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my mom was making espresso in our little stovetop espresso maker... but she forgot about it and it exploded ALL over the kitchen. the ceiling was covered in coffee for about a week before she finally finished cleaning the rest of the kitchen.

MY messiest kitchen accident was college. just the whole thing in general.

it's actually not that bad, just needs a bit more oomph.

in college, i picked one wall and got a bold patterned sheet that covered the entire wall. gave the whole room a nice blitz of color. (make sure that you do a quality job of hanging it, otherwise, it will just look like you have a sheet on your wall.)

and i think that the couch is ok, cause it matches that burgundy/pink chair... it just needs some really bold pillows on it.

i find the tv stand to be the most hideous. why not paint it gold so that it matches the white and gold end table?

a good rug could really bring the room together and i think that is step one in the process. just a simple white rug would really brighten up the room and give it a much more modern feel.

and last but probably the most important is lighting. get a few more little lights/lamps... anything to bring more light to the space will create a much more dynamic and inviting space.

i, personally, would much prefer to give someone memories than a material object. gift certificate to a restaurant, movies, climbing gym, museum membership, massages/spa, a cruise on the bay, opera/show tickets, etc.

i also love the idea of art involving the couple. (hell, if they are a really creative couple, get them art supplies and wrap it with a pretty bow.)

it would be hot if it had a scroll wheel. because it doesn't, it's not.

it's kitschy but not corny. i am instantly in love.