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Display Name:	LA Margarita
Member Since:	9/8/10

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I once visited a man in his apartment and he had a bookcase full of beautiful, leather bound books. He told me he had bought them with the apartment because they looked good. I never saw him again. Color Curated Book Collections...For Sale Flag this comment	8/8/12 9:31 PM
Love Rustoleum! I used it to re-do the interior of my medicine cabinet. Looks new now. What a big difference even small changes can make. Before & After: Transforming a Dark Kitchen with a DIY Cabinet Makeover Kit Thrifty Inspirations Flag this comment	5/24/12 8:56 PM
I have a good sized succulent garden that I created using 99% FREE cuttings from a gardening group I found online. Check out gardenweb.com for local groups. As Cathycolson pointed out, you should also check out craigslist for free give aways. Whenever I am thinning out my garden, I put a notice on Craigslist and just leave the cuttings in the car port. I'd rather give the plants a shot at life elsewhere than throw them away. Starting a Garden Without Spending a Ton of Green Flag this comment	5/24/12 2:17 PM
When I visited Dallas, I had the same experience. I was so surprised at how lush everyone's gardens were. Houston gets so much humidity that I don't imagine succulents would be very happy living there. Green Spaces of Texas Well-Designed Travel Flag this comment	5/17/12 12:52 PM
Love the fabric. Great choice & great find. Can You ID This Garbage-Day Find? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/4/12 5:45 PM
Love the two black cats in the kitchen, just blending in. Great design in every room. Really beautiful. Jenika's Uninterrupted Flow Small Cool Contest Flag this comment	4/24/12 3:00 PM
Loved everything. Including the owner and his dog. And his pants. Ryan's Perfect Blank Canvas Small Cool Contest Flag this comment	4/20/12 6:25 PM
Plant what grows easily in your area. Gardening is work enough without struggling against nature. I live in the valley (Los Angeles) where it is very hot in summer and generally dry. For the first few years in our new home, I referred to my garden endeavors as "experiments" and I knew a lot of them would fail. That was okay! You will know your garden is successful when your plants propagate to the point where you are giving new pups & volunteers away. Gardening teaches you a lot of patience, but the rewards are wonderful. 5 Fear-Conquering Tips For First Time Gardeners Flag this comment	4/11/12 8:18 PM
Won't last. The wood will be ruined - even if you are in LA. The sun is not kind to wood and any precipitation (like the kind we get about every night here) will make quick work of it. Juliabren - yes, exterior furniture is made from wood. But not from that kind of wood. Before & After: Old Dresser Becomes a Garden of Succulents Grizzly Bear Modern Flag this comment	4/6/12 8:32 PM
Martha. Martha. Martha. Sorry for the typo. In Bed With Martha: Favorite Quotes from the Homekeeping Maven Flag this comment	3/30/12 3:02 PM
I love Marta. She was able to create a business empire out of hard work and good taste. She's my hero and she's darned funny. In Bed With Martha: Favorite Quotes from the Homekeeping Maven Flag this comment	3/30/12 3:02 PM
Feather here. I've used fans for years. Sometimes use ear plugs. But a few months ago, I got so sick I had to sleep propped up on an extra pillow and it made a HUGE difference. Now I sleep with a pillow underneath my tempurpedic one, and then wiggle my way under very tightly tucked sheets so I don't flop around. Laying propped up and on my back has made sleep so much easier. Catching Some Z's: Are You a Log or a Feather? Flag this comment	3/26/12 9:04 PM
There is a Middle Eastern saying: If the guest stays for 3 days, that is a prize. If he stays more days, it becomes charity. Go with the air bed. Why have a guest room set up year long? And it lets your guests know that you love them, in short term doses. Low Cost Guest Room Daybed or Futon? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/21/12 4:40 PM
Used dryer sheets make the best dusters I have ever used. I use them to clean dust off all our furniture as well as the baseboards and sometimes the floor. I always get a second use out of them now. Quick Cleaning Tip: Keep Baseboards Cleaner With Fabric Softner Flag this comment	2/18/12 12:08 AM
Diademydo, I generally find the comments here pretty mild! If you really want to hear the cat calls, you need to go to Curbed.com! Kara's 16 Hour Masculine + Mid-Century Living Room Flag this comment	2/10/12 6:17 PM
We love our Keurig. I don't drink more than 2 cups of coffee all day, any day. The speed and convenience of the K-cups can't be beat for people like me. I also drink their apple cider and teas. LOVE IT. We recycle everything possible so I am not guilt stricken by throwing these away. To each his own. $51 Per Pound: The Deceptive Cost of Single-Serve Coffee The New York Times Flag this comment	2/10/12 2:05 PM
Love your work - but I think a small child might find it pretty darned creepy! It's Not Easy Being Green: A Ceiling Project Color Therapy Flag this comment	2/9/12 7:57 PM
My immediate reaction was - Yipes! It's gonna fall over! This planter would be too stressful for me! Under $5: DIY Two-Tiered Tabletop Planter Addicted 2 Decorating Flag this comment	2/9/12 7:42 PM
I'm with the "before" crowd. I would have liked to have a more colorful re-do. Before & After: Painting a San Francisco Victorian Flag this comment	2/6/12 5:49 PM
Irry, you are hysterical! The Ventless Fireplace: A Cool Idea Worth Warming Up To Flag this comment	2/2/12 4:30 PM