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I forgot to add, she recently discovered an addication to plastic beach shovels. If she's ever upset we can hand her a shovel and it resolves the problem.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | What Are Your Child's Favorite Non-Toy Toys?
8/20/09 5:07 PM

We have all these great toys, and she'd rather play with: the velcro closures on her shoes, my sunglasses, cell phones (except the toy ones), the TV remote (the real one, not the fake one we bought to keep her from the real one), any paper than can be ripped to shreds.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | What Are Your Child's Favorite Non-Toy Toys?
8/20/09 5:05 PM

I like what you've done so far. My suggestions:

1. Paint all the walls the color you've painted your accent walls. And repaint the accent walls a color that picks up on one of your accessories. Like the red in your throw pillows. I think this will pull everything together nicely.

2. A plant on either side of the armoire, plus a plant on the console against the stair wall.

3. Something on the wall behind the tv. Not sure what. Maybe a long, narrow print? Hard to say without being there.

4. Don't overdo it! I don't think you really need to add much.


Apartment Therapy New York | Good Questions: How to Warm Up the Living/Dining Area?
3/21/08 7:48 AM

I vote no on the lime green chairs. Although I do like the chairs, but in a different color to contrast more against the walls. I'd either go white (or off-white), or pick a color that you're using elsewhere in the room.

I have blue walls and a blue couch that is almost the same color... and everyday I feel like the walls need to be painted a neutral. It's just too much of the same color and makes the couch less interesting than it is.


Apartment Therapy - Good Questions: Are The Lime Green Stools Too Much?
11/26/07 10:56 AM

I'd get rid of the candles, and find some tall, thin vases of varying heights, that pick up the colors in the artwork.

Or perhaps a wall hanging that is more sculptural, not a painting. Since you've already got some flat artwork on the walls.


Apartment Therapy - Good Questions: What Should I Put Above The Fireplace?
11/21/07 11:08 AM

I think the space is crying out for some sculpture, or series of sculptures. It's already lit and could be really dramatic. Everyone I know has wall art, but I know few people with sculpture. If it were my place I'd probably do something Asian inspired.


Good Questions: What Should I Do With This Nook?
7/6/07 5:13 AM