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Display Name: care_bear
Member Since: 11/8/11

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Zip Car has vans! They're usually in much better shape than U-Haul's vans.


Winning with a Low-Ball Bid:
How I Accidentally Bought a Giant Mantel

4/10/13 2:18 PM

I'm also in the wait-until-I'm-out-of-clean-underwear camp. Unless there's something I really want to wear that's just too dirty. I'd say I usually go 2 weeks. I don't even own an iron anymore. I got rid of it during my last move.


Tell Us: The Laundry Nitty Gritty
4/8/13 11:54 AM

I'm sure this is because I'm in grad school, but when I have people over or I go to someone else's place there is never the expectation of food. When people ask if they should bring anything I tell them to bring snacks if they want to.

If I were in a different social setting I would just be very explicit in the invitation. I think it's quite possible to invite people over for cocktails and explain that you won't be serving a meal in a polite, gracious way.


The Un-Dinner Dinner Party: How Much Food Should You Prepare?
4/5/13 3:05 PM

Damn, those are some ugly plates.


Same Sex Wedding Gifts:
Plates, Pillows & Paper Dolls for All

3/29/13 11:49 AM

Gorgeous!


Before & After: Christine's Edwardian Staircase Restoration
3/15/13 11:24 AM

Equally as unaffordable as yesterday's. I guess a girl can dream.


Bedside Essentials: Modern Wall Lamps
3/13/13 3:29 PM

Oops, I was thinking of this one, which is $200.
http://www.tivoliaudio.com/products/table-radios/platinum-series-model-one-reg-radio-in-piano-black-silver.html


Friday Favorites: Tivoli, Dansk & Spider Table The Friday Afternoon Scavenger
3/8/13 2:28 PM

That kitchen is amazing. As is the whole house. The photography leaves something to be desired. Enough with the slanted pictures!


Matt & Andy's More Perfect (Eclectic-Modern) Union House Tour
3/8/13 12:30 PM

Those Tivoli radios are so beautiful. I really want one but I just can't spend the $300 they are new. I bought a knockoff at Target for $50 but someday I'll upgrade and get the real thing!


Friday Favorites: Tivoli, Dansk & Spider Table The Friday Afternoon Scavenger
3/8/13 11:46 AM

The before looks like a nice but boring "after" on an HGTV show. The real after is great!


Before & After: Sophisticated and Dramatic Wainscoting Chris Loves Julia
3/1/13 2:28 PM

Can twee be over yet?


Trend Watch: Foxes, Owls & Hedgehogs, Oh My!
2/27/13 12:43 PM

What a waste of packaging. If you do buy them I hope you recycle the containers.


Chobani Bites: Sweet Small Size Yogurt
2/27/13 11:39 AM

Ooh, that is cute! What a good idea.


Before & After: Thrifted Microwave Cart Turned Bar Cart She's No Martha
11/16/12 3:06 PM

Agreed with the above. I think the white looks very generic -- like it could have come from any old store. But it is an improvement!


Before & After: Thrifted Microwave Cart Turned Bar Cart She's No Martha
11/16/12 2:34 PM

I so badly want a painting by Derek Erdman.


Art Lovers! Tell Us… What's on Your Wishlist?
11/5/12 5:44 PM

I really hate flat finish. In my last apartment there was really only one reasonable option for where to put the garbage and recycling and the wall behind it had a flat finish. It was never clean and it looked so bad.


Decor Definitions: Paint Finishes
10/30/12 1:21 PM

I know a lot of people don't feel this way, but I personally don't care at all what happens to my body after I'm dead. Throw it in a landfill, for all I care. I realize what loved ones think is very important. I hope that the people around who love me when I die will do with my body whatever has the least impact on the world.


Ashes To Ashes, And Death To Life: Lovelier, Greener Burial Options
10/30/12 12:42 PM

A 900 square foot apartment in Cap Hill is not exactly going to fit a "meager" budget.


Nick's Grad School Digs House Tour
10/18/12 6:15 PM

This is what I want to do. I'm going to do. As soon as I have time/energy/motivation to paint.


Paint Color Portfolio: Navy Bedrooms
10/17/12 7:53 PM

I know the answer you obviously want to get here, but unless you can guarantee a 100% sound proof space, don't be a dick neighbor.


Ways To Soundproof Studio for Music Producer Boyfriend? Good Questions
10/15/12 4:44 PM