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How did you do the cake topper? Super cute!

Our little one will be only a few months old at Christmas and there's not a lot she needs that we didn't get at the baby shower. So we're getting her classes. You could do play, music, art, or swim classes at places like Gymboree or Kindermusik or the local Y. They are a great way to bond with your baby, and allows baby and parents to socialize with their peers.

Does the hook scratch up the door or cause the stroller to bang against the door when it opens/closes? I've had that happen with other door hooks, like bathroom door hooks. This one seems much sturdier, but I don't want to be damaging and banging up the door.

What is the paint color on the walls in the living room? It is gorgeous!

LOVE the gold loafers too!

If you really want to go bold, I would choose an orchid color. In the first photo, I though that was the color of the chair peeking out. I would just paint the wall behind the table because the orchid and yellow colors will really pop against each other, and it still works with the couch color and other accent colors. It would be a small shot of color that wouldn't be too overwhelming and would be easy to change.

The color I'm thinking is along the lines of Benjamin Moore's "Twilight Magenta" or "Liliac Pink".

My parents have blue tile in their kitchen. Their walls and cabinets are ivory and the window trims are a sage green. The lightness of the walls opens up the room.

I used the IKEA Kajsastina Fabric to create a hanging panel in our dining room. I originally wanted a large piece of art, but we just couldn't afford it. 2.5 yards of this fabric and one of IKEA's hanging kits- Voila! It makes an impact, but isn't too arresting on the eye. It is an excellent choice!

Marikimo also has great textiles, though the can get pricey.

@jessiann16: I did a cluster of them in the corner of a room and here's my solution. I bought a piece of PVC pipe that extends almost to the top of the ceiling. After the lights were positioned, I ran the cords down the PVC pipe (which required a lot of deep breaths and an DIY-pull the cords through-system). The plugs stick out the end and are plugged into one power strip. This allows us to easily turn them all on and off. I then bracketed the pipe to the corner and plastered the brackets for stability. The room's walls are ivory, so the PVC worked well but might require more work for painted walls. A chair in the corner helps cover everything as well. It has really added a lot of light to the room.

Check it out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54219321@N03/5354549211/

We switched from a big traditional dresser to IKEA's Expedit bookcase (laid horizontally) with baskets. Takes up less floor space depth, which was essential to our bedroom. And only $70.

@elker62: I've seen a similar method by a professional painter with a flat head screwdriver. Not as sharp, but you're less likely to cut yourself.

I've used Shur-Line's Edge Painter, which is a small rectangular pad that fits into a plastic holder. It does a straight 4" line. I originally bought it to touch up along the ceiling when I had overlaps like the ones shown here. Now when I paint, I put down blue tape AND do the edge roller. Not 100% perfect, but works pretty well.