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There's so much beautiful original furniture out there, the images of homes filled with "Classic Designs" (Eames, Eames and Eames) is unsettling. It's great that non-designers care about design, at it's not their fault when magazines like Dwell and sites such as AT features homes with the same Eames chairs, over and over again. This is their inspiration.

As for reproductions, I think they're ok. Quality isn't the same and psychologically, knowing it's a knock off brings on guilt and a loss of confidence.

It's always about the source of the problem, which are the bugs. Can the windows be treated to repel them?

@ chiccity
Same here, I was so excited, thought it was over the counter stuff and then saw the welding equipment. Excitement deflated.

There should be more of this process. Would possibly help increase home sales if homeowner could be part of the building process. It's a win win for all, the developer would have a down payment and a buyer, the homeowner would have a customized home for less, and the contractors would have many nightmares!

Love 1,2,6 & 8. One of those things I'd love to do but hesitant at the work involved and the maintenance.

Flea markets are great finds. If you're in NYC, the Brooklyn Flea has great finds at reasonable prices. Saw this affordable little piece at Anthropologie's sister company. Not too shabby for $150.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16884934&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE_TABLES&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=108&navAction=poppushpushpush&color=&pushId=A_FURN_FURNITURE_TABLES&popId=A_FURN_FURNITURE&prepushId=A_DECORATE&selectedProductSize=

The deal with the Gossip Girl posts are there are interesting things happening in terms of set design and look at all the comments next to the topics. As you can see, they generate more comments = more loyal readers. Gossip Girl actually has a great stylist team; fashion and architecture. They get some of their clothing from Bird in Brooklyn. I agree with Randy, its more interesting to have furniture intervention.

I bought the 15 gallon 3 years ago at Overstock for $40. I just checked and they are out. I love it and I've had more than a few moments where people had no idea it was a trash bin. Can't go wrong.

In response to posted by sarahrice:

Would you rather he support a big box retailer? This isn't about blatant excess but is about appreciating and supporting the artist/craftsman behind the craft.

He gives so much of his money, but more importantly, his time. He is allowed to enjoy a lifestyle he can afford. Shame on you all for judging someone you know so little about and sharing in the hypocrisy you all are guilty of. When was the last time any of you donated your time and money? Hats off if you have.

Nice space. If I'm not mistaken, thats the Bianchi Celeste Green colored bike. I love that color and wonder if the wall complimented or contrasted the bike, if it would make the green pop more.