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I'd love to have induction. It's the safest of ways to cook and especially gas in comparison is a lot more hazardous out of a health perspective (particles in the air). The only negative aspects are the price and the fact that some pots and pans might not work on a new stove.

The fusion of two households meant going through both books and magazines on my part.

Books that I'd never read again are to be sold whereas old interior decoration magazines have been graciously forwarded to family members, who then switch batches, after which they will be transported to a Summer house of our sailing club's. Perfect for rainy days or an afternoon on the beach, even if they are five to ten years old by now, and I know for sure many will read them. The thought of this makes me really happy!

It's only after having participated in the Fall Cure of 2009 that I've realized the beauty of recycling like this - no point in hatching on something I know I'll never flick through again.

I'm with Martha on this one. Two white shelves, long but not deep at all and from Ikea (don't know whether they are sold still), for picture frames have already been attached above the bed, as well as two white reading lamps, model Viktor by LampGustaf (Swedish manufacturer), surprisingly reasonably priced.

The headboard itself is still under construction. I have a fabric that was bought years ago on sale, white and kind of boring, so I'll sew a "structure" on it before hanging it on a wood or shower curtain rod (depends on which is cheaper and will produce the most correct length; should be as wide as the bed with bedspread). The rod will have metal endings as a finishing touch to match the lamps.

When I want to switch the fabric, it's done "in a jiffy", and it doesn't have to be a huge expense either. I think wallpaper or the solid wood board would be a lot more work as well, so I'm quite content with this solution.

Oops, forgot the comment question. What will stay on the top of my mind from this experience is that it's necessary to have some kind of Cure mentality all year round in order to maintain a pleasant state, which doesn't explode completely in your hands; "one item in, another out" for instance.

@ladymantle: Art on wood instead of art that needs framing...

LOL! I was grinning widely already before having read all the comments, and lo and behold, a Finn has contributed with the first reply - and exactly the way I would have too. I grew up with those thingies being Finnish myself, and have never gotten wet arms from doing the dishes either.

In newer cabinets there's usually a tray with a single hole in the middle of it, collecting all the drops to the middle of the sink. And of course the edges of the tray have been secured with silicone to prevent water from running underneath it to damage the cabinet itself.

The waterfall all over the place in the photo is just ridiculous; I've never seen anyone, not even sloppier people, wash like that.

Lol, labels... Seriously, it makes me automatically think of important people at vernissages, importantly sipping warm white wine. Just do whatever as long as it makes your heart sing!

Love theme parties! Once in a while it's great to hop into another persona, knowing it's not my "fault" for acting a bit whimsical or silly even.

@Apartment Therapist: Nice photos and thanks for bringing us the Cure as well!

@STLcolleen: I completely agree with regarding decluttering and rentals in general!

@livc: Um, I know exactly what you mean. Some genius previous tenant has painted the enamel bathtub in my flat, but it happened years ago so now the paint is flaking, and due to really hard water here it's been coloured this orangy grey that is more than appalling to look at. I'm so completely embarrassed, but unless I paint it again or start scraping it off (which might never even be possible to complete) I just have to live with it. My solution is to keep most of the shower curtain put "into action" while I have guests, but you can still see it. What gets to me the most is that it looks sooo dirty - and normally I never have a dirty home. (And no, I don't take baths in it...) As long as your linoleum etc feels clean and there's light, toilet paper, running water and a fresh towel people won't mind! Just invite them over already :)

@GrainSmasher: Great party ideas! And VERY nice tip re Godzilla!!!

Re entertaining in my home: I love having people over as long as I feel that they return the favour once in a while too and it's not just me paying for it (I'm still studying, they are working), cooking and preparing for hours both before and after the event. Some of them aren't always very proactive as you can hear :)

I've found a solution that would keep both my husband and myself happy as far as making the bedroom a sanctuary goes. My current homes - mine and his - are rental flats and there will pass a few years still before we can purchase something of our own, but until then there's no harm in trying to come up with a functional solution.

We're both past 30, so habits are well-known by now, and to be able to accomodate everyday needs in a most efficient way would be wonderful. And by the time we finally have our own flat, we basically want to move in and move on so to speak.

To have one major idea outlined feels good, almost like actually finishing the Cure in the bedroom I imagine. Still have a couple of small details to finish, but so far I'm really pleased because most small "crises" have been solved (and I do tend to stress more about cable chaos than colouring of the bedspread and amount of pillows and such anyway).

http://luftskibet.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/a-dreamers-bedroom/