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I decluttered a lot of our books, DVDs, and CDs (6 boxes worth) by sending them to our guys and gals in the military who were serving abroad. And it didn't cost a lot of $$ at all. Using this link:
http://anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/
I searched "books" to find a unit that wanted books, then I chose a unit with a lot of people (over 75). The US Postal Service has a rate called "Media Mail" that is dirt cheap. You can pack up books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs using this rate. It cost about $12/box. If you do this now, these boxes will be received in Afghanistan, etc. by Christmas. The thank you notes alone are worth it. And you'll feel great knowing that your old books found a wonderful new home.


Day 13: Declutter Books or Media
The 20/20 Home Cure
11/9/11 2:10 PM

It's only courtesy for a host to notify guests of a no shoes policy in countries where it is not the dominant norm.

And alas! The world is rapidly changing and slippers provided by hosts are no longer a viable alternative (my mother's and best friend's extremely contagious fungal infections are scary reminders).

So, please, if you're hosting, give a heads up to your guests when you issue the invite if shoes are expected to come off. I have a shoe width of H (that's what comes after EEEE), wear orthotics and need to make appropriate arrangements, which I'm happy to do. But don't make the mistake of telling me about your rules when I arrive on your doorstep. That's just rude.


Etiquette at Home: Solutions to The Great Shoe Debate
10/22/11 4:00 PM

My husband and I live in 380 sq.ft. in NYC. We too have mostly built-ins and a lot of our space is also used for books. Book people are book people, what can I say? (And yes, we've got lots of books on the kindle too.)

Personally, I find this kitchen academic and depressing - no warmth whatsoever. And that unfinished and very sharp edge to the kitchen counter is just plain wrong.


Space-Saving Solutions in a Family's Tiny Apartment
8/27/11 12:38 PM

Okay, the design is great, but why does the lamp have a 60 watt max? Reminds me of a lot of third world construction - great overall materials and design but then they use cheesy/cheap hinges, etc. that render the object nearly useless.


Apartment Therapy New York | BDDW Leather Lamp
1/20/08 10:02 AM