judy in TO's Profile

You're right, REPRESSED, and Humane Societies are happy to receive them too.

I can attest to the longevity of a latex mattress. I've had mine for at least 30 years and it's still very comfortable. There are a couple of bonus benefits to it too. There is never any noise if you move in your sleep and it is lighter than a spring mattress if you are like me and want to turn and/or flip your mattress fairly frequently. I even prefer a latex pillow for a good night's sleep.

This is a lovely bright place, but i neeeed to straighten out that hide rug.

Silly.

I would agree with the stain option. Because it is absorbed into the wood there is less concern with peeling over time. When it shows wear, a power wash and restaining is all that's needed. We have had it on the deck at the cottage for 20 years, and it has been redone twice.

I'm really glad to see this thread. I've been searching for a good dish rack and have as yet not found anything to beat the old Rubbermaid one for function. The ones I've tried do not have a drip tray that is angled enough to allow water to run back into the sink or are not wide enough to catch the water from glasses and mugs that hook over the outside rim of the rack. Others have some strange slot system for the dishes that do not allow you to stand bowls at all and dinner plates are often toppling over. You can also forget trying to fit pots, pans, coffee carafes, muffin tins and cutting boards in. I don't have a dishwasher, so handwashing has gone from a simple chore to a daily frustration. Since when does form have to win over function?

mauishopgirl... I also use the hand span measure. You always have it with you.

It must be my age, but I saw the first image and immediately thought... jellymoulds.

Love the rope lights from Atelier 688. When I visited their site I found the bicycle seat antlers I've been searching for since I saw them on Cityline several months ago. Bonus!

Tulips, tulips, tulips... and peonies. Love spring.