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Display Name: Aninhas
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Love yogurt dips (including tzatziki)! You can use pretty much any herb depending on what you plan on eating it with. And they're great in place of mayo if you're making a potato or chicken salad.

Red bliss potato salad with greek yogurt dip (splash of apple cider vinegar, green onions, a little garlic, & parsley),thick cut bacon, and hard boiled eggs = delicious.


Summer Snack Recipe: Creamy, Cool Herbed Yogurt Dip Recipes from The Kitchn
6/12/13 12:54 PM

100% agree! I love the way light bounces off bright white walls and it's just not the same with warmer whites.


Choosing the Best White Paint:
A Cool vs. Warm and Old vs. New Theory

6/7/13 1:29 PM

Yup, they're delicious! So good with taleggio, or on their own.


A Surprise From Carr's: How I Fell In Love With Their Whole Wheat Cracker The Cheesemonger
6/5/13 3:30 PM

very cool, where might one find such an interesting ingredient?


Why Coconut Milk Powder Needs a Spot in Your Pantry Ingredient Spotlight
6/4/13 3:36 PM

Keep it. It's fantastic.


Should I Keep this Bold Rug? Good Questions
6/4/13 1:05 PM

Piri Piri is awesome - Mazi isn't a true piri piri but it's ok in a pinch...better to just get the real stuff if you can.


The New Sriracha? 25 Condiments That Could Be the Next Must-Have Thing Food News
6/3/13 12:02 PM

I think a baby tub is great for people who have a shower but no tub, otherwise I don't really understand their purpose. If anyone swears by theirs though, then more power to you, whatever makes life a little easier for new parents!


My Small Home: Skipping the Baby Bathtub
5/22/13 10:48 AM

Proof that architects are sadists.


Furniture Layout Ideas For Trapezoidal Room? Good Questions
5/17/13 12:44 PM

I can see what you love about this place! That said, you're right, the carpet is bad. Any chance there's hardwood underneath (that your landlord would let you uncover)? Even if it's not in great condition it would look a million times better. If ripping up the carpet really isn't an option, I would suggest large neutral area rugs (jute rugs can be very affordable) with some bright patterned ones scattered throughout. I would check West Elm and Anthropologie for the patterned rugs, as they constantly have something on sale.


Advice for Tying Together Decor? Good Questions
5/16/13 9:11 AM

My boyfriend and I have been on a big smoothie kick - he's all about protein so I make his with 1/2 a banana, some almond butter, chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, and coconut water. I hate how artificial the protein powder tastes but he claims the other ingredients totally mask it.


5 Tips for More Satisfying Smoothies
5/14/13 10:49 AM

Love the idea of a gallery wall, lots of us try it but you actually have the space to do it right! And there are certainly plenty of places in the city to buy great art. Maybe wait for the next First Friday and head into Old City (who doesn't like free cocktails while they shop?).


Design Ideas for Making the Most of
Extra-Wide, Long Hallway? Good Questions

5/8/13 9:12 AM

I think that the storage area would be less creepy with a real ceiling


Can You Guess What's Behind This Marble Kitchen Wall? Kitchen Inspiration
5/2/13 10:52 AM

I prefer layout #2 (like others have suggested, try a smaller sectional). Also, I think if you went with a sectional that had a chaise lounge, rather than a full back it would really open up the space. Would a sectional with the chaise on the right side rather than the left work?

The ikea karlstad might fit your space well.


How To Lay Out Furniture in New Condo Living Room? Good Questions
4/26/13 8:28 AM

If you line the tin that should prevent rusting (I've planted small things in jam jars and just placed them in the tins, it's worked out pretty well)


The Urban Gardener: Indoor Window Gardens
4/12/13 10:42 AM

Personally, I love the look of worn-in marble. I feel like the best kitchens look chic and used, and marble is the perfect material for this.


Faith's Kitchen Renovation: How We Finally Got Our Carrara Marble Countertops Renovation Diary: Faith's Budget Luxe Kitchen
4/5/13 8:49 AM

Yeah, I cringed when I read that...


Can You Suggest Some Party Shots for Grown Up Tastes? Good Questions
4/4/13 9:44 AM

Either silence, Led Zeppelin, or old episodes of Car Talk!


My Kitchen Playlist: Silence ... With a Little Led Zeppelin
4/3/13 12:50 PM

Lovely! Just because the "before" wasn't a complete disaster doesn't mean the owner didn't have the right to change it to suit her taste. Given the means I would have probably done the same thing.


Before & After: Jane's Brooklyn Kitchen Transformation The Sweeten
3/28/13 10:06 AM

Lovely! Just because the "before" wasn't a complete disaster doesn't mean the owner didn't have the right to change it to suit her taste. Given the means I would have probably done the same thing.


Before & After: Jane's Brooklyn Kitchen Transformation The Sweeten
3/28/13 10:06 AM

Beautiful!

I have a general question regarding duvets (blankets, quilts, all of them): Am I the only person who has an issue with duvets not being long/wide enough for the bed they are being used on? Are you all using King linens on Queen beds? I love the look of a duvet covering the foot of a bed but can't seem to find any that are long enough for my King bed...


Jennifer's Designer Touch for a Spanish Style Home House Tour
3/27/13 3:27 PM