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Just had brussel sprouts salad for the first time today and am officially addicted. Can't wait to make my own!

Just re-saw the 2nd half of You've Got Mail and reminded me how much I love NYC. The details in Meg Ryan's apt were exquisite.

I believe the duvet is from West Elm but its no longer avail.

Funny, when we moved into our home, a dresser was one of the first purchases we made. I find large storage pieces keep things much more organized, if not at least hidden from company. We have 3 downstairs and I love them.

great list. agree about priming. esp if you are using expensive paint, it really improves coverage of finish paint and you end up using less of that.

also we typically have a lightly damp rag nearby to wipe up anything that isn't covered that accidentally gets painted. easy to remove paint when it's wet, not so much when it's dried up.

finally, don't skimp on brush clean up. brushes will last longer if you take care of them. i made the mistake of being lazy and wrapping my brush for too long (more than a day) and it took forever to clean.

Crate and Barrel Azure sofa is not as curvy in the front and not as low but very similar. I think it's discontinued. :(

Our biggest splurge to-date was our Carpe Diem bed/mattress. Thinking about how much it was makes me a bit ill (even on "sale", but I love it. It is hand-made and hopefully will last the rest of our lives (ok, we will probably replace the topper every 10 years)

I paid full price for our Room and Board dresser and nightstands, because I wanted something made in the US. I love the clean lines, and their delivery/customer service is amazing. I do not live near a R&B store anymore so when the grey wash was introduced, I had them bring both colors so I could "shop at home". I eventually took the more traditional brown over the grey, but it was nice to know I could look at both before deciding. They are great pieces and work well, but I wish they were dovetailed like traditional furniture. I read the reviews online before purchasing and am very happy with decision overall.

omg, you have a very similar sofa to one that i *can* inherit! it just looks a bit lower (or longer, hard to tell) I would love to know what you eventually decided. I am torn as well. One of my motivations is to save it from the landfill and have things from my childhood home. But what if it's not a "great" piece - is it still worth it?

where is that garbage can from? am trying to find one that the toddler won't dig into. thx

I love the "4 poster bed"...what are they using to hold up the sheers? The lighting is great as well. I especially love the lights behind the headboard. How did they do that?