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I actually like the second couch better. @ dulcibella , there is a blog where this is kind of post is all there is, I read it frequently - its www.copycatchic.com

oh...I'm supposed to be looking at the tea towel in that shot? mmmmm, chocolate, rice crispies, marshmallows.....

I have had a subscription to House Beautiful for a little over a year and have been pretty happy with it over all. I can't justify more than one subscription right now so I think next year I am switching to Canadian House and Home , its more my style.

Great, hilarious post! I too have a black thumb despite having every good intention to be a good indoor gardener. I grew up in the jungles of Hawaii where things just grow without much or any effort from humans, so being in control of light and water and soil is a relatively new concept. I've given up many times but the lure of having green things growing nearby has always brought me back.

Hey there ! Use orange essential oil on the sticky residue and scrape off! It works wonders and a little dab will do.

Gosh. I LOVE your amazing home. Thanks for the inspiration1

We made these a few nights ago and they were fabulous! We doubled the recipe and only managed to get 18 of these in the size described though, so watch out for that - these go quick!

such an inspiring, beautiful, serene house. This looks like the dream house and land I've had in mind for years. Congratulations!

well stated. In my personal case the term isn't used in such a way and my husband doesn't seem to mind it, allow me to explain: he is a musician and has loads of equipment specific to his interests. It actually benefits everyone in our home that he has a designated spot to make his music and he loves having a place that is just his own to do so in. heck, I'd love a space of my own in our house but I have no such need for one. I respectfully disagree that these terms necessarily hurt either gender, I don't feel my domestic inclinations limit me as a person even if I am a woman and it is cliche. I think being accepted for who you are and respected for what you contribute should be ok even if its not envogue. I dont like being told I cant be into things that are considered the vestiges stereo types past without sacrificing the respect of others. Shouldn't equality mean we are equal no matter what we chose to be interested in?

I think we need to examine an idea expressed in this post that I feel is very pervasive in our society. All things should be equal for all people, yes! But the idea that we cant be inherently different and equal , especially between the sexes, is so frustrating. Just because women typically excel at certain things and men at others doesn't mean one is better or worse than the other. It also doesn't have to mean that anyone is excluded. A lot of me don't feel the need to have a say in the decorating of the entire house - that's ok. If a man is interested, he should be a welcomed partner to his spouse or significant other in the decorating process. Conversely women don't have to be the boss on all matters interior decorating, but as many are more interested than their male counter parts thats ok too. We ARE different AND equal. sheesh. As far as "man cave" goes, I think whats intended by the phrase isn't meant to offend and if I personally knew a man who was offended by it or it became apparent that the use of the phrase was offensive I wouldn't use it. But in a home where a woman is the decorator and her guy just wants one space that he can feel free from the dictates of her design aesthetic that's ok too - why not? what would you call such a space?