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Display Name: Sykes 2nd
Member Since: 4/12/12

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This product seems to draw a whole lot from a Native American baby carrier that serves the same purpose. You can look up "Papoose" to get an idea of it; as it allowed a baby to be carried around, hung around, and laid down easily.


The Woombie: A Better Way to Swaddle? Test Lab Review
10/26/12 2:03 PM

It is a bit of a wonder that house size has increased so much while the family size on average has been on the decline. I could not see myself in a McMansion unless they removed half the walls and cutouts to create a more open floorplan. Having lived in Baltimore County I did get to see many new developments in the area which did nothing more than remove the all the foliage and relocated all activity to a few strip malls.


Residential Restraint: Big-House Backlash
This Old House

10/24/12 11:20 AM

Even though I may not be in love with her place, this whole conversation regarding peoples different views on Rent Control actually made this post very enjoyable. For once I read all the comments! Being a long time reader I normally stop reading the comment section pretty early after a dozen or so posts as it soon becomes the same old thing. Thank you Apartment Therapy for not policing the comment section with an ironclad fist holding a banquet of flowers shooting rainbows and positive thoughts.


Sara's Serene & Sophisticated Home House Tour
10/15/12 5:22 PM

Kreibtron, here is instructions on putting together the bookshelf. http://www.the-brick-house.com/2009/09/shelving-unit/

I do not agree with this place having a lack of soul though. You can feel it pouring out of those images. It may not shout but it does murmur and I appreciate that. So many people have places were they can hardy walk or there is only "one" correct path through the house. Jeremy has no fear of company inviting themselves over.


Jeremy's Personal Stories Small Cool Contest
4/12/12 7:54 AM