caitapiller's Profile

Mrs. Meyer's all purpose cleaner works perfectly on my white grout. I've tried all kinds of chemical cleaners, and this works better than all of them. I also have lots of success with plain diluted white vinegar, it's what I use to clean the grout in my shower.

We have a small collection of vintage Franciscan Starburst dishes, which use this combination, and inspired our kitchen decor. I think chartreuse and teal can be both classic and modern.

I have had the same picture on my refrigerator for years. When my husband saw this post, he said "Hey! It's your favorite room!"

We have 2 pugs and a greyhound in our townhouse, which has a very small back yard. The pugs don't need more exercise than just running around the house (which they do like crazy for about 10 minutes every morning and evening) and the grey is fine with being walked around the neighborhood a few times a day. Maybe a long walk on the weekends for fun too.

I think both breeds are good for apartments, although I would hesitate to get a pug if you don't have lots of time to train it. Housebreaking is difficult for pugs, and I appreciate having a yard that I can let them into quickly. I can't imagine if i had to take them out of the apt, down the stairs and outside to use the bathroom that we would have been very successful at potty training. We had lots of accidents right by the door when we weren't looking!

The only other negative of either breed is the shedding. I can not overstate the shedding! Both breeds shed a lot, and
I have to sweep and vacuum all the time. Seriously, be prepared, especially in the warmer months.

Other than that, I adore both breeds. Pugs are so silly and funny and snorty and wiggly. My husband says he will never live without one again. And the greyhound is so calm and low maintenance and grateful for being rescued. I don't think you could go wrong with either breed....although having them both in a small space is quite an adventure!