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I have never had a meltdown with my husband while there, but have witnessed many couples who have! We have an Ikea fairly close to us, my husband actually works within walking distance so if I see something I am interested in, he can go check it out on lunch (while it's pretty dead in there) and help me decide if it's something we really want or not. We also make a list and use those nice little "short cut" areas to skip over entire sections a lot.

What a great nursery! Looks chic and they can always make changes once the child starts getting their own style and move some of those fabulous pieces to other places in the house. I'm almost 30 and my bedroom isn't this well put together!

My husband likes those same type couches! And I HATE them! I would say since you both like leather, you just need to go out and look at some and decide on one you both like. Maybe if he can sit on and try one you like, he will see it is more comfortable than he thinks it is? Even if you have to go looking at a high end place, then you can decide on a style and then look for cheaper alternatives.

I think the after would look worlds better without that back splash. It's kind of busy and it's the first thing you notice in the room.

If no one here knows, you can try emailing the fine people over at http://retrorenovation.com/ they know all about things from that era!

I say paint it the colors you want, it's YOUR house. If your husband to be has a problem with the colors, that would be different. Tell your MIL that you appreciate her input but have decided to go with what you had planned.

Wow, that arcade switch is awesome, but WAY over priced! You can get those buttons for $2.00 online and a light switch plate is what, like $1.00? There can't be that much labor going into it. The second one is adorable too!

There are neighbors in my building I know (by looks only, I have no clue what their names are or what unit they live in) and many I don't know, but I know I always say hello when passing in the lobby. I figure a friendly hello never hurt anyone. Most of my neighbors are elderly and tend to keep to themselves. I know the three units right by mine (the ones on either side and the one across the hall) the people living there don't speak English, so it's hard to get to know them. The only neighbor I know by name is the man downstairs from me, as he has walked into my unit before without knocking while construction was going on (that's one way to meet your neighbors!) but I have noticed since having my son a lot more people in my building have stopped to talk to me in the hallways, especially the older ladies who miss their grandchildren. I am from a small neighborhood where I grew up knowing everyone all the way around my block, so this is different for me, I guess that's why I always give the friendly hellos.

Love it! So cute and lots of personality! Where the curtains in the dining room are from? I love them!