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After reading similar threads on other sites about how to deter cats from hopping in the planters or messing with the soil I recently tried toothpicks. Lots of toothpicks sticking upright in the soil. None of our kitties have been hurt and so far it seems to be working. I tried cut drinking straws first and that didn't work they batted them out. If the toothpick magic goes away I'm going to make custom cut screens to cover the planters.

I add very watered down coffee to our indoor plants, and grounds to our outdoor plants. I'm not sure all plants would appreciate the acidity but my umbrella tree and my jade plant appreciate a little pick-me-up. For the indoor plants, I'll run a half pot of water through the used grounds, and then after it's cooled I water that down with filtered water and add that to the plants.

A good example of dark color working in a small space. Very sleek, love the bed, and the zebra print chairs, like the deer head too.

Our kitty curls up under the covers between us for about 10-15 minutes or so for snuggles then crawls out and moves to the end of the bed by our feet. If we owned a dog I wouldn't want them on our bed. Not sure why I feel it's ok for a cat but not a dog..

#4 is absolutely amazing in every way.

I think the before was fine but I dig the black as well. Gives me some ideas. :)

That headboard is beautiful and I think that duvet goes with it quite well. While it's not what you were asking for, what about switching out the curtains to colored ones, instead of the duvet? Big pop of color without direct competition to that awesome headboard.

This article would have been handy a few days ago. We hosted our first thanksgiving which was also the first largest dinner gathering we've had. I did as much as I could before hand but it's hard to judge just how much food takes up till all the platters and bowls and serving items are filled up. I had already pulled out all of the serving containers I had but it would have saved me confusion if I had done that sticky note trick. I was all fine until people started asking me which items were for which so they could help fill them up. Had a little freak out moment there but recovered quickly. :) The chalkboard/frame menu idea is cute. Some of my grand ideas, toasts and plans disappeared in the chaos but it was a great evening none the less.

Nita, perhaps they use those instead of paper towels and simply grab one of those for wipe ups, or maybe instead of napkins?

Oops, meant the 1 day of a whole month where we have nothing planned..