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I almost always buy something off of the registry but do it with a little spin. I learned how to hand-embroider a few years ago and try to buy a set of their table or bed linens and then make it a keepsake.

I hand-embroidered a set of sheets for one couple, a set of napkins for another and my most favorite project was a beautiful 60x120 linen tablecloth with 10 napkins for a close friend from high school. Each project reflected the couples' style whether it was tradtitional or modern.

I did go a little rogue on the tablecloth because they registered for what could have passed as a set of your grandmother's curtains!

If they are a family of four living in a basement apartment, I would think they have bigger problems than a friendly family living above them. Tell them to stop harrassing you and move on.

You could always give your kids tap shoes and then the fun would really start!

What's leftover wine?

i throw some in the pot when I'm making curries

I got this recipe from NYTimes (I think) or maybe Chowhound: brown some butter in a pan, add shredded beets and a tablespoon of balsamic. Cover and turn off heat. Cook pasta, drain and add to beets with fresh mint and toasted poppyseeds (okay and maybe some parmesan). You won't be disappointed!

what is the dip in the picture? it looks so good!!!

me, three! I was expecting something with a bit more pizazz...

This seems like just another way to add extra preservatives to everyone's diets. No, thank you!

If you can't (or don't want to) switch the bedroom and living areas, I think you should keep the color on the living room side of the partition somewhat bright. A red might be too dark and since the area is already shadowed by the partition, you wouldn't want it to feel like a den! I only have one window in my living room and I'm really glad I didn't choose the dove gray because the whole room would have looked drab. Instead I chose a really warm peachy cream color (Behr Lilting Laughter to be exact).

Whatever color you choose, something that accentuates and coordinates the partition would look great in the backsplash. Let's say you did the partition a sky or muted Tiffany blue, a primary yellow might look great in the kitchen! My kitchen is a celery green color and everyone gives me compliments when they see it.

Good luck!

roasted brussel sprouts!!