Fabric Store Closing

Attention all you Boston locals!!!<br /><br />Probably my favorite place to buy fabric in Bean Town, the Fabric Place, is closing it's doors for good this fall. {Very} sad for them, but it's {short term} good news for us.<br /><br />I scored some incredible designer fabrics (two F. Schumacher linens and a great Paul Kaufmann floral) that normally retail for more than $100 a yard for less than $6 a yard. I have some great upholstery projects to share with you guys soon, so all this cheap fabric came at a good time!<br /><br />The nice people at the store in Woburn said they would probably be there through the middle of November. Hurry though, because all the good stuff is going FAST!!

Fabric Store Closing

Attention all you Boston locals!!! Probably my favorite place to buy fabric in Bean Town, the Fabric Place, is closing it's doors for go...

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Inspired

I have walking pneumonia. This week has been really rough. I am going crazy now that I have started to feel a little better but not nearly well enough to leave the house. Since I can't get out of the house (shop) or work on any of my house projects, I decided to have a little internet fun.<br /><br />I really like the fabric from the post below. I love the color ways and the fun print. It sort of reminds me of my blog banner. Lots of orange, green and turquoise. I thought it would be fun to build a guest room based on these colors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJPMAcWKqx2TJwgT8ezNGYvcnQPegitjKQu_OqBEuK6q4qRpeqzXr0igd9__6zJ2UvI8Q11zVc9otcXcTqk7kThi4CeFywlyQzZfloGCTd-ZCdOSpv6Lf2lgrM7piAQ1RXJDM78-tdZWI/s1600-h/b7d5_1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251890587469169346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJPMAcWKqx2TJwgT8ezNGYvcnQPegitjKQu_OqBEuK6q4qRpeqzXr0igd9__6zJ2UvI8Q11zVc9otcXcTqk7kThi4CeFywlyQzZfloGCTd-ZCdOSpv6Lf2lgrM7piAQ1RXJDM78-tdZWI/s400/b7d5_1.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />I've seen a lot of guest rooms lately done with two twin beds and an oversized nightstand in between. I like the look.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAJa55V0MI0BwZnErUwISMgj5BV4e-Utvn5RV3QRpaWsrnwhMehbdYTsrtjrxCKomWdIXLZbcVmRBuNHRPH7KLUUFvrQc83PDtAzgs9aoFm5LjIP0pe4HV4rkUh_4p2GdQ1lkG_NUs4Ma/s1600-h/pointclickhome.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891639898668562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAJa55V0MI0BwZnErUwISMgj5BV4e-Utvn5RV3QRpaWsrnwhMehbdYTsrtjrxCKomWdIXLZbcVmRBuNHRPH7KLUUFvrQc83PDtAzgs9aoFm5LjIP0pe4HV4rkUh_4p2GdQ1lkG_NUs4Ma/s400/pointclickhome.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The room above is really pretty, but it's maybe a little plain. Granted, my mind's a little foggy right now, but I remember reading somewhere that Kate Spade said that you should put really strong colors and patterns in guest rooms. Something that you love, but that you know you couldn't stand seeing for more than a month straight. But also something fun enough that your guests will be entertained. The crazy color combo in this fabric will do just the trick.<br /><br />Upon closer examination of the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140270138483">eBay auction</a>, there are only two yards of this fun print available. That's just enough for a few accents though.