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Display Name: rannbug
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Very artsy and awesome house tour!


Christi's Creative & Crafty Austin Apartment House Tour
11/22/12 12:43 PM

Nothing says home like Target, especially when they're open on Thanksgiving.


Make Your Home a Holiday Showpiece Target Home
11/22/12 12:41 PM

I kind of like the "Before" better, but they both look great.


Before & After: A Revamped Guest Room
11/22/12 12:39 PM

You can actually buy all of the OXO gadgets at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. And if you have a coupon it's going to be cheaper - if you don't, you can sign up for them or ask them politely to take care of you. Their return policy is a lot more flexible than other places.


Products That Last: 10 Stainless Steel Kitchen Tools Wedding Registry Roundup
11/12/12 8:06 PM

Not my style, but I think the place is beautiful. It's clean, organized, and uncluttered.


Sara's Serene & Sophisticated Home House Tour
10/12/12 10:38 PM

That drawing in the closet is going to give me nightmares tonight.


Decorating Ideas for New Apartment? Good Questions
10/10/12 11:04 PM

Expensive and not so great looking...


New York's Finest: Trifold Mirror, Milo Baughman & Reclaimed Table The Thursday AFTERNOON Scavenger
8/23/12 12:49 PM

@ecuadoriana1 - you're still correct. It is a poster of David Hasselhoff. Framed. And yes, it's freaky, but the sacrifices we make for the sake of humoring our spouses.

http://www.universalposter.com/posters/index/artist/david-hasselhoff

I guess technically this is the "artwork" of Universal Studios, so my bad. And the bathroom was the only place I'd allow it to be. Would rather not have it in the kitchen or our living area, but I digress...


10 Unconventional Ways to Hang Art
8/17/12 12:15 AM

@JillBetty - I totally agree, the world would be boring if we all made the same design choices. I'm by no means a minimalist, although I am working towards decluttering my life. I found Miss Minimalist's outlook interesting and enlightening, but do not condemn those who choose to have some extra character or comfort in their homes.


Less Is More: 15 Pieces of Furniture You May Not Really Need Miss Minimalist at Huffington Post
8/16/12 11:02 PM

@ecuadoriana1 - it was either that or the trash can. Inside it, not propped up against it. ;-) I am more into Klimt than the Hoff's artwork. But, hey... first world problems.


10 Unconventional Ways to Hang Art
8/16/12 10:52 PM

I guess putting my husband's framed poster of David Hasselhoff in the bathroom is a great disrespect to the actor? If someone owns it, it's theirs to do with as they please. With that said, I have to repeat the sentiment that some of these placements seem rather inconvenient if you have young children and/or pets.

I don't like the look, but if others do, more power to them.


10 Unconventional Ways to Hang Art
8/16/12 7:13 PM

@and_scene - maybe it's not a great fit for a lot of the readers here, but like what Miss Minimalist said, "I hope this post is a fun little thought-experiment on what's truly necessary. I think sometimes we feel obligated to own certain items because it's expected; but if you don't even know what a credenza is, it's highly unlikely you need one.

Instead, feel free to furnish only with what fits your lifestyle -- not the idealized one pictured in some shelter magazine. If you find even one or two things here you can live without, you may save a few (hundred or thousand) dollars -- and have some extra room to do a little happy dance!"

I'm taking at least one thing away from that piece (#1) and I'd rather see some diversity in the articles than have them all be the same and ho-hum. (And sometimes I just like looking at lovely things, even if I won't try it out with my space.)


Less Is More: 15 Pieces of Furniture You May Not Really Need Miss Minimalist at Huffington Post
8/16/12 3:15 PM

It seems as though a lot of folks didn't read the disclaimer(s), both here or on the Huffington site.

Personally, it is a bit too extreme for me (I use my fine china once a year but I'm still keeping my preciouusss, lol), but I'm reading Miss Minimalist's article and I'm not offended - I don't see or sense a condescending tone; just a guide on how she prefers to live her own life, and readers are free to pick and chose what works best for them.

However, I haven't read her blog all the way through just yet, so maybe I'll run across that "egotistical" attitude people are ranting about later on. :P


Less Is More: 15 Pieces of Furniture You May Not Really Need Miss Minimalist at Huffington Post
8/16/12 1:41 PM

Haven't tried this for my cat, but this kitty litter called "Original Swheat Scoop" might be a good solution for bad smells (in addition to giving cats a healthier diet...)

http://www.swheatscoop.com/original

While the laminate cloth is a smart idea, I am not digging the look too much.

CaseyinTO had some designs I'd prefer. However, if you're not good with DIY projects or don't want to shell out a few hundred dollars, I found this on Amazon.

Merry Pet Products-Cat Washroom And Night Stand
http://www.amazon.com/Merry-Washroom-Night-Stand-House/dp/B000JZOQO2/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1343614331&sr=1-9&keywords=litterbox

And would recommend using it with this type of litter box with it:

Iris CLH-12 Open-Top Litter Box with Shield and Scoop
http://www.amazon.com/Iris-CLH-12-Open-Top-Litter-Shield/dp/B002BDU8EW/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1343614142&sr=1-3&keywords=litterbox


A Pretty Way To Hide Kitty Litter
8/16/12 10:57 AM