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Display Name: tru leigh
Member Since: 5/27/12

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I love Duane Hill's idea!

Instead of pencils, use colored drinking straws! Poke them in each hole. Hysterical!


Cheap, Easy Solutions For Acoustic Tile Ceiling? Good Questions
9/29/12 2:28 PM

I think your windows are beautiful! I would hate for you to cover them up.
I would like to see a simple sheer curtain from just about the frame to just below. Even three woven blinds would be nice.
I agree anything that covers the radiator will block the heat and maybe damage the curtain.
How lucky you are.


Best Window Treatments for Casement Windows? Good Questions
9/26/12 11:52 AM

I have some stuff I want to sell on line and was wondering how to shoot them. This is the perfect solution.


Setting Up a Photo Studio on the Cheap Super Photo Magic School
9/24/12 11:48 PM

Try Plummer's furniture:

http://www.plummersfurniture.com/dining/sideboards


Where Can I Find This Console or Similar? Good Questions
9/22/12 3:21 PM

I thought the photo was Helena Bonham-Carter in character.


Julia Morgan Spotlight on Women in Design
9/18/12 1:52 PM

Overstock has some at a pretty good price:

http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Roman-Medallion-Collection-Turkish-Cotton-6-piece-Bath-Towel-Set/6610877/product.html

Maybe you can find the fabric and make them yourself?


Where Can I Find Non-Fluffy Towels?? Good Questions
9/17/12 1:33 PM

I live in LA, and our four seasons are: fires, floods, riots, and earthquakes.

Hard to decorate for, especially earthquakes.


10 Frugal Ways to Welcome Fall
9/16/12 2:32 PM

Olive oil is nice, but nothing beats butter!


How To: Fry An Egg the Spanish Way
9/15/12 11:50 AM

Sublet the space! It's bigger than most NYC apts. Just kidding.

I've seen inflatable couches and chairs. Cover with a throw for comfort.

Add bean bags, big floor cushions, overturned buckets with pillows on top.


Getting Comfy in a Dorm That Doesn't Allow Furniture? Good Questions
9/8/12 5:45 PM

Try a theatrical textile house, like Rose Brands

http://www.rosebrand.com/product1184/48-Velvet-FR.aspx?tid=2&info=orange%2bvelvet

or Danzian

https://www.dazian.com/cgi-bin/page.pl?action=show_order_color&style_id=144&group_id=81&style_color_id=2322&cat_id=0&color_family_id=2


Source For Orange Velvet Curtains Like
Ina Garten's? Good Questions

9/3/12 2:59 PM

I think by the time you get through buying/making curtains, you could buy ready made blinds.

I would go with tension rods and lace curtains on each window.

If you just want a quick and dirty way to cover the window, and you won't have much furniture in the space, use one big tension rod corner to corner with cheap curtain, or even a couple of bedsheets.


How To Handle Quirky Window (and Quirky Landlord)? Good Questions
7/29/12 10:25 AM

You can buy beeswax in a plastic holder at the fabric store and also at arts & crafts stores like Michaels.

I tried making hand creams with beeswax. Word of warning--it will NOT wash off any tools or utensil--EVER. A thin layer on a cookie sheet won't be such a problem. Worst case scenario you scrub it with cleanser or something.

I imagine a thin layer of wax will remain otherwise. That might be a good thing. Just don't use your best bakewear expecting to get is perfectly clean afterwards.


An Intriguing Use For Beeswax
7/7/12 10:43 AM

I'm not sure I did the test right. I got a 131. Most of my answers were correct. Oddly enough, the colors I did the poorest on where in the green shades--a color I do not like.


Take the Test: How Well Do You See Color?
6/23/12 2:16 PM

The green cabinet is the best piece of furniture I've ever seen.

Any idea where it came from?


Mark's "Retro Cabin Mod" in Eagle Rock House Tour
6/23/12 1:41 PM

Let me tell you this from experience. Anywhere you put the hand towels there will be dripped water. If you put the towels to the side of the sink, across from the sink, next to the sink, you will wiping up spilled water for the rest of your life.

Put the towel right above the sink, even if you don't like it.


Suggestions for Shape & Placement of Bathroom Hand Towel Holder? Good Questions
5/27/12 8:42 PM

I like it the way it is. Is has clean lines.
I don't like the color, though.
Paint it, and put a decorative trim on the fascia boards.
Save money on an architech and get landscape designer instead.
Once you put some flowers in the window boxes and plants in you will be surprised at how much you will like it.


Should I Change the Roofline on My New House? Good Questions
5/27/12 4:54 PM