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Hi - I just want to caution you against going too far down the MCM path. The look is gorgeous, and I'm guilty of this myself, but the most lovely homes pull from a variety of styles. Don't think you need all pieces to have the MCM feel, which is where it sounds like you're going with the orange, green and shaggy rug.

Have you considered turning the sofa to face the windows rather than the fireplace? That would make the living room feel more like it's own "zone," rather than a walkway. I'd put a chair where the dog bed is, move the bed into your bedroom and ditch the second TV.

Btw - I can't believe that amazing walk-in closet isn't your favorite element.

Precious - I took a look at the article you posted and it confirmed what I already know. I'm a freak. Every article on color and its effects advises to go yellow for cheer, but I hate yellow. I was persuaded to paint my dining room yellow, and now less than a year later, I'm painting it lavendar. I have a lot of saturated, dark color in my living room and kitchen - a gorgeous deep blue, almost a dark teal. Rather than depressing me, it makes me smile. I've learned to ignore those articles, because a yellow home would make me crazy.

I am desperate to learn how to sew. Although I did a number of projects with my grandma when I was a kid - that was nearly 20 years ago. Does anyone have any recommendations? I live in Wicker Park and don't have a car, so a local place, or somewhere near public transit, would be best. Oh, and I work in the Merchandise Mart, so River North would also be convenient.

I think your story sums up the reason this entry doesn't quite pop; you haven't lived in the space long and have been rushing to put your major pieces together. In a year, once you've had time to settle in and collect some personal objects (and add an accent color or two!), the space will come together.

Stonelake, I second your comment. One brush will do the trick, but no guest wants to ask for the use of a plunger.