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Display Name: dani apple
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Member Since: 3/19/11

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This does have a cool effect; however, I have to agree with jess13 that you can get the same effect by painting the colored squares. You can also buy those little packs of assorted scrapbook papers (like this: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2676&PRODID=prd25243) (or this: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2676&PRODID=prd29324) and cut them into squares.


Use Paint Chips to Create Wall Art
9/15/11 1:00 PM

I have mixed feelings about this one... I mean it looks cool, but as far as practicality is concerned, I think I'll stick to the traditional way in the flat drawer with dividers.

My mom actually has a clever way to store the everyday silverware that has become a mismatched collection over the years. She has 3 vases sitting on top of her island... one for regular forks and tablespoons, one for knives (butter and steak), and one for coffee spoons and small forks. Everything is handle-up. She uses ceramic vases so you do have to guess at what you're grabbing. I would probably do this with glass vases so you could see exactly what you need.

On another note, for the germaphobes (myself included)... I have a rule in my house: wash your hands before unloading the dishwasher, before drying dishes by hand, and before reaching into the silverware drawer. Also, the silverware drawer organizer i have is plastic so it can easily be thrown into the dishwasher once a week (the fancy wood and metal ones have to be cleaned by hand).


One Smart Idea: Vertical Silverware Storage
Better Homes and Gardens
6/1/11 3:05 PM

I completely agree with Dulcibella.

It's not very difficult to create something amazing with a million dollars.

The best design shows are ones where there is some kind of a challenge... maybe creating a room that looks like a million bucks for under 1000???

I guess I just don't see why theses designers think so highly of themselves. You could give my design-impaired husband a million $ and I can guarantee it would look pretty darn fabulous.

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Are You Watching Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo?
6/1/11 2:42 PM

here is my perspective:
i grew up in the suburbs of a town that was listed in the top 10 safest cities in the U.S. for the past 20 years. growing up i personally knew almost everyone who lived on my street and throughout the neighborhood.

that being said... i still would choose not to open the door. if i can't see who it is or it's someone i don't recognize, sorry not gonna happen. i've seen one too many stories on the news about rapists, burglars, and murderers targeting the "safe" neighborhoods. because people are naiive and that's where they would least expect something like that to happen.

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When Do You Open Your Front Door?
3/19/11 4:15 AM