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This is pretty commonplace amongst my circle of friends and sadly, my own family. But when you set your standards and expectations for others so high and they don't meet them, you may become resentful. And if you are resentful, you may shut them out or throw your hands up altogether and stop inviting people over. And then you are alone. I've learned that the enjoyment of hosting and entertaining is not about THEM, it's about YOU. Set your expectations of others low, and enjoy the process itself. And make food that freezes well in case you end up with leftovers.


Party Planning Vent: What's So Hard About RSVPing?
11/13/12 3:17 PM

UNLESS YOUR PHONE IS ENCRYPTED OR PASSWORD PROTECTED I wouldn't store confidential information like SSNs, pictures of credit cards, or pictures of passport photos. If your phone is lost or stolen or hacked you may be in for a world of hurt relating to identity theft. Smart phones and cell phones are a repository of personal data, are easily procurable, and identity thieves/opportunists know this all too well. Be safe!


10 Snapshots You Should Keep in Your Phone's Photo Album
5/8/12 8:36 AM

I like the basic gray better. The room is still bright and airy that way, and the light countertops help of course. My Mom's laundry room is about that color purple and it feels like a dungeon. Albeit a pretty dungeon.


Which Shade of Gray Should I Use to Paint My Kitchen? Good Questions | Apartment Therapy San Francisco
5/6/10 2:08 PM

Hyllis should be mounted to the wall, I just assembled one on Wednesday and even after carefully adjusting all the screws to make sure all the sides are balanced it's still wobbly. But still, it's worth the 14.99 price tag, it fits into a lot of smaller spaces, and it looks good.


Going Vertical in The Laundry Room…On The Cheap | Apartment Therapy Los Angeles
4/16/10 9:43 AM

My SO and I make all different types of mini quiches in muffin tins (sometimes we don't even bother with a crust and just do a low-carb version).

Once they are cooled after taking them out of the oven we pop them into a freezer bag and freeze them. When we're running late in the morning (always) we throw a couple into the toaster oven for a few minutes (or microwave if we're really pressed for time) and eat them on the go.


What Are Some Egg Dishes That Freeze Well? Good Questions | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn
4/15/10 4:18 PM

I just purchased and assembled a hyllis shelving unit for my oddly spaced attic master bedroom. It holds twelve pairs of shoes, and is cheaper than any other shoe solution, plus it gives the space an industrial feel. Securing it into the wall studs or with anchors is a must.


The Best Small Storage Organizers from IKEA | Apartment Therapy DC
4/15/10 12:49 PM

Oops, I meant Glidden Silver Birch. Watched Grandma's Boy last night, anyone who has seen it would know what a Freudian slip that is!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Zoey's Gray (With Hints of Yellow) Workspace
10/13/09 11:47 AM

I just painted my living room and hallways in Glidden Silver Fox, and have an accent wall in Behr's Lemon Pound Cake. I love this color combination.

What paint color did Zoey use?


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Zoey's Gray (With Hints of Yellow) Workspace
10/13/09 11:46 AM

Glad to see Sherry and John are getting some AT air time! Love their blog, and their home!


Apartment Therapy New York | Before and After: Young House Love
10/13/09 11:26 AM

LydiaKutko, I love it too. My company has an office there and I get to work there on occasion, which is like a treat to me. Plus the views from the top floors are breathtaking.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Renzo Piano on Prince Charles & Performance Anxiety CERSAIE in Bologna, Italy
10/6/09 3:04 PM

Renzo Piano designed the New York Times Building on 8th Avenue in NYC, for anyone interested in learning more about him. http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID125C.htm


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Renzo Piano on Prince Charles & Performance Anxiety CERSAIE in Bologna, Italy
10/6/09 11:16 AM

Please, no.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Trend Watch: Are Arrows the New Antlers?
10/1/09 3:02 PM

openhouse richmond, they're aren't any left.


Apartment Therapy New York | Contemporary Hanging Plant Baskets & Containers? Good Questions
9/29/09 10:01 AM

My only fault with these is they are prohibitively expensive. $20.99/tile. It is what has kept me from purchasing Bisque/Raincloud when they first came out about a month ago. (Why is the press release only out now?)


Apartment Therapy Chicago | New! Faux Bois Pattern FLOR by Martha Stewart
9/28/09 1:37 PM

Thanks creativeintheory. Wow, they have white ones too, for $139.


Apartment Therapy Boston | Modern Eames Style Coffee Table - $150 Boston Scavenger
9/22/09 2:19 PM

I have the Rae coffee table and I love it! Bought it off Overstock.com for $150 brand new, too bad they ran out.


Apartment Therapy Boston | Modern Eames Style Coffee Table - $150 Boston Scavenger
9/22/09 9:34 AM

I cook from Ada Boni's Regional Italian Cooking. The edition is old (1969) and the pictures of the food are hardly flattering (didn't anyone know about food staging back then?), but the recipes are fantastic.

When I started dating my SO, I saw the same recipe book in his mother's kitchen (she's an excellent traditional italian cook) and knew I was doing something right :)


Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Do You Cook From Vintage Cookbooks?
9/15/09 3:11 PM

I'm excited about this contest, too! But how do you enter? Am I already entered by commenting?


Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Quick Weeknight Meals: The Prizes!
9/9/09 2:57 PM

Kept the landline for the security system and in case of emergencies: blackouts, no reception at the house, etc.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Survey: Do You Still Have a Land Line?
8/19/09 4:03 PM

lbc, try ladybugs on the aphids, we had an infestation in my condo complex across four patio gardens, and eradicated them with one purchase.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | 4 Easy Ways to Keep Bugs and Pests Out of The Garden
8/18/09 5:15 PM