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| Display Name: | tallsarah |
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| Member Since: | 3/30/09 |
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Have you thought about papering over the darth vader fridge? I've seen contact or wall paper used & it looks pretty good & would brighten up that area. Paint stores always have random rolls on clearance. Kitchen Color that Works with Terrible Lighting? Good Questions |
5/13/13 11:52 AM |
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That thing in her pocket looks like a mousetrap. It's Friday. Time to Bring on the Crazy. The Ziploc Bag Jacket |
5/10/13 10:36 AM |
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We are teaching table manners to our children slowly. Sometimes if the kids are arguing at the table, we'll play the game "what would we do if the President & his family were dining with us here?" It's pretty fun. We talk about what we would make for dinner, where we would all sit (hilarious to think about in our tiny dining room), if we would feed the Secret Service the same meal, and how would we behave. We are planning on hosting a formal dinner & invite another family (probably serve 6 courses i/o 10-14). The kids are super excited about it & we practice how to behave & how to set the table, etc. And before we go to someone else's house for dinner (friends or grandparents), we talk about what's expected of them- napkin on lap, take small bites, chew with mouth closed, thank the cook, try everything, no complaining, wait til everyone's done before asking to be excused. Just the fact that they try to do most is great with us. Teaching Manners at the Table: Following in My Mother's Footsteps |
5/6/13 1:32 PM |
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We used to be part of a dinner club & the kids were always invited. We would collaborate on the menu & make sure there was something for everyone to eat & I always made sure my kids would at least try a taste of everything. Enjoying a Farm to Table Dinner (And Other Food Occasions) with Our Kids |
5/3/13 3:58 PM |
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I had a boss that color coded her files. It was supposed to make things easier to find, but it was a real pain. I mean, how long does it take to just read what's on that tiny tab, anyway? 3 Ways to Dress Up File Folders |
5/3/13 3:51 PM |
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@Saval- thank you for that hilarious link. My kids were wondering why I was laughing so hard! The Red SOLO Cup Goes Fancy |
5/1/13 7:42 PM |
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@Pi- hilarious! Hot Sofas in Cool Colors from Muuto I Saloni 2013 |
4/11/13 9:11 AM |
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Aqua wall. I love Ben Moore's Fresh Mint (it's much more aqua than mint). It looks fabulous with red. How To Use Bold Colors with Dark Brown (Almost Black) Couch? Good Questions |
4/10/13 12:17 PM |
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Can you request a fridge from the hotel? That seriously is limiting. If they won't provide one, can you bring your own really good cooler? Colman makes a super strong one that works very well with ice blocks, so you can keep drinks & cheese, etc nice & cold for several days at a time. Ideas for Real Meals I Can Make in a Hotel Room? Good Questions |
4/10/13 9:12 AM |
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Great idea! Lovely pattern, btw. My eBay Savings Secret: Can't Find Your Pattern? Look for Monogrammed Silver |
4/8/13 12:15 PM |
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In early living together/ married life, we didn't have in house laundry. So every other week (or every 3 if we were really stretching it), we would cart the huge bag to the laundromat. We used to take turns, but then realized it only took about 2 hours on a weekend to do the laundry together. We'd fold there using those big tall tables & then cart it all home. Once or twice a year, we'd pay the laundromat to wash & fold for us. Tell Us: The Laundry Nitty Gritty |
4/8/13 12:04 PM |
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Beautiful!!! I wanted marble counters for our kitchen, but since we needed 14 linear feet, it wasn't in our budget. We got butcher block instead (for a total of $350, I think). When we re-did the half bath though, we went with marble & I.LOVE.IT. It's even etched a bit in there, but seriously looks so beautiful I don't care a bit. Faith's Kitchen Renovation: How We Finally Got Our Carrara Marble Countertops Renovation Diary: Faith's Budget Luxe Kitchen |
4/4/13 4:12 PM |
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We have a vintage lazy susan style Heywood Wakefield coffee table. The original finish is starting to wear down, but, hey- it's 60+ years old. We haven't had to worry about dinged kids and we try to only let washable markers & crayons into the house. Adults do enough damage on their own when not using coasters. In Search of the Perfect Family Coffee Table |
3/29/13 4:41 PM |
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Have you contacted Kartell? Where did you buy them? I have found that many good furniture stores have local repair references, too. How To Repair Polycarbonate Plastics? Good Questions |
3/29/13 9:53 AM |
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I love understanding why everyone chooses certain appliances. Faith's Kitchen Renovation: The Confusing Journey of Buying Kitchen Appliances Renovation Diary: Faith's Budget Luxe Kitchen |
3/29/13 8:37 AM |
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I made it again this am- a double recipe so I could take one to a friend & keep one for my family. When I say my family, I mean ME. I ate the entire cake this morning. Yum. Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon Cream Recipes from The Kitchn |
3/28/13 11:22 AM |
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So beautiful!!! My cakes are never sturdy enough to lift them & then roll around in the sprinkles. Even with a few minute freeze. I would have rainbow cake explosion all thru my kitchen. Celebrate! A Step-By-Step Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Tutorial The Cake Blog |
3/28/13 8:48 AM |
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Just put one into the oven, but since I didn't have turbinado sugar, I left that part out. I got a delivery of frozen Maine wild blueberries last week & they are tasty sweet. I don't think I'll miss that bit of sugar :) Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon Cream Recipes from The Kitchn |
3/26/13 5:40 PM |
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Bittersweet chocolate tart with caramelized clementines. Un.freaking.believable. What Is Your Most Show-Stopping, Crowd-Pleasing, Knock-Out Dessert? |
3/25/13 3:35 PM |
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Your home is coming along so nicely. I am envious of those pocket sliders. Seth & Allison's Kitchen: New Windows! Renovation Diary |
3/19/13 1:44 PM |