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Display Name: Sugarbeetle
Member Since: 9/6/09

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I have one bathroom that has a light blue with a pink border and the other is a lavender with a dark burgundy border. It has been a challenge to say the least to match. Plus, the previous owners have torn out the sinks and put in ones that just don't match.

Turns out the lavender/burgundy was relatively simple, but the blue/pink is still a challenge. Suggestions?


Working The Vintage Bathroom Tile | Apartment Therapy DC
3/16/10 3:46 AM

Are the kitchen cabinets hickory wood? I love them!

Also, I have that picture next to the window in the bedroom. It was a great Ikea find from a few years back.


Terry Shawn's Technicolor Dream Home House Tour | Apartment Therapy New York
1/4/10 7:26 PM

I've hired someone to come in and feed my cats. I have a cat with special needs so I needed someone to come in and set him up for the day. She was bonded and insured, and recommended by a friend who also petsits in another area of the city. She kept the cats fed, cleaned the kitty box, picked up the mail, made sure the house was secure, and even took out our recycling. She left a daily log of her activities. It cost me $18 a day, but for a two week trip to Europe, I feel it was worth it for peace of mind.

I've had friends come in and do this for free, with varying rates of success. The worst was a former coworker who offered to do it for me and ended up leaving my special needs cat's medicine out of the fridge, spoiling it and requiring me to purchase it when I got back. He also drank all of our beer.


Have You Ever Hired A House Sitter? | Apartment Therapy Chicago
11/21/09 12:53 AM

I have two Target headboards. One is ultrasuede and the other is leather. The ultrasuede one is fantastic. Durable, cat proof, and looks way more expensive than what it was. There is color transfer if you get a darker colored one, but it washes out of your sheets easily.

The leather one is okay enough...but do not get it if you have cats like I do. My kitty likes to jump up on it and the leather isn't the highest quality so it's trashed with little claw poke marks all over it. I wouldn't get it again had I known this. I just would have gotten another ultrasuede one.

Wait for the free shipping promotions which Target offers periodically and then google for a 10% coupon. You'll get a smoking deal.

LOVE the DIY one! Great job!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | How To: DIY Tufted Headboard Charissa's February Jumpstart Project 2009
9/6/09 6:27 PM