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What is the paint color in the bedroom? Please tell us!


Jenny & Sarah's Gracefully Aged Apartment Small Cool Contest
5/10/13 2:20 PM

Heavy metals are linked to Alzheimer's as well as some cancers. You can find articles that agree as well as disagree with this line of study.

Also many baking sodas contain aluminum unless they specifically state otherwise. Aluminum is used as an antiperspirant in deodorants and can make its way into the lymphatic system and cause a compound of problems.

Just another line of thinking from an avid reader.


Quick, Easy, Homemade Deodorant...that Actually Works Apartment Therapy Tutorial
5/8/13 2:19 PM

Or you could use a potato. Just sayin'.


Easy Pattern: Carve-a-Stamp Kit
5/7/13 5:11 PM

Pies. My sweet Mommy was gifted at making pie. Strawberry rhubarb, apple spice and lemon meringue were my favorites. :-)


What Desserts Did You Grow Up With? Reader Discussion
3/27/13 12:35 AM

I would love to know the name of that beautiful color in the walls.


Get the Look: Camelback Sofas
3/2/13 12:43 AM

I love my Dyson too!


Cate Griffin: My Favorite Thing Apartment Therapy Videos
11/27/12 10:29 AM

Pickled garlic!

I love them. Home made is best but that takes some waiting. Try an olive bar or a Jar version from the market.


I'm Pregnant and Craving Garlic! What Are the Most Garlicky Recipes You Know? Good Questions
10/30/12 5:03 PM

I'm doing a classic lazagne for a friends anniversary party. Also I'm so glad egg week is over. I would love to love eggs but I hate them. So sad.


What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of September 8-9, 2012
9/7/12 8:40 PM

Even if it was a waiting room, thumbs down to tearing pages out of magazines unless they belong to you.


Source for the Chandelier My Wife Likes? Good Questions
7/31/12 11:37 AM

Yep, Mango.

The skin contains urushiol, which is the chemical in poison ivy and poison sumac. I can't touch the stuff. If someone else dices it for me however...

Mmmmm...mango.


Which Foods Are the Most Dangerous to Handle?
7/24/12 4:28 PM

To me a room can invoke such feeling, I find the decor to be quite important in creating a desired feeling when my guests and myself are there. If the differences are too great in that area, I find they seldom stop there. I have ended at least two relationships largely for those reasons. The man I chose has similar tastes to mine and where we differ, I find myself willing to adapt. If one of us doesn't love an item, we go in another direction.


Would You Date Someone if You Really Dislike Their Style?
7/23/12 1:49 PM

Tawny port? Ruby Port? And, whats the shelf life?


Budget Tip: Instantly Age Supermarket Balsamic Vinegar For Higher Quality Taste America's Test Kitchen
7/9/12 10:51 AM

Be a gracious neighbor to those around you and leave the smelly canned tuna salad at home. Unlike the family sitting next to me on my last trip. Phew.


What Foods Can You Carry On The Plane?
6/27/12 1:00 PM

I have never tried cooking with miso before. Can anyone suggest a good brand?


Recipe: Miso Tahini Dressing Recipes from The Kitchn
6/21/12 4:57 PM

It matters with cakes, but not cookes. Imho.


Can Baker's Sugar Be Substituted for Granulated Sugar? Ingredient Questions
6/19/12 4:47 PM

Its great in homemade barbecue sauce.


What Can I Make With Moonshine? Good Questions
6/19/12 12:14 PM

I do a quick wash in scalding water to accomplish the same end. I find it works fabulously. I don't like to use vinegar because of the taste. (I know people say its tasteless but I swear I can taste it)


Smart Tip: Keep Berries Fresh Longer With This Washing Method
6/4/12 12:18 PM

LOL Little Bonbon and Moonbase! My thoughts exactly. :-D


Before & After: A Multi-Drawer Console Design *Sponge
6/4/12 10:09 AM

Wow. That's gotta be against code. What about something simple like a baby gate restricting the entire staircase. Perhaps one with a door in it. It could be placed at the bottom when the kiddo is downstairs and the top when upstairs.

I think I would frame and drywall it to the ceiling, maybe create an alcove at a higher level for decor.


How To Baby Proof This Stairwell? Good Questions
5/11/12 11:39 AM

I stuck to mashed potatoes and chicken soup with soft noodles. Remember, no sucking on straws. It can cause "dry sockets" and cause more pain.


Help! I'm Getting My Wisdom Teeth Out. What Can I Eat?Good Questions
5/11/12 9:49 AM