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LoriSF: The white one is a Sears Craftsman painted white.

Where is the red one, at the very top, from? anyone know?

where are those cute curtains from?
(on window next to low bookshelf)

YES!
But it all depends on the way they are used, I can easily see them used in super tacky ways like at a cheezy restaurant, esp at that price.

They're more interesting than all the cartoon-ish animal lamps/decor/etc on the market. And I love that they are painted all black.

We have these (headless) dog speakers at my office.. They creep some people out but I think they're cool and I love dogs.

i'd keep it simple & fresh with: mozzarella, garlic & white wine sauteed portobello, slivers of spicy pepper, sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

panini pressed bread is my fav, my toaster would be sooo jealous.

ok!

... really?
based on the results of this poll (thus far) i'm glad there are judges deciding the winner.

great balance of sophistications & fun! i know i've seen that rug before and i'm still in love.. WHERE is it from???

The best bet is bring pantone chip or color swatch to have the paint store color match and mix it. Even Home Depot will do that - but I'd trust elsewhere first, where the REAL pros work, especially if you are really picky. This way if you are unhappy with it you can have them adjust or it will be easier to fix by hand.

I had a paint debacle recently (glidden paint from HD) one room I mixed paint by hand - but I wasn't going for an exact color mix like you. What I learned from it was:

1. If you do ever have to mix by hand, buy a BIG bucket & mix ALL the paint you need it at once. (a must)

2. Also if you want to buy brand "A" paint but color matched to a chip from brand "B" they won't do it if the store sells both brands. In that case I'd suggest matching to a pantone chip or try to remove branding.

3. If I had trusted my initial instinct as a designer, I would not have been in that mess!

4. I prefer Behr over Glidden.

best of luck!