sunshine1301's Profile

Where in Ballard is this? My husband and I live in North Seattle but we're looking at Ballard... Hmmm... :-) Adorable place!

I don't think this article was judgmental in the least. Just another article from Re-Nest about being eco-friendly and offering suggestions!

Okay, now let's see... We don't use plastic bags, plastic wrap, paper towels, hair dryer, microwave, coffee maker, or garbage disposal.

We compost and recycle what we can, but there's still trash, albeit less. So trash bags are a must (and I can't just reuse grocery bags - I try to use my reusable bags for that). As far as the dishwasher, I think the feedback has been pretty neck-and-neck between dishwasher/handwashing. We just make sure to do full loads. The other thing we do use is our TV! We've done the whole without-a-TV thing before, but we've fallen off the wagon. Oh well.

I'll open the door, especially if it's a neighbor. I know my neighbors pretty well -- at least the ones that would be comfortable enough to come over and ask for a cup of sugar (or an egg, or vegetable oil, as has happened). If I am feeling uneasy or it's nearing midnight, then no, I won't.

I love the idea of painting the recessed wall, but not the bulkead/soffitt/etc. I think it would make a more dramatic focal point.

@ Nashville, TN: $850/mo for approx. 900 sq ft (2 bed, 1 ba) + an unfinished basement that we use for laundry and storage, hardwood floors, awesome neighborhood near everything we love, and a great yard. No pet fees.
@ Birmingham, AL: $525/mo for approx. 600 sq ft studio, hardwood floors, front and center downtown, no pet fees.

Hi! Gorgeous home! How are the posters hung? It looks so simple and I love it.