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I would paint the door, railing, dormer, and trim first, which is a cheap(er) option and easier to change. If you still hate then stone, then move forward with researching more permanent options. Also, you might be able to save up some money while ruminating on the new trim color(s) and stone.

Yay! How when where? I don't think we can get in touch with each other directly through AT and I don't think we should post our email addresses on here.... Thoughts?

After safety proofing (I agree with the plexi-glass thread), I would ask the kids for ideas!! They may have their own unique ideas about what they would like in a play-space!
And in my experience, tents appeal to all ages-- maybe a collapsable tent that they could design together?

Here are two play-tent postings from AT:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/make-your-own-play-tent-a-beautiful-mess-176402

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/flickr-find-handmade-play-tent-99232

Two thoughts:
1.Are you 100% sure you can't rip it up? Did you check with the owner? If you cannot rip up the carpet, I would trim off the fraying parts and just deep clean it.

2. Painting the walls in a stairwell has always intimidated me. Currently, my stairway is all scuffed up from moving a box spring. I haven't painted yet because the wall is about 20 feet high in the tallest point and I am stumped. I can't wait to see what other people suggest.

I vote for white walls and ceilings with a dark grey floor. I would leave the wood beams and stone fireplace as-is at first. You can always pull the paint tools back out if you don't like them against the white walls-- that would be a lot easier than painting it ALL and then deciding you didn't like it....
The window is a great asset, and I love your couch! Good luck!

Thanks for the laughs... I agree with most comments, but I don't mind "too many books"!
My major pet-peeve: chevrons. Used to love them, but now they are everywhere! Walls, furniture, carpets, shirts, bags, dog accessories! Charlie Brown much?

A quick google search of "wooden frame mid-century sofa" might give you some more inspiration... I also found this gem of a Mad Men themed living room (with a wood-frame sofa, too!):
http://www.beingtazim.com/set-inspiration-mad-men-1960s-interiors-the-draper-house/

Who knew such a silly post about superstitions of Catholic lawn statuary and selling your house could spark such a vicious debate? If only there was a trick that worked for finding the perfect apartment with hardwood floors, laundry, and balcony!...

If you are even considering living next to or across the street from a crazy/creepy/nagging/unstable/volatile neighbor, you should watch "Shut Up, Little Man!"

It's a documentary about this just issue (crazies next door), but the tenants turned the experience into a pre-internet viral phenomenon!

Everyone has a story about the creepy neighbor(S), and sometimes they can be funny later, but think about what you want the next year(s) of your life to be like....

CUTE dog! It seems like you already have some blues and yellows in your art. A blue rug would really make those wood floors pop... I love the Amy Butler collection of rugs, but they can get pricey. You could always buy a big natural jute rug and paint it or dye it in a pattern....as seen on apartment therapy!