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I have a cleaning lady that comes once a month. For $75 it is completely worth it! I had to cut out some other things but I will never give this up.

Can you afford to switch out the cabinetry? I am not sure how good those cabinets wood look painted.

I can't believe i am saying this, but the cabinets would be lovely in black. ( I usually hate dark cabinets.) I would go with a shabby chic look creamy distressed wood floor, make sure it coordinates with the tile on the wall or a little lighter. A roman shade possibly linen or cotton in a solid color for your window,and modernize your pulls.

Paint your wall a lighter shade of white or cream that coordinates with the tile and do marble countertops in Carrera.

Gazing balls? Please don't ever add gazing balls to your decor. You are to good for that...

You need to paint. A lovely safe -not too bright mustard for the kitchen, and a greenish blue, (not teal-too bright) on the living room wall. Have a friend with wall color choice experience or choose a color similiar this wall:

http://www.nateberkus.com/portfolio.php?id=134

or http://www.nateberkus.com/portfolio.php?id=109]

Make sure your contrasting paints have the same hue saturation and they will coordinate beautifully. Now add more artwork and a small hall table for a landing strip (perhaps you have one in another room already.) Get rid of that dark wood lamp on your buffet and replace with a metallic version for a pop of color. As for the television, throw it out and wall mount an lcd (the tv and stand are too low for that wall. It makes your space look squat.) and put some lovely higher focal point groupings on your former tv stand such as vases w/flowers, books, accessories that mean something to you. Give your home some LOVE...

Milk paint darlin...

Truthfully with that lovely gutter looking thing next to the wall and with the casement extending to to the ceiling trim I think you have to mount on it.

I would just say-hey guys, theres this stuff called wood putty and you can paint right over it.

I would use woven woods so nothing melts or catches fire
in a shade scenario and I would paint that heater a lovely accent color or black to make it a focal point.

When its painted white it makes it look like someone tried to camouflage the heater to no avail.

The "frat" party part of Mardi Gras in the Quarter is for
tourists. Those of us who are locals and dignified stay
uptown and watch the parades and bring the kids out to
catch beads and stuffed animals. It's a time to have
your family in town and backyard party's with the neighbors and go to a ball or two. (Which usually benefit
a charity I might add.)

The U.S. wide perception of our celebration is unfortunate.
Its almost like thinking that in New York on New Year's
the only acceptable thing to do is stand in times square
and freeze to death and watch a big ball drop.

Ah, ignorance and prejudice....

light grey-blue.
No warm greys, that will make it look
industrial instead of soothing with these colors, don't do navy, that's just way to dark. Stick with light to medium toned blue greys.

Also, same kitty--pooper, knocks over any glasses with liquid in them if you leave them unattended for 30 seconds. She has kitty radar or something. She also cries and cries anytime you go in the kitchen that she's hungry. (I don't feed her except at mealtimes and have never.)

All of my ironing! I hate to iron.
It really is the downfall of my life.
I would truly rather clean someone elses
toilet with a toothbrush.