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Display Name: Briony
Member Since: 11/29/10

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My cat loves and has gone through two of these, and you can find them in a few different colors. Plus, she looks adorable sitting on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Petlinks-System-Dream-Two-Surface-Scratcher/dp/B001HS4B7W/


10 Well Designed Cat Toys
3/9/12 10:19 PM

so if they're not really donuts, does that means it's ok to make them in a normal muffin pan?


Cheater Recipe: Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
11/2/11 2:19 PM

jess13 - what pie crust recipe do you use?


Bakers Trick: Perfectly Cooked Pie Crust, Every Time
10/27/11 2:17 PM

One of my favorites! Love the bright colors and the eclectic style.


Michaele's Good Energy
4/27/11 10:34 AM

Beautiful! What a happy chair!


Before & After: Rachel's Rescued Chair
4/15/11 7:53 PM

Beautiful! I love all the wood and warm colors. Very inviting. How did you manage to host house guests?


Chrissy's Feeling of Expansiveness
4/14/11 4:51 PM

I like agarfie's suggestion of using thick-ish vertical wood strips behind the shelves. If the gap is consistent, it'll look fine. The strips could even make the shelves look a bit more unique!


Floating Shelves On An Uneven Wall?
Good Questions

4/6/11 11:14 AM

@fleo: "I'd much rather have an honest IKEA than a fake Eames" - exactly!

Price does not predict quality. However, knockoffs are not designed to mimic the quality of a designer piece, just the form. A good middle ground is furniture that is well made and beautiful but reasonably priced. That was the original intent of a lot of the mid century designers - to design mass-produced and affordable pieces that were also beautiful and functional pieces. This is why I love West Elm and CB2 - they stick to these principles!


When Should You Splurge On the Real Thing?
3/30/11 8:47 PM

Great stuff! It's also a good idea to include a cheat sheet for your house - wireless passwords, where extra towels/blankets are, any house peculiarities, etc.


How To Make a Houseguest Welcome/Survival Kit
1/25/11 11:29 AM