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That is an excellent tip which we used when planting our tomato plants. Our tomato is now over 5 feet tall. It works!

I thought I would share guidelines for critiques adapted for DIY. Maybe this will be an inspiration.

Rules of Response:

Comments need to be positive. Uses of negative words (don't, not, no, shouldn't) are not allowed. Share what was liked. Indicate what can be done to improve.

Objective: Not to be the best DIY ever created, just be better than the last project attempted.

Reminds me of an early house my husband and I rented where we were able to pull out our bed onto the enclosed front porch in the summer. We had a large blue spruce in the yard that covered most of the view making it a very private space as well as protected from the weather. We used candle light because there was no electricity on the porch and would lie in bed watching fireflies and listening to the crickets, frogs and other night sounds. We still talk about how wonderful that all was. Enjoy yours!

These are great ideas for all areas where you want to create a feeling of open, airy light. Repeat the one shape, color or texture that you love 3 times in the space. You can vary the size to add interest.
Let there be light! Un-fussy your window coverings, add reflective surfaces, lighten your palette, provide contrasting values in each room.
Think of your floor, wall, table surfaces as real estate. Only add things that add value to that real estate.
Rethink furniture in terms of visual weight. Instead of a heavy end table, try a self-standing open 2 stack shelving unit or vintage metal tray with stand.

Can we ever find the mac and cheese flavor that transports us back to our childhood? I haven't tried the Martha's yet and it sounds interesting, but I am looking for the flavor of mac and cheese my Grandmother used to make every Friday. Hers was not dry, creamy and bubbly with tomatoes floating on top of all that cheesy goodness. Thanks to all who added their favorites. I will have to try these out and do a mac and cheese taste testing party this fall and decide which one is the go-to favorite.

I missed the summary of this; did you post the answer to this quiz?

I say A. Age and original paint, original seat I am guessing. Probably worth $50,000+.

I like the tension between the cement and metal architecture and your "pops" of color. Each piece does look like a piece of sculpture in that setting. The primary color contrast of what could have looked very serious and staged makes your home inviting and cheerful. Your artwork collection picks up on that playfulness and adds to the warmth of your home. One thing I would suggest is getting larger stones for the bathroom floor to add to the collection. I love that idea of a stone garden inside the home. Thanks for showing us your place. Beautifully photographed.