Jessica Swanlake's Profile
| Display Name: | Jessica Swanlake |
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| Member Since: | 4/11/08 |
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If I were a dude, this would be my dream house. The wee army men just kill me. Joe's Curiosity Shop Shotgun Apartment House Tour |
11/23/11 10:44 PM |
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@MandyDavis. That does sound harsh, you are right. I did not mean to insinuate that their family life is devoid of joy- I hope they are quite happy. Who wouldn't be with such cute babies, right? Perry & Lestat's Colorful Romanian Home House Tour |
11/1/11 10:19 AM |
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Seriously AT, if we wanted house tours of ridiculously wealthy socialites we would look in whatever is the Euro version of In Style. Not to sound like a hater, but I would have rather seen a "normal" home of an actual Romanian. To see how an average person deals with what this fellow was complaining about (high prices, red-tape, etc.) would be really interesting. Perry & Lestat's Colorful Romanian Home House Tour |
10/30/11 12:39 PM |
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My husband knows that if he is going away for more than 24 hours he is going to come home to some a freshly finished decorating project. He never wants to start these things so I wait until he is gone and paint rooms, refinish furniture, build a dog house or something like that. I love being "single" and staying up until 4 in the morning painting trim, listing to the BBC and eating cold carryout noodles..... The Secret Habits of Suddenly Single People |
9/21/11 5:13 PM |
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I was checking out online at 7:30am when the site crashed and I lost my cart. Such a bummer! I actually drove to a store and got there 5 minutes after the store opened and everything was already gone. I did manage to get my daughter a pair of wellies (cute!) and found the ceramic set of serving bowls (MEGA cute). An employee actually came up and asked me what I was looking for- she offered to go in the back and find the blanket I was trying to get for my sister's wedding shower. Of course it had already gone out and was swept away in the sea of voracious 50 year old women that cleaned everything out. You would have never known that I live in one of the most economically depressed areas in the country by the way they were going at it... Missoni For Target: The Sad & Sold Out In-Store Look |
9/17/11 11:38 PM |
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I have lived in two houses that had "activity" in them, including my current home. I am used to it- the first house was a little scary, but not threatening. This house seems more interested in us- it usually tries to get our attention in some playful way. Now there might not be anything wrong with your home, but you have to ask yourself if you would be comfortable sharing your space if there is something there. This might sound cheesy, but energy is energy- it has to go somewhere. I personally would not want to live in a space where someone with such sadness chose to "disperse" her life's energy, but that may only be because I am more "sensitive" to such things. Whatever you chose, good luck! Would You Buy a House with a Dark History? Good Questions |
9/10/11 12:43 PM |
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I collect rocks and other strange natural bits- it started when I went to Savannah and walked down the street that is made up of rocks from Ireland that were used as ballast. The sailors paved the roads with them so they could always feel close to home. That was just so beautiful it stuck with me. Special Souvenirs: Collections From Your Travels |
7/9/11 5:54 PM |
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How utterly bleak. I am sure the parents are charming. When Is Minimalist Too Minimal? |
1/20/11 7:54 PM |
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I recovered a vintage folding screen I found at a garage sale and put it in front of our crate. You can't tell it is there unless you are looking from the left side and adds a little interest to an otherwise boring corner. How Can I Hide or Disguise a (Big!) Dog Crate? Good Questions |
1/4/11 6:56 PM |
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I did this with some wool tartan my grandmother brought back from Scotland- she held onto it for thirty years and never figured out what she wanted to make with it before she passed away. It looks so much nicer than some lame tree skirt from Target. I took leftover scraps of it and some red courduroy and made my children stockings- now we have a really nice reminder of gram every time we get ready for the holidays. Look! Simple Tree Skirts | Apartment Therapy New York |
12/14/09 11:10 PM |
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I don't think I would want to get my mouth that close to the scrubbie. Bubble Wand Scrub Brush: Making Dishwashing Fun | Apartment Therapy Los Angeles |
12/8/09 7:52 PM |
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That just makes me sad. Thanks for killing the holiday cheer, AT! Drying Rack as Christmas Tree | Apartment Therapy San Francisco |
12/7/09 4:06 PM |
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My favorite was always Buffy's house from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A totally relaxed, warm, Arts and Crafts bungalow with original woodwork, cute built-ins, and a huge kitchen. It just oozed "home". Best Nostalgic TV Homes According to Apartment Therapy Readers | Apartment Therapy Chicago |
12/7/09 4:03 PM |
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I love the kangaroo. The pig is just just trying too hard to be clever- it is the hipster of the tchotchke world. Vintage Kitsch or Modern Wit? | Apartment Therapy Los Angeles |
12/3/09 6:53 PM |
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The only thing I ever switch is the rug in our living room and some candles. The rug changes over to a red and gold Charles Rennie MacIntosh looking thing- not really to accomidate the holiday, but rather to hide the dirt and snow that people track in. It is pretty festive nonetheless. Do You Swap Your Décor for the Holidays? | Apartment Therapy New York |
12/1/09 6:51 PM |
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Our 1927 bungalow has a faux fireplace that is original- the wall is built out to make it look like there is a chimney, there is a recessed area to put logs, a pretty wood mantle, and a tile surround on the floor. The only difference is that there is no real chimney and there is an electrical outlet in it. I was doing a little research one day at work and found a slew of interior photos of living rooms from the same time period and discovered what the outlet is for- apparently between 1926 and 1929 electric logs were all the rage. Many homes in my area were built with these faux spaces so the owner could enjoy a traditional looking living room without the hassle of having to drag wood inside. Faux Fireplaces Roundup | Apartment Therapy Boston |
11/22/09 1:01 PM |
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The mod dot lamp is just amazing- perfect for someone (like me!) who can't drop $200 on nursery bedding, but can spend a little on cute accessories. The range of colors and the clean design make it so versatile- you can totally build your room around it without being trapped by one or two colors. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Thursday Giveaway: Skip Hop Crib Bedding Set |
5/22/08 8:23 PM |
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It sounds gross, I have had success by rubbing mayonnaise on the gunk and letting it penetrate for 20 minutes or so. Then you scrape it off with a plastic spatula or a credit card. I got the idea from the BBC show "How Clean is Your House?." Apartment Therapy Chicago | CHI Good Questions: How to Remove this Gunk? |
4/11/08 8:05 AM |