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Number 6 is a really bad tip but a good way to get banned by an auction house.

There's often a reason why auctioneers groups items as they do. Sometimes it's because there are multiple consigners (the people who own the items).

By switching items between different boxes or box lots - you are essentially stealing & engaging in a kind of fraud. It's similar to switching price tags.

If you go to a lot of auctions in a region - you'll see a lot of the same people. Do something like this & it'll get known.

A much better idea is that if you are bidding on a box lot - take a good look at the other bidders. After you win - follow up with these people - see if what they wanted differs from your item. I've done this (and had it done to me) a few times. Sometimes you can get back the full amount of your bid by selling what you don't want to another bidder.

Don't think you can see in the pics but Tenacity was way off when it came to the scale of furniture. The dining chairs & living room furniture was much too big. It wouldn't be possible for anyone to sit at the table without blocking all access to the living room & other seating.

Absolutely brilliant. I love this space - one of the best - so clever and inspiring.

What fun - love those chairs.

Rapunzel - the additional pieces were painted red/poppy color.

Such a vibrant, fun, beautiful home. Love, love, love.

If you're moving in together for the first time - why not make things as simple as possible? Move into boyfriend's larger place with your menagerie. Agree if you don't like it after a specific period (or when lease ends), you'll find a shared space in the area YOU want.

Relationships require compromise.

An affordable choice if you opt to have the sofa custom made is http://www.carolinachair.com/. I considered them when I was looking for a sofa - ended up finding what I wanted in a store but would consider them for future needs.

I guessed right but thought NYC & London closest.

It's a clever use of space (I covet all that shelving). It could look stunning with some color & texture. Now, it's very sterile & bland. I honestly thought it was a lab at first.

I did a similar low budget makeover with my kitchen - painting cabinets and replacing countertops. I think you did a nice job and made some smart choices.

However - like others - I miss seeing a bit of color & warmth. I think painting the walls a few shades darker than the adjoining room would be an improvement. And choosing a warmer color would be even better. The spices add a bit of color - would be nice to see that elsewhere.