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ok, found a picture of it...

http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/05/blonderedhead

Anyone know where I could buy a display shelf like this one? It is an antique on in the picture but I don't care whether it is new or old...

Thanks!!

posted by goonie on April 29th 2008 at 4:46am
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Does anyone have any experience with painting melamine shelves?

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=77778&PRODID=60626

I'm looking to paint those black... bad idea??

posted by Anokha on April 29th 2008 at 5:03am
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thoughts on this: ?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/nyregion/29house.html?ex=1367208000&en=1d

posted by xjessicax on April 29th 2008 at 5:26am
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Goonie,

This one is close, but white:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/By-Room/Kitchen/Kitchen-Storage/Trevi-Plate-Rack/p/7374?RS=1&keyword=plate display

posted by Kah on April 29th 2008 at 6:44am
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Anokha,
I've painted laminate kitchen cabinets and based on that, I can't recommend painting melamine shelves. Perhaps contact paper?

posted by Michelle of Montreal on April 29th 2008 at 6:50am
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there's a home dec mag out right now with a how to paint anything guide. i believe laminate is included. i'll look it up at home.

posted by Lady J on April 29th 2008 at 8:07am
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Thanks so much, Michelle and Lady J. It normally wouldn't be an issue, but they fit perfectly... I'm looking for shelves between 7.5'' - 8'' for a small, tight space.

posted by Anokha on April 29th 2008 at 8:22am
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I need to make/buy a cheap and high table. My idea is to make an office area by extending the working space in my kitchen so I can use it for office work. It needs to be 68 inches long, 36 inches high and maybe 18 inches deep. I rent so it can be something permanent. I am broke so it needs to be under $100.

Somewhere I remember seeing a hack of an IKEA Lack book shelf that was made into a table. Another alternative would be buying plywood and industrial pipe. Eitherway I need DIY instructions because I am marginally handy but cant figure out how to do this myself. Any suggestions?

posted by Trumystique on April 29th 2008 at 8:26am
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Oops I meant it CANT be permanent because I rent. And I already went to IKEAhacker and I cant find it.

posted by Trumystique on April 29th 2008 at 8:27am
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Don't you think it's strange that it's 1:30 and only 3 little items have been posted on the NY site?

posted by anne on April 29th 2008 at 8:34am
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What's up with the blogger searches for DC and Boston? I don't think we seen a post in almost a week- are they done? I feel like we're still missing a few third posts from some contestants.

posted by colgankc on April 29th 2008 at 8:53am
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Thanks Kah, looks good but a little pricey!

posted by goonie on April 29th 2008 at 9:52am
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Trumystique--

I am buying these shelves and my parents have had them holding heavy boxes in the garage for 20 years:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10364/10898/

They can easily be configured into what you are talking about--and the desk shelf they have would be just the right size. They also come unfinished and can be painted or stained...at the very least you could use some pieces from it.

posted by goonie on April 29th 2008 at 9:55am
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If anyone is interested in renting an apartment in Brooklyn (Coney Island Avenue) there was a notice in a shop window I saw on the weekend - phone 718.252.1797

posted by Violetsrose on April 30th 2008 at 3:00am
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