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Display Name: smashleee
Member Since: 6/19/08

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Some great tips and comments here! I've done some things "wrong" but have generally been happy with my results, now I know for next time.

I don't think this tip has been mentioned:
Use a hammer and nail to pound a few small holes in the rim of the paint can so that after pouring paint, the excess can drain back in to the can with less mess.


Real Life Lessons from a First-Time Painter
8/21/12 10:17 AM

When I moved in to my place, across the street from a park, the sunroom was painted a dark maroon. Two coats of primer and three coats of a light, bright green later, the park is way more a part of my home than before.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Bring the Outdoors in With a Dark Accent Wall
6/2/09 4:19 PM

Big thanks from me too!
I took your recommendation and love the product too. I'm happy to be getting a new, safe model.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux
3/25/09 7:31 PM

I have a white gold four-leaf clover with a lucky saying on the back over my front door. I got it from my Mom who has had yellow gold version over her door for as long as I can remember.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Decorating for Luck?
3/13/09 5:43 PM

It's from the now-dead-but-not-forgotten Marshall Field's Department Store. RIP MF!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | AT On: Hiding Christmas Presents
12/12/08 2:30 PM

Beautiful!
I generally like roman shades except for that extra "decorative" flap of material that is on the top of most store-bought varieties, LOVE yours without!


Apartment Therapy Boston | Question Answered! Mary's Perfect Length Curtains
12/3/08 1:19 PM

Today my fav is blue, like the sky is today!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Thursday Giveaway: Target Red Hot Shop Giveaway Package
10/9/08 2:12 PM

I did this behind the headboard in my tiny bedroom. There is a small window on the only wall that the bed could go against and it looked too funny sitting off-center compared to the window. The curtains go all the way to the ceiling like pictured.
I used this curtain rod:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1285&f=13299
and love it since it sticks out just enough to go around the window molding and it's invisible!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Inspiration: Use Fabric for Wall Treatments
9/29/08 9:46 AM

Clock is from Ikea...looks nice in my kitchen too.
Love the cabinet! I need one of those!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Inspiration Displays
8/8/08 7:50 AM

My printers drawer is hanging on the wall with all my little stuff sitting in the spaces. For as long as I can remember my Dad has had the same kind of collection hanging in his bedroom and every time I look at mine I think about one of the best Birthday gifts I've received — those open spaces waiting for my own collection.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Organize The Small Stuff: A Printing Tray
7/15/08 7:25 PM

I would have it do just what it's made for: picking up doggie fur and dust off my beautiful wood floors!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | LA Thursday Giveaway: Electrolux Ergorapido 2-in-1 Sweeper
6/19/08 12:04 PM