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJ5T4O4wdfkReA_f1rDFNJFuxWCIOZxkOtGkYdUKyMZgkNDp4McznvklAECHJyu0P4TAiepmXmfOgFuh0MGIW9jA-jmPQRUght8he3d8S2eDfvx7TOoLkIHKexLZ9iGWys8kkyQKbWIHV/s1600-h/bird+fabric+as+pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251890583981195874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJ5T4O4wdfkReA_f1rDFNJFuxWCIOZxkOtGkYdUKyMZgkNDp4McznvklAECHJyu0P4TAiepmXmfOgFuh0MGIW9jA-jmPQRUght8he3d8S2eDfvx7TOoLkIHKexLZ9iGWys8kkyQKbWIHV/s400/bird+fabric+as+pillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />I'm thinking two matching boudoir pillows with orange or turquoise ball fringe.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJy5r9sWHc7Iz3-j8WwDfux8qFWmMFOMZkn2Mkm0S8q1tkAmK59dnRc99XUsFKxPUceuXXDB-89kk3VBguZ5lM5HN9JNA7-rrNtHCRSi8-T_a7Vkp98IqCkCIo4MDu_IyPBemDPboXtQr/s1600-h/orange+ball+fringe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891250532222754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJy5r9sWHc7Iz3-j8WwDfux8qFWmMFOMZkn2Mkm0S8q1tkAmK59dnRc99XUsFKxPUceuXXDB-89kk3VBguZ5lM5HN9JNA7-rrNtHCRSi8-T_a7Vkp98IqCkCIo4MDu_IyPBemDPboXtQr/s400/orange+ball+fringe.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Maybe this great burnt orange <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p10690/index.cfm?pkey=cpatterned%2Dduvet%2Dcovers%2Dshams">duvet cover</a> from Pottery Barn folded up at the foot of the bed? I love all the French knots.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOygQ2rGmNSg3k3ok8StC-70nHe2GTTSjXK7pjBvTwM3Bl5XTPgANPBdazJFwqPhN4ntqY0mmgcgR22cF9ENqBTsgS_INQ5n6PYJcqq7QGXbPTqI_pf5mofBxOMOb8uw8-tstHAFXZT5uN/s1600-h/img79l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251890591661085298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOygQ2rGmNSg3k3ok8StC-70nHe2GTTSjXK7pjBvTwM3Bl5XTPgANPBdazJFwqPhN4ntqY0mmgcgR22cF9ENqBTsgS_INQ5n6PYJcqq7QGXbPTqI_pf5mofBxOMOb8uw8-tstHAFXZT5uN/s400/img79l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_WFOgTUfCOSz-0xQnMyMWBXeaQd3PIK8VTYluN9VaSS_CmooOcxlMUu7LtR9EIq-FsEhMONMhGf_CqtKW-GqhCKpkVcJqNwUjOQxcd6nX6k2fjvRpEoWHJj3Ixghi4UtD7AHVKHpi4qy4/s1600-h/pb+sham.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891251144472322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_WFOgTUfCOSz-0xQnMyMWBXeaQd3PIK8VTYluN9VaSS_CmooOcxlMUu7LtR9EIq-FsEhMONMhGf_CqtKW-GqhCKpkVcJqNwUjOQxcd6nX6k2fjvRpEoWHJj3Ixghi4UtD7AHVKHpi4qy4/s400/pb+sham.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />White linens with chocolate brown embroidery from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod250023&navCount=3">Restoration Hardware.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_p2_n8KVpW83SSDx4gODIxff0oEYYfAZagQ4czt41Ki_cBqbSkoRGQt3UFrEWuvBkdikkJqMiNlah44tUC6SLIJcHQUEOIHvRDDEWXMOvpHotDwEfi9excFddB7PRfx7EVA2Nx39jXz_/s1600-h/Picture+7.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891631904577826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_p2_n8KVpW83SSDx4gODIxff0oEYYfAZagQ4czt41Ki_cBqbSkoRGQt3UFrEWuvBkdikkJqMiNlah44tUC6SLIJcHQUEOIHvRDDEWXMOvpHotDwEfi9excFddB7PRfx7EVA2Nx39jXz_/s400/Picture+7.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCjoj3hDfX2f4QgtvfNn6Zzgt4MYzPuNzR5O0eE7TX0azaEJIJW-uhW-7K7tikQMbSwPQz359vLHQLPAvo3uLqpUKQtUgY2dge2xKOOFgsLJj0dXKWyepyuy5Mqa5SDh1kw7H5Mo8ZmWQ/s1600-h/rh+without+monogram.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891867960235874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCjoj3hDfX2f4QgtvfNn6Zzgt4MYzPuNzR5O0eE7TX0azaEJIJW-uhW-7K7tikQMbSwPQz359vLHQLPAvo3uLqpUKQtUgY2dge2xKOOFgsLJj0dXKWyepyuy5Mqa5SDh1kw7H5Mo8ZmWQ/s400/rh+without+monogram.