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Display Name: jlj5
Member Since: 8/30/12

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@EngineerChic, I completely agree. I'm 39 and not in a relationship, but I love the confidence I feel in wearing flattering, comfortable underthings - nobody knows, but that gives me a little secret :) it's one of the ways I take care of myself.

no, it shouldn't be a deal-breaker in a relationship, but relationships are about caring for each other, and if your guy or girl likes to see you in non-ratty undies, then making an effort is not bending to sexism, it's loving :)


Moving In Together Means Getting Rid of All the Ratty Old Granny Panties
5/6/13 9:09 PM

awesome! after cleaning, remove the skirt & upgrade legs to mcm-style wooden tapered, or possible some cool metal ones.


Is This Couch Hideous or Awesome? Good Questions
4/27/13 1:49 PM

i love both lilacs and lilies of the valley, but my favorite is the peonies my grandmother grew in abundance, at their home in Ohio.


Grateful to Be a Midwestern Girl:
Lilac + Lily of the Valley
4/23/13 8:35 PM

I understand why the sectional works for their space, but I really like those blue chairs in the before - does anyone know what/where??


Before & After: Three Years Worth of Decor Changes in One Warsaw Apartment House Call
2/18/13 7:51 PM

love that quote by ira glass! and love andy's work - i'm a furniture design student, and this is beautiful - that coffee table goes on my list of things i'd wish i'd designed :)


Meet the Maker: Andy Johnson of Ample
2/5/13 8:14 PM

i purchased ikea hemma cords online, then wrapped them in neon duct tape - took a while (i ran the tape lengthwise down the cord, rather than twirling it around, so it wouldn't have wrinkles), but they look great!


Source for Inexpensive Colored Cord Kit? Good Questions
1/25/13 8:38 PM

I second (or third or fourth) the clementines - if you have an international market in your area, you can often find produce much cheaper than in typical chain grocery stores. I live in Indianapolis, and Saraga has beautiful clementines, w/ the stems & green leaves still on, for $2/lb!! they taste like candy too :)


A Homey Budget Wedding Meal for 120: The Menu Homemade Weddings
1/19/13 1:55 PM

@engineerchic - as an art student in a small art school, i can tell you that my school gallery hosts a student show, with work for sale, only once a year, and this is a juried show, with only 1 piece by select students. the student clubs usually hold their own, smaller sales before Christmas, but these are usually advertised "in-house", for other students. not ideal, i agree, and that may just be my school, but you may need to contact the office at the school to find out when these sales are held.

alternatively, there are a ton of small galleries, community art centers, and coffee shops that routinely display student art for sale, and these may be more accessible. many larger towns & cities also now host "first friday" events, or similarly scheduled "open studio" nights, when all the art centers & studios are open for several hours on a friday night, every month.

hope this helps - student artists really need & appreciate your support, so good luck!!


3 Ways To Keep A Room From Feeling Flat
1/7/13 9:43 PM

i use a large piece of mounted (unframed) art to camouflage my flatscreen - props in front when the TV is not in use, sits on the floor in front when it is, no construction or new purchases needed :)


Before & After: Tube TV Armoire Gets a Widescreen Upgrade Reddit
1/3/13 8:23 PM

@LaureltQ - wax adds a bit of "body" to the mineral oil, so it's a bit thicker & doesn't run everywhere. Also, because the wax is a solid at room temperature, it forms a bit more of a protective layer, and can be buffed to a nicer shine than just the oil alone.

I'm a woodworker, and I use this on wooden spoons and bowls I make, as well as to keep my own kitchen utensils looking great!


DIY Wood Butter Creative Culinary
12/12/12 9:27 PM

grapefruit rosemary daiquiris from southern living - very festive & refreshing! we actually treat them like a sorbet course, and drink them as palate cleansers. use good quality grapefruit juice and the leftover fresh rosemary from holiday cooking.


Party Intelligence Gathering: What's Your Favorite Cocktail?
11/14/12 8:15 PM

The quilt looks a lot like the one my grandmother made for my parent's wedding, back in the 70's - if I'm not mistaken, those are vintage fabrics.


One Simple Idea: Put A Bolt In Your Ceiling
11/1/12 8:06 PM

great find! it's a rectangle, so pretty straightforward - the risks are minimal & if you're not crazy w/ the way it turns out, you learned enough to try again, or get you through until you have the funds to pay an upholsterer. also, there are great youtube videos & instructions on this site & others, so read a few tutorials before you start, and you should be fine.

as for bolsters, upholstery foam is ridiculously priced, so you might consider a bunch of throw pillows along the back for now. good luck!


Can I Reupholster a Daybed Myself? Good Questions
8/30/12 3:55 PM