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nothing is to everyone's taste. I, however, think these look great.

check out something called the Chimney Balloon--it's inflatable
http://www.chimneyballoon.us/chimneyballoon.html

there are other inflatable ones as well--just google inflatable chimney damper

Seriously? "When dessert is served with both fork and spoon, the fork is the pusher and the spoon is used for eating." I believe that the point of etiquette is to make guests and hosts feel comfortable, not full of anxiety. The fork is the pusher?

My rules are simple: enjoy yourself, but please eat with your mouth closed. Don't drink too much. Avoid antagonizing the other guests. Please try everything I've prepared, unless you have an allergy--which hopefully you've communicated to me in advance which would mean it's not on the table anyway.

That's about it.

also, try a nut crust instead of a pastry crust for the pie.

How many of those guests do you think were asked to take their shoes off?

There's no bench on the other side of the table in #4, so there's no need to get to the other side.

I was prepared to hate it! but I love it!

I keep it simple--one pair of shoes for the kid. it's working for us so far, but then, my kid isn't a mud-stomping puddle jumper, so we don't really need to rotate shoes.

Corduroy, do you know they make plate hangers? I assume that's what's used here. (not being snide if you're looking for an alternative to plate hangers)

I just saw an episode of Design Inc or one of Sarah Richardson's other shows where she put the beds end to end along one wall (no footboards). You might not have the room to do that, but what about end to end, no footboards, in the corner.

Of course I love those pics of the staggered bunks. And it gives you some extra room for a dresser or desk.