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PS -- I think part of why this works so well is the contrast between the prim queen-ann feet and the wild flokati. I don't think it would be nearly as cool on a parsons bench, for example

Alexisclaire, if you use a full-spectrum spotlight to augment natural light, there are some great ferns and elephant ear plants that will do well in an east-facing window. Also consider a zebra plant or a peace lilily. I don't think there are many large-scale house plants that do well without a lot of light. Most leafy house plants are tropical, I believe, and if you consider what grows on the forest floor, as opposed to up in the canopy, the plants are smaller.

I was intrigued with the juxtaposition until I saw the statue mocking the bust and soldier. It's childish and I think it lacks the sophisticated imagination and skill required to carve human likeness from stone. It stopped being a modern contrast of oppulence for me at that point.

This criticism aside, I considered it on it's own merit. The work is just a nod to Gaudi -- sorry, but I don't see anything original here. Just spectacle inspired by the original master.

stitch an elastic strap at the top side of the duvet. Sew a snap on the end of the strap. Sew the other snap onto the hem of your fitted sheet. Wrap the strap down around the head of the mattress and snap it in place.

Or get a less slippery duvet.

Or put a bench at the foot of your bed. It will catch the duvet.

I just can't imagine that this is a problem for many people... seems just kind of strange for it to be a big sleep issue. I agree with the suggestion to tuck it in on one side to hold the rest in place.

Why not go with an indian bedspread? The wonderful thing about those textiles is that they work so well together. If you're going with the "marakesh look," then layering all kinds of patterns and color is the way to go!

wow, just like those old world master paintings. stunning.

1. A pastel painting of my first two (and since passed) cats by Anne Robinson that I commisioned with my first tax refund from my first job out of college.
2. An antique casegood or chair with ornate carvings and/or curvilinear shape. My great-grandmother's 19th C. gooseneck wingback armchair has been reupholstered several times.
3. Two dozen massive globe-shaped wine glasses (because I'm down to 4 after breaking so many.... broken glasses = life well lived)
4. A high-quality mattress, like a beautyrest. Good sleep makes such a difference in my life.
5. A pair of tear-drop shaped crystal lamps (they work with anything, anywhere)
6. Persian rugs. I have several. You can find used rugs in excellent condition on www.eCarpetgallery.com and on www.eBay.com. I love the way the work with minimalist furnishings, antiques, southwestern style, asian style, etc. They can go on walls or floors. And they don't have to match. They also work well layed on low-pile berber carpet.
8. Dimmer switches. All over-head lighting and table or floor lamps should have them. You don't have to re-wire your lamps -- just use an extension cord with a built in dimmer switch.
9. White dinnerware.
10. Humor. Something unexpected that makes you and your guests smile. My ex mother-in-law framed a Manneken Pis print over her guest toilet. A friend of mine has a taxidermied jackelope. I used to have a mini-corkboard pinned with feline cartoons and newspaper articles hung on the wall... above the cat-food bowls for their reading pleasure.

Yep, do it!

But instead of painting the glass or using fabric, I'd use window film. You can get a simple etched glass variety at Home Depot for pennies on the dollar compared to the fancy patterned varieties at Design Public, for example. I like the etched glass best because it looks like the real deal on glass, and it doesn't compete with anything.

The tricky part will be cutting your film to match the lovely moulding inside the cabinet doors. You'll need to make a pattern to get the shape right.

1. Tape some tissue paper or butcher paper to the outside of the door.
2.Set a lamp or flashlight on an inside shelf to get the moulding to throw a dark shadow.
3. Trace your pattern shape.
4. Cut it out. Test it on the inside of the door and refine it.
5. When your pattern is perfect, trace the pattern onto the window film's paper-backing.

****Remember to reverse the pattern when you trace it. Otherwise, you'll have the right side of the pattern traced to the left side of your film. ****

Good luck! I hope you send in photos of your final results, whatever you decide to do.

I'd hire an architect, rather than look to a blog community for this kind of advice.

I did a google search:
http://www.bayareaclassifieds.com/-1-4-38-34420

City College offers a class.

Britex and Sew Far Sew Good may also have classes. Try calling them.