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The panda chair exists. I saw it last month at the Dallas Museum of Art as part of the Form/Unformed exhibit. Recently, someone came up with a peeps version! Before & After: A Bertoia Chair, from Cold to Cuddly Flag this comment	4/1/13 4:15 PM
There are six different skin tones to choose from, I'm not a calico.... Rag Dolls: Softly Stuffed and Ready for a Friend Flag this comment	1/24/13 1:37 PM
I bought my daughter the Custom cloth doll from justplainbeckyw on Etsy for about $30. I had 6 different skin tones and you can choose a boy. It's not as artistic as some of the examples above, but I was very pleased with it as a gift for my daughter. Rag Dolls: Softly Stuffed and Ready for a Friend Flag this comment	1/24/13 1:36 PM
I have the marble run and it's awesome when I there are teenagers among my guests... Best Gifts for Preschoolers Apartment Therapy Gift Guide 2012 Flag this comment	12/18/12 1:16 PM
Quinny Buzz stroller. Seemed like a good idea, but the carriers were easier in the end. My daughter has been in the stroller less than 6 times over the past 19 months. I wish we had splurged on the Tripp Trapp instead... What Was Your New Baby Splurge? Reader Survey Flag this comment	8/28/12 2:50 PM
My favorites are de la Rosa marzipan (pictured above) and goat-milk caramels - yum! Sweet, Salty, Sour & Spicy: A Photo Guide to Mexican Snacks Flag this comment	8/28/12 11:40 AM
We have the Tomy set, which is popular with my toddler and anyone visiting, but it's only five pieces and the toddler is convinced that one of the pieces should not be used and banishes it under the fridge. I think I may have to order the Magnetic Gears as a supplement. (The Tomy pieces are a bit more interesting...) Fun Magnets for Kids? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/17/12 12:43 PM
I totally advocate playing it by ear. I bought myself a really nice Quinny Buzz (secondhand but still expensive) before my daughter was born. In 18 months, she has ridden in it less than 5 times. Who would have known we were really baby-wearing parents? Carriers and slings are just so more convenient. Avoiding the Avalanche of Baby "Must Haves" Flag this comment	8/7/12 1:05 PM
I was hoping for a before and after as well. We need a shed and the only ones that seem to fit our budget are the ones like the before picture... sigh Before & After: A Shed Goes from Farmhouse to Modern Design Milk Flag this comment	8/3/12 2:49 PM
Our friends knew we were moving to our first house nearby so they had offered to help. I printed out invitations explaining when "the big move" was and when the after-party would start at the new place. The after-party was open to everyone who helped and their families and active older friends (age 70+) that we didn't want lifting things... We had everything packed ahead of time and were moving from a small apartment. We had budgeted about 4 hours (2 hours loading, 10 minutes driving, 2 hours unloading), but with all the help we were done in 2 hours. At the new place, we had pizza, trays of awesome wings, and a 1/4 keg of birch beer (there was going to be a lot of kids). It was great because we finally had a place big enough for all our friends to hang out. How To Get Your Friends To Help You Move Moving Week: Sponsored by Penske Truck Rental Flag this comment	8/3/12 2:20 PM
We cut satellite a few years back and don't regret it (Roku, Hulu+, Netflix and Amazon Prime) How are other that are cable/satellite free watching the Olympics? Weighing the Pros & Cons of Cutting Cable Flag this comment	7/30/12 4:28 PM
The Saint James Paris, recently featured in Interior Design, has a wonderful, custom hot air balloon wallpaper in a side stairwell. Up Up and Away Design Motif on the Rise: Hot Air Balloons Flag this comment	7/20/12 2:36 PM
This room is a wonderful example of how to use color and pattern. Amazing and timeless. Thank you for showing how to get wonderful results while be cost-conscious. A Small Space Nursery Triumph In Manhattan My Room Flag this comment	7/20/12 1:40 PM
Are modern chairs an option? It has become fashionable to include something obviously traditional in an otherwise modern room. If this is not an option, as much as I want to agree with Duane Hill, storage could be more costly in the long run than finding a quality piece when you're ready for it. Quality or Style: When Compromise is Necessary, Which One Wins? Flag this comment	7/2/12 5:09 PM
I had commented early on and now realize why I think this room is so interesting - it is so totally stereotypical girly, but with a creepy, gothic twist. Who's to say that the occupant doesn't like this - perhaps her favorite movie is Coraline? Piper's Adorable Pink Bedroom Flag this comment	6/21/12 11:34 AM
Wow! What a memorable room. Coral is so much easier on the eyes than bright pink, though I must admit the dolls scare me a little. Do you have a source for the deer? Piper's Adorable Pink Bedroom Flag this comment	6/19/12 4:18 PM
We used to have heaters like those! Our cat used to sit on them in the winter until they turned on - quite toasty. I admire how you arranged the kitchen. Veronica & Keith's Handmade Chic House Tour Flag this comment	6/1/12 4:31 PM
I love the living room. I would love to know the source of the wallpaper on the fireplace wall. The mix of furniture is wonderfully executed. Ruthie's Really Fantastic Fixer Upper House Call Flag this comment	5/16/12 1:58 PM
2-3 avocados 2 roasted serranos Put them in a food processor until it has the consistency of whipped cream. It feels light and cool on the tongue until the heat kicks in. We find it very addictive... and the chips tend to have sufficient salt. How to Make Better Guacamole: Tips from Two Food Writers Flag this comment	5/14/12 4:16 PM
The parking lot. I am annoyed when people abandon their cart in the space right next to a corral. I am also annoyed when, people, mostly women, park in the family spaces when shopping alone. Neither is illegal, but quite selfish. sigh. What's Your Grocery Store Pet Peeve? Reader Survey Flag this comment	5/2/12 4:27 PM