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Another accent pillow. This one's from <a href="http://www.designpublic.com/shop/twinkle-living/6900?gcid=C11679x006&source=Froogle&keyword=Twinkle+Living+ZigZag+Pillow+++Seafoam+and+White&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Twinkle+Living+ZigZag+Pillow+++Seafoam+and+White">Twinkle Living</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFEukcwubntE1oH3_1U7HmcVqqAidHgkzaUyZHGz1-9sUDPlDZWkcwkLnVnwylD32g4vjydmDumNuw5R5mxmFA7NsLkIb3sIqWS4tsXLenN1miQNqY-dKjZYJAd7o54KzpfMoiYYsJJcn/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891254280278594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFEukcwubntE1oH3_1U7HmcVqqAidHgkzaUyZHGz1-9sUDPlDZWkcwkLnVnwylD32g4vjydmDumNuw5R5mxmFA7NsLkIb3sIqWS4tsXLenN1miQNqY-dKjZYJAd7o54KzpfMoiYYsJJcn/s400/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>A DIY upholstered head board in <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.robertkaufman.com/assets/fabric/thumbs/B031-1376.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/brussels_washer/&h=120&w=120&sz=6&hl=en&start=193&um=1&usg=__QCzl3sNS2v4i_MPKc4mOgXrFcBA=&tbnid=AbxKD5F6loBNSM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=88&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dturquoise%2Blinen%2Bfabric%26start%3D180%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN">turquoise linen</a> with <a href="http://www.doityourself.com/invt/6137392">white nail head</a> trim.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKDCL3HEfI74jz9Amqrzi8izPFQwWygTrYOCCnD6wODvDQ0b4I50Arpr3k7CGSK04WNelSLm2JsM61XUdzDlwQJJusP8Kf3FqayWV_na-P9JV-g7jKHuNE8nv11wJu45huCC4aLOyszta/s1600-h/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891636824010498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKDCL3HEfI74jz9Amqrzi8izPFQwWygTrYOCCnD6wODvDQ0b4I50Arpr3k7CGSK04WNelSLm2JsM61XUdzDlwQJJusP8Kf3FqayWV_na-P9JV-g7jKHuNE8nv11wJu45huCC4aLOyszta/s400/Picture+9.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGswOPT-9Q8cNUdbREAu9oY6IABelLqMXvM8sdkP4Cxd__47oBs94DpXu0CPyPa5QhfQlIHsZ5TzTJGotPSdKzb-vuhl71Z7un55WT05YRESxqOHSqAJxPW8F9_3zLZ0B_vJNuWucQep0e/s1600-h/white+upholstery+nails.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891876978605538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGswOPT-9Q8cNUdbREAu9oY6IABelLqMXvM8sdkP4Cxd__47oBs94DpXu0CPyPa5QhfQlIHsZ5TzTJGotPSdKzb-vuhl71Z7un55WT05YRESxqOHSqAJxPW8F9_3zLZ0B_vJNuWucQep0e/s400/white+upholstery+nails.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />And my beloved <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/comShop/customProdAction.do%3Faction%3DinitCustom?ruleID=2357&itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=4586&path=1%2C2%2C1443%2C1472%2C1670&iProductID=4586">X benches</a> flanking the bottom of the beds. This time in a fun brown and white zebra.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69tg9D0P26HETXgx6xm2FVSvBjfeTwbwjWp7Cyyt3sJ_qN9Qpkf8mlFFez1AsZKlOi__ZP31g90SO8hwHVfqFeXIAItiV1EIeJKqQFUVlFeHWPB_dxdy6X3GbnNZ8l80Ybdaes59W3p4x/s1600-h/safari+brown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891875731333778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69tg9D0P26HETXgx6xm2FVSvBjfeTwbwjWp7Cyyt3sJ_qN9Qpkf8mlFFez1AsZKlOi__ZP31g90SO8hwHVfqFeXIAItiV1EIeJKqQFUVlFeHWPB_dxdy6X3GbnNZ8l80Ybdaes59W3p4x/s400/safari+brown.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Also from Ballard Designs, this awesome and graphic <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Wall-Decor/Wallpaper-Designs/Blue-Wallpapers/Trellis-Wallpaper-Green-Double-Roll/p/7660">green trellis wallpaper</a>. Talk about a statement!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKI5vyZh7H_BhW7hWaVBof6AlkyhIpW2lWKXIdRkA4TuNmN5dtw_Ib6QCmnJaxUeBrQtupFgnVUnbPW9E1tT70BPNpJ2hZxpkqeK6hp96Ai-eMOK7y6Y0QF1C7li8M6MxscSQLfjrLD-C/s1600-h/green+trellis+wallpaper.