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Display Name:	elizabeth92
Member Since:	6/29/12

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I live in a rental that I'm not able to do much with. In my bathroom the toilet is cracked, the vanity is ugly, the linoleum is trying to come up, the towel bar is trying to free itself from the drywall, and the lighting leaves much to be desired. However, with the addition of a bowed shower curtain rod and pretty shower curtain, new shower head, plush bath mat, and nice towels I don't even notice that my crummy bathroom isn't a 5 star hotel! Where to Save and Where to Splurge: Bathroom Style on A Budget Flag this comment	9/16/12 10:11 AM
I agree with Clauckner, definitely check World Market. They have great furniture that is always unique and always affordable! Another good option, if you don't mind the work is an option from Target. I couldn't find it on their website, but I just saw in in the store last weekend. It is very similar in style, right down to the handles, to the one you have pictured, although it is dark wood. I purchased the same cabinet last year for less than $100 and it has held up great! Suggestions for Affordable Media Console? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/16/12 11:49 AM
This is Elizabeth, Thanks so much for all the great ideas! As I said we're a pretty handy couple and we've decided to change several things in the house, including light fixtures, faucets, and shower heads. Since we have a large garage we've just put the old fixtures in a box and labelled what they are so we'll be able to put them back up in a few years when we move out. At this point, I think we've decided to get a new kitchen faucet and to replace the ceiling fan and UFO fixture with matching flush mount fixtures (my boyfriend is 6'5" and having the ceiling fan right at the bottom of our stairs keeps resulting in the globe on the floor and lots of cursing. Also, we have central air and all of our windows open so it is unlikely that we will use the fan). Other than that I think we're going to put our herb garden in the kitchen window and get this island: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12180006. We have a framed chalk board I that I made that we're going to hang up as well as an old sign that says "tank water" that we're going to hang over the sink. Cheap Update Ideas for Rental Kitchen? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/9/12 9:55 AM
I purchased a brand-new-in-the-box double pull down map of the US and World from the 1960's last month from eBay for $30. I was thinking about using it as a window shade in my office because its about 6 feet wide, but after finding out that my window is too narrow I'm thinking of hanging it in my living room over my bar! Escape Style: Using Maps as Decor House Tour Roundup Flag this comment	7/10/12 4:05 PM
I'm having the same problem in my small living room! I have a floor lamp I made from an old tripod, but since the space is so small, I don't have room for any end tables to put lamps on or any floor space for floor lamps. I was thinking about finding a swag light that I can plug into an outlet on the floor, but I haven't had any luck finding any that are reasonably priced. Any suggestions would be great! How To Lighten Dim Apartment? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/10/12 3:46 PM
I got a brand-new-in-the-box double pull down roller map from the 1960s from eBay for $30 last month. I new I was on the cutting edge of design! (wink!) Décor Inspiration: Vintage Wall Maps Flag this comment	7/10/12 3:40 PM
@Montemalone, Don't worry, I don't plan on painting either pieces! The grain of the wood on them is too gorgeous to do anything more than oil. Help Identifying Secondhand Furniture? Good Questions Flag this comment	6/29/12 9:54 PM
This is Elizabeth, the one who owns the pieces. Both of the pieces of furniture are solid wood, and, @HLI, I think the dresser is teak and it has a rounded front. Help Identifying Secondhand Furniture? Good Questions Flag this comment	6/29/12 5:46 PM