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Display Name: CarmGeller
Member Since: 2/3/11

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I like the couch by the window; I would suggest a light (maybe cream-colored) rug and a glass coffee table. I wouldn't choose a wooden coffee tabletop or a solid ottoman; I think something you couldn't see the floor/rug through would make the space feel too "heavy" and dark.


Does Anything Go with This Couch? Good Questions
9/17/12 4:02 PM

My neighbor's is "hacker" :)


The Funniest Home Wi-Fi Network Names
9/17/12 3:45 PM

Hi there! I hope this helps:

1. I think it would be a good idea to get rid of the cart and lamp and install floating wall shelves on that wall. This way you can totally customize and play around with height, length, distance and make it suit your storage needs. Install shelves all the way up to the ceiling to maximize your space.

2. Use baskets for small items and shoes and install only the minimum number of hooks to reduce the appearance of clutter. I ditto everyone who suggested a bench at the side of the stairs if you need additional storage.

3. Remove the hooks from behind the door and install a slim floor to ceiling mirror.

Here are a couple of inspiration links:

http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=8613&index=12&searchQuery=wall%20shelves&searchType=photos

http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=5889&index=3&currentPage=1&searchQuery=floating%20shelves&searchType=photos


Solution For Awkward Entryway?
Good Questions
2/4/11 6:18 PM

I loved this house tour -- it screams "boyish" and "fun" and it looks like every single item photographed from that condo (even the unicorn bookmark) has some story or significance behind it for Mike. And where on earth did you get that duvet cover? I want one!!!

The only thing I would suggest: more plants to obscure that amazing view of downtown T.O and the CN tower. :P There's too much of bleak cement walls and not enough of nature.


Mike's Masculine Mischief in Toronto
House Tour
2/3/11 10:56 PM

I think I'm 3/4 Overuser and 1/4 FanGirl. I do have everything Apple (Mac, iPad, AppleTV, iPhone4)... but it's really Angry Birds that has me attached to my iPhone 24-7. ;)


Final Frame: Which Type of iPhone User Are You?
2/3/11 2:18 PM

Lydia, I think you have to ask yourself: do you value your morals more than you value your friendship with this person? Personally, I have friends for whom I would temporarily put aside some of my misgivings if doing so would help them or make their lives easier. At the same time, I am also "friends" with some who I probably would not go to such great lengths for. I think at the end of the day you have to do what you feel is right, regardless of people's opinions.

I agree with all the folks who suggested compromising with a gift card. If a gift card doesn't sit well with you (or any of the alternative gifts that the other commenters suggested), and this whole shower thing still makes you uncomfortable, another suggestion is to respectfully decline but with a counter-offer/promise of visiting your friend at a later time to pay your respects to mother and child, and feel free to bring a gift you deem may be appropriate. A baby shower is not the only way to show support to your friend and her baby.


Gift Etiquette and Moral Dilemmas
Good Questions
2/3/11 1:57 PM