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I just wanted to say that you all have given very thoughtful and encouraging responses-it has been a pleasure reading through each of them and I thank you all for the advice you gave the OP.

I would echo the posters who have suggested that you take it easy for a week or so. When i get in a slump or am so busy that the thought of cooking makes me want to weep with exhaustion, I simplify-I make wraps, chow down on hummus, make strawberry salads-I want to ensure that I'm not getting in the habit of eating out or pre-packaged too often. but I agree also that going out for a meal or two will usually make me crave my own cooking again, and get me excited about using the ingredients and techniques that I prefer.

Most of all, don't feel any guilt whatsoever about this. If I have time on the weekends I love planning out my meals for the week, but it's not always feasible. Planning meal by meal can be really freeing in that way. But for tonight, at the height of your slump-go out and get a treat, you deserve it!

I just got a sewing machine for Christmas, and I'd really like to sew my own duvet cover as soon as I can find the perfect white and girlie sheets. I'm thinking I might improvise and just buy plain white ones and then attempt to sew some kind of ruffle on...we shall see.

Anyway, my question for you seasoned duvet makers: how do you purchase sheets to make them with as a far as sizing? I have a full bed, so would you buy queen sized sheets?

Fatith-yep...all nuts. I am deprived *shrug*.

One question-is Frederic single?

Vitamini, I got one of those timers in aqua from Anthropologie. Same price and all. I love it!

And I WANT those milk bottles! I am a sucker for kitchen wares. Even though I still need a bigger bookcase and curtains, I cannot stop buying cute kitchen accessories!

Not only do I love all of your song selections, but I ADORE the reference to When Harry Met Sally. Also, I am stealing this idea for my blog.

i think the glam "girl's room" is ultra fabulous and light an surprisingly breezy with so much going on in a small space.

i also think if you can only make rude comments about how everyone is an idiot or spoiled or gushing...you should go elsewhere, maybe?

i think it's awfully sweet but could veer into gimmicky unless you style it right. modern, sleek hardware, along with a super updated light fixture would go a long way. and if i was you, i'd hesitate to add too many black accents for fear of looking halloweeny. however, i love the idea of light grey walls, silver hardware, and a few robins egg blue accents, such as white a white and blue valance. cute!

i'd agree with getting upright chairs, armless would be great-but i'd go for an interesting color like a burnt sienna or amber. or, if you're really bold, purple! what a great find!