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Actually, you really should differentiate the various modernist styles individually.

Bauhaus may be "modern" but it's pretty localized to a particular school from 1910's-1930's.

And lumping Frank Lloyd Wright with the Arne Jacobsen Egg chair isn't exactly kosher either.

Part of the problem with MCM is that reflecting upon it 50+ years later, it seems more like a breakdown of various trends and delineations in design, rather than a single cohesive movement. Also, not everything was necessarily a break from the past. Early on, some of the furniture designed by Hans Wegner, for example, pulled inspiration from classic pieces, (the peacock chair, designed upon a classic windsor chair, is a decent example).

The term "Mid-Century Modern" seems more fitting in that it points to a particular point in time of design (1940-60's), that characteristically took different directions in their designs than what had been previously made.

The minwax markers are best for stained furniture (though I also LOVE Old English's bottle of scratch remover for dark woods).

I'm sure you'd have better results with the almond stick if it wasn't a stained wood. Essentially, it seems for the most part, the scratch removers are oils that give a glossy tone to the wood.

The markers are basically stain applicators, which will redye the base wood. I recommend minwax primarily because they have some of the best finishes, and they most closely match what the industry uses colorwise. Other companies tend to miss some of the nuance of color.

Another tip with the pens: When in doubt, go a shade darker. Often times you aren't going to be able to match a scratch PERFECTLY, so by going a shade darker the scratch will look more "aged" and possibly even part of the finish, rather than lighter, which highlights the recent damage.

Wow. A tabletop change can also add a chair, replace another, mop the floors, and white-balance your pictures for brighter, crisper photos!!!!

It's better with the round top, but there's a fair amount of photo-trickery to make it looks so dramatically better.

Not really into it. At least not the teals shown.

I don't know... I used to love blues as a child, but now find them unappealing for the most part. "Teal" (again, mainly referring to the shades shown), suffers from an overdarkness and mutedness that reads as depressing. It's like a really bad grey. I prefer more upbeat "cerulean" or even minty blue/greens over "Teal".

I do have to say, the more muted color palettes lately have made me happy, as they result in colors having more substance and depth, but this one does not do it for me.

I can see them working, as they often have geometric patterns and rich colors... typical of some of the more modernist sensibilities.

On a side not, oriental/occidental always meant east/west to me.... Not anything racist to it in the minds of the speaker, but apparently in the ears of those that hear it. I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill and hoping to be offended.

Left handedness was also criticized many many years ago, and in fact, "sinister" referred to the left at one point. I also suffered for being left handed as a child when attempts were made to force me to use my right. But I don't get offended when I hear terms relating to my handedness.

Let the old prejudices die instead of trying to revive them...

No Arne Jacobsen? No Hans Wegner, whom was well known for his chairs? And though not well known, Tias Eckhoff's design sensibilities, as well as his breadth of projects, ranging from flatware to sinks to door keys is impressive. And Henning Koppel, whom worked for Georg Jensen with silver jewelry and housewares (btw, sorry, Georg Jensen was art nouveau for the most part, though did delve into more contemporary functionalist pieces towards the end of his life, was not the designer of the many modern pieces in the line), as well as pottery, clocks, and many other goods.

I'm 29 and apparently a rather scary looking guy, judging from both the police's typical reaction to me as well as others... (I'm not trouble though. Farthest from it.)

Until I got an AC unit, I would often sleep with my front (well, actually it's on the side and I'm on the second floor) door open. I live in respectable enough area that for the most part, I don't have to fear anything happening.

People aren't routinely out to get you. The honest and sad truth is that they don't care enough about you (as a stranger) to really notice much. And if you do know them, then you should know what you can and can't trust with someone. And honestly, crime isn't a rampant thing, despite all the news stories you might hear. Think about it this way: for every story you hear of burglary or forced entry, how many times do you think someone came home, and nothing was missing? or it was just a neighbor at the door? They're just not newsworthy occurences...

I find though, that if you feel afraid, or lack confidence and seem unsure, it's like carrying a sign saying "I'm weak and timid so take advantage of me!!!". That's when the not so nice people will target you.

And I agree that you should build up your relationships with your neighborhood if you want to feel safe. It also makes it less likely that anything's going to happen., because your neighbors will become your friends and your friends will look out for you. And it's good to treat people like humans. You get what you expect. Treat someone like a human being and they'll act more or less like a human being. Treat them like a threat, and they'll be a threat. (and yeah, it would be nice to say that other people should do the same and treat you nicely, but you can't control their actions. Only your own).

Not answering your door just seems silly.

I'm another "unpacked in less than a day" person.

I think a good portion of it depends on how much stuff you have, whether or not you start other projects immediately (painting, for example, I put off till I live in a space a bit, and get a feel for the overall geometry of the entire apartment), and you determination.

the flowers look dead and fake...

EWWWW!!!

$600 a month feels as though it is insanely low for anything less than an hour outside of NYC.... I wanna move to chicago too... :(