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Although this seems an easy DIY, it's not that simple. It's difficult to get a good bond between glass and paint without sandblasting first. If you use any typical adhesion to mount the glass to the wall, the adhesive will bond with the paint instead of the glass, and it could come tumbling down at any minute when the bond weakens. If you want to do this, try mounting with clips or a channel for the best security. (Also, it's common to see the adhesive through the paint and glass, not very pretty!)

if it was my place, i would put the bed in the closet against the wall with the head of the bed next to the cabinets. I'd add either an open bookshelf or wardrobe as a sort of privacy wall between the bed and the rest of the living room. the ikea shelves that use floor-to-ceiling support posts would be perfect. then you end up with sort of zones - lower left is sleeping, lower right is bath, between that is a dressing area and your storage. this concept really depends on how much stuff you have though! go for some under bed storage so you don't entirely loose the closet!

I have been composting my beet tops forever, like a dummy! Last fall a friend cooked some up with black rice - by far one of the best and most simple dishes I have ever had. Since then I'm addicted!

hit up the italian market downtown when you can for cheap produce! i stock up and spend an afternoon making things that i can throw in the freezer for later, like soup and sauces. definitely a money saver and a totally awesome place to shop. It would be worth the trip in.

Another vote for just knowing how wide your outstretched hand is. Mine (I think it's average-sized) is 8" from thumb to pinky when the fingers are wide spread, and 4" across the knuckles, including the thumb knuckle, when the fingers are closed. That's been more than enough for me to measure anything!

Moving about 800 miles, we couldn't get our move dates lined up neatly and had to store everything while we took a 3-month sublet to finish the summer in location #1. We paid the moving company to bring our truck worth of stuff to a "climate controlled warehouse" near the final destination. Turned out that the "warehouse" was actually that they left it in the truck for 3 months over the summer, and the truck was full of leaks. EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING, got completely drenched, then completely baked, then again, again, and again...everything was moldy through and through. Lost all the furniture, clothes, papers, photos...everything except some plastic items. We then lived in a new place with no furniture or belongings for a month while we were waiting for reimbursement checks, which turned into 6 months in a hotel (on them) before we got a dime.
Lesson learned - doing it yourself is tough but worth it.

What about an insert in a totally different material? A board covered in grasscloth or a frame with a wicker insert could match really nicely and look intentional.

Ha, I was reading veganomicon in bed last night!

When I reupholstered my couch, I brought home fabric samples and used them to pet the two cats and the dog. The one that attracted the least hair was the winner! And another tip for keeping your couch hair-free - wear a rubber kitchen glove and wipe the couch down with the gloved hand. works like a charm.

I've been vegetarian for over 15 years, and the only food that continually tempts me back is clam chowder. I've tried my own variations, but if anyone has ever made a tasty vegetarian chowder besides corn, I'd be the first in line to try it myself!