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Just great in its simplicity, love it! And it all fits.

Cheese of any kind, olives, sun dried tomatoes, a dollop of pesto or a drop of quality olive oil on bread - this is not unusual in the Mediterranean. Or prosciutto for non-vegetarians, or a sweet breakfast of bread or yoghurt with home made fruit jam. This is happiness for me. I do also on rare occasions enjoy some fish pate on toast, made from last night's dinner leftovers. If you have access to fresh fish you do not waste it. Don't be shy!

Leaving the door open, even slightly, is key. What about using a childproof (catproof) door lock or similar item that will keep it ajar and keep everyone safe? I actually leave the door of my machine only slightly open and this is enough to keep it dry and mold free. I do a vinegar run only once a year, but then I do not use fabric softener in the rinse cycle.

Rhubarb Salad with Goat Cheese is amazing and just right for hot days - http://www.marthastewart.com/336137/rhubarb-salad-with-goat-cheese

Theresa, I never ever comment the house tours but this is excellent editing, a great sense of color, and utterly functional. A real home. I'd love the sweater chairs in my own home.

I've got a wonderful kitchen now, but when I just started working and moved out on my own I only had a tiny barely equipped kitchen (just 3 things: double burner portable electric stove, small fridge, extremely small sink). Still, I cooked daily. Only baking (no oven) was impossible. Although some things did not work out (wok, for example, burner not hot enough), I managed fish, meat, vegetarian, sautés, pastas and curries - with two burners I could have rice on one and curry on the other, for example. It was cramped once in a while (more complex recipes with several steps and pots, custards and like), but with my trusty electric kettle and french press to handle tea/coffee I ate at home 90% of the time (and I love variety). If you add a toaster oven or a microwave - you'll have no problem at all.

My wish for the New Year is that AT sites get better photo navigation. Having to scroll down and up and up and down and click and scroll - I gave up at row 3 image 2. Please. Do it already. This has never worked and we have been so patient.

Yes, show us more! So much light, nice. What is in the cabinet in the corner? A collection? Hm, if only my partner would allow IKEA PS consoles... Also, I always like to see I'm not alone in my love for lights hung on windows.

These were very common up until a few decades ago, my grandmother owned one just like the top photo. Some residential buildings in my town built in the '20 to '60 have special poles to hang and beat the carpet in the courtyards. Imagine an age before everyone had a vacuum. They call it "spring cleaning" for a reason - you only swept the floors in the winter!

That's a Smeg oven. Comes in many colors, too.