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my parents used to have that rocking chair.

i like the stack of old books.

I keep them all, for the most part. But I've cut back drastically on the amounth I buy/subscribe to. So now, I need to go through all the old stacks and cut out pages I want to save. One day...

I also like Henri Bendel, but I prefer the Firewood scent. It is perfect for chilly fall days.

Or Cannabis Santal by Fresh. No, it doesn't smell like weed or Patchouli. It is just a fresh, but warm scent.

Both candles are on the expensive end, but I find that I have these candles far longer because you don't always need to light them to get the scent.

@erin- Thanks for that link. I'm aware of the test and how to become accredited. It just seems so many interior designers don't have accredidation. Which is fine, because I don't think education or a piece of paper should be able to determine your career, but I'm also not against it...whatever works for that person.

It's just interesting to see how designers got started in the field. For instance, Eddie. He went to culinary school, then got involved with Martha. I think that's great and I'm just curious if I can turn my Graphic Design career into an Interior Design career without going back for a second BFA.

Thanks again for your advice/link!

Alright maybe someone can answer this question. I'm a graphic designer, have a BA in art & design, but I really want to transition to Interior Design. Now I can go to school (harrington) and go that route, but it seems there are a lot of people who became Interior Designers by experience. But according to people I've talked to, in order to be called an Interior Designer you need to have accredidation which takes a degree in interior design (either Associates or BFA) work experience with an accredited designer.

This might not be the place for this, but I need to know! I'd prefer to not have to go to school, but to work my way up in a design company. I'm just at a crossroad right now. Any advice from anyone would be appreciated.

But yes, I'm hoping for eddie to win. I like some of the other contestants, but he just has a good grasp on things.

i had the same problem. mine look exactly like that picture above.

first i just did a regular mop job. then i used a bucket of soap and water and got on my hands and knees with a scrub brush. then i mopped again. then used "quick shine" to give them a shinier coat.

they aren't perfect, but they look so much better. i just make sure to mop regularly and use the quick shine every 8 weeks. and i have runners in heavy traffic areas.

i've always liked these. an old park district building i used to go to for art classes had a pit like this for kids. it was awesome.

i like both, but it really depends on the space they are intended for and the function. by saying sectionals are "so 2004", you are limiting yourself. function isn't/wasn't a trend.