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It's that Winston Flowers look. Although I think Winston's is on to the gathered-bunches-in-square-glass-vases look.

Was that as awkward to write as it was to read? Do you share your desk, your chair, your lunch, and your crumbs with someone? Is anyone else getting annoyed with the AT royal "we"?

She who dies with the most fabric wins.

The other option is to spend the money on movers instead of the forfeited security deposit. I've had Gentle Giant move me twice now. The first time I moved the boxes myself and had them just move the furniture. The second time I didn't have time to move myself bit by bit, so I hired them for the whole thing. They worked so fast it didn't cost much more than the first move. And it was worth it! (And they pull all the parking permits for you!)

I, too, use newspaper for wrapping dishes.

I also avoid Storrow Dr in my CAR on Aug 31 and Sept 1. There's always someone who doesn't believe that "cars only" applies to their gigantic moving truck! (If you've never seen a panel truck with the top open like a sardine can, find yourself a pedestrian bridge over Storrow, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy the show.)

Paint. It. White.

Your first glance was correct. Definitely too tacky.

I never ever check a bag - even for 2 weeks in Europe!

1. Pick a color scheme (black or brown) and match everything to it. That way, you only need one pair of shoes for work, and one pair (perhaps) for workout. I usually wear pants and a blazer and pack a skirt, a wrap dress, lightweight knit tops and several scarves. If you're travelling for more than a week, have the hotel send your laundry out or find a place to do laundry.
2. Use clear plastic ziplock bags to organize chargers and cables.
3. Liquids aren't really a problem - you don't need as much as you think. Hotels have shampoo and lotion, and there are small "travel" sizes of makeup and deodorant and toothpaste.
4. If you need a laptop and a purse, consider a laptop sleeve that can slide into your carry-on or a tote than can do double duty as laptop bag and purse.
5. I picked up an envirosac my last trip to SF. VERY useful!

I second the pre-pack. I travel a lot, and my liquids bag is always in my carryon, along with workout shoes & socks. I replenish the bag when I get home from a trip, so I don't have to think about it the next time. Other makeup, hairbrush, extra laptop powercord, etc, stay in the bag.

Also, a bag that is one big space will allow you to take more than one with a bunch of little compartments, as tempting as little compartments can be!

I would:
1. Paint the door a contrast color (something from the room the hallway leads to, or a dark grey perhaps).
2. Add a row of small paintings or b&w photos at eye level along one wall, with picture lighting.
3. Add a long mirror hung horizontally at eye level on the other wall to open it a bit and reflect the light from the picture lights.

If you own, consider opening it up by installing french doors between the hallway and the room on the left. Even if that room is a bedroom, you could hang thin white drapery over the glass and let some light into the hallway even with the doors closed.