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251890584532505906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKI5vyZh7H_BhW7hWaVBof6AlkyhIpW2lWKXIdRkA4TuNmN5dtw_Ib6QCmnJaxUeBrQtupFgnVUnbPW9E1tT70BPNpJ2hZxpkqeK6hp96Ai-eMOK7y6Y0QF1C7li8M6MxscSQLfjrLD-C/s400/green+trellis+wallpaper.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJQTjj1BrJxgMJLTPJPf2Lb-TPuyXsAeA97Elko4ZQGAze3ihyphenhyphenYBtPsMw6-2UTYx6YTynOqdVSSWiNnWQ38iA-YNEjnUuM_e-IjC8_ljXWtZyKCSoh3nX_ZcdbnXc50JLaE5EJ8cmzJg_/s1600-h/trellis+in+room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891874433455458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJQTjj1BrJxgMJLTPJPf2Lb-TPuyXsAeA97Elko4ZQGAze3ihyphenhyphenYBtPsMw6-2UTYx6YTynOqdVSSWiNnWQ38iA-YNEjnUuM_e-IjC8_ljXWtZyKCSoh3nX_ZcdbnXc50JLaE5EJ8cmzJg_/s400/trellis+in+room.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />This beautiful faux bamboo vintage <a href="http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/2090-BAKER-FIVE-DRAWER-FAUX-BAMBOO-CHEST-DRESSER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem330275455252QQitemZ330275455252">Baker chest</a> would go between the two twins.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCpZuJQ-Sa_778OFkZunqss0W-tg8hGr_HduofFRcevKOgYh3P6gieFXDSMAauimSWxTaknD7OJCz54WYr5REkQHSHVBD03-b-9RuJEpsrGDOYA2iX5zrUHU66DeROZwX56Xj092C3n1q/s1600-h/baker.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251890587424077346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCpZuJQ-Sa_778OFkZunqss0W-tg8hGr_HduofFRcevKOgYh3P6gieFXDSMAauimSWxTaknD7OJCz54WYr5REkQHSHVBD03-b-9RuJEpsrGDOYA2iX5zrUHU66DeROZwX56Xj092C3n1q/s400/baker.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I love <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1220&f=14740">this beautiful lamp</a> from Crate and Barrel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIkAQ3UeYGqfJZU5bt0tWhT4r1oJUjzWBlYXMTI5iO16g4h-ze2J81QeuaTpcICso-pnXBp_QPDhV1jG8knqvwmglYbSk739R3JSjGaCDTbTKfVE4b4yQKmfPdkRcjCUN5zav3v3uiiIF/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891634582007186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIkAQ3UeYGqfJZU5bt0tWhT4r1oJUjzWBlYXMTI5iO16g4h-ze2J81QeuaTpcICso-pnXBp_QPDhV1jG8knqvwmglYbSk739R3JSjGaCDTbTKfVE4b4yQKmfPdkRcjCUN5zav3v3uiiIF/s400/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />And this gorgeous <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-5580-63-omni-wall-mirror.aspx">leaning floor mirror</a> from Z Gallerie.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC9yhNEFYvQcZipfVm0_SCCY57jKCONvhPmj6FFwEQgW0WQiNnB9kVIM1nwTnmOQOkMJHkggDSR_tC5Wn3r3arE7ss7V2DWesNyrcZSCKE7BInxEZKp-gnMLfI_sI3QH3IVAQuZAbPPcd/s1600-h/omni+floor+mirror.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891245580698962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC9yhNEFYvQcZipfVm0_SCCY57jKCONvhPmj6FFwEQgW0WQiNnB9kVIM1nwTnmOQOkMJHkggDSR_tC5Wn3r3arE7ss7V2DWesNyrcZSCKE7BInxEZKp-gnMLfI_sI3QH3IVAQuZAbPPcd/s400/omni+floor+mirror.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Here's all of it put together. What do you think?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dqf67P3iiLTUec_uj4fuuX1V3yYJ2NyFQj7UNPF8I5_plu1pwOZQcAQOJiBZARyUOMnaixPqQ1DIRJqPe_JIYw2Aa2AKaTZvYJbtd3TNmq1pkkqNaZoGjBwLSDswQNw1FN_RPouQE5c8/s1600-h/LGN+Room+Inspiration+Board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251891247771455618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dqf67P3iiLTUec_uj4fuuX1V3yYJ2NyFQj7UNPF8I5_plu1pwOZQcAQOJiBZARyUOMnaixPqQ1DIRJqPe_JIYw2Aa2AKaTZvYJbtd3TNmq1pkkqNaZoGjBwLSDswQNw1FN_RPouQE5c8/s400/LGN+Room+Inspiration+Board.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>

