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Don't let the bedbugs bite!

On a more (less?) serious note, don't paint the wood -- it's gorgeous. Maybe a slate-colored linen or chenille? That would go well with your rug, I think.

While I think the final result is kinda lovely, I don't think you should go around broadcasting what it once was! If I weren't out of town I'd be hugging my own Queen Annes, telling them not to be afraid.

This is beautiful, and while I normally bristle at the idea of "needing" things, there is no other way to describe the pull it has on me. Why must she be in London?!

I love this place. The round glass table in the bedroom is a nice touch in terms of creating a workspace that doesn't look like it takes up as much room as it does, and I really like the incorporation of Ikea with more original finds. It makes me miss DC.

But that feather fireplace would give me the willies every single day and night. I couldn't click past that photo fast enough!

I'd like to be the kind of person that would pass down my gorgeous Peruvian side tables so someone else can get some joy out of them, but they're going to make a beautiful coffin. Everyone in hell is going to be so jealous.

But I agree with Jesse Lu...perhaps you could use different storage and display options on the parts of the shelves that extend into the "living room" section. That would give some more visual separation while matching the mood of the furniture. I think it's a texture and space issue -- to address it, I'd keep all of those books and magazine boxes on the office side, and put some wicker baskets (green, red, brown) and personal effects on the living room side. It's a little too busy as it is.

s and the r: Good reminder! I was getting so angry until I reread the post and your comment. With the popcorn popper, the water kettle, the crock pot, and the rice cooker, I was wondering if this person even had a stove!

I don't think one choice is smarter than the other, Bromelia. I've never heard of anyone actually throwing away cheap sheets when they buy a new set -- most people keep old sheets in rotation for variety's sake, or use them for guests. But if you know people who put $100 sheets on their guest beds, let me know because I have plenty of vacation time!