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For one of my godson's baptism (so, slightly different occasion & separate from regular gift), I gave the Jonathan Adler pop menagerie bird box. I already knew it fit in with their nursery decor & that they'd have space for it. It's also minimal enough that it could go in any room of the house & blend with their style. Of course, not only did it go with their nursery, the symbolism of the white bird/blue drops was perfect for a baptism.

I know not everyone is ok with taking paint chips & using them, and while I doubt I'll change anyone's opinion, I figured I'd at least share further details on how I got them. Before even taking one, I not only asked if I could take them, I explained my plans and offered to pay for the chips. The clerks knew exactly what I was doing with them and that I did not intend to buy any paint for this project. They actually encouraged me to take more (which I did not do)! It also happened that the Behr representative (who restocks the chips) visited while I was collecting them, and he too, had no problem with my actions. FWIW, I also use this line of paint exclusively and quite often.

I'm sure that doesn't change anyone's opinion, but I feel justified in my actions and attempt to pay for the chips. And at this point, I'm just thrilled that the stairway no longer looks like a dungeon! :)

Ok... that first pic. Adorable. I LOVE it.

I'm all for cheery yellow amid bleak winter. A couple weeks ago, I painted yellow stripes on my nursery ceiling!

http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2011/02/nursery-ceiling.html

LOVE these!!! I got a ton of reproductions of old WPA posters & one of my favs is the "Be Kind to Books Club! Are you a member?"

http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2009/10/library.html

If you scroll down, you can see a close up of it in my old library -since been redone- but that poster is still there! :D

My issue with this isn't the height or the camouflage aspect of it either. Electronics need ventilation... clear & simple. My techie husband would FLIP if I ever suggested this- he insisted whatever held our TV/box/HTPC needed to be fully open on the front and back. Without the ventilation, electronics die faster, overheat often, have more problems, and our HTPC wouldn't be able to function...

For me it's about being able to properly maintain your stuff... If the owner doesn't watch tv much & is ok with the risks, fine. But I don't think it's wise to market this idea to masses who may or may not understand the potential consequences...

I've done versions of both the felt ball wreath (but with much cheaper pom poms)
http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2009/12/diy-pom-pom-wreath.html

and the wrapped yarn wreath
http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2010/03/hello-spring.html

both were super easy & I still love them!

I used to be OBSESSED with foxes all through grade school... no longer obsessed, but they're the most elegant/stylish animal out there imho!

Buying a piece at a time can still leave you without the whole set though- it might get discontinued to fast to finish off the set! But then- at least you get to have a couple pieces I guess. :)

I've always used a comforter, but this summer it wasn't cutting it. We had a duvet & tried putting a super light insert in, but still too warm. Ended up (skeptically) at Target in the market for a coverlet. We got one from Dwell Studio & LOVE it! It's the perfect material/weight/thickness for summer!!

http://www.cozylittlecave.com/2010/06/warm-weather-bedding.html

since when are spiral topiaries cheesy or ugly?? Aren't they pretty classic/traditional formal landscaping staples?