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Like everyone else is getting at, it's not so much WHAT you hang as HOW you hang it. High and wide, and you'll get the perfect balance. You've already done well so far. I think a bold, modern print of some sort would look great in that spot.

@Ohmydarlin What a great idea!

I love most of these -- especially the message boards. I may try that out in my office or kitchen.

White. Any more color or pattern will only fight the pink and green.

But I'll join the rest of the chorus in encouraging you to either get the tile painted or just hold off until you're ready to renovate everything. No use doing things more than once.

@Loora Roomba for the yard? Brilliant idea.

I laughed so hard when I saw this episode. I was curled up under one of three blankets I keep in my own living room at the time.

@rejean, I had the same thought.

I actually got mine from Kroger. I was shocked to find it there. I guess I'd forgotten enough of the content (sadly I didn't keep many of my issues) that it still felt fresh enough to me. $11 was a bit much, but I'm still glad to see SOMETHING from Domino.

I love the personality of this home!

"Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints, not. Magic." -- right on, @HRAL

I'm Catholic, and in spring 2008 I planted a St. Joseph in front of my Nashville condo (which was in a huge condo development and was on the market at the same time as many others just like it). Sold it in three weeks. I'm sure staging the condo and pricing it right had a lot to do with it, but the St. Joseph bit has worked for so many people in my family I don't want to discount it as 'folk-magic.'

I'm not a dad, but for the past few years I've been one of the only women in my small slice of a male-dominated industry. Many days I was the only woman. It was uncomfortable at first, but I think fighting gender stereotypes is always a good thing, and both sides of the equation benefit. You get used to the setup after a while anyway, and despite my undying love for When Harry Met Sally, I think men and women can be friends without consequence. Or at least they can work together or hang out in their kids' playgroups.

Taking photos of the things you love in the house is a great idea. I wish I had done the same with my grandmother's home, although I don't think my mental images of it will ever fade. I've moved so much in my life that I'm not too attached to most of the places I've lived, but there are a couple that hold a special spot in my heart.