards and Mail Cool Stuff Instead
Giver's Log
11/18/10 5:01 PM

Art work over the sofa and floating shelves above the dining table. Make sure a few of the display pieces are dining related (not just cute storage boxes).


How Can I Visually Separate the Dining Area?
Good Questions
11/12/10 6:38 PM

Thought about making it myself, but am afraid that it would be less expensive to order it already made :(

http://www.ornamentea.com/FiberArts.htm


Pinocchio Felted Wool Rug from Hay
11/10/10 2:11 PM

I live in a loft with 20 foot ceilings and two walls of solid windows. I love my parabolic heater.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11333681&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC%7C103%7C54246&N=4018427&Mo=5&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=30996&Ns=P_Price%7C1%7C%7CP_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C


Easy Tips for Warming Up My "Freezing" Apartment?
Good Questions
11/10/10 1:20 PM

Energy efficient drapes from Walmart. $11.

http://www.walmart.com/browse/_/N-8tz4?ic=48_0&path=0%3A4044&ref=+412096&refineresult=true&catNavId=539105

Cliokitty is spot on with layering.


Easy Tips for Warming Up My "Freezing" Apartment?
Good Questions
11/10/10 1:17 PM

I love it! Please, please someone let us know where to buy them. I've google searched, but no luck.


Missoni + S. Pellegrino
Fashion for Your Dinner Party
11/4/10 5:57 PM

What a great home to live in. Would love to see a full tour.


Gary & Barbara's Park Hill Home
House Call
11/3/10 10:09 AM

Lots of options under your price range at Craigslist.org and Thrift Stores. Our local thrift store has HALF PRICE Tuesdays. Always a couple of good china/dinnerware options for 25 cents per piece. Can also grab some gorgeous vases and other accessories. Good luck and remember the candles or fresh flowers.


Affordable Dinnerware for Hosting First Holiday Dinner?
Good Questions
11/2/10 1:59 PM

House Tour, please.


T's Dual Purpose Decor
House Call
10/29/10 3:53 PM

This is absolutely adorable! Great Friday post.


Need a Little Help With Your Housework?
10/22/10 2:56 PM

So cute. Thank you for sharing these!


Free Halloween Treat Box
10/19/10 7:30 PM

WIRELESS Motion Sensored Lights. I'd use Command sticky tapes to secure (sort of) them.

I found a two pack online for ~ $35, but I'm sure your local big box or hardware store has something similar.

http://1000bulbs.com/product/3875/MRB-MB542.html

Also - a can of WASP spray could come in handy. You can spray someone from across the room. I also like the idea of an air horn.


Tips to Help With New Studio Safety Concerns?
Good Questions
10/2/10 4:45 PM