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I love the living room furniture and the bear too.


Kitty's Folding Screen Small Space House Call
6/10/13 10:45 AM

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70213866/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00242278/


New from IKEA! The Stockholm Table and Chairs, Coming in August International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2013
5/28/13 11:21 AM

this renovation diary discussed financing:
http://www.thekitchn.com/faiths-kitchen-renovation-the-budget-renovation-diary-faiths-budget-luxe-kitchen--183950


Andi's Kitchen: Real-life Lessons from a Real-life Renovation Renovation Diary
5/22/13 4:46 PM

I grew up in the city and as a single person in my 30s I prefer a walkable lifestyle. I'm planning to buy a row home closer to work so that I can walk and only drive on the weekends when I need to run errands or go to big box stores. The only type of suburb I could ever picture myself living in is one of those inner ring street car suburbs as they tend to be walkable, have good transit and pre war homes.


Will Gen Y Ever Move to the Suburbs? The Wall Street Journal
5/21/13 9:39 AM

I kept my vintage furniture when I moved because replacement cost for solid wood furniture would be more than the price of moving. My friend gave away her particle board bedroom set when she moved cross country for the same reason.


Stocking Up Before Moving: Perverse or Perfectly Sensible?
5/7/13 4:21 PM

any opinions on Valspar?


Consumer Reports Picks for Best Interior Paints: 2013
4/24/13 4:12 PM

LOVE THIS. So nice to see a small space small budget kitchen remodel with so much style and character. The concrete counters, wood shelf and coral door really set it apart.


Claire & Jeffrey's Kitchen: The Big Reveal Renovation Diary
4/19/13 9:59 AM

maybe something like this on the wall near the kitchen
http://www.doorsixteen.com/2010/01/07/apartment-kitchen-progress/
http://www.doorsixteen.com/2010/10/26/little-shelf-in-the-kitchen/
http://www.thekitchn.com/small-kitchen-idea-a-collapsible-table-hanging-on-the-wall-small-space-living-187784


Can I Split Living Room to Kitchen Prep & Storage Space? Good Questions
4/19/13 9:54 AM

an Expedit would make a great open pantry
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70193745/


Can I Split Living Room to Kitchen Prep & Storage Space? Good Questions
4/19/13 9:43 AM

maybe get a cart or island like the IKEA ones linked above to hold small appliances and pantry items. Turn it into a coffee station or put the microwave on the island shelf and use the top for counter space


Can I Split Living Room to Kitchen Prep & Storage Space? Good Questions
4/19/13 9:41 AM

After paying dues at an entry level job in the middle of no where I was ready to move on. Whenever I saw a vacancy in my field I'd research the city. I was looking for a diverse tolerant city, an airport with direct lights to my parents, prewar residential architecture, parks, reasonable cost of living in comparison to the jobs salary range. I ended up in Baltimore and I'm very happy here.


What Do You Look for in a Hometown?
4/17/13 4:32 PM

these are adorable


Use These Fabric Patterns to Sew Your Own Apple iPillow Nancy Kers
4/12/13 3:07 PM

What about just painting the drawer fronts for contrast. White would look sharp or you could do a color that coordinates with your room.


Should I Redo This Mid-Century Nightstand? Good Questions
4/12/13 10:14 AM

any Baltimore or DC recs?


You've Ditched Cable, Now What?
3 Compact Over-the-Air Antennas

4/10/13 10:47 AM

love the original architectural details and the stainless steel counters in the kitchen
I also liked the metal cabinet with the fabric backed glass doors in the office

I'd love to see some color on the living room walls to contrast the white sofa


Brad & Julie's Sunny Modern Victorian House Tour
4/9/13 3:13 PM

sold a like new mattress from my guest room and donated the rest: sofa, bedding, books, dishes, clothes


Selling vs. Donating:
What Do You Do with Your Old Stuff?

3/20/13 4:39 PM

West Elm
http://www.westelm.com/shop/bedding/yellow-bedding/?cm_type=lnav


Where To Find Mustard Yellow Bedding? Good Questions
3/12/13 4:56 PM

Beautiful renovation that seems to meet the owners needs and budget. The white tiled walls and lack of upper cabinets make the small space seem really open and bright. I also really like the white appliances which I prefer but it is hard to find design inspiration that features white appliances.


Before & After: Andrew's Long Time Coming Bungalow Kitchen Update
3/8/13 4:15 PM

if you like working out, keep working out, who cares what the study says


It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Work Out… Less? The New York Times
2/20/13 12:47 PM

landing strip

shoe cabinet to store shoes/hats/gloves/scarf, use top surface to hold keys

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60239961/


Budget DIY: Tips for Stretching Your Project Dollars
2/19/13 10:26 AM