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my childhood home bedroom was a Michael Jordan shrine, with framed posters, jerseys, cards, wheaties boxes-you name it, I had it and displayed it. So the photo made me smile. Most of it was taken down and put in storage over the last five years. But my mom and dad felt compelled to keep up the decorations I outfitted my closet with-makes me nostalgic and them to I guess.

I wonder did you purchase this just for the color or was there some other need for a new suitcase?

Agree with the above, I love AT but have to give it a rest every now and again for the same reason. It also promotes consumerism and wanting more than one really needs. Everyone has to figure out the best way to keep themselves in balance.

If I may inject a question also? I just bought a flat screened television to replace my tube that died. With the new set being so small, I no longer need my big ole' entertainment stand. Can anyone recommend something under 300 that I can now sit my vcr and 19 inch television on? I'm even looking into low book shelves, if possible. Thanks!

I wish I lived there. I sort of want to meet Patrick.

I thought they were over the brown too...guess not. But moreso, the pricing seems too high unless their quality has increased substantially over the last couple of years.

Where is that poster over the dining table from?

The patio is amazing!

Chiming in because I also had that furniture. It's still at my parents' home and makes me smile whenever I visit!

Call me crazy, but this seems VERY strange to me. I have never known a man with a collection of toys, let alone a collection that demanded to display. In any case, I think the person uptheread has it correct that the issue is less about aesthetics and more about compromise. An adult man has to be willing to compromise on this and understand why someone wouldn't want their living room looking like a toy store. We all have our quirks and have to incorporate them into our relationships. For instance, I run marathons and end up with lots of medals. There is never more than one medal displayed in my home, at a time. Usually I display the most recent one I've received in a small frame on my desk. The rest are packed away along with bibs that I sometimes like to keep. I understand folks like to collect and express who they are; but it doesn't take 100 objects to do that. Good luck.