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I just painted two of my dining chairs bright pink - they're set of those cheap brown stained folding chairs from world market - I left two brown, but I love it. Adds just the right pop of color without being overwhelming in my small place.

I agree with what some others have said - think about what you want out of a one bedroom. Is it more space, or the wall?

Here in DC, I moved from a teeny-tiny one bedroom into a studio that was about the same size. My reasons at the time weren't really about the space, but I ended up being happier in the studio. So for me - given the same square footage, the studio was the better option. It was lighter, and w/out the wall, I had more options for using the little space I had.

Fast forward a few years - I'm much more interested in entertaining in my home, and the studio was a little awkward. I didn't really have room for a dining table, and even if I set one up, you were still eating dinner next to my bed. So I moved into a one bedroom - like you, my rent (when you factored in utilities, etc) about doubled. My space increased by probably a little more than 1/2. It's been totally worth it - I can have people over whenever I want, I have a table that sits up to 8, and I can shut my bedroom door to hide any mess.

And, yes - like you mentioned - I feel much more grown-up, like this is a real "home".

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Me: 1 for colors I would wear, and 2 for colors I would decorate with.

What if they created a "wish list" on amazon, and made it available to friends who asked. It could serve as a "this is what I will get for myself when I have $xx spare dollars laying around" or as a "registry" as described.

Less presumptious, in my opinion, if it's presented as a list of things that they want for their home and intend to purchase on their own when they can. Sort of reads more like "Hey, I'm willing to spend my own money on this, but if you're looking for something to get me - here you go!" rather than "Bring me presents - here's what I want."

Yes - I LOVE that cat print - where is it from?!?

I'm making at 5 pies for a pi(e) party on Sunday - Key Lime, Blood Orange tart, Peach-Vanilla-Cardamom & Chocolate-Caramel tart are on deck, plus another undetermined pie (strawberry? nutmeg-maple cream?)

Astur - I used to do pre-Thanksgiving dinners for friends too! Lately, though, enough of my friends stay in town for the holiday that we rotate hosting duties.

This isn't recipe related, but my mom always served rolls in this chicken-shaped basket. I've hosted Thanksgiving (or pre-Tday!) dinners for several years, and two years ago I was lamenting my own lack of a chicken-basket. So for my birthday that year, my mom gave me her chicken-basket. It has no style what-so-ever, and sticks out like a sore thumb from the rest of the table, but I love it and it will always have a place at my table.

I too love the gray walls - but I have to ask about those chairs. Are from Urban Outfitters?

If they are, I'm curious about their quality - they have the same design in a charcoal color that I'm thinking about buying.

If they aren't UO, can you please share where you got them?

I haven't been able to find anything similar - the closest I've seen are various slipper chairs, but I love the way the back is separate from the seat. (I'm in a studio and I think they would balance well with the futon-as-sofa).