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The planter's are nice! But is it really that safe to be hanging around at a construction site?

Lots of great suggestions above! Tempaper is a temporary wallpaper solution that you could also look into. It's like contact paper but they have some very cool patterns.

Just like you said, we need standardization across these devices to really get this technology off the ground. It will be so nice just to put my phone down to charge it instead of finding that little black wire and flipping it this way and that to find out which side is up just to plug it in... Great post!

So cute! My dad built us a backyard see-saw by putting a plank on a large rock sticking out of the ground. We loved it!

It's a great change! I love pops of color. Reading this post came through at a perfect time as I just came to the realization yesterday that I have been drawn to modern, sleek, clean and monochromatic designs in my home because my childhood home was filled with dark antiques crammed into small spaces with patterned oriental rugs. I wanted to create a clean, airy space, but after living in that space for a few years, I have come to appreciate the plants, the patterned rugs (if only to hid the dirt!) and conglomeration of pictures and pieces to make a truly uniquely styled home.

Thanks for your post, and wonderful job on that update!

I have a curved front living room in an old brownstone, so I am using a wire rod to get the curtains closer to the window. I was worried about attaching them to the drywall, but after putting them up on the window frame, i immediately regretted not placing them higher and wider to really frame these gorgeous windows! A project for a rainy Sunday I suppose...

I love it! Excellent painting skills, too. In a way, the retro shape of the dresser mimics an old race car too!

Beautiful re-imagining of a dreary space! I love sleeping porches, there's nothing quite like sleeping outside on a warm summer night, or even in a rainstorm if you are well protected. I've always thought the idea of a hanging bad is so romantic (even if it's not actually used for such activities...)!

I agree with Elle Town - paint it a dark, bold color! It will contrast well with the white tile and appliances / furnishings. I just painted my rental bathroom a dark grey from a blah brown, and love it (http://toraskitepress.weebly.com/1/post/2011/11/new-bathroom-color-black.html)! Brighten it up with some bright and or patterned accents (e.g., towels).

I put a shadow box frame around our ugly door buzzer - it's a great way to hide it while keeping it accessible. The only problem is when guests come over, they have no idea how to answer the buzzer!