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Re the bits of carpet, you can buy these stair treads for $10 at Home Depot, and then affix them with carpet tape (http://www.amazon.com/Intertape-9970-Indoor-1-87-Inches-36-Yards/dp/B000I1EHK0).

This is what we did before I got around to buying a runner, since it was cheap and quick and removable. The tape actually holds very well.

I love that you have a 'now panic and freak out' pillow.

I've had good luck with denverfabrics.com for apparel fabric. You can also try www.koshtex.com for stretch fabrics.

That's a lovely batik. Depending on the size I think that would look really great framed. If you keep the frame modern (I think something sleek and metal) it won't look hippy-dippy. This site has been recommended here before, but it's a relatively cheap and easy way to get custom frames:

www.americanframe.com

If it's really big, and you're crafty, I might sew it to a heavier fabric like cotton duck or canvas, and hang it from a dowel with loops or curtain clips. Again if it's surrounded by other modern things it won't look un-modern. The design is pretty bold and it's nice to have one or two things that aren't strictly adhering to a certain style.

Er, *customer* service that is

Chanmelon and Cryptonomicon, Ikea makes mirrored doors for the Expedit:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70183416/

Beautiful place. I love the dress form.

Check out this collection, there are some similar patterns:
http://www.degournay.com/wf_chinoiserie.php

You could also consider putting some chinoiserie fabric on the wall, I think there have been some tutorials here on how to do that.

For making your own stencils, the best stuff I've found is Dura Lar, available at art stores:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/grafix-dura-lar-clear-acetate-alternative/

You just cut your design with an exacto knife. And you can use plain house paint - as PaigeP points out, it will never wash out. However the fabric additives make it more flexible, which can be nice.

Reminds me of that Woody Allen SatC quote, about him waving across the park to Mia Farrow.

Granted that ended badly... but I can see how it would be nice if you could afford it. It's not for me, but I don't think you can make a snap judgement that it's "dysfunctional" without knowing the family's circumstances.

To each their own, and all that.

Hey - that thing you have necklaces hanging from near your desk... I have that thing! I think I got it at Ross. Never would have thought to use it as a jewelry organizer but it's sure cute! I love that you used it as a stencil (I think) to make that aqua canvas above your couch, too.

Your place looks really comfortable and fun, I like it a lot.