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Cute, but how would you store this or transport it? It would only be good for someone who lives in a dust-free environment with enough space to keep sewing supplies out at all times. I use a magnetic pin cushion, and I love it's convenience. If anything is stray on the table after sewing, I can easily just swipe the magnet over it, and my pins are easy to grab, because of the shape of the "cushion."
http://www.joann.com/grabbit-magnetic-pin-cushion-assorted-colors/prd11083/

The article doesn't seem to consider the fun and excitement of the DIY movement and the fact that people are interested in learning how to do things like sew, knit, refinish furniture, etc., that many people took for granted knowing back in the 1950s. It also doesn't consider that people are more mobile and a lot more people are living in rentals due to the high expense of ownership (and being mobile). People are also living in much smaller spaces as urban centers grow, and there's nothing like living in a small space to make you more intentional about how you decorate. Instead, the writer sort of dumps on people who love finding the "right" things for their spaces. Should anyone lose sleep over the color of their door? No, that seems silly. And, I'll admit that I do take a lot of pride in working on my apartment and other projects, and if I devoted half the time I spend looking at design blogs, and other things related to decor, at the gym, I'd be in much better shape, but I'm pretty sure that the use of the "decor addiction" is unfounded.

Oh, man, AT, that's weak. I agree w/ ElleOh. It's a great project, but not when it's the exact same Ikea hack. C'mon...

I don't trust an apt listing that doesn't include pics of common areas (kitchen, bathroom, living room). That makes the BK share you shared a bit scary.

@ Scoot:

How do clean under the water line of your toilet water with a paper towel? Plus, isn't it wasteful to use disposable products every time as opposed to getting one sturdy brush and keeping it for several years? PS: I clean my toilet once per week.

Also, a lot of new toilets are low-flow and get clogged easily, and thus it's essential to keep a plunger in the bathroom. I like the plastic plunger that Home Depot sells. It's easy to clean. http://www.homedepot.com/Plumbing-Drain-Openers-Plungers/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbqkv/R-100569768/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UEgNoo2PXwk

Can you keep the tea in a bottle for future uses, or do you need to brew fresh tea each time? I mean, would storing it make it less effective?

AT: PLEASE stop with the multiple closeup vignettes! It really is terribly annoying. I'm the biggest dog lover on the planet, but we look at this site to see apartments and decor. That puppy is seriously adorable, too... I mean really the best... BUT, how can the editor of this story justify the silly closeups and then not really show the whole place? It's not just this post; it's a pattern that's emerging and disappointing readers. (And, I say this because I really like AT, I enjoy the site so much, and have come to expect good things.)

In NYC, within my very modest budget range, I haven't had any window treatment hardware provided by the landlords. I have had some sucky landlords, but I think that the lack of window hardware is actually pretty normal.

To be clear, I wasn't commenting about the breast lamp--only the pieces that are porn, or reminiscent of porn. I didn't mean to "hijack" things. The home is clearly quite nice. The trio of posters seems to overwhelm the tv room, and I don't think "grandpa made them!" changes that. Charlie26, it's not so much the child "seeing" the posters, it's the idea that the parents made them a part of the home's decor and that they are there hanging over her and all of her friends/guests every time they're hanging out and watching tv. These folks obviously have thought plenty about their daughter's welfare, though. Robert: great point about the Bratz dolls. Those things are horrible.

I don't think that the pieces in the pictures are the pieces in question. Mission style is a very specific look. The table in the right photo is what I'd call a farmhouse table.

I suggest that you sell it the mission style table to someone who will enjoy it. Don't have a dining room table that you dislike! It's probably quite large, and a tablecloth isn't going to change that. Also, all of the other decor decisions related to that area of the house will probably be constrained by a table that doesn't match your style. In the meantime, use the Ikea table, as long as it's not in disrepair. You both like it, right?

You two will eventually find the "right" upgrade for your living situation. If this item were a small side table or something that just fit perfectly into an awkward space, maybe I'd have a different response, but you're not going to enjoy looking at this big table that doesn't fit your style.

If you end up keeping the mission style table and actually finding a way to make it "work," please post a "before and after," or something of that sort. I think it would be challenging, and we'd all be interested to learn from a successful solution.