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"I'd argue that you should buy your cat a high-quality, grain-free food rather than invest in premium litter."

A high protein diet (aka, what cats should be eating and what most 'premium' foods strive for) will make your cat's poop much more smelly. Bits of undigested protein are just more potent than bits of undigested plant matter. A healthy cat on a good low-grain/high protein diet... will have stinky poo.

I have nothing against the transformation, but I covet closed storage. My pantry is always tidy, but I still wouldn't want to display the contents.

Let us know what you choose! I'm about to purchase a grey on grey rug myself:

http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-modern-damask/grey/200FIOCO05-8011.html

There are a lot of great resources and suggestions already offered. My only additional advice would be to research exhaustively and try every avenue within her means before resorting to finding a new home for her pets.

When you purchase or adopt a pet, you're making a promise to that animal that you will support and care for them their entire lives, just like you might a family member. Admittedly, sometimes the best decision for all parties is, in fact, to part ways. I hope that's not the case for your sister.

My heart absolutely goes out to your sister for her discomfort and the possibility that she may have to consider parting with her dear companions.

Beautiful. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I think the biggest problem is not actually the furniture (though there is WAY too much crowded into every nook) but the lack of a home for just about every object in the rooms displayed. I would highly suggest some shelving (pine boards and pretty iron scrollwork brackets are cheap) and creative no-see-um storage like underbed drawers if possible. Your workstation would look much better if things were not stored on the floor in dissimilar containers and strewn on your overly-large desk, but instead arranged with purpose on shelves above it. Building upwards would could cut the wall real estate your office area takes up in half.

Think about how much of the seating is actually used at once and get rid of some of the couches and chairs if they're not necessary. Do you really have so many occupants or guests? Would some throw pillows make for comfy improvised floor seating when not on the couch? I'd lose the oversized rug as well and let the wooden floorboards provide a sense of space. When you have time/the funds, you can invest in a smaller rug.

You also have no decoration on the walls in your living room, leaving the room feel even more top heavy. The one picture you have mounted on the TV wall is too high. You generally want to hang art/photos roughly at eye level.

If you want to invest a little DIY energy into the task at hand, I'd suggest putting some airy drapes above the window for a pop of color and a balance to the object-heavy base. I'd suggest letting the window not be obscured by furniture as well. Mounting the curtain rod higher than the window can add a bigger sense of space to the room.

If the apartment is yours, look up a tutorial on wall-mounting your TV. It's not as hard as you think! It adds a lot of space to the room, keeps the TV at a better viewing level (the middle of it should be about where your eyes are as you look across from wherever you'll be seated) and looks more deliberate.

@Pchan, I did see that it was the 'Tech' section, it just seems like a departure from their usual in-home devices that they review. That said, I still thought it was fun!

I prefer clean burning candles and tend to use real scents (if any) in my home when possible. Artificial stuff seems to give me instant headaches. At least Yankee Candles stay in your home, so you can enjoy them without bothering anyone else that doesn't happen to like them. I just hope you're considerate when you have guests over!

Now... can we do something about the people that have an almost visible cloud of chemical-tastic body spray scents hovering around them? Scent is supposed to be intimate, not broadcast for a block!

"Arg, new things are all fandangled and snobbish! Arg,I haven't had the drink but it must be more about presentation than taste! Arg that JEWELRY, why can't they dress their servers in a way I personally approve of? Where's my cane so I can wave it about in general disapproval?"

I don't have a drink often (maybe three times a year?), so when I do I like it to be an entire experience. These are beautifully presented and I'd hope that they're not breaking the bank on expensive handmade glassware just to chuck froofy looking swill inside. Yay for taking a chance on heightened aesthetic.

I should clarify that that quote is from Whitney Gaylord's blog. :)