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I store my duvet (quilt) cover sets inside one of the pillow cases - spare pillowcases, cover, and a fitted sheet all go inside after folding. It means I'm grabbing a 'kit' to change the sheets, and everything matches.

My biggest issue - hmmmm.....a lack of storage, a very small room, lots of windows (letting in heat in summer, or cold in winter), and yet the thing that peeves me most is opening the window as the fly screen needs opening inwards to open the glass window outwards. Having no choice but to put my bed against at least one wall of windows renders them useless!

Presumably, the top photo is a hotel room - doesn't look much like a spare room or a home office, and missed the advice on sizing down!

Very pretty - love #'s 5 and 9 BUT I've sworn off round jars and am looking for square ones to try to use my limited kitchen space well. Any suggestions?

Love these (and yes, I'm Australian so am well familiar). But you've missed my favourite type - the balinese bamboo ones. It's not just Aussies that have addressed the need. I bought a beautiful set of 3 on ebay, with a 'plate' of woven bamboo, then a fold out net that comes over the top. They're stylish enough to leave on the counter, or to wow at a 'barbie' (as we call it).

These are similar:
http://lifeisfull.wordpress.com/tag/balinese-food-trays/

Oh, and I think the comment about DVD's is also about right - also CD's. I've put most of my music on my Ipod, and stored the CD's (without the cases) to hide the clutter. I still need to work though my very old casettes - my plan is to pick out the favourite tunes on each tape and replace via itunes.

I use one of those flushable toilet wipes to do the toilet cistern and then seat. There may be better things for the environment, yes, but this is quick and I don't get left with an icky germy sponge in the bathroom (I'm aware I may be over reacting, but this works for me!). I do use a swiffer for the floor, but it has a cloth sponge that fits over the top which cleans better (the fabric has texture) and goes straight into the wash once used.

There are a few things that need doing that aren't listed though ... bathroom fans have filters that need cleaning periodically, windows need cleaning (inside and out), shower heads need descaling, shower curtains need washing, etc. The tips are a great start though.

When travelling internationally, I carry a universal adaptor - by differing combinations of pins it can fit any powerpoint. There have been times where the hotel I've been staying in has attempted to help guests by changing their outlets, which makes things less predictable. I carry a double adaptor rather than a power strip, but same idea - if I'm charging things, I'd like to be able to do a couple of things at the same time.

I have a small makeup bag (handbag size) that is perfect for carrying camera and phone chargers. I have two cameras that I take - the bigger one that I prefer, but also a small one that fits in my handbag which is more sociable to take out to restaurants, etc. The smaller one is the size of a deck of cards, and is waterproof for beach shots too.

I do like the tip about the usb hubs and getting an adaptor for the wall outlet - hadn't thought of that, will try it next time as my smartphone, ipod and kobo would all use it. If only they had a universal cord for all devices, but alas, manufacturers like having unique aspects, and the connectors seem to have the most variation.

What an unusual bathroom - the shower is in the den? I would have liked to have seen how the rest of the space works as I'm loving the great room and the garden!

On an international work trip some years ago, I fell into a pattern of waking for 8 hours, sleeping for 4 (I was not even away for one week, it wasn't worth adjusting my internal body clock). I have to say, it was the easiest pattern I've been in. If only work didn't get in the way nowadays!

This is my home town - I'd not realised there were such innovative architects here! Beautiful! I'm guessing that the council would not have permitted changes to the front of the house (some councils care, others don't). I too would have liked to see a floor plan included (always!), before and after pictures, and an idea of the cost of the renovations (just to help me to keep daydreaming!).