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if you still need the closet for storage, what if you just re-orient it along the wall? then it could be made any size you like along that wall and wouldn't be as "in your face" as it is now....

I recently replaced my backsplash with mini subway tiles and I love the different effect the small scale has on the space....

dipping french fries into my Frosty at Wendy's always garners some strange looks.....

I also salt my watermelon (and canteloupe)

I have an annual Christmas party .... people know to expect it, but the date has jumped around a lot over the years - as early as the 6th and as late as probably the 19th. I typically put the invites in the mail the weekend after Thanksgiving - so it doesn't get lumped in with all that craziness

you could always DIY something from a Craigslist/yard sale find.....

in my piece of Texas, they are used routinely for baby/wedding showers....

Yes, your first mistake was using soap. NEVER NEVER NEVER soak a stone in soap. You can use a tiny amount if you just can't stand the thought of not using soap to clean, but make sure you rinse it thoroughly and immediately. I soak my stone in water all the time to help loosen baked on bits.

After much use and love, the best stones are completely black. This is what makes the non-stick properties so wonderful.

If the crusties are continuing to be very stubborn, you can put the stone in the oven through a self-cleaning cycle. It will remove the nonstick properties of the stone - meaning you'll need to reseason it, but it should get the really really baked on bits off.

I also leave my stones in the oven all the time - helps ensure they are completely dry and also helps facilitate even heating in your oven.

Your stone may or may not be the Pampered Chef brand, but here is a link to their website outlining use and care guidelines for their stoneware products.

http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/use_care/detail.jsp?productId=33488

We did this in college all the time - it was an easy way to have a party without it costing an arm and a leg. The host provided side dishes/drinks.

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I have yellow gingham curtains in my kitchen and just painted the walls grass green. I love it so much more than the bland beige it was before. Sun a fun color combo!