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The original tile-work is absolutely brilliant. The thing that's really off about this room is the (single) paint color on the walls and window trim. Its not at all consistent with the bathroom color schemes from the 20s--and doesn't do anything to compliment the absolutely brilliant tile-work (which I find absolutely ironic, considering this is a Room for Color contest).

Do some research, bring back the proper wall and wood-trim colors for this room (and it certainly isn't a monotone beigy-white).

Oy... unless Target is really careful about severely limiting availability of all these items over the long-haul, over-saturation of these neurotic patterns is going to really burn people out--ultimately making these a really tacky "main-stream trend".

Summers have gotten so much hotter in Colorado over the last 15 or so years. Summers *used* to be mild with light rain showers to keep things nicely watered and cooler. Not so much anymore--the summers now are really hot.

*chuckles* Well, except for today, its really nice, very cool and overcast--enjoy it while it lasts! :-)

Boulder has some pretty eclectic architecture--hopefully you'll be able to find some good information in an archive!

Having lived in Norway before for a few years, there were several IKEAs--one at the north end of town and the other at the south end of town--with regularly scheduled IKEA buses that came every 15 minutes.

Now back in Colorado, I've had terrible withdrawals and look forlornly at items on the IKEA website that can only be purchased in their stores.

But... this fall, a new IKEA will be opening up in south Denver. Yay!! Can't wait! Can't wait! :-D *happy dance*

Oh yes, strawberries, sour cream and brown sugar... one of the most delicious evils ever invented. :-D

@ Alibry: The organization is called Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). They have regular pick-up schedules. We get fliers (like this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VVApickupflyer.jpg) in the mail listing what items they are seeking and will pick up.

Wow, what stilted, depressingly muted colors. :-(

And all the commercials in Norway look like this, too. Then again, that's been the 'decor sensibility' of Scandinavia for decades: modern and contemporary.

But c'mon, who really wants to look at a commercial of a home furnished with country-duck decor and American oak furniture with plaid upholstery? It would not convey an appealing message at all to a vast majority of people.

I've seen some pretty wild looking duct-tape in a whole range of colors and patterns (even tie-dyed pattern).

What a beautifully thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

I've been kind of in a surreal fog the last few days--wand­ering into the kitchen...­stopping to ponder that I have electricit­y, I have food, I have water... all these "basic" convenienc­es that have been suddenly ripped away from so many people in Japan.

Have deep appreciati­on for those things, and show empathy and compassion for those who do not through positive action.

Be well.