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Has anyone used the Wifi Baby monitor? It's the one we were looking at...

I'm assuming they combined their names b/c Apt Therapy as a whole got more clicks and they wanted to get more exposure for Odeedoh...and therefore more revenue. That's pretty much how this whole game works.

I don't mind seeing this type of post here, but then again I subscribe to the family channel. :-)

How much energy does this waste?

Dreamy...I love it so much. Hope I win!

Hi again...I used Williamsburg brand paint. The darker green is CW505 and the lighter green is CW508. Again, thanks for the comments!

Agree with earlier comment about the back cabinets by the door. Perhaps you could remove the doors to make them open shelving?

I also think you should paint the dark cabinets white if possible to lighten & brighten the space...as well as make the cabinetry seem more uniform.

The flooring is awful...but replacing it with new vinyl squares wouldn't be very costly or difficult. You could update that for maximum impact with minimal effort.

Also, definitely think you need to switch the window shades to either a) nothing or b) white to help them disappear. I hate mini-blinds, so I won't recommend them but you could try 1" plantation blinds or Ikea sells an inexpensive sheer fabric window shade that is quite nice and looks like custom ones I've seen for major money.

Lastly, although I can see why you like the Goldenrod color to brighten the room, I have to say that I think it's a little too punchy and acidic for such a small space. A paler yellow or grey/blue color would work much better.

(Oh, and agree with the editor that the pink color in the other room has GOT to go. It's too flesh-toned.)

Ralph: ps. Agree with Suzy that Phillyblog has a very dedicated following. You'll get lots of answers to your questions from the group there. You may also find what you're looking for already posted in the forum too...

Seems really impractical. I couldn't imagine cleaning it, and as another responder mentioned brushing my teeth in that sink! Ick!!!

Agree with what one of the replies eariler in that a true mixture of chairs will look like one detail too much. The room is eclectic and it's not like whatever chairs you choose will exactly match the table anyways. I do like the idea of the benches and a few chairs as another alternative.

Definitely NOT black chairs. Whoever said that above. Black is too harsh for what you've already got going on there.

And by the way...the room is stunning, as is the table.

I agree whole heartedly with the "Keep Calm and Carry on" posters. I'd be happy to never see another one. Also, not a big fan of the spray-paint DIY furniture that keeps popping up. It usually looks like crafty gone crazy/bad. Definitely not stylish or worth celebrating on a legitmate design blog.

In terms of the hate that MCM has elicited, I do agree that we've been seeing too much of it on sites like AT. I'd like to see more style VARIETY being featured. That being said, I have to admit that I do LOVE mid-century furniture and own a fair amount...but even I get sick of seeing it featured in every single post on every design blog.

RE: AT editing more - Since blogs require new material constantly to keep their readership, I empathize with the large design blogs like AT because obviously it's hard to find truly GREAT interiors all the time. A magazine like Elle Decor only publishes once a month and therefore edits their content to [theoretically] the best of the best. That's why those magazines still remain relavent. That being said, I still think that Apartment Therapy (and others!!) could stand to be more choosy than they're currently being. I personally can't read 35 new posts per day.

One last thing. I hope to never see another post about letterpress stationary again. Seriously?! How much time can we devote to stationary people?! How many of you actually write letters or send cards anymore?!