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Obsessed with wrapping pipes with twine, though I always worry it will end up looking too nautical. But every time I see it I think it looks so great and chic and smart.

Long story short: love love love the staircase.

THESE are becoming as ubiquitous as the molded chairs but I think they work well with blending country and a more modern look. The "real" ones at DWR are twice as $$ and I think these are much nicer. I like the white with the wood base... Good luck!

Hmmm... funny question as it seems to only relate to specific neighborhoods (as others have said) obvs, if you live in San Francisco, it can done (and maybe the argument could be made that it SHOULD be) but if you lived in Connecticut and painted your house violet or pink, you'd really seem, well, selfish is the only word I can think of.

When I lived in LA I was so taken by what little concern home owners had for the cohesive look of the neighborhood... Colonial houses next to Greek revival next to a Swiss chalet. It was terrible. I feel the same about painting house a crazy color. It would be giving the middle finger to the rest of the hood.

Now a fun door color... that's a different story. xo

Is it just me or do others notice this trend in "no rug rooms"? Not sure the point of it. John Derian's apartment (in the T mag this past weekend) is noticeably rug-free as well- although his floors were all painted and specific. It just looks (literally and aesthetically) cold. These parquet floors are fine but certainly don't warrant full view.

W.W.L.D. ? (What Would Luka Do?)

A. This place is AMAZING. The layout/style/furnishings are thrilling to me. The fact that so much was found on Craigslist is INSANE! How do I only find "used Billy Bookcases" and she furnished her entire place with the most stunning MCM pieces around?? Well played, m'lady.

Also: Hysterical that there are so many comments regarding the crazy close-up photos so often used in these tours. I thought I was alone in how frustrating I find them to be.

That said, this place is great. Xo

Oy, Honey.

Did anyone see when Barbra Streisand was on Oprah, and they showed her home where she recreated an entire shopping mall in her basement complete with "Ye Olde Timey" store fronts? It was awful. That's what this question reminds me of. Sorry.

But if advice is really wanted... a bunch of clear glass mason jars sound fine if you need to. However, as someone who keeps all his glass vases and bowls up high on top of his kitchen cabinets, Ill say that, while the glass looks nice, they have to come down and be dusted and washed. A LOT.

This is a rental?! Damn, sometimes living in New York seems like a joke.

What a great space. Love love love the pipe shelving. That little recessed bookcase is a dream. You have a deft hand at display, m'lady. Nothing looks too precious and yet everything the eye lands on is so interesting. I am surprised that you say your challenge is knowing when to stop. You clearly figured it out. Really nice.

Yes, a coat of crisp white paint will bring the stone wall up to date. I'd ABSOLUTELY paint the beams white, too. I'd do a big round "game table" with chairs centered in front of the stone wall. I assume the TV goes on the wall to the left of the door, and so a large sectional (you can really go huge) using the chaise length to divide the space. Lose the fixtures, get some good lamps, take up that wall-to-wall (or redo with sisal). Some white Marais bar stools for that counter (I'd paint out/change the kitchen cabinets to a white, as well). I'd keep it family friendly and chic with linen/earth tones and pops of bright joyous color via wall art. Congrats! It's an amazing space.

While Jarrett himself acknowledges the "Eames explosion" I have to say there is such an elegant touch that everything really works for me. I am mad for the built-ins and cabinetry in the kitchen. The color and layout are so calming and inviting... this looks like a place to be, not just a place to look at.

Also the art. That baby Buddha over the bed is INSANE! I love it so much, I don't know what to do.

These are a dream!