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I will definitely look for the book. Another one about rivers...if not so much about cabins. I love it--it was made a movie and that is probably how many will remember it: Try "A river runs through it and other stories" by Norman Mclean. You will love the words picturing nature in Montana and the poetry. It has been likened to the writings of Thureau and Hemingway. A brief: "Like many fly fishermen in western Montana where the summer days are almost Arctic in length, I often do not start fishing until the cool of the evening. Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, all existence fades to a being with my soul and memories and the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River and a four-count rhythm and the hope that a fish will rise. Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of those rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters."

I have great respect for artists and you are in more than one way. Congratulations on a truly welcoming, artistic home.

Agree with Keira. It's a beautiful apartment, space very well utilized, modern, and the painted wall is a great resource both visually and practical. But it's missing a sign of human life...Accolades, however. Great job.

Agree with the bathroom issue. The home looks great and practical. Support the eco friendly and energy saving model. We should have more of these. I think we all will have different experiences with Ikea, as with other stores. My experience has been very good so far. I bought living room furniture and some organizers as well as kitchen items. It was very easy to assemble (I did it myself--53 yo female), the quality is good, furniture is comfortable, my friends liked the living a lot, and the chair cover was so easy to clean when someone spilled coffee on its white surface, I was surprised. Have to give Ikea a 10.

Gorgeous apartment. Beautiful. Perfect! You have made a wonderful combination of architecture and style....and good taste.

Hi Amanda:

There are so many possibilities! Something affordable could be a nice poster (like from posters.com - my office was remodeled and they bought some very nice ones from them,some come framed, others not. They also sell some art And they have all types of prices). Pick up something you LIKE and pick a size that goes well with the big wall. You can also try something from Ikea, Ross, Home Goods. You can also use a big piece of fabric with a big design, cover a canvas with it and hang it on the wall. Even a nice carpet--if you have one. I once framed (myself) a silk shawl with a Picasso reproduction in blue and red colors--it looked great! See what you have at home and if you can use it. Especially chose some bright colors to bring life into the room and then get some throw pillows that have the soem of the colors in your art wall and put them on the furniture. For some DIY visit http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/wall-art/ or http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/living-room/unexpected-decorating-ideas-00000000016267/index.html. Look around in the internet--you will find plenty of ideas! I am in the same process now.
Have a good decoration day!