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Display Name: dappledandy
Member Since: 6/28/12

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That is one beautiful chair. To be honest, I love both iterations! Love the color of the original fabric, but it was definitely worn.

Can't believe she got the chair for $25. I feel like whenever I get the 'restoration' bug, and start trolling craigslist on a daily basis, that's when there's just nothing there! :P


Before and After: A Retro Chair Gets Sexy The Sweet Beast
5/3/13 9:14 AM

@fooltheworld - I wish it WERE expected / a given, but sadly the last apartment I moved into was utterly filthy from top to bottom - essentially, it had not been cleaned at all after the previous tenant moved out. Took me months to scrub most of the filth off (walls, counters, crevices) and even now I don't trust anything to be 100% grime-free.


Spin vs. Reality: Top 10 Apartment Listing Phrases
4/4/13 4:09 PM

Wes Anderson is so precise with his set design, he'll always get my vote!


Interiors Awards: Which Movie Gets
Your Vote?

1/30/13 2:49 PM

At the risk of sounding like an advertisement, I have to say: I recently bought the Blue Lounge CableBox and holy crap, what a change. I don't even have to think about the cords behind my TV any more. Amazing. I highly recommend. http://www.bluelounge.com/products/cablebox/


Day 15: Exercise a Little Cord Control Apartment Therapy January Cure
1/23/13 11:01 AM

Oh, the "slats" are a lot wider than the example was in the previous post about this. It makes more sense this way.


Fill in the Design _____: Danish Kitchen Wallpaper Reveal
1/16/13 10:48 AM

Just so you know, the link goes to a 404. (Yes, I'm one of those who just wanted to see what the designer picked!)


Fill in the Design _____: Pick the Best Wallpaper for this Kitchen
1/15/13 9:54 AM

The wall color is definitely a huge improvement! Great after.


Before & After: A Revamped Guest Room
11/26/12 8:06 PM

omg the Crayon Ponyfish. I knew of the Bad Dads exhibit but hadn't seen that print. Gotta get me one of those. (Lovin the "Well I Wanna Die" print, too - one of my fave quotes from RT.)


Bad Dads 2012: Wes Anderson-Inspired Art
11/2/12 4:54 PM

I might be a little bit obsessed with this room. Wow!


Syd + Eric's "Dia de los Malkovich" Room Room for Color Contest
10/17/12 11:07 AM

Not a fan. Makes it look like whoever's living there is stuck in the 80s. I can see any of these vignettes on the cover of a Babysitter's Club book, or in a John Hughes movie.


Pink and Purple: Do or Don't?
10/15/12 3:54 PM

Absolutely, yes. I have always planned to do this when I get my first house. The color would depend on the rest of the houses in the neighborhood - I would want it to coordinate. I'm a little in love with pinks and peaches right now though.


Up For Discussion: Would You Ever Paint Your Home a Vibrant Color?
10/11/12 12:06 PM

What a helpful post! Thanks AT!


Dorm Style: Two Rooms for Under $100
9/1/12 12:02 PM

Found 'em - they're the Industrial Pendant light from West Elm: http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-pendant-w585/

Too bad they are out of the yellow.


The Simple Styling Trick that Instantly Makes Any Room Look Neater
8/29/12 2:46 PM

Craving those light fixtures - source, anyone?


The Simple Styling Trick that Instantly Makes Any Room Look Neater
8/29/12 2:33 PM

Neighbors should not need to be consulted regarding paint colors. You buy a house, you own it, you do what you want with it. Naysayers be damned!

BTW, LOVE those colors.


Neighborhood Etiquette: When Personal Style Becomes Public
7/31/12 2:47 PM

Those handles look so ouchy! I'd be bumping into them and bruising myself all the time while cooking, etc. I would have opted for something flatter. Otherwise I like the redesign.


Before & After: Frank's Dramatic Ikea Kitchen Remodel
7/27/12 1:48 PM

If you have to paint them, I'd go with black. It would make for a striking and elegant contrast.


What Color To Paint Legs on Hollywood Regency Chairs? Good Questions
7/5/12 10:08 AM

I looove the futon in #6, but I'm in the States... Anyone know a US retailer who sells something similar?


More Bang for Your Buck: Double-Duty Furniture Ideas
7/2/12 11:24 AM

What 2kidsandus said! I can't stop drooling over that chair...


Classic Glam: Luxurious Metallic, Textured & Patterned Wallpapers Decor Styles Source List
6/28/12 10:01 AM

I'd echo Crosberg's suggestion of painting the one wall an interesting color and leaving the other walls more plain.

You could also go for a floor-to-ceiling headboard, like these:

http://pinterest.com/pin/135248795029960884/
http://pinterest.com/pin/37999190576015263/
http://pinterest.com/pin/73887250106038802/
http://pinterest.com/pin/9640586672562894/

I'd suggest a bold color, print and/or design - that would definitely draw the eye to that corner of the room.

Good luck!


Ideas to Make Corner Bed the Focal Point? Good Questions
6/28/12 9:53 AM