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I was really thinking about a hammock, but I got discouraged because there were in fact some recent recalls of certain models, they seemed to have too much cushioning that could move and cause suffication. The recalls mostly seem to apply to ones hanging form a single point ones, like in picture 3 and 5 seem to be fine.
Also they seems to be against US guidlines about SIDs, because they aren't a hard surface, but I think the might be a misinterpetation meaning you should use too soft a mattress.
But clearly many are safe and have been used forever, I would really like more into and resources form anyone about chosing a safe model, or features that make it a safe model.

I would seriously look into have a professional do the cabinets. You can do them yourselves, and if you think you are go to do a serious remodel in the next 3-5 years that would work out well. But the durability of a commercially sprayed white paint or laquer is going to be superior.
Paint the crown molding the same color as the ceiling for sure.
One small thing is that the trim pieces around the counter also look dated. When you paint I would consider replacing if possible with a tile edge or if not with another style of trim.
Finally I really like the idea of opening up the area above the stove somehow, if you can live with the loss of cabinet space.

As a lover of blue, also think you can keep the space blue and it would look great with... a natural wood door, the move of the expedite, or the painting of the expedite into a warm color... orange red expedite maybe? also perhaps paint a warm neutral in the dining/front room to warm it up a bit. All been said before I know.. but just want to reiterate the good ideas.
Another more thing in the natural woodwork dept. If you could replace your whit mantle piece with a natural wood piece (keeping the white fireplace) I think that would really
warm up that room.
Finally.. it is a bit hard to tell in these pictures, but one of things that might be causing this blue to come cold is the sheen, a flatter sheen will stop light from reflecting of of it in a cold way, although of course completley flat is hard to clean. But if you are considering repainting ( which again, I don't think you really need to), especially in another shade of blue, don't forget to think about the sheen.

OtterbBox has a about 10 colors now for the iphone five, and at least half a dozen for some others. I just order a teal one yesterday.

I love carpet squares, but they are rarely more economical that laminate.
The truth is carpet will be by far you most economical option. If you are comfortable with the look and don't have sever indoor allergies, it is probably the way to go. If you are a comfortable DIYer you can but carpet remnants and bind the edges yourself for easily for a fraction of the price.

As far as laminate scratching, it is important to note that there is a huge variety in the quality of laminate, how easily they will scratch, you may decide you don't want it for other reason like softness, or the more durable varieties may be out of you price range, but I wouldn't dismiss the whole category as tending toward getting scratched up.

Time for a new game.... let's guess the featured pastel color of the week for next week... I predict pale periwinkle.

I gotta second Dania for affordable MCM furniture. I know they aren't a full national brand so maybe that's why they are overlooked on this site, but their styles and price are pretty stellar, also they have a lot of made in america furniture.

Your Furniture is Beautiful, including the green settee, it looks wonderful with that rug. Are you really changing to match your new apartment, or because you are looking for a change? I would not try to lighten up too much to fit the space. If think if you get some bold covers for the window seat pillows, some rich window treatments that compliment the pillows, and maybe one more piece of art for the left side of the settee to fill more neautral space (though I'm not even sure that last one is neccessary), you will be set and be able to maintain the wonderful arts and craft look you have going on.

The condo is lovely, but I would love more information, or a another post about trying to rent empty condos. How we they "clever"? Are there tips for renting vacant condos?

I am sorry, but this post is nothing like the vibrant bedspread post. Not only is it unhelpful at finding attractive quilts, it is poorly researched and downright deceiving. For example #7 was an anthropologie quilt that has been discontinued for 3 or 4 years, and several others are just recycled from previous posts without regard to price and availability.