JoeyBrill's Profile

My parents used to host halloween costume parties. It was an easy way to celebrate all of the Autumn birthdays in the family.

After the first one, my mom decided to provide a trunk full of oddball masks near the front door for those who 'forgot'. Throughout the year, she'd collect oddball pieces 'for the trunk.'

The best part was that many guests would leave masks for the next year's party.

@CrazyLady: You taught me something new today. Thank you.

The moira clock is exquisite and I love how she didn't shove gustavian into every cranny. There are just enough hints.

That blue is perfect *photo 33 really shoes some texture* for such a hot climate. I'd love to use the same in my kitchen, but it faces East and I'm in a cold climate.

I also love the contrast between the tiny formal public rooms and the larger relaxed private areas.

It must be comforting to know there are two rooms always ready for visitors.

For the books and table: bitter apple spray *flip table over and spray thoroughly so you are hitting the tongue area when Goober tests chewiness* on the table and lightly sprayed on books crotch level and below. They say to spray daily; I found three days of spraying stopped a teether for good.

Leave one tied-up / messed up book on the shelf for Goober II - unsprayed. It's his book- not yours.

Flor tiles work better than area rugs in an apartment - smaller pieces that you can clean in your sink.
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I'd leave the shelves alone for now; glass doors break and wood ones would make the place look like a pantry. You may have to start heavily editing your books collection. Babies and their shit take up a bunch of space.

ps CONGRATS!!!!

Tip1: make a local apartment dumpster tour at 4am the last two days of each month

I used to haul the coolest experiments home early in the morning. I'd throw on some coffee and low music, break open the waterless cleaner or paint, and have a great time without worrying that my activities would disturb anyone.

Tip2: learn to use the butcher/deli - they will give you enough for one person; you don't have to buy three whole chicken breasts at a shot.

Tip3: teacup hook screwed in over the entryway light switch

It's where you hang your keys when you come in and it's where you'll find your keys when you leave.

Tip4: Keep microwave popcorn handy

I have always had neighbors who were into 'adventures in good eating or smoking'. The odors seep into your space. Have countermeasures ready. Microwave popcorn masks more skunky smells.

Mary Cassatt, La Toilette

You simply must do this and you must use colors that 'pop'.

Take pictures. I want to see.

Ma! I'm busy in my yurtipigloo!

Pillows - sunbrella fabric in basic squares -with ties for the chairs

Clothing Air-dry umbrella on stand with clothespins for the photos

Portable coat rack on wheels for the divider

Locked, wheeled luggage for cameras - you don't want to leave electronics unless you can bolt a locker down.

I survived a three quarter hour roommate (one class per quarter and he eventually flunked out)and you can survive your roommate. Live with her for another seven months.

1. Get a boyfriend or girlfriend who doesn't mind sleepovers

2. Stay out until bedtime. You should be able to go from work or school to a library, museum, health club, or cafe without carrying around too much stuff.

3. Develop a weird diet regimen that involves kitchen composting

4. Stare and whisper latin when she sleeps

5. Purchase a copy of SWF and play it over and over and over

6. Ask if she'd like to join your church

7. Talk with her mother and bond, bond, bond, baby bond

8. Leave AA/NA literature laying about

9. Sleep with her boyfriend or girlfriend

10. magnets under her laptop