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The house has really good bones, i love its architecture.

Love your digs, love the ethnic bedspread, love the outdoor space, LOVE YOUR DOG!

Love your digs, love the ethnic bedspread, love the outdoor space, LOVE YOUR DOG!

To me, furniture is not an investment (and I am glad that there are many ATers who are on the same wavelength - but I have nothing against those in the opposite camp).

There are many factors one has to consider when purchasing furniture, and everybody's mileage will vary. What I consider expensive may not be expensive for somebody else.
But, since we are talking about investments - I want to be able to update my furniture because I have to (e.g. if I have to downsize) or because I want to (what I liked 10 years go may not be what I like now) and not to be hold down by the cost of the piece. I don't want to stick to a sofa only because I spent 7 grand on it 10 years ago.

Also, one important factor nobody mentioned - your body changes. It may not be such so much on your mind when you are in your 20's and 30's but it may become more important as you get older. I have had my current sofa and loveseat for at least 10 years (if I remember correctly). I remember that when I was buying it I thought it was super comfortable. I am nearly 54 and unfortunately, I don't find it as comfortable any more.
Also, the furniture is extremely heavy and difficult to move.

Last week, I found a picture of this Natuzzi sectional in a local magazine:
http://us.natuzzi.com/getimg/jpg/900/0/c/pc/images/img_collections/collections_opt/Sofas/Tenore/photogalleries/3
I immediately fell in love and I thought how perfect this would be for my place. I headed to the local Natuzzi showroom only to find out that it costs somewhere between $4,500 and $5000 (They don't have in the store yet, it is still in the warehouse). Perhaps not that expensive (many of you would think) but I am at the point in my life where I realize that I will retire one day and my income will shrink drastically. Theoretically, I could buy it and pay it in full but I don't think I could justify it. Or I could sock the money away into my RRSP and get a tax credit. Again, I don't want to be stuck with the same piece for the next 20 years only because it cost a lot of money.
I think the "investment" term has tons of variables when it comes to furniture.

" Again, a mature tree will cast a lot more shade than expected, affecting the rest of your yard and garden, so plant accordingly. "

I don't get it. Why should a mature tree cast more shade than expected? With a little research - especially with the Internet at your fingertips - this should not be an issue.

I think it is a nice idea - planting a tree is generally a nice as well as good idea, regardless of the reason. I think that we cut down a lot more trees than we plant. It always upsets me to see very mature trees cut down because they are casting shade at the house. I know in Toronto one needs to obtain a permit, I don't know if there is the same rule where I live now - there should be. I find it heartbreaking to see perfectly healthy trees - that have been around for fifty years if not longer - felled.

Cooked poop - what a riot! Thanks for the laugh. I am sure my dogs would love radiant heat flooring as well.
The Chinese bed is gorgeous. I admired the velvety bedroom walls, too.

I would vote for a rod from wall to wall and heavy curtains.

I can't disagree with God is in the Details more. I shook my head when I first heard of Dakota as a first name - that was when Dakota Fanning appeared in her first movie with Michael Douglas, how many years ago was that? - and I still shook it now.
If I had a daughter, I would name her Anna. There is nothing wrong with classic names.
People should, IMHO, consider whether the first name goes with the last name. Some combinations are ridiculous.
And if my name was Paris I would not be happy that people think I was named after Paris Hilton.

Very nice!

However, being as anal as I am, the description of the print irks me - "Gustav Klimt for IKEA" - as if Gustav Klimt was commissioned by Ikea to produce it. LOL
This is the first time I see it positioned vertically, I believe the orientation of the painting is horizontal but it does fit perfectly between the windows.

For years, I wanted the Lucite waterfall table. But, I opt to not have a coffee table as I have 2 dogs and they like to play with toys. Anyway, what I like in the CB2 version is that it appears to be the clear Lucite, not the one where the edge has a green tint (for some reason, that does not appeal to me).
Nice room.