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yes, i have had my eyes on a Bernina machine for ages but if this is supposed to be a reasonably priced, beginner's sewing machine list, Bernina doesn't belong. They're very expensive machines.

Those shelves do look like they're crowding that lovely window quite a bit, and seem not so well designed. My only concern would be in regards to what condition you'd find the hardwood floor underneath the built-ins if you were to tear them out.
Best case scenario: the floor is intact and lovely and you tear those babies out for a much more open dining room.
Worst case: Perhaps you could lower the middle shelf to bench-height, paint it, add pillows and make yourself a cozy window nook? Solves the window crowding situation and adds seating to your home? Also: doors, definitely doors.

Really awesome. I had already pinned your jewelry storage ideas for future use, now I love seeing it all put together!!
May I ask the dimensions of the closet? ... Just to see if this is at all possible in my little walk-in.
Also, does the closet have two doors?? What was the purpose of the picture of the doors? It's super cute but it's confusing me :-/
Thanks!

I've been saying to myself for weeks now that I should bite the bullet and go get a massage. This post has confirmed all of the good i think it'll do for me. I'm going to groupon now to see if they have a deal for me!! :) thanks!

I like how the fitted sheet in the skip hop set is made to give the look o a bumper without actually being a bumper. Like a "faux" bumper. Very cute!!!

LOL this picture deserves to go on the "Catalog Living" blog - What's with the birds' nest of sharp, uncomfortable looking twigs on the seat of the chair? Would love to see what witty imaginary conversation Elaine and Gary would have with this scenario!!

Wow... did Nicole get paid or perked for this ripoff of her design? I guess, the furniture in Nicole's room did all come from the Land of Nod, but does that give them the right to use her design and layout? I love Making it Lovely - she has excellent taste - and I can see how the Land of Nod would be very happy to see their products in use in her home.... hmm..

Do you have a staff of 12 servants working to maintain, clean, and run your household? no? Then you shouldn't feel jealous of the Abbey! Just bask in its loveliness... ahhhh.....

This just gave me an "a-ha" moment - I've been searching for a bedroom paint color! Woo!

Craziness..... What's more insane is the fact that, although we find it disgusting that people are reselling stuff on Ebay for a massive price hike, there are STILL people willing to pay it, and so it will of course happen!
How brand-name crazy are we? I did go to Target today during my lunch break (I work in a suburb of Chicago - I wanted to check out what all the fuss was about) and EVERYTHING was gone from the shelves. Everything. I was in total shock. As I walked around the store, I saw a woman down the aisle shove the last two of the larger, black and white zig-zag bags into her cart without even thinking about it. Did she really need two? I have to wonder: Do we really actually LIKE or want these items? Or are we completely brainwashed by our brand-name and design recognition? Something to ponder.