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Should I Reupholster or Slipcover?

<a href="http://ayummylife.blogspot.com/">Jodi</a> wrote in with this question:<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br />Hello! I found your blog through google while trying to find some cool slipcovers for two wing chairs that I just inherited. I LOVE the prints from Anthropologie but am having no luck finding any slipcovers remotely close. Do you know of any places that carry unique slipcovers or is this something I'll have to reupholester on my own? Thanks Jodi</span><br /><br />Well, Jodi, I searched and searched for cute slipcover options. And I think we ran into the same problem. There was definitely nothing worthy of the Anthropologie connection.<br /><br />I did find some nice basics. I like this $40 version from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cotton-Duck-Wing-Chair-Slipcover/3063013/product.html">Overstock</a> that's in a neutral gray.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dh98sweLT9B9mXhJwoE5g2laN_1oAfHwjJxwaAw1fKxUG-pvpxrwspm7FxFf1WuK9vEY6zip5RLT7ABaMkrcVbVyweA9yeV4EdIU89P-22Z3OwiIO6SWq83gPSTfg8rxwfFPNAOakMEB/s1600-h/overstock+slipcover+40.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251565185740763666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dh98sweLT9B9mXhJwoE5g2laN_1oAfHwjJxwaAw1fKxUG-pvpxrwspm7FxFf1WuK9vEY6zip5RLT7ABaMkrcVbVyweA9yeV4EdIU89P-22Z3OwiIO6SWq83gPSTfg8rxwfFPNAOakMEB/s400/overstock+slipcover+40.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a> The problem with non-custom slipcovers is that they can really look sloppy. Though this one is really not all that bad. You'd need to add a few punchy pillows to spice it up a little. Maybe an ikat or a crewel work pillow from Anthropologie?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvpiC4tFGik0T6peUkVLcS8NhsIXLIhCOWJML4H5q6VdausX2IW0ubbJ1QAbeojSqa6tYHqRxIevH3TkCM4hyXRwSkV_qKCMmtD46MUQCrhrMspWOTX0UkwdZA01Ot5l2eBsEQE5E1F3s/s1600-h/ikat+pillows.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251564708220448130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvpiC4tFGik0T6peUkVLcS8NhsIXLIhCOWJML4H5q6VdausX2IW0ubbJ1QAbeojSqa6tYHqRxIevH3TkCM4hyXRwSkV_qKCMmtD46MUQCrhrMspWOTX0UkwdZA01Ot5l2eBsEQE5E1F3s/s400/ikat+pillows.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Here's another neutral slipcover option from <a href="http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1471d6d&RefPage=X6&deptID=58264&catID=58264&cmOrigID=13ecd4e&cmPosID=1&CmCatId=">JC Penney</a>, also $40.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6KKzNHHen51h0EQsvZT3TX68iOFWB6epfMMJHTkAy4xaQdFwslWYX3ng0crjaMBQC6bhTdFloqBfWeYD4XfxKFViYxnUWwNbnvut-RidC2g5TQRC-Jr9w8nEusq6JvXN2yvx8Df9AhRR/s1600-h/jc+penney.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251564709487634322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6KKzNHHen51h0EQsvZT3TX68iOFWB6epfMMJHTkAy4xaQdFwslWYX3ng0crjaMBQC6bhTdFloqBfWeYD4XfxKFViYxnUWwNbnvut-RidC2g5TQRC-Jr9w8nEusq6JvXN2yvx8Df9AhRR/s400/jc+penney.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />It seems to me that you ultimately have three options, Jodi:<br /><br />1) Reupholster the chair yourself.<br /><br />It can seem scary and intimidating, but the benefit, besides the obvious cost saving, is that you have all the fabric options in the world. You can make your pair of vintage wing chairs look like they were bought for $3000 a piece straight from Anthro. When really you dropped about $50 in fabric, thread and staples.