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Nothing in that first photo looks outdated or in need of updating or like it is from the eighties. The after is gorgeous obviously and no date something most would prefer but writing the post as if the "before" was an eyesore screaming for an update I feel is a little disingenerous.

i love the tiered shape of the dresser and have been looking for similar styles from different companies for a while now. Does anyone know if that style has a particular name besides tiered...I don't get a ton of results when I use that as a search term. Also wonder a bed style that would best compliment it as well.

i would fire them over the orange peel. no question. they will continue to take advantage of you otherwise.

yeah why even post it as a "Before and after." You can't tell anything based on the photos. Just say "here's a cool modern kitchen we like."

Anita83 - see this recent Washington Post article on heart healthy food myths
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/foods-that-are-good--and-bad--for-your-heart/2012/01/17/gIQAOvE6uQ_story.html?tid=pm_national_pop

Specifically on eggs -
Eggs cause heart disease: False. Researchers have conducted a number of long-term cohort studies on eggs and heart disease, which have collectively followed several hundred thousand people. In general, the research has exonerated eggs: Eating up to six a week was not associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (i.e. heart attacks and strokes).

So how can this be if egg yolks are high in cholesterol? Most of our cholesterol is made by the liver, which ramps up production when we eat saturated and trans fats. But cholesterol from food appears to have little impact on most people’s cholesterol levels. And in people it does affect — so- called hyper-responders — studies show there can be an increase in good (HDL) cholesterol along with the bad kind, which helps offset any increased risk. Further, dietary cholestrerol may also result in larger LDL particles, which are thought to pose less of a threat than smaller ones.

Eggs are relatively low in saturated fat, and they contain unsaturated fats, which may be beneficial. Plus, they’re a good source of protein and several vitamins and minerals. They can be a healthful and more filling alternative to high-calorie muffins, bagels and sugary cereals.

if you are still taking suggestions for improving your RSS...since the new sites came online I've noticed that many of the teasers you get in your feed are just the title and a small amount of text, while others (similiar to the old RSS feed) show the title, small amount of text and one picture. I am much more likely to click on a story in my feed and read the story on the apartment therapy website if it has a picture included. Sometimes I don' think a story would interest me based on the headline but a picture could catch my eye and make me want to click over. Please start adding pictures back in like you used to.

lol

my 2 yr old Loooooves them. He literally thinks of them as candy. I'm a little worried that one day he'll be teased for loving them.

i wouldn't invest in anything just yet. Our son had a short phase where he would get a foot stuck but in a few weeks he no longer got anything stuck. Kids learn really quickly and this was another learning opportunity for him. If you do get some type of bumper (breathable, mesh, cloth, etc.) make sure to remove it when your baby starts to pull up otherwise they can use it as a step to get out of the crib.

it's amazing to me that everything on the plane has to be bolted down for takeoff and landing...including the coffee pot for safety reasons but airlines still let parents keep a baby in their lap. While it's obviously not possible to keep them strapped in the whole time they should at least be strapped in or tied to you for takeoff, landing, and turbulance. Most people would be physically uncapable of holding on to their babies in the event of a sudden drop if the baby was in their arms or on their laps.