lawgirl's Profile

Full disclosure - I can afford a $$$ sofa, but the last one I bought was an Ektorp sleeper from IKEA. I host people a lot and have 2 big, hairy dogs that sneak onto the sofa when I'm not looking, a cat with claws and a newborn with reflux. Even if the worst happens and I need to fully replace the cover, it's 50 bucks. I replaced a much more expensive sofa with the Ektorp. My style changed over the years, the expensive sofa just didn't fit my life anymore. Having a crazy expensive sofa stressed me out to no end. Having the same 'investment' piece for 20+ years, as in a formal living room, just doesn't fit most lifestyles nowadays.

Add me to the chorus of "before, before, before". And it was one of a pair? You're killing me. I am painting a lamp base when I get around to it - but it's a cheap-o from West Elm...

Can someone please explain the 'need' for double sinks? I don't get it. Every home improvement/ house hunting show is the same - "we need double sinks!". Me and my better half are very busy people, but there's nothing I need a sink for that can't wait 5 minutes.

NYC here - you don't need a broker. Just some leg-work (not even that much) and a good BS filter (that's key). I found 2 great apartments - one on a limited budget when I first arrived and another on a more generous budget a few years later - and this coming from another country (i.e. no US credit history, etc) and with 2 big dogs no less. One reason for not bothering with a broker is that there are very few 'deals' to be found - you're pretty much going to get what you pay for.

Disclaimer - orange is my favorite color and grey + orange is my favorite combination. I'd embrace the orange as an accent color and bring it into other areas of your open space. It could be as simple as a bowl of oranges on the living room table if you're really non-committal on the orange.

I totally agree re: granite. Maybe it can be honed after it's installed to soften it a bit (you'll have to seal it though)? At least then you won't have miles of shiny, hard granite.

Great list - but I have 2 German Shepherd *cough* *Shedder* Dogs and must, MUST vacuum and brush them everyday or I'd be drowning in dog hair.

Oh - drooool - I need 2 for my kitchen remodel!!

Original art, even if it's a hand-made mug. I can honestly say I've never regreted buying something handmade.

Lurv!! Are the walls wood? Did you paint them or were they already painted when you got the place? I have a place in the catskills that all wood and I'm hesitant to paint, but seeing your light-filled home...