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvDost5jUcBN0TMP6uBbjhdEa-Rt7kvS7mXT-Pkl6QMInNOb95YsGfiGNeJt-RlOkIsDwxn4SthNP9GgXiVr-jXsy2S4k30aPD78ZLNKJSAoQDItOYaJvRoUxuz5rCkgYjR4v-v5Rk_ON/s1600-h/before+and+after.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251587192577058562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvDost5jUcBN0TMP6uBbjhdEa-Rt7kvS7mXT-Pkl6QMInNOb95YsGfiGNeJt-RlOkIsDwxn4SthNP9GgXiVr-jXsy2S4k30aPD78ZLNKJSAoQDItOYaJvRoUxuz5rCkgYjR4v-v5Rk_ON/s400/before+and+after.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />I am no professional seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, but I think a project like this is completely doable for just about anyone.<br /><br />2) Slipcover it<br /><br />I already mentioned that I think stock slipcovers can look sloppy. I guess it all depends on how much you will be using these chairs. Will they be used in a formal, seldom-used space? Or a primary living area? All the slipcovers I've ever seen needed adjusting each time someone sat down. To me, it's not worth it.<br /><br />However, if you do decide to go with the stock slipcovers, I've heard that a good way to keep the cover where it should be is to roll up a magazine or two, bind it up with a couple rubber bands and stick the roll in between the seat cushions. Repeat on all sides as needed.<br /><br />And, you know, if you go with one of the slipcovers I linked to above, which are both 100% cotton, you could unleash some of you artistic skills and fancy up the plain fabric using stencils and fabric paint. I would buy <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2008/07/mexican-embroidery-pattern-la-lena.html">this book</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifY_crmjyP97GS40MhQFyL1etSq-QfTrRJA0kQ6TcNDmm7gtgGbpeCxg0kWiKDi7kRlao-e4ZZpK-IfyRSz_A5GMm1WoqWWiJGgupneUCQtYrwIfyf-MroWioqO37CGjXmh5X_J9bgKomU/s1600-h/lena+stencil+by+hand.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251565925762971426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifY_crmjyP97GS40MhQFyL1etSq-QfTrRJA0kQ6TcNDmm7gtgGbpeCxg0kWiKDi7kRlao-e4ZZpK-IfyRSz_A5GMm1WoqWWiJGgupneUCQtYrwIfyf-MroWioqO37CGjXmh5X_J9bgKomU/s400/lena+stencil+by+hand.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Or revisit the September 08 issue of Martha Stewart Living, which has some <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/stenciled-pillows">great stencil patterns</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_r-o680K9ADuVO0xSyBNhNMSv2dlOaTDhQ3k-YFDBSFAT8w6A0B4M-LFkMxOTxot7qA_JKm8PdljYjUH7Eg1hhafGLUeyhBAycQfzyJKWtVE6dFLO-shNt3XX-EM0b93AumNtXrmyzxJ/s1600-h/mld104122_0908_pillowht3_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251564712883986770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_r-o680K9ADuVO0xSyBNhNMSv2dlOaTDhQ3k-YFDBSFAT8w6A0B4M-LFkMxOTxot7qA_JKm8PdljYjUH7Eg1hhafGLUeyhBAycQfzyJKWtVE6dFLO-shNt3XX-EM0b93AumNtXrmyzxJ/s400/mld104122_0908_pillowht3_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JlaqvhqBsfgkv4WHnExnB32LEaWkWRmaZ5zlDOClVBVJbcK76dnPBRnnsrmhEnsMYXqYWaeJ5FvHaxDMscuF77EISdWkPJ_yfOIvW6uGFVGFa6JgXQvGxPiIi85PcNgYbP5Dl-X0s1tO/s1600-h/mla104119_0908_throw_pill_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251564708086242162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JlaqvhqBsfgkv4WHnExnB32LEaWkWRmaZ5zlDOClVBVJbcK76dnPBRnnsrmhEnsMYXqYWaeJ5FvHaxDMscuF77EISdWkPJ_yfOIvW6uGFVGFa6JgXQvGxPiIi85PcNgYbP5Dl-X0s1tO/s400/mla104119_0908_throw_pill_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />3) A