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I've used white out / silver nail polish on my phone chargers so I can always be sure that I'm connecting them correctly. That could work as well for usb cables. Nail polish or white out on the side that has the "connector" so you always know!

@ b77 - but what do you use for disgusting messes (cat throw up, blotting up grease off bacon)?

Funny story - my piece I can't get rid of is a papasan as well! I bought it in 8th grade and cannot bring myself to get rid of it. It is comfy and it means a lot to me as my first "buy". I too have recovered the cushion.

It currently lives in my bedroom as my "catchall" chair. It holds any outfit I decide not to wear - until laundry day when I clean it off.

I use mine to keep all my board games and whatnot easily stored. Closet space is at a minimum in my loft apt.

I too have a rediculous amount of books and cannot fathom giving them away. The libraries in my town are woefully understocked or only have one copy of the book. I love being able to go up to my "library" and re-check out books that I enjoyed reading. Granted, some of my fluff books will probably get bought on e-books and stored that way, but hard copy books are just so sentimental to me.

And I rather love decorating around them - always gives me one excuse to have a library room, just like my grandparents.

I would like to use those coasters on my ikea coffee table, but am worried about the wood splintering - any advice?

Thank you all SO much! I will definitely be emailing back in with what I end up doing and some finished pictures.

I've actually been in the apartment for a solid three months, hoping it would grow on me. The stair railing isn't too bad, but it’s the railing between the loft and the open space. There is currently a couch up against it, facing the wall (as the loft area is pretty big, its my office/reading area) as well as a clear view of my admittedly cluttered desk.

I really like the suggestions of the fabric creating a "wall", at least for the railing around in the loft area. I know it will make it feel a little more closed off, but with the high ceilings, hopefully the area will still keep its open feel. I was thinking either going with the linen, or doing something with like black tulle – keeps the visibility of the railing, but can help hide/smother the distractions directly behind.

Thank you all again!
- Audrey

I use it for scooping out the inside top of cupcakes to fill with chocolate ganache or extra frosting. Makes a super sweet surprise when people bite in.

Also leaves tiny bigs of cupcakes - perfect for cake balls or tasting parties.

I love how simply elegant they are.