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It seems lately, there have been many sad stories like this from people I know.
When I was in college I saved a lost pit bull that was about to cross into a busy intersection. As he came toward me I realized he was a HUGE pit bull, and questioned my sanity in calling him over to me. He was a sweetheart though, and only about 6 months old. My boyfriend at the time and I took him in, and he became our boy. When we broke up, he stayed with his "Dad" because he had the best house for him. The years went by, and our boy grew into an old man and then last fall he passed away from cancer. I had his tags made into a necklace for my ex, who naturally it hit extremely hard. He wears them under his clothes so he will always be next to his heart. My condolensces to your Mom.

The sofa was custom made at stendmar.com
It is our second sofa from them, and it is comfy and great quality. I hunted for a while before finding them. They are based out of Cali, so if you are near there the shipping would be even cheaper.

I like the look, we have rugs because we have small dogs that like to play and wrestle and don't do it on the hardwood (I don't blame them) but too many accidents on their play area have me thinking that I am going to take them up and do away. This was great inspiration. I hope the downstairs neighbors don't mind!

I agree that it would be even better with just two tones instead of three, but I still think it is kinda cool. I don't think it was a piece of art really before. It isn't one of those uber amazing mcm credenza's 68" long that sell for 2K. This was a very simple piece that could use some improvement. I would however clean up the chords and I couldn't help but be immediately distracted by the HUGE tv on top and the other "items" dried flowers, live flowers and the iconic statue in the back...

Make it he show piece, it is overshadowed by the TV with all the rest of the stuff on there.

for the cheapest of cheap- Ikea has a poor man's modern loose interpretation

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60106447

When renovating our master bathroom, I wanted to design something unique but something that would "age" well. I think grey is such a timeless color and though I haven't completed the "Jewelry" on the bathroom I am glad I used it instead of sticking with just a white on white theme. I love all of the photos above.

http://urbanjane.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-new-master-bathroom-done.html

I live part time in Woodstock/NYC and I think it is appropriately priced. It is true you can find something bigger for the same price about 2 hours out- but they aren't as nice, have no views, and are in areas that are just as inconvenient. There is another renovated church right now in Woodstock that is for sale for much much more money. I toured it and though it is nicer and in a far better area- it pretty much has no usable bedroom, just small seperate spaces.

http://www.weichert.com/32285156/
By the way this started out in the 800K's...
look where it is now.

I couldn't tell if I was looking at a house call or an IKEA ad. This is all well put together but I feel what happened here is what I am always in constant fear of happening to me as well. Everything is very seamless but it screams IKEA showroom. That is the one problem I guess with a great affordable design store for the home. We all know it and can spot it. I am not taking away from what has been accomplished here, I just wish I would see a few more pieces that I didn't know where they were from.

Keep it for sure. I do agree on changing the faucet if possible, and besides the appliances- I would also see if you could put some type of built in unit above the sink, or open shelving right above the tile line continued on up, and continue tall cabinets above the tile line on the side where the range is. I like the look of the butcher block with the farm sink, and I always like incorporating a bit of marble with that as well where you can.

One other comment- I used two bananas- about a tablespoon of peanut butter and cocoa powder. It made the right amount for two people. I was shocked that someone said they used 4 or 5 bananas and it was only a serving for 1??? I thought it was extremely economic and low fat.
1 banana, low fat pb and cocoa powder? (not cocoa mix)