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Two things I absolutely do on moving day - make the bed as soon as the truck is gone. That way we have someplace to crash when we're too exhausted later to make the bed (we haven't had to do the air mattress move yet, but same applies!). Then I unpack and set up/decorate one room to be completely useable and box-free. Usually the bathroom since it's only unpacking a couple boxes. It makes me feel somewhat less chaotic to know that one spot is DONE.

JP415373: The rug is by Surya, it's the "Continental".

Arroyo: Love that post from Decorno - I'd say I'm like 90% in agreement with her, so everyone should read that one too!

The chandelier in the dining room is KILLING me. So gorgeous. Then the kitchen and master bedroom tie for my favorite room - love the green on the cabinets and the bead-board.

The dimensions are fine as-is... what I'd really like is an upgrade to the wood.

I've seen this done with vintage black and white pictures too - the quality is a little fuzzier obviously, but a really beautiful result!

Meredith - Yep!

NicoleinCO: They are from Pottery Barn. Not their lightest cotton drapes, the medium weight (can't remember the name off the top of my head). Good luck!

Maggie

Lychee: We try to keep most things wireless (printing, etc) but I must admit there is some cord mess here and there! Can't escape it totally!

emmelemm: It's a great rug - we've thought about getting a second one for the bedroom. It's nubby instead of scratchy. Softness was my bf's MAIN concern with the rug so we tested out a bunch (barefoot) and this was the winner! I'd recommend it, but we use the hose attachment to vacuum - pushing has damaged the deep pile. Something to consider.

pgm86: Going slow (no rash design decisions) and not doing anything the other person hates is a good basic plan. Ryan cares most than most of his guy friends, but he's still more easygoing than I am... hmm, could be a good blog post!

eise0100: It does feel a bit feminine, doesn't it? Don't worry - he has total veto power and uses it. Funny enough, most of the large furniture was his (and his half of the office is much more manly, I promise!)

j.martin: I think you're referring to paint colors? Office is Valspar's Winter Calm, dining room (with shelves and bar) is Benjamin Moore's Mocha Cream, living room I'm not sure - paint was up when we moved in, and bedroom is Olympic White Wisp (I think).

tmilan: My desk is the Parson's table from West Elm. You can find the For Like Ever poster at Village (http://www.vllg.com/products/For_Like_Ever_poster#panel=about-usage) which comes in and out of print.

More sources and diy projects can be seen on my blog: www.maggieroseonline.com. Thank you!

Maggie (& Ryan)

Name: Young House Love
URL: http://www.younghouselove.com/

Name: Maggie Rose
URL: http://www.maggieroseonline.com/

Name: Little Green Notebook
URL: http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/