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We rarely use the gas log fireplace in our 1965 house because in our 1988 (starter) home, if you turned on the gas for the gas log fireplace, the pilot light for the heat would go out. The 1965 house doesn't have that same problem, but still we are reluctant to use the gas log fireplace.

Mike_in_Hawaii, do you have a link to the kind of thing you mentioned? Thanks!

To me, minimal is cozy. A few things, well organized, gives rest to the eye, and therefore the soul and body.

Whatever you do, make sure you're not violating a copyright. Even if you take your own photo, that doesn't mean a company can output it for you--if there is $ exchanged, you have to provide proof that you are legally allowed to have it reproduced.

Tidewater Workshop has their porch swings on sale from $65-190, depending on size and style.

http://www.tidewaterworkshop.net/porchswings.html

CMYK chairs--very tempting!

I like making the bed, including changing the sheets. Making the bed daily gives the bedroom an immediate sense of order, and helps set the tone for the day. Plus, it only takes a minute.

I also like doing the dishes. I've been doing dishes since age 8. I can fit about 1/4 more dishes in the dishwasher than my wife does, and everything gets clean. That's efficient, and we run the dishwasher less. As for doing things by hand, I enjoy that as well. It doesn't take long, and I get things spotless. Part of the reason I am particular about cleanliness is that I have severe allergies, so there is no room in our house for mold or mildew. Besides being gross to cook in or eat off of, dirty dishes promote the growth of crud I'm allergic to. And don't ever put away a clean, but wet dish or pot in my house!

I like to iron, partly because I'm very good at it, and do it quickly. Been ironing since I was 10. Lots of people think my stuff came from the cleaners, but I ironed 'em. My wife acknowledges that I am the ironing champ in our house (and she certainly doesn't mind NOT ironing).

JudyFromBC, use a chisel (not a wood chisel) and hammer. First, lightly tap out a line around the middle of the block, which will control how it shears when you whack it good, which is step #2. Takes a little practice, but not hard. Works for bricks, pavers, etc.

I'm with Violet+Violet on this. The spoken contraction is "couldn't've," which does sound like "couldn't of," but it is not the same. Please get it right--there is no excuse for it.

Other than that, cool place!

Don't forget these great prints from The Nic Studio on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/102598393/dinoscranes-the-animals-everywhere