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Yes, I am way into using coupons and keep a zipper pouch in my bag with a small collection. They do add up, even though it might not seem like it.

My CVS coupons are always useful. And I almost always use the coupons they give me at Jewel, the ones that come out of the register with my receipt after I've paid. Mainly they're products I've already purchased in the past (especially Kashi and Morningstar products). But they know what coupons to print based on your buying history, if you have Jewel card. Most of the time, the coupon is decent enough to hang on to for the next grocery trip.

Eeek!! Mimosa reminds me of a taxi cab. I love Blue Iris. Always will.

To gryt: that's exactly what I was thinking!

When I was little I used to have the Barbie Townhouse...and the photo of the LR reminded me of the curvy, low lounge chairs and couch (Barbie's, not Karim's) that were covered in lime green and pink wavy stripes. They came with the set and it was all so groovy.

This place is like a giant, endless playroom for adults. Not for me, but to each his own.

I have and probably always will be a minimalist. My taste in art, home decor, and clothing is all about no-fuss/no frills and simplicity. I also don't care much for decorating at the holidays because of my limited free time and the amount of money and resources involved. I would much rather spend quality time with friends and family rather than using up my energy and several hours of the day trying to get the decorations "just so." These tree options are very appealing to me - cool, clean and modern - and I appreciate the post! Thanks!

I received a set of these as a housewarming gift last year, in the Birds Retro pattern. I love these, but haven't gotten much use out of them because we normally use stemless wine glasses when entertaining. Anyway my friend bought them from the Museum of Contemporary Art's gift store.

I love that photo of the directions on using "batties." Ha!!!

We follow this principle in our bedroom...less stuff, more calm. Once, our friend's precocious 3-year old was visiting, looked around the bedroom and said, "You need more decorations in here." I laughed - are we are conditioned so young to believe that we need more "stuff" to fill the emptiness around us (and maybe, within ourselves?).

Wow, I love this. So much light and space. Just seeing the photos makes me happy, but if I was inside I'd probably start doing cartwheels or something.

Here's another good video to watch, from a home show on NBC that aired in 1956. My husband and I like their furniture, videos, sculptures, etc. but found it more interesting to watch because of the time period. Watch Ray and how she came across (and then disappeared early on) in this video. I guess it made us think about women's roles in life/business, in the not so distant past. We're sure she had much more of an influence in the work but she sure played it down............or maybe she was just being modest :)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8915508266195133792

I saw this exact lamp at Broadway Antique Market and was going to purchase it but the price was a bit steep. I'll bet that's where they found it. There were no designer tags anywhere on the piece so I have no idea who produced this. Anyway I ended up finding a black one for $25 at a different antique shop in the city.