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We have ants every summer-they walk straight from the backyard into the kitchen, and make themselves comfy even when there's nothing to eat.........going to sprinkle cinnamon on the doorstep NOW before they decide to move in for the season.

If it doesn't work, I'll go for the explosion method.

I had surgery a few years back and the iPod was my best friend. Passed it on to a friend who didn't have one and was hospitalized for an extended stay and then bought one for my sister when she was facing surgery. They both absolutely agreed.
Trashy novels are good too.

Baroque is coming back, and it's gonna be big. I see a return to traditional with a nod towards sustainability and the omnipresent mid-century modern, so it will be cleaner (no big fringe) and globally inspired. Distressed finishes, black backgrounds, paisleys, ikats.
Didn't see any florals to speak of at High Point in December.

Super-sick of taxidermy

Can we declare a moratorium on animal heads for 2013? Enough already!

Having gotten that one off my chest, I'd like to add that books make a home look lived in more effectively than any other single element.

How does this kitchen renovation compare to a "suburban" kitchen? Suburban kitchens are large, and are usually attached to family rooms. There's nothing charming about the original-that Formica countertop and drop-in steel sink just scream cheap remodeling. The new kitchen is clean, modern and certainly a joy to cook in. The neutral palette is sophisticated and makes the most sense when you take the neighborhood and its property values into account. Character and color come from the people in the room, not the backsplash.

@Anna Lisa- Le Creuset cookware is worth saving for. It lasts forever.
I've been paring down for years and the more stuff I get rid of, the more comfortable my home feels.

LIGHTEN UP!!!!
This is the best doll/play house ever! Even without the chickens! The juxtaposition of the eggs and chandelier is simply hilarious.

Love the pop of color in the laundry room, but the pink and red kitchen counters are definitely novelty items. Counters are a major expense, and unlike paint, they can't be swapped out for a few bucks on a weekend. Still, I admire anyone who is willing to make such a bold statement.

bee vee- I clicked on "Favorite", and it did not show up on my Facebook page. Love the Grape Jelly/gray combo.

A sofabed from Jennifer Convertibles I thought was a full and turned out to be a twin. Not sure how that happened and couldn't return it because it was custom covered.
It fit well in the space and I liked the fabric, so in the end it wasn't such a big deal.