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Display Name: Mshannahnv
Member Since: 5/31/11

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The post stated they're renovating their home, not their entire kitchen, so we can't assume that. She's probably just replacing it with a butcher block!


Can Slate Countertop Have New Life as Outdoor Dining Table? Good Questions
4/26/13 11:00 AM

Wow that fridge.


Kitchen Before & After: A Palm Springs Kitchen Gets a Luxury Makeover Kitchen Remodel
4/15/13 10:48 AM

Beautiful! You've convinced me that I need a gold trunk.


Shayln's \"Paint it Gold\" Workspace Workspace Tour
4/12/13 3:34 PM

Bedding is from West Elm!


Maria's Art Arrangement Bedroom My Bedroom Retreat Contest
3/23/13 1:08 PM

theptarmigan -

If it's mold along the edges of the tub (not wall tiles)...I use a cotton coil (used for perms - I have seen them at Walmart and Sally's beauty) dipped in bleach, then wrap it along the edges of the tub that have mold. Let it sit for an hour or two, then remove the coils. 100% mold is gone! No elbow grease and it literally takes 5 minutes to do.


How To Recaulk a Bathtub Apartment Therapy Tutorials
1/24/13 1:30 PM

I'm just surprised that nobody has mentioned the bumper yet.


Dylan's Rustic Meets Modern Space Nursery Tour
1/22/13 3:49 PM

I've seen those cubes look amazing above a toilet for extra storage.. and since i'm a sucker for pictures http://pinterest.com/pin/265642077991682501/


Go Ahead and Make a Mistake:
Approaching Design without Fear

1/9/13 2:53 PM

I will never understand the women who have 30-100 pairs of shoes. I have a pair of black flats, metallic flats, black heels, white heels, and 2 pairs of black boots. Should probably invest in some sneakers but, I'm boring I guess. I don't like the idea of an enormous number of objects taking up room in my life. Not only do these items take up physical space, but they require constant maintenance and effort as well. If you keep them in a cabinet, how much effort is wasted to dust that shoe cabinet? If you keep them on the floor, how much effort is wasted to move each one of them to vacuum when you clean? Keep it simple.


5 Basic Tips for Decluttering Your Closet
1/9/13 3:39 AM

“Hint of Violet” by Benjamin Moore. Do it! Would look beautiful with that big window you have :)


What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen? Good Questions
1/8/13 10:32 PM

I nest my pots (only nest 2 or 3 max). Saucepans nested, Saute pans nested, try to keep them separate. Then use a file holder like this http://www.stacksandstacks.com/blog/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/file-holders.jpg . to hold all my pot lids. It's awesome, and you can usually find them in a thrift store for $1 each.

As far as scratching, maybe, but they are going to go through a lot of wear and tear through cooking/cleaning anyways, right?


10 Kitchen Cabinet Organizing Tools
1/4/13 4:09 PM

The best way I have found to organize tupperware is to:

1. Purge any old tupperware or tupperware without matching lids.
2. Donate any unneeded tupperware (I try to keep the same type of tupperware and get rid of randoms. If you have 6 pyrex 8oz containers, you probably don't need those 2 rubbermaid 8oz containers. Keeping similar tupperware means easy nesting!).
3. Invest in a slide-out for your lower cabinet. I wouldn't put your tupperware on a high shelf because you won't be able to have easy access and people will tend to just throw it in there.
4. Organize your tupperware like so: http://blog.timesunion.com/vinoteca/files/2012/03/tupperware-600x450.jpg
(all like lids on the bottom and all like containers nested above the like lids..DO NOT nest smaller containers into larger containers. Keep all like containers together, and only together. This works great when you donate stragglers, and keep only the tupperware that you have a large quantity of.)
5. Now, label your tupperware (permanent marker works best). Put a "1" on the bottom of the container and a "1" on the matching lid. This goes back to what I said about keeping the tupperware that you have a higher quantity of. If you have 6 pyrex 8oz containers, you can nest ALL of those and label their containers "1" and lids "1". Then if you have 4 rubbermaid 22oz containers you can label them "2" and their lids "2".

These are just examples of course. But here's what i'm getting at.. When I put tupperware away everyday, I am able to open my lower cabinet, pull out my slide-out, and SEE all the numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.) from the permanent marker since the tupperware is CLEAR. I can then look at the tupperware number that I have in my hand and place it in it's correct spot. Since I also labeled my lids, I can do the same for the lids. This has worked WONDERS, especially living with multiple people. It's an easy to understand system.


10 Kitchen Cabinet Organizing Tools
1/4/13 4:02 PM

It was used as a recording studio YEARS ago? So what is the purpose of keeping the carpet on the walls...? I would ask the landlord if you could remove the carpet from the walls..

Otherwise, white furniture. ALL white!


Ideas for Decorating New Apartment with Dark Blue Carpet on the Walls? Good Questions
12/17/12 4:28 PM

Maxwell - if you could give any advice to young entrepreneurs, especially those interested in starting their own website, what would it be?


We Want To Thank You. What Do You Want To Ask Us???
2012 Holiday Party

12/13/12 2:33 PM

1. Sand them, get all the rust off. 2. Prime 3. Rustoleom Metallic Spray Paint (Silver or Copper?) 4. Sand Them by hand to roughen them up 5. Seal them...

I'm not for painting them a bright color, it would make them look too "IKEA" for me.


What Color for Scavenged Metal Shelves? Good Questions
12/8/12 1:46 PM

Yikes.....looks like a Pinterest explosion.


Caitlin & Caitlin's Interior Design Workspace Workspace Tour
12/5/12 6:18 PM

White white white!

180 for 4 = 45 bucks each! You can buy 8, or even 12 and sell the extra 2 on craigslist.

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/White-Tabouret-Stacking-Chairs-Set-of-4/5095636/product.html


Chair Ideas for Custom Rustic Dining Table? Good Questions
12/5/12 5:45 PM

Ikea, and probably many other places, sell plastic ornaments in pretty colors. I think I would do this as a centerpiece, though.


DIY Holiday Bulb Bouquet
12/5/12 5:35 PM

Ahhhh! Don't spray paint! How tacky..

I don't really understand why you'd buy a MCM piece if you don't appreciate brass. But that's just me, I suppose.


How To Spruce Up the Handles on Vintage Dresser? Good Questions
11/27/12 3:43 AM

Beautifully done! I love the wood ceilings - inside and out!


Glenn and Paula's New Life Farmhouse House Tour
11/24/12 1:29 PM

I would DIY a long wood table (Look up Ana White's plans) for underneath the patio. Decorate the table as you wish, candles in mason jars or vases? Then throw some chairs on that baby and invest in some potted plants to put on the ledge, on the floor, everywhere around that general area to pretty it up.

Then for that large concrete slab. DIY a long bench with upholstered seating to put right against that ledge. In front of that bench, a fire pit. Then 3-4 comfy chairs to continue to wrap around the fire pit.

That's all the ideas I have! :)


Advice on Creating a Cozy Outdoor Entertaining Area for the Holidays?
11/23/12 3:08 PM