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My kitchen has the original avocado green laminate countertops from the 70's and they are still in perfect condition. If it weren't for the poor lay out of the counters they would probably stay because they are very cool. But the layout and work space is awkward, so we are looking at remodeling the kitchen. Any suggestions on good laminates or are they all pretty much the same?

Oh Wow! That Lafer style sofa in Philly, I have a matching chair. It's very comfy. I wished I lived closer. I'm in Oregon.

I have a chair very similar to these. It is the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. I too have been trying to figure out the orientation. Thanks for all the info.

The private ones, HOT! The ones in the city, NOT!

Very cool. We have some old rotten trees that need to come down on our property. When the time comes to cut them, I will be looking for garden art in them. Thanks!

I see a lot of beautiful homes/house tours, on AT and many of them are not just singles or couples living in them but families. Having children myself and knowing how hard it is to keep the house looking half way decent, I often wonder how these families do it. Obviously these beautiful photos are staged and the homes don't always look like they do in the photos but it makes me realize that kids have to be included in not only the design, function, & comfort, but also the tidiness of their home. Giving kids real responsibilities and making them a part of a functioning, loving home, not only makes them take pride and ownership but gives them real life skills and a sense of belonging. But I think the bigger picture is to teach them to appreciate and take care of what they have because it can be gone in a flash.

At first glance it reminded me of Stonehenge. Very cool structures.

Oh My! Normally I'm against dressing dogs up like humans. But... that is pretty darn adorable.

ha ha ha I have a collection of those sparkly christmas balls in the picture. What does that tell me? I have always been BIG on color. Like, bright green or pink bedroom walls. However we are moving soon and I think I will be going more neurtal on my walls and furniture. I think ellabee is "right on" by saying that the beauiful things that you really want to show off don't have a chance. Like my wonderful little sparkle balls. :)

It looks like the brick had some patch jobs and probably wasn't pretty. Paint is a great way to remedy the ugliness. This picture also brings up a question for me. What is the best way to hang artwork and photos on a brick wall or a lath and plaster wall?