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The dough for cinnamon rolls. Anytime I don't have to knead is a good time :)

Well first I'd make the most of the sound quality by popping some Transiberian Orchestra on. I typically pretend that I hate them to my friends and family (my ears are actually burning this second as I type it), but they do sound pretty darn good loud. Particularly "Carol of the Bells." Then I'd put on Leon Redbone and Zoey Deschanel's "Baby It's Cold Outside." It's holiday-themed, smooth, and almost naughty. Perfect.

And black is perfect.

hey jeni-rae! way to go ohio!

ok now that that's out of the way, i think it's best you somehow find a stud (or two), use a drill and mollies/wall anchors and very strong wire. i'm pretty sure a drill is necessary for our mirrors.

also, i really think the white would look nice - over the bed. misty, do you happen to have a link to that punta cana house? i couldn't find it.

These are all such great ideas! Thank you so much. Adding color to the apt has been a bit of a battle of who's more stubborn, haha. I was able to sneak a throw, light paint color, and some placemats in, so we're getting somewhere.

Right now I'm definitely leaning towards the black or white. We'll see about the black as I don't want it to look like something from Hot Topic.

I was also considering maybe putting it over the bed as MrGreen suggested. We have a print there right now that is just kinda there to have something there. The walls are the same blue-grey as the wall behind the couch. It really looks darker in person, I swear! The duvet is white and we have dark brown curtains and headboard. We rent, so we'll have to repaint at the end or be charged a lot (hence not going too dark). The carpet here is also lighter than any other apartment I've lived in, which drives me nuts. Our fabulous view makes up for it!

We're kinda stuck with how the furniture is in the living room b/c we really only have one useable wall (one goes to the balcony, one has to be for the tv and one faces an awkward kitchen bar thing which is too high to be usable). Someday I'd love that credenza or sofa table though that you guys suggested. Right now I'll just aim for a non-ikea tv stand from college.

I'd LOVE to have plants as well, but they have to be up high b/c we have two inquisitive cats who will eat anything. All the outdoor posts make me want a flowerbox, so I'm going to hit up the nursery this weekend.

It's just been tough, as I'm sure many of you who moved in with an SO know, getting both to be happy. He's not a huge fan of plants, family pics, color or mirrors. Soon he'll see how great some good design - with great suggestions from people like you - can look. I can't thank you enough!

Random question...I have some 4x6 picture frames that didn't' come with hanging hooks. They're not wood so I can't screw the normal wire kind into them. Do you know if anyone makes adhesive hooks for hanging?

Thanks!