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We went with a cloth ottoman (in a funky pattern because of all our neutrals), and just put a large serving tray on top for when guests come over. We also have plenty of side tables for drinks and plates. Best Style Coffee Table To Suit Preston Sofa? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/10/13 8:55 AM
I bought this Hemnes bed on Canada a year ago. However, I believe they just revamped the entire Hemnes line a few months ago. What's the Name of this Brown IKEA Bed? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/7/13 8:24 AM
Agreed, really like the room... but saddened to see it described as "boy". Levi's Boyish Mix My Room Flag this comment	4/24/13 8:32 AM
shudder Eye poking concerns. Price. Glob still just sliding down the handle. Is it really that hard to lean the knife on a plate, or scrape the PB on the edge of the jar or something? The Standing Spreader Knife: Could This Be the Smartest Invention Ever? Flag this comment	3/16/13 10:18 PM
I think it's smart to start teaching kids how to moderate themselves when it comes to "bad but fun" treats, and how to keep it as a treat. (But please don't mistake apple juice as "healthier" than pop. It's the same thing, loaded with just as much sugar. And please don't give me the "natural sugar" line, because that's just not true) Letting Go: How Junk Food Made Its Way Into Our Home Flag this comment	2/23/13 4:31 PM
We use Astrid. I like that I can see if/when we've each completed the task, and that there's also web-based access. I also like that you can set priorities, and reminders! (it also reminds me when to phone someone back) Recommendations for a Shared Grocery List App? Good Questions Flag this comment	2/18/13 1:28 PM
*women's love of CRAFTING - nice job, autocorrect... Fabulous Play Bakery Bakerella Flag this comment	2/16/13 2:24 PM
I agree that no where in the original post does it mention kids, just this Wang's love of cresting. AT added the part about it providing hours of fun for a kid. Fabulous Play Bakery Bakerella Flag this comment	2/11/13 7:41 AM
Love the idea of a bright, patterned runner (it would give the same "fix" as a dropped ceiling - i.e. visually shortening the height - while still allowing the beautiful high ceilings). Also agree on painting the door a fun, bright colour. I'm thinking yellow or teal. How To Add Interest to Long Narrow Hallway without Feeling Claustrophobic? Good Questions Flag this comment	2/3/13 6:06 PM
Turn the table 45 egress while you look for a round table. It would indeed make a lovely eading nook, if you have somewhere else that would work for dining. Way out there forego the usual dining table and get 4 occassial chairs. Put one in each corner and get a low round coffee to use for dining. More casual and comfy, but closer to the ground and would feel safer. Whatever you choose, no one's back can be square to those steps. shudder Ideas for Arranging Awkward Dining Area? Good Questions Flag this comment	1/27/13 9:34 PM
I think it's more the power of removing a wall than the power of wallpaper. ;) Before & After: Kitchen Nook Makeover Kitchen Inspiration Flag this comment	1/27/13 12:02 PM
I'm a recent raw cacao powder + warm almond milk + honey addict. Raw cacao powder has caffeine, though. :) Not much, but still some. Caffeine-Free Hot Drinks: 5 Alternatives to Coffee and Tea Flag this comment	1/13/13 3:44 PM
We can make time for whatever we want, and too many people are choosing to make time to skip out on the nice things of life - like standing next to a warm stove in a cold morning toasting some oats That's what YOU like. The "nice things in life" for me include an extra 15 minutes snuggled in a warm bed, cuddling with my husband and dog. Don't make assumptions about other people's priorities. Do We Really Need Quick Oatmeal? Flag this comment	1/12/13 6:22 PM
Note to Canadians - don't bother with wevther unless you're traveling in the US (or want to bother looking up the zip code of your future US destination); it doesn't work in Canada. Imaginative Weather & Clock Apps for Your Travels Flag this comment	11/28/12 10:34 PM
I think the issue here was the the post title didn't identify it as iOS-centric. Therefore people got excited, clicked through....and oh wait, this totally means nothing to me because it's only iOS. By using "app" in the title it implied that it was NOT iOS-centric. i.e. thi isn't a post about apps. This is a post about iOS apps. "Imaginative Weather & Clock iOS Apps for Your Travels" would have been a better title. Again, not so much that it was iOS, it's that it wasn't IDENTIFIED as such. Since that's basically the only feedback on this post, you might want to take heed... Imaginative Weather & Clock Apps for Your Travels Flag this comment	11/28/12 10:31 PM
Can't tell if you're joking or not but will assume you aren't: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system) It's ..more than common: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/11/27/iphone-market-share-in-us_n_2196861.html Imaginative Weather & Clock Apps for Your Travels Flag this comment	11/27/12 1:45 PM
Unfortunately Amazon.ca has a very limited and expensive selection of non-book items. Help Me Find Inexpensive Small Bottles for Homemade Gifts Good Questions Flag this comment	11/27/12 1:36 PM
I'm in Canada and order from amazon.com all the time, just depends on the vendor. Help Me Find Inexpensive Small Bottles for Homemade Gifts Good Questions Flag this comment	11/27/12 1:35 PM
One again AT....if you're posting just apps for apple products, put that in the %#€&ing title. You constantly use "apps" when you mean "iPhone apps" or "iPad apps". There are other operating systems, you know; quite common ones. Imaginative Weather & Clock Apps for Your Travels Flag this comment	11/27/12 7:59 AM
This AGAIN?? Give it a rest already, AT. Everyday vs. Party Time: Should Guests Go Shoe-less? Apartment Therapy Reader Survey Flag this comment	11/22/12 8:28 PM