Snoozy's Profile

I like your blue and green back splash tiles - very warm and country-kitchen like. Why not play up that theme? You could create interest such as a dark brown bamboo blind hanging from the top, left two-thirds open, and then put nice pots of cactus or the like on the windowsill, and then perhaps put some of the frosting on the window if you must. Or, you could buy a couple of really interesting tea towels and turn them into tea curtains going half way up the window (and once again frost the glass, if you must). Either of these suggestions, in my opinion, would be more in keeping with what you already have.

I completely agree that clutter just expands as the size of your space gets larger. Have you ever driven through suburbia and noticed all the cars parked in the driveways of 3000 sq ft houses? The cars can't fit in the garages because they are stuffed to the rafters with clutter! I find that in my 2400 sq ft house, with a husband and two children, it's a constant battle with clutter. I desperately try to get stuff to the recycling station, the thrift store, to friends, and to the garbage. I have to sneak it out so it's not hauled back and stored for another twenty years!

Did anybody notice the Tivoli radio between the twin bed set? The radio's presence is just a teaser for big things to come!

Gulp. I just wanna move right on in.

My sister decided to rent out her (conveniently located) townhouse over the holidays – boy did she get her place in order fast, not only the bedroom. She's now looking forward to arriving back to her decluttered, "staged" home once the guests have gone.

I just love the mix of modern and traditional – the carpets are spectacular with the Danish modern. The pops of red, green, purple are brilliant. And even with the large, wonderful collection of art and collectibles, the place still manages to look serene and uncluttered. Definitely an inspiring favorite!

Yes, well, just wait until a potential employer, landlord, mother-in-law, whomever, is looking for a character reference and comes across this photo, with her smiling primly in front of this offensive word. I doubt I would hire her if she showed such bad judgment in posting a photo like this.

What I like is that you did such a stunning job with the existing cabinets and counters. Less (perfectly good) stuff in the landfill. I'm curious about those magnificent glass lights, and how they're configured on the ceiling – did you take several lights and hang them separately, or is that one unit?

No one has commented on what to do with the stairs. I would run a runner up them (or wrapped, if they're the type of stairs you can see through). The carpet will soak up the noise that comes from high-ceiling rooms, and will warm up the space psychologically, making it a more welcoming entrance.

What I'm picking up from the comments is to go bold, no matter what you do, and I agree. I live in a mid-century modern, and I find that with such strong and dramatic architecture, you can't be wimpy about your decorating choices.

Just lovely. Where did you get the pillow (greens and red on a white background) that is resting on the blue chair? It looks familiar, and I'd like to track one down if possible.