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@ SARA ATL - hahahaa....yeah, saw that, too...

Well said, matt in kc.

@bepsf - Vodka In Freezer - YEAH!

@ m@ - HA!

@ Abe Lincolns - sorry you have such trouble with fit - bummer (not making fun, I just though of that pun and I couldn't resist)

@ washable dark jeans wearers: I have had luck in keeping my jeans from fading quickly by adding 1-2 cups white vinegar to the wash, using Woolite Extra Dark Care detergent and turning them inside out (in the washer and dryer).

I think many of us find this post way too hoity-toity and it offends our down-to-earthness as AT readers. We want to say, "get over yourself, man". And former fans of AT might feel that this post is a turn-off - like they can't quite relate to Maxwell and AT in the same way. (So, it's not necessarily about the COST of the jeans for many critics - but to spend so much $ on jeans that require such particular "care"...that sounds ludicrous to many people. So obviously, we won't be buying the fancy pants....)

And many of us were disappointed that Maxwell took the time to make a video that was lacking in complete info about this "home cleaning tip". Too many unanswered questions for people who are into this whole thing. (and the video was too long and drawn-out for the little info given) (and the sound of the rocking elephant made me want to turn off the video)

AND...a whole bunch of us are just grossed out because even though there are claims about killing bacteria in the freezer, there is a lot of "residue" on jeans that is obviously still there after removing from the freezer. I wish Maxwell would have used a word other than "clean" in reference to this process. The accepted concept of cleaning is to remove residue (and possibly also disinfect). If you wore white jeans without washing...can you imagine the state of those jeans after "freezing to clean" for the same amount of time? They would be filthy (along with all the unseen oils, dead skin cells, etc...).

What we all need to do is to love each other and wear jeggings, like Conan. They're washable and they always give you the same awesome fit.

http://jeggings.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/conan-jeggings.jpg

Yeah, I've used them as decor...piled in a tall glass hurricane shade or a few strands in a tall glass floor vase and I have to say, traditional lights DO get particularly HOT when they are in a confined space. Hanging on the wheel like a chandelier provides plenty of airflow (like putting them on a Christmas tree), but putting them inside something to make a light fixture seems like you could be playin' with FIRE! (sounds like: "FI-YAAAH"- screamed like a singer in an 80s hair band)

I don't think the article is saying that C&B was the first to bring Marimekko to the U.S. - I think it is just describing how Gordon and Carol first discovered Marimekko for themselves (and therefore for the Crate stores). They have been selling Marimekko-designed products and using Marimekko fabric in their store displays for dozens of years, but yes, they were not the first to bring it to the states.

Can you provide the name of the desk from Ikea?
Thanks!

May I have the source for the handsome number 2 on the door? Merci!

Love the agapanthus and lemon tree in backyard!

Aye chihuahua! No longer on sale. Darn it all...