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Display Name: Nthn
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Photography is usually best on overcast days, so, while this may not lead to the day you imagined, it can certainly help those photos be magical.


8 Tips for Planning an Outdoor Wedding
6/15/13 3:16 AM

I think not sending out thank you notes after the fact is incredibly rude. This will be remembered and though, hopefully, you won't have another wedding, that person will likely not give you another gift.

I'm 25 years old and grew up having to write thank you letters to family and friends of family after Christmas and my birthdays thanking for gifts received. What happened when I refused to write letters one year after my birthday? My mother made sure to let everyone know and I received absolutely nothing for Christmas.

These had to be full-on letters. I was 6 and could do it. You, as an adult, can certainly manage to write a simple thank you NOTE! Don't be rude!


Wedding Etiquette:
5 Rules to Keep and 5 to Toss

6/14/13 2:53 AM

I love the new look but I think it makes it look a bit smaller. Still a definite upgrade though.


Before & After: A Classic Renovation for a Park Slope Kitchen The Sweeten
6/8/13 2:47 AM

I usually try not to say things are stupid. If someone likes it, why not. But the first one is completely ridiculous. Number 8 is okay, but number 1?! What the hell?


10 More Unconventional Ways to Hang Art
6/7/13 3:46 AM

To all their own but this will not be gracing my living room any time soon.


Before & After: Jonah's IKEA Hack Shelving System
6/6/13 3:17 AM

Taking a photo of your itinerary email isn't very good advice in my opinion. I guess if you don't have many photos on your phone it's fine, but for me, doing a quick search for "Air Canada" or "flight" in my mail app would turn up a quicker result than searching through my photo album.

I often take a screen shot of my map app when I park somewhere and spend the day walking around.


10 Snapshots You Should Keep in Your Phone's Photo Album
5/30/13 11:22 PM

I wouldn't even have to think twice about it. Definitely.


Would You Live in a Home that was the Scene of a Crime?
5/30/13 11:17 PM

Spring in Vancouver, Canada. We have such a large number of cherry blossoms lining the streets - just magnificent! ....They are an absolute nightmare when all the petals fall off though. They completely cover the streets and clog the drains. It's beautiful until that happens though, lol.


The City To Ourselves: What's Your Favorite Time Of Year In Your City?
5/25/13 3:59 AM

This wouldn't necessarily cause strain. If the design incorporates a large island, one wouldn't be looking way up. I'm going to assume the owner of this doesn't stand right to the left of the fridge to prep and/or watch the tv...


Can You Guess What's Hidden Inside this Kitchen Cabinet? Design Megillah
5/20/13 2:04 AM

I would do a gigantic piece of art - whether that is an actual piece you hang on the wall or something you have painted directly on the wall.


What To Do with Giant White Wall? Good Questions
4/16/13 1:45 AM

"I think it is a great idea for the homeless or for the eccentric..." LOL. That sentence made my night!! :D


Tiny Trailer Home Pulled by Bike Design News 04.12.13
4/14/13 1:18 AM

I think in the fireplace is even worse than hung above. To all their own though.


Did You See This Secret Fireplace Feature?
4/9/13 2:40 PM

I would do some sort of temporary wall.


How To Convert 640SF Apartment to a 2-Bedroom? Good Questions
4/9/13 1:39 AM

If I were choosing between the two pictures, I'd go with minimalistic but usually I fall somewhere in between, maybe leaning slightly towards minimalistic.


Minimal vs. Cozy: Which is More \"You\"?
4/9/13 1:29 AM

I would go brighter on the walls. If you really love a colour, I would use colour on the walls but I think a light gray or off white would look nice as well. I'm not the biggest fan of the trim but if you go white or something, I think the dark would look great. If you do a colour, I'd make the trim white.

I can't tell from the photo, but if you can move it so that the edges of the sofas are on the rug, I'd do that. Otherwise, I'd look into another, slightly larger area rug.


Tips to Brighten My Living Room? Good Questions
4/9/13 1:27 AM

I have my dish rack in my sink. I have the luxury of having a double sink which I've come to learn is not that common in apartments. I chose a rack that is in the same finish/colour as my sink and takes up the entire sink. This frees up my counter and, when empty, you don't really notice it in the sink. I also love that I don't need to use one of those water catching trays. In my experience, they get nasty. Quick. And they have to be bleached often.

I don't allow myself to place anything on the counter when I first come home. My entryway opens into my kitchen and the counter is right there. Okay, this is a lie. I try not to allow myself to place anything on the counter - I fail a lot.


5 Habits For Keeping Clear Countertops
3/26/13 2:12 AM

If possible, I would do a clean before your stuff is completely moved in. Not having to move stuff or clean around stuff makes things go so much quicker.


Your New Rental: 5 Spots To Clean Well
3/21/13 3:38 AM

I don't agree with the steps you say are needed to set a reminder on the iPhone. When I say "Remind me I want to go to X Restaurant tomorrow at 11am", it does so and sets the reminder.


Battle of the Assistants: Google Now vs Siri
3/21/13 3:35 AM

For people just moving out on their own, expect to spend a rather large amount of money on stuff you've never considered. As the article mentions, a waste basket, broom, etc, but items such as cleaning solutions, kitchen/dish towels, salt/pepper, etc all add up very quickly.


Life Lessons: Smart Tips for Determining the Rent You Can Really Afford Renters Solutions
3/21/13 3:32 AM

@Yoboseyo Amazing!! So jealous, lol.

I'm extremely lucky that I live in BC, Canada. We have quite a rather strict tenancy act and system that really favours renters, sometimes even to the point where it's unfair to the landlords.

My only advice is to do your homework and, if possible, rent/lease from a management company as opposed to from one person. Many of the buildings in larger cities here tend to be owned by companies that own several others. Buildings will have a building manager but at least that person isn't the top of the chain if there happens to be a problem.

Another nice thing about this is, for example in my position, I have a lease and if I were to move I could move to another building also owned by the same company without breaking my lease.


Landlords: The Good, Bad, and the Bizarre
3/14/13 2:30 PM