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Display Name: MyAliya
Member Since: 11/22/10

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Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who strongly dislikes being bombarded with Halloween talk/merchandise any sooner than October 1. Seriously, have you seen the stores already? Halloween crap has been out in full force since late August...


Turn Empty Bottles Into a Candy Corn Display
The Swell Life

9/16/11 4:09 PM

without the high quality missoni is known for, all one is left with is any old chevron pattern....I'll pass. That's the problem with most of these target collaborations -- the quality still screams Target


Missoni For Target: The Sad & Sold Out In-Store Look
9/14/11 12:18 PM

ooooh, if it's in your budget I LOVE the idea of huge floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with a sliding library ladder...large artwork also would be nice


Help with Three-Story McMansion Stairwell Walls?
Good Questions

9/7/11 8:54 AM

"I recently found this vintage couch/love seat set listed in a local classified ad and really like them." --- then why care about if we see the potential?

But to answer -- yes, I think its cute


Potential in Vintage Sofa & Love Seat?
Good Questions

9/2/11 6:46 PM

Mary B C , out of curiosity: what about if there is still some unifying element to the mismatched frames? For instance...different frame shapes/sizes but all in the same color? or different colors but same shape? does that still register as sloppy to you?


Eye Catching Ways to Hang Artwork
8/31/11 11:03 AM

thanks for this -- Im always baffled at etsy sellers and their simple phrase "artwork". Why buy something so simple to DIY?


5 Minute Artwork: Paint Your Favorite Phrase
Oh Happy Day

8/24/11 4:14 PM

super soft pillow top!


Is Your Mattress Soft or Firm?
8/24/11 2:37 PM

thanks lepidoptery

I always thought garage sales are mostly stuff you want to get rid of to free up space, or get rid of junk you dont want etc, while estate sales are selling everything (or mostly everything) of what you own. So I dont see this post as presenting a new idea, thats all...


Craigslist Find: Hosting a Whole House Sale
8/23/11 4:54 PM

excuse my ignorance but whats the difference between this and a regular estate sale?


Craigslist Find: Hosting a Whole House Sale
8/23/11 1:27 PM

if you're open to the option --it might makes sense to get rid of the L-shaped couch as standard couches will give you more flexibility with placement.


Furniture Layout in New Living Room?
Good Questions

8/23/11 8:18 AM

cute idea -- by why ask us to guess what it's made from when you say it's an egg carton in the title? :)


Doing Dishes? Make A Ring Holder From an Egg Carton
8/22/11 4:13 PM

really , really, cool


Inception Chair: Vivian Chiu's Project Inspired by the Film
8/22/11 1:22 PM

I prefer the before as well -- the after is okay, although the upholstery looks a bit loose


Before & After: $69 Loveseat Makeover
The Turquoise Piano

8/19/11 5:44 PM

I do both. Moving to a new place is the perfect time to rid yourself of massive amounts of clutter. I hate packing (and unpacking) and find myself throuwing out/donating quite a bit out of sheer frustration for the whole process. The bulk is thrown out as I'm packing though


Do You Declutter & Discard Before or After Moving?
8/19/11 11:14 AM

zarazame I disagree. While the other architectural details DEFINITELY add to the beauty of the rooms -- those floors are damn nice on their own.

I especially love the herringbone


Chevron & Herringbone Floors: Inspiration Gallery
8/18/11 11:35 AM

Hardwood porn.

Pun intended.


Chevron & Herringbone Floors: Inspiration Gallery
8/17/11 4:05 PM

I actually wouldn't paint it. I'd just add more pops of color -- I think it looks great as is


Color Prescription: What Color Would You Choose?
The Color Cure

8/17/11 8:49 AM

if someone gave me a painted trophy id probably give them a polite (and fake) smile.


5 Unique Items to Give as Housewarming Gifts
8/16/11 4:55 PM

The clean lines work well here -- but that area rug in the living room is tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny.


Zen & Amisha's First Home
House Call

8/16/11 11:34 AM

wow..must be nice.


My First Apartment: Rachael's DC Daydream
8/16/11 9:34 AM