happy medium<br /><br />A sort of hybrid option is to sew your own slip cover. This way you don't have to acutally upholster the chairs, but you get to pick out your own fabric and you can get a better fit. I would use the instructions from this great <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/how-to/how-to-slipcover-a-reading-chair-051187">Apartment Therapy post</a>. I think the results are beautiful.<br /><br />And I'm sure you could pay a seamstress to do this for you, if you really don't want to touch a sewing machine.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9qho2PVAxZabHZhVG9ETwHycId2Y9jAqZ0-3ABQH9nUbtUPaulD1Jx9z6sH3NR_JcEhnphjP-tipYta19lw7ngkKWlkH581pu_IeTCuAN1lWDq51jEDVxjGk43e17KjlIdbwV_zX4Tsy/s1600-h/5-20-chairrecover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251571581379600354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9qho2PVAxZabHZhVG9ETwHycId2Y9jAqZ0-3ABQH9nUbtUPaulD1Jx9z6sH3NR_JcEhnphjP-tipYta19lw7ngkKWlkH581pu_IeTCuAN1lWDq51jEDVxjGk43e17KjlIdbwV_zX4Tsy/s400/5-20-chairrecover.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />A quick note about fabric: Go with a print that has a random pattern, so you don't have to worry about matching up the repeats. Stripes would be an absolute nightmare.<br /><br />There's a great fabric store in my area that sells upholstery grade fabric seconds for dirt cheap. Look around your area for a similar store. Or check on eBay. Here are a couple of upholstery-grade linens I saw on eBay today that would be fun and easy to use.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgFGb7x0utYtyA2UJyiM6lzOHNoBjkhKvn_pbpWPU1Qmts5LwCKGxIBsrYwz2c5D3Gw6VvJeQqC-t8p243tU0BZezoYuvwo8arqm296vN5Ms8014PxGqhUh2ToUHYpGe7uAqLQnia3COn/s1600-h/9d98_1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251574246314159666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgFGb7x0utYtyA2UJyiM6lzOHNoBjkhKvn_pbpWPU1Qmts5LwCKGxIBsrYwz2c5D3Gw6VvJeQqC-t8p243tU0BZezoYuvwo8arqm296vN5Ms8014PxGqhUh2ToUHYpGe7uAqLQnia3COn/s400/9d98_1.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ1r7OHo7K2ceLEM_5M5PW-MoScMDy4q6gEFFS1NV-QS77285s87qRNs9w2XmGY9UuP23NBpf7iHF3yqlu8CZAdE5KesHGkqiBY7U44HwwyPyKrGalCL9fuadocljqgvbTfIlojtz-gNR/s1600-h/b7d5_1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251571585375654322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ1r7OHo7K2ceLEM_5M5PW-MoScMDy4q6gEFFS1NV-QS77285s87qRNs9w2XmGY9UuP23NBpf7iHF3yqlu8CZAdE5KesHGkqiBY7U44HwwyPyKrGalCL9fuadocljqgvbTfIlojtz-gNR/s400/b7d5_1.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQOs4LndkoLWQOCCsPz-irTZa7O5or-ZE8OjbuMfNXZGSwhm7sAmCZYziYDEtNq6Id30xgdTWaXICXG5sPPB00SW6K7PRfvhhlIJDg0u8QxWV3-k255vnoj-grXCfHPvNvxfE5L38CT9Y/s1600-h/Optic_Blossom_27_Linen.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251574244443640914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQOs4LndkoLWQOCCsPz-irTZa7O5or-ZE8OjbuMfNXZGSwhm7sAmCZYziYDEtNq6Id30xgdTWaXICXG5sPPB00SW6K7PRfvhhlIJDg0u8QxWV3-k255vnoj-grXCfHPvNvxfE5L38CT9Y/s400/Optic_Blossom_27_Linen.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Good luck, Jodi! I can't wait to see the before and after!

