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Have You Always Shopped at Thrift Stores?

We recently read an article which pointed out that because of the recent economy, more of the middle class is now shopping at thrift stores. Previously, they note, the local Goodwill was frequented by...

Survey: Themed Rooms
Austin

We loved Emilie's post about wall murals earlier today. It got us thinking about rooms that go a little beyond just a wall mural and into the realm of themed rooms. Here in Austin, we're no strangers...

Would You Wrap Presents in Real Money?

We like unique wrapping paper as much as the next person. Having been a gift wrapper at Belk's we know a thing or two about making the presentation mean as much as the gift but when we heard about th...

What Do You Think: Should City Officials Tell You What Color to Paint Your House?

With plenty of colors to choose from we find it interesting that folks are willing to take risks with paint colors indoors but when it comes to painting the house structure, most tend to keep it simpl...

Survey: Do You DIY?

Yesterday, Rebecca's post about the Piola Leaning Bookcase had a couple of readers suggesting that it would be an easy DIY. While we agree that it looks like an easy DIY, looks can be deceiving. We ...

LA Survey: Do You Clean Before The Cleaning Lady Comes?

Callbob's Desk Callbob's comment yesterday when we asked about your biggest clutter spot, about not wanting to have the cleaning people over 'til the house had been cleaned, made us laugh out loud. ...

LA Survey: Toilet Paper: Over or Under?

When you're living with someone, it's the little things that can spark the biggest fights. Like whether you fall into the over or under camp when it comes to replacing the toilet paper. We fall int...

LA Survey: Come Clean, How Many Magazines Do You Get A Month?

Our mailman hates us. Really. We get way too many magazines. It’s a wonder we find the time to read them all, let alone blog or eat. We’re trying to cut back and read them online, but we think...

Reader Poll: Shoes on or off in your house?

So last night, we glammed up for a party at our friend's house. When we got there, we were asked to take off our shoes. We were bummed; our shoes made our whole outfit!......