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Thanks, Amber, for representing Austin! The still untold story is how you work in a art gallery in L.A. and live in Austin.

I'm sad to read that you're separated from your wife. The home is really lovely.

I like the look of the mismatched wooden chairs. I was oblivious to fhe fact that something from Restoration Hardware could look so stylish.

I, too, appreciated the floor plan. Beautiful use of color.

Having heard horror stories about geodosic domes ("leaky and creaky" as Kalakala put it), I would never think that one could be as comfortably and attractively put together as this one. I want to put in capital letters how much I loved the art collection! Congratulations on your wonderful post.

The Ilse Crawford room knocked me off my feet! I should have known it was English. I went to the NY Times design article and saw the other photos. A perfect converted manor with 23 acres. Obviously over the top, but an inspiration nonetheless.

Thank you, Lolax and Kellyk. As barren as it may seem, a baby needs to sleep on a well-fitting mattress WITHOUT pillows and blankets. If you're afraid your baby is cold, dress him or her warmly. Babies don't experience coziness the way older children and adults do. They do not have the strenth to push away impediments that are interfering with their breathing. Pillows and blankets are a suffocation risk. Check the American Pediatric Association's recommendations.

I think the people who are not super clean freaks kept their mouths shut and didn't post on this issue! My mattress is a very good one but it's ten years old. I know I have to replace it but my mind reels at the expense. I replaced pillows about five years ago. All are hypoallergenic. I keep dust mite protectors on the pillows and mattress and wash and change the sheets and pillowcases regularly. The comforter is relatively new and I wash the duvet now and then. Am I missing something?

Thank you for this post. I am buying a condominium that is great in many ways but lacks a dining area. After a lot of consideration, I bought my first piece of furniture for the place: an oval-shaped gateleg drop-leaf table. It's more than vintage; it's old. But it's more practical than many modern pieces. I have many questions about proper placement and this post gives me some good ideas.

What a friendly, low budget environment! Yes, the bed was messily made up, the sofa was sagging, but Bill didn't pretend to be anyone he wasn't -- just an engaging guy who cared enough about his space to put it together creatively. Good for him. I liked the stadium seats. I liked the kitchen. Basically, I like Bill's place and look forward to him rocking whatever world he's living in.