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Display Name: MarlyK
Member Since: 4/1/11

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I'm sorry, but without personal photos, or the stray sentimental tchochke or child's drawing, a home is likely to look impersonally perfect -- kind of like a model apartment meant to sell condo units. I'm all for having a beautiful home, but an absolutely perfect impersonal home is very creepy to me. My 2 cents.


Displaying Personal Photos:
Awesome or Awkward?
9/21/12 11:48 AM

Isn't it funny how often we get warnings from people about others and instead we suspect the informer of ulterior motives? Ime, the person who does the warning is nearly always right.

If the woman wanted your apartment, she would've gotten it. First off, when someone's interested in moving into another unit, they either call the management company or talk to the super to find out about upcoming vacancies. (I worked at a real estate developer and manager for 7 years. People do this all the time.) She would've had plenty of time to get dibs on the unit, since it usually takes at least a week to paint and clean an apartment for a new tenant. So I'd discard that possibility. Some posters have wondered why she hasn't moved if she's so afraid of the guy. This can depend on the lease. I've seen people stuck in some really bad, even dangerous situations because they couldn't break the lease (sometimes the management company can charge up to one full month's rent for leaving a unit before the lease is up).

So, I would trust the woman's warning.


How Seriously Should I Take Warnings from Neighbors?
Good Questions
3/12/12 12:38 PM

Method cleaning products, Trader Joe's, DeCecco angelhair pasta. OXO kitchen tools are also wonderful.


No Substitute: Which Products Inspire Brand Loyalty?
1/26/12 3:48 PM

Was the dresser in the army before Vivienne got ahold of it? Or was it just a die-hard survivalist? Seriously gorgeous redo.


Before & After: From Faux Finish Fail to Fabulous
The V Spot
9/28/11 6:13 PM

Don't do it!! That thing's so ugly, it might jinx you.


80's Sofa: Take It or Leave It?
Good Questions
9/28/11 6:11 PM

I love this as well, especially the art work.


David's Big Style in a Small Space
House Call
9/28/11 10:56 AM

I actually dig the painted headboard. It's a little Raggedy Ann, but I like it.


Checking In With: Crap At My Parents' House
9/27/11 11:20 AM

I love what the Real Simple team did as well. The room breathers better. Or something.


Before & After: The Goodbye to Matchy-Matchy Makeover
Real Simple
9/23/11 1:35 PM

Amazing!


Before & After:Vintage Slim Jim Chair Gets a Makeover
9/21/11 12:34 PM

Good Lord, this guy is GORGEOUS. I'm going to go breathe into a paperbag now. Be right back.


Living Large in an Airstream Trailer
House Tour
8/2/11 10:33 AM

* Resistance bands instead of weights.
* An exercise of ball that you can stash in the closet
* This 25 minute exercise routine from 1904 that you can do in your undies: http://www.slate.com/id/2281699/


Zen at Home: Working Out in a Small Space
7/30/11 12:04 PM

I have always wanted a vanity/dressing table. They're beautiful and glamorous.


Once Ubiquitous Furnishings We've (Mostly) Left Behind
7/3/11 9:31 AM

I was going to say that I don't know how I feel about butlers and then I saw what they make... On the other hand, I hate to sound cynical, but what with the worldwide financial crisis, an article about butlers sounds a bit "let them eat cake."

I love Downton Abbey, too. If I may engage in a bit of self-promotion, I was also writing recaps of DA for Lippsisters.com: http://www.lippsisters.com/category/downton-abbey/ .


Be Your Own Butler: Helpful Hints For The Rest Of Us
6/18/11 9:08 AM

Although, personally, I wouldn't go for an exact match. I think something similar but a little off and in a different color, might work better:

http://www.designsponge.com/2011/06/diy-project-ikat-print-pillow.html#more-105565

YMMV, of course!


Can I Make Leftover Wallpaper Into Pillows?
Good Questions
6/9/11 1:17 PM

Take a good picture of the wallpaper, then print the picture on fabric.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Inkjet-Printing-on-Fabric/


Can I Make Leftover Wallpaper Into Pillows?
Good Questions
6/9/11 1:07 PM

I do like how it looks. On the other hand, I would worry about tripping on all those rugs.


Layered Rugs
4/22/11 12:41 PM

These are my favorite kinds of rugs. I can't wait until I can invest in some.


Complementary Contrasts: Oriental Rugs (and Kilims) with Modern Decor
4/19/11 9:19 PM

Adore the rugs and the sense of tranquility.

I also love your little hand-drawn layout. Or whatever it's called.


Katie's Hillside Bungalow
4/19/11 11:52 AM

Very stylish.


Rob's Walls of Windows
4/19/11 9:30 AM

Beautiful and simple. Once tiny complaint: Can you please edit the headline to read EVERYDAY and not EVERDAY? Typos in headlines bug me.


Easy Vignettes With Everday Objects
4/19/11 8:32 AM