melodeus23's Profile

Target towels are the worst. I got this gorgeous set of towels for a housewarming present a few years back, soft and large. My two criteria but one round in the washing machine and the towels were all strings! I am on a hunt for a good set of towels in a reasonable price range... any other suggestions besides target and ikea?

1) NO CARPET! besides allergies and odor, they attract carpet beetles and those little buggers are impossible to get rid of.
2) CLOSET SPACE! always check to make sure that a normal sized hanger will fit on the pole with the door closed, especially in old houses.
3) LANDLORDS THAT TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR PROPERTY! Being handy and having a nice personality help too.
4) QUIET NEIGHBORS (i.e. no children/dogs) or REALLY GOOD SOUND INSULATION... so at least you won't hear the kids or dogs.
5) IN UNIT WASHER & DRYER! Laundromats = horrible way to spend your time.
6) OUTDOOR SPACE! there is nothing like relaxing with a glass of wine on your patio/deck/balcony/in yard at the end of a hard day.
7) GREAT WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD! Sounds strange to be a deal breaker but I love to be able to just walk to the corner store instead of having to get in my car to go anywhere.

A lot of these items have made this list because of bad experiences but you live, you learn and rent on!

I recently inherited a brass based vintage globe from my father. I remember always thinking how cool it was when I was a kid. It didn't look like the globes at school because it was in these rich earthy colors vs bright primary colors. I couldn't tell you the year but it is certainly older than I am. It's such an interesting and classic piece, if only I can find a place to properly display it!

great space! where did you get that great nightstand/side table?!