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Boil 3 inches of water with 1 tsp of baking soda. Let it come to a rapid boil then drop in your eggs gently. Leave the pot uncovered, but still boiling on the heat, and set a timer for 10 minutes. Once the timer goes off, remove the eggs and run cold water over them until they are cool enough to peel. Works every time! You can do 7-8 minutes for the perfect soft boiled egg as well.

FYI, the baking soda will make removing the shells easier, but is not necessary.

Boil 3 inches of water with 1 tsp of baking soda. Let it come to a rapid boil then drop in your eggs gently. Leave the pot uncovered, but still boiling on the heat, and set a timer for 10 minutes. Once the timer goes off, remove the eggs and run cold water over them until they are cool enough to peel. Works every time! You can do 7-8 minutes for the perfect soft boiled egg as well.

FYI, the baking soda will make removing the shells easier, but is not necessary.

We solved this problem by selling/donating EVERYTHING we owned (minus some nice clothes, and all our kitchen gear) and started fresh when we arrived in our new place across the country. It felt amazing!

The process was tough but it made us realize how pointless the attachments were that we had to objects and we resolved to live as simply as possible from there on out.

GORGEOUS! Where was Kelly + Olive when I searched for months to find their exact services when we relocated to Chicago?! Contacting them asap, our space needs them! Love finding this sort of this sort of link through Apartment Therapy!

I love your kitchen and think you've done a great job with that zigzag painted backsplash and the open shelving! I agree with every other comment about changing the light fixture but honestly, its a lovely space!

The couch debate is an endless one in our household. We recently sold all of our belongings in SF when we relocated to Chicago and we were so excited to buy all new stuff but most excited about Sofa shopping. Until, that is, we realized how impossible the search is. After spending roughly 2K on the Crate and Barrel Klyne Sectional, we thought we'd found the one. Then it was delivered and arrived damaged with rock hard cushions so it got returned. Back to the drawing board and with a possible overseas move in the near future we decided to buy something neutral, easy to resell, cheap but higher quality than Ikea, and still sleek and modern. We wandered in Chiasso and bought this:

http://www.chiasso.com/store/item.aspx?DepartmentId=36&ItemId=56800

It's modern, firm but comfy, and VERY easy to clean (they call it soft faux flannel but feels felt-like). Maybe its perfect for you too? We LOVE it.