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Display Name: makedesign
Member Since: 12/19/08

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Those stools! Are they available?


Andi's Kitchen Renovation: The Big Reveal Renovation Diary
5/9/13 12:43 PM

I second the love of your color choices. They show confidence without going overboard. Lovely!


Laurel & Margot's Celebration of Craft House Tour
1/8/13 1:42 PM

thx


Great DIY Desks with IKEA Countertops and Legs
1/8/13 1:34 PM

Whoa, just went to hairpinlegs.com. They do have many sizes! Any other resources?


Great DIY Desks with IKEA Countertops and Legs
1/8/13 1:14 PM

I'd love to do this for a coffee table, but I have not found great legs at that height. Any ideas for resources?


Great DIY Desks with IKEA Countertops and Legs
1/8/13 1:11 PM

PollyS - you are right------
"No, unless there are local laws/rules about it, the home owners have no obligation to consult you about their choice of paint colors.

If you don't like it, get involved in your local governing body and work to change the rules."

If we are not willing to act on our opinion, then it's just First World blah, blah, blah.


Neighborhood Etiquette: When Personal Style Becomes Public
8/3/12 3:03 PM

Urban Cricket rocks!
There's no non-chemical cure for poison ivy so your best bet is digging. I am facing the same issue with creeping charlie in my raspberries...
Good luck!


One Minute Tip: How to Kill Your Weed Seeds Apartment Therapy Videos
7/6/12 1:22 PM

Call me crazy, but I use a pastry cutter to break up the avocado. I love the semi chunky texture it makes. I also use ancho pepper for it's smokiness.


Recipe: The Perfect Guacamole Recipes from The Kitchn
7/5/12 11:54 AM

The tiles are great at all sizes. i can see applications for all the options. What advancements have been made to grout? That's the issues, isn't it?


Tile Trends: Two Extremes
5/14/12 12:25 PM

Greta idea! I love it! Don't forget to secure confidential data.


10 Snapshots You Should Keep in Your Phone's Photo Album
5/2/12 12:45 PM

In advance of a friends' new arrival, we got together one evening, and together, prepared quite a few meals for the freezer! Imagine doing this with a few gifted friends - to build the emotional and nutritional support needed in the transition to parenthood. Now I am sure their freezer is empty and we are due to bring some takeaway over. Gotta go!


The New Baby Taco Box
3/22/12 11:00 AM

Sahra, What did you end up doing?


How Seriously Should I Take Warnings from Neighbors?
Good Questions

3/16/12 2:13 PM

Go ahead and update the yellow chairs for function and pretty-ness - but consider keeping them yellow. It's so fun to see them with the national geo's.


Dean's Stylish & Social Greystone House Tour
3/16/12 1:54 PM

I know i should have followed the recipe exactly, but I am an experimenter at heart. Just for fun and to use what I had on hand, I used raisins soaked in black cherry juice. I had recently made cookies that just called for cinnamon and found them to be a liitle one dimensuonal, so I adjusted this recipe to try a hunch. I used 5/8 t of cinnamon, 1/4 t clove, and 1/8 t mace. They tasted great, and had the complexity I was hoping for (this is not a criticism of this recipe, just a personal experiment). I love the delicate texture and the moist results.
Thanks for all the great recipes and inspiration!


Breakfast Recipe: Apricot Yogurt Scones
3/4/12 1:07 PM

Last night, prior to our neighborhood Downton Abbey viewing, I served this to a former chef, a former food critic, a few very serious foodies and a 16 year old boy. They all LOVED IT! With such wide appreciation I think you've got a winner! Thanks for making me look so good.


Recipe: Braised Coconut Spinach & Chickpeas with Lemon
2/13/12 4:12 PM

Humans are habitual beings, yet most of them are bad habits. It's such a struggle to redirect to habits you really want! What gives?


You Can Do It: No Fail Ways to Finally Get Yourself Organized
1/26/12 12:33 PM

The consistent use of white makes it work. It's inspired. Congrats! Thanks for sharing.


Elodie's Fun & Feminine Studio
House Call

1/24/12 4:47 PM

Thanks to redcloverstar and suzi. I'll play around with the space.


New Year, New Thinking: Fresh Ideas to Make ANY Small Space Feel Larger
1/19/12 5:58 PM

How can I make a narrow hallway feel larger?


New Year, New Thinking: Fresh Ideas to Make ANY Small Space Feel Larger
1/18/12 1:09 PM

either grey or rust - go to a darker shade than you'd first assume. It will be warmer, more inviting.


Color Help to Match Dining Set?
Good Questions

10/27/11 1:52 PM