MrDarcy's Profile
| Display Name: | MrDarcy |
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| Member Since: | 4/16/12 |
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It is interesting how you mention that the question of "What do you do?" doesn't come up in Switzerland and I would say in the rest of the world.This reflects an idea we have adopted in the US that what we do is somehow representative of who we are. Perhaps it is here, but in the rest of the world it isn't. I won't go into why I think this is, but I think a big part of it is that here in the US we spend too much time working and let our work define us, where in the rest of the world people tend to derive more pleasure from things not related to work and do not define themselves by their careers/jobs. "What do you do?" is a question I greatly despise. What's Your Very Best Ice Breaker? Reader Discussion |
4/29/13 3:57 PM |
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Narcissus Poeticus 5 Fragrant Plants for a Small Space |
3/12/13 1:09 PM |
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I got the copper string light from Amazon and it looks amazing and starry above my bed. The color of the light is a little less amber than it is in the picture but still very nice. This particular wire from Amazon comes with an adapter so it is plugged into electricity rather than operated by batteries, which is a great plus for me. The Copper Trend: My Wishlist |
3/1/13 11:17 AM |
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Move the bed where the futon is now (reposition so that the headboard is against the bathroom wall and bed is in front of the window). That way you can section that area off with a shelf or curtain panels. Move the futon so that it is along the wall where the entrance is (facing the bathroom "nook"), or move it so that the back is to the "bedroom" space and facing the kitchen. Move the furniture around and see what seems to work the best How To Lay Out Space in a Teeny Tiny Studio? Good Questions |
2/25/13 11:57 AM |
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This is an answer to my earlier comment. The plant in the dinning room is apparently a fiddle leaf fig. Alan's Retreat In The Hills House Tour |
1/17/13 8:12 PM |
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Does anyone know what kind of plant is that in the corner in the first photo? Alan's Retreat In The Hills House Tour |
1/3/13 1:08 PM |
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Home Goods, T.J. Maxx, or Marshalls. Where Can I Find Fake, Decorative Canned Goods? Good Questions |
9/7/12 11:50 AM |
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The washing and drying combined can take up to three hours (I grew up in Europe so I am used to this length for laundry). The way I understand this, and I might be wrong, is that the unit uses 120V electricity where the conventional driers use the 220V. I tend to use the "less dry" setting, which I find perfectly dries clothes without over-drying. What I find most convenient is setting the timer so that the cycle starts while I am at work and is finishing up just as I come home. That way I don't have to wait around and get to take the clothes out as soon as they are dry so they don't wrinkle. The display does show the estimated cycle time based on the settings and the weight of the load, which is a nice feature. 10 Well Designed Compact Appliances |
4/20/12 7:54 PM |
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I have the LG WM3988HWA washer/dryer combo, which seems has been discontinued since I bought it in 2009. At the 4.2 cu ft capacity it is a full size washer (bigger than the one featured here) and I simply love it. It plugs into the 120V electricity so no electrical wiring, and it is ventless. It does take a little longer to finish the load than the traditional washer and dryer, but it is very well worth it. I find that the ventless condensing drying is much gentler on the clothes, not to mention that it is energy efficient. My model also has steam washing, which doesn't seem to be incorporated into the new models. I keep it in the kitchen next to the sink and had it hooked up to the water lines under the sink. It is perfect for condo/apartment living! 10 Well Designed Compact Appliances |
4/18/12 7:37 PM |
