Her Majesty's Wombat's Profile

Ditto on the rug!

I have wanted a Golden Girls floor plan to hang on my wall FOR YEARS. This. Is. Awesome.

(Also, I don't think there is an ideal way to draw it. Knowing what the outside looked like simply doesn't match the way they used it on the show. The artist acknowledges this and I think has done a good job of marrying the two)

I think most landlords are flexible when it comes to walls (especially if you do a good job), but for the LOVE OF GOD don't paint wood, trim or molding without permission. You can layer paint on the walls, but wood details will lose definition over time with each layer of paint - landlords don't want to spend a fortune stripping their trim, cabinets and windows down the line.

THAT'S how you balance orange-y wood tones! I wish more people would consider options like this before painting existing wood & trim.

Having said that though, maybe her trim is really beat up and she has the landlord's permission to paint it. Not going to hate on her choices when I don't know all the details.

I love a historical perspective on art, decor and design. Thanks!

Those look darn sweet, someone did a great job!

This area has a lot of angles - don't add to them by angling your table or adding more furniture, like a banquet. I highly suggest buying a round table.

If you want, try taping off a rough circle to see what diameter will feel most comfortable. Or, try removing the table and corralling the chairs into a circle formation to confirm that it feels better than a square table. Then, if possible, buy a round table with leaves that you can take with you to future homes.

For the love of GOD, what is the name of the paint on the Speakeasy walls??? I am desperate for that moody hue!

Full of admiration for the talents and tastes of both writer and designer here.

I was given a set of lovely Rosanna mugs and matching plates for graduation. They came in sweet boxes that match the theme of the dishes, which I still have stacked on a side table because they're so pretty. The only conceivable downside is that many of the products are porcelain (thought not all!), and microwaving/dishwasher use is "not recommended."