Should I Reupholster or Slipcover?

Jodi wrote in with this question: Hello! I found your blog through google while trying to find some cool slipcovers for two wing chairs tha...

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I need this bowl

I'll mail a big fat reward to anyone who can tell me where I can get this beautiful bowl.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcNfIojRRJIkG4lSuSFL-3t0MYZi_83EloQqjxaqhkXhtXa43y-IquXohFc9mJzOOekG3E1Ql5lvdUL1zXOjuCpcB0YxGgCaaSkqCO76LYnHPDFAEqKUcEp0nXybI1ePrx0djzqI0ZdBu/s1600-h/Picture+75.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249952318974796322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcNfIojRRJIkG4lSuSFL-3t0MYZi_83EloQqjxaqhkXhtXa43y-IquXohFc9mJzOOekG3E1Ql5lvdUL1zXOjuCpcB0YxGgCaaSkqCO76LYnHPDFAEqKUcEp0nXybI1ePrx0djzqI0ZdBu/s400/Picture+75.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I'm being serious too.

I need this bowl

I'll mail a big fat reward to anyone who can tell me where I can get this beautiful bowl. I'm being serious too.

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The day my life will be complete...

...is the day when we have a home big enough for a library ladder.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiOruWw5rg9QewBJAF89fvWke_eEaG5uP7PkHC0j3vQS5iootq3kESzSLdkJg3HWKfDmvbKTJvg14TwFFpbeHWkpVzllAnmGuftRrFWoNeXQZMAGit2aOXlyfpllr2DOaXd29B0SSPCw8/s1600-h/ejp3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249948923504938690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiOruWw5rg9QewBJAF89fvWke_eEaG5uP7PkHC0j3vQS5iootq3kESzSLdkJg3HWKfDmvbKTJvg14TwFFpbeHWkpVzllAnmGuftRrFWoNeXQZMAGit2aOXlyfpllr2DOaXd29B0SSPCw8/s400/ejp3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I think ladders in open spaces are functional and oh so beautiful.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVZM5moUt9VgQDWaUX3wuqYILYdEVacCa8GXRKpuwxPpGalWFbHDtRPV0mumMRYOnop1wpHDNGP_A9qXsA71HrOKshokvzdcVAyRAjBEPSYxYfHf24aEcftS-04pjqVWu-tLlUYNbUvmI/s1600-h/reed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249948927223250914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVZM5moUt9VgQDWaUX3wuqYILYdEVacCa8GXRKpuwxPpGalWFbHDtRPV0mumMRYOnop1wpHDNGP_A9qXsA71HrOKshokvzdcVAyRAjBEPSYxYfHf24aEcftS-04pjqVWu-tLlUYNbUvmI/s400/reed.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhc9BIOsP0KWwCIM_S8TLiJgv5dmLkTcH8bkxc-UU6SED6CuS1saOTmfVu84VbT-f8pHolTLsVmRsQoQ-1_3MYwuBMxMDtYs8eF1v97EDxtK-b8Cx89_hPbgl97rCnFJVKMQX3vnv9O5g/s1600-h/6a00e54ef51a88883300e55377ef0d8834-320pi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249948928005565282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhc9BIOsP0KWwCIM_S8TLiJgv5dmLkTcH8bkxc-UU6SED6CuS1saOTmfVu84VbT-f8pHolTLsVmRsQoQ-1_3MYwuBMxMDtYs8eF1v97EDxtK-b8Cx89_hPbgl97rCnFJVKMQX3vnv9O5g/s400/6a00e54ef51a88883300e55377ef0d8834-320pi.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJj_0QaPjuNncbk5YGalLobgvKOwgZfJOH6T-FzOVTvQkRuNUK9aqW5Ubv_tvUCAJG1kOqP9Ibl5LYRWkUdLVXE98Va8bp06TEgzpMPi1hZUvtdN_AL-9mqJMVg-g9SpNnR2SM2pWgdTn/s1600-h/2710099036_b0753e5ddd.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249948929185183186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJj_0QaPjuNncbk5YGalLobgvKOwgZfJOH6T-FzOVTvQkRuNUK9aqW5Ubv_tvUCAJG1kOqP9Ibl5LYRWkUdLVXE98Va8bp06TEgzpMPi1hZUvtdN_AL-9mqJMVg-g9SpNnR2SM2pWgdTn/s400/2710099036_b0753e5ddd.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcUAc2dLUTw7E6oCN3v3Rj8qJ9V4N8PWIk7RmvuDMFvpE7ysvU_g_p7sh61XTaLW6S51WUaO7JQZHLGBXY_9Qfx2-FYsMSNOfAurV7PJ2t1Hof6DOxPx5Chs8K2w0_oglinZjnkt_4NXA/s1600-h/ladder.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249948920913576866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcUAc2dLUTw7E6oCN3v3Rj8qJ9V4N8PWIk7RmvuDMFvpE7ysvU_g_p7sh61XTaLW6S51WUaO7JQZHLGBXY_9Qfx2-FYsMSNOfAurV7PJ2t1Hof6DOxPx5Chs8K2w0_oglinZjnkt_4NXA/s400/ladder.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmm5Mmo_AMdTcDgy-Gel7Iu5qcbMusq4_AM7jc9QLYsG5k4wncMIOPqxqt8mHyGVO-62HRnuB1E_phXaIf7CjL00nM3D-sWtxiPxwrwn-_sN_WGGEVbc1BpWQQFZE9aI1kNVzTfKLvE2f/s1600-h/library.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249950403419897138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmm5Mmo_AMdTcDgy-Gel7Iu5qcbMusq4_AM7jc9QLYsG5k4wncMIOPqxqt8mHyGVO-62HRnuB1E_phXaIf7CjL00nM3D-sWtxiPxwrwn-_sN_WGGEVbc1BpWQQFZE9aI1kNVzTfKLvE2f/s400/library.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeasEbwbUqJoLXmIKLmu881nhscp3aEtsZx5JEMmEQMzVAedoPJAIOkODxDAPfUrrUKm13N-tKZtIWkYfOOTZWNNZOz14YaoCccS0U_DJxejHMq1nOvBr9rqAArlntgGPlXrr__xQTPBFv/s1600-h/opt-kitchen-ladder.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249950406666207250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeasEbwbUqJoLXmIKLmu881nhscp3aEtsZx5JEMmEQMzVAedoPJAIOkODxDAPfUrrUKm13N-tKZtIWkYfOOTZWNNZOz14YaoCccS0U_DJxejHMq1nOvBr9rqAArlntgGPlXrr__xQTPBFv/s400/opt-kitchen-ladder.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>

The day my life will be complete...

...is the day when we have a home big enough for a library ladder. I think ladders in open spaces are functional and oh so beautiful.

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