swandive's Profile

I have 2 dogs as well. A 65 lb. husky mix and a 30 lb terrier mix and over the years have come up with the following floor coverings that work for me: Chilewich "plynyl" rugs runner over hardwoods in hallway, foyer and kitchen. In the living room I have one of Kyle Bunting's cow hide rugs. They are pieces of art, his designs use scraps of hide and are indestructible. Of course, you have to be alright with the idea of a hide. It is soft and warm in winter and cool in summer. When Levi was a puppy you just blot up 'accidents' and wash with warm soap and water. Not one stain or worn area. They wrestle and eat bully sticks without problem.

I made the mistake of putting in beautiful dark dark brown wood laminate floors even though my dog has both white and black hair. Opting for form over function, I have to clean the floors daily. This will eliminate the dragging, lifting and cord of my circa 1989 vac.

I've used their panels from the glass series twice. once for sliding doors in a credenza and once for inserts in kitchen cabinets. Not cheap--$165 for 4'x4'. But it is worth it.

Isn't that sofa from Ikea?

They are not finished. Broke ground recently. The showroom is finished and next to building site—which is very close to Portland State and inches from the heart of downtown. The name has recently created articles in local papers as cyan is really a blue color and they ( the builders ) feel that the sustainable movement should be referred to as being blue not green. Blue because of the sky and air quality. not sure about all of that but I like the idea of a small footprint.

This piece would complete my "skyline"

The dutch oven for chicken and dumplings.

Wheat bagel with organic cream cheese, capers and smoked salmon french press coffee.

It will match the pink lining of my winter coat.

I think I need 4 of the therapists choice.