You Said It: ‘The Wrong Sink Can Make You Hate Your Kitchen’

This week there was everything including the kitchen sink: cats having fun climbing up walls, fitting seating into small kitchens, antiquing for the fun of it, giving up on lawn mowing, figuring out how to adjust to an empty nest, a quiz thrown in just for fun and more.

“And their collaboration led to a home that is based on a Texas tradition that dates back to the mid-1800s.” — Mary Jo Bowling

A serendipitous meeting between an architect and a boatbuilder, Texas history combined with German Sunday houses, an old oak tree, a sleeping porch, a windmill, selling a Georgia O’Keefe painting to pay for the home … I enjoyed not only touring this beautiful home but hearing the wonderful story behind it. I’ll just say it: It’s one of my favorite Houzz Tours of all time.

Full story: Houzz Tour: German Tradition Deep in the Heart of Texas


“Not everyone has a kitchen layout that can accommodate seating. Or so you might think.” — Kathryn Peltier

This writing is full of clever ideas about how to fit seating into a kitchen that may seem too small for it at first glance.

Full story: How to Fit a Breakfast Bar Into a Narrow Kitchen


“Rebecca Turner, an interior designer and the co-owner of DC Interiors & Renovation, used reclaimed barn boards to create shelves that the cats can jump on and climb up and around to the kitchen.” — Mitchell Parker

I love seeing all of the clever things cat lovers do to make life around the house more enjoyable for their pets. This designer did a great job integrating catwalks into this home.

Full story: Upload of the Day: Catwalks Keep Pets Happy in a Candy-Colored Condo


“Great article … the wrong sink can make you hate your kitchen!” — Houzzer kgfree, in the Comments

This Houzz user sums it up perfectly. Avoid hating your whole kitchen because of the sink and learn about a range of great options in this ideabook by Mary Jo Bowling. This is definitely worth bookmarking to help during your next kitchen renovation.

Full story: How to Choose the Right Kitchen Sink


“The last thing you want to do when you find yourself with an empty house is totally freak out and make knee-jerk decisions.” — Mitchell Parker

This ideabook, about how to handle a suddenly empty nest, digs deep and offers lots of sound, practical advice about making your next move. Your first steps should be not to panic, take a deep breath and read this ideabook. If your nest will be emptying out anytime in the forseeable future, bookmark this article now. You’ll need it.

Full story: Have the Kids Left Home? 16 Things to Consider


“Instead of just shoveling the piles into another room, take the time to actually put things where they go. Otherwise you will end up back at square one by next weekend!” — Laura Gaskill

I am so guilty of this — in an effort to get one room looking perfect, I simply transfer the mess to another area, creating another problem. Find a proper place for your mess as you work on one room, and it won’t return to the scene of the clutter crime.

Full story: 7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Dining Room


“It’s not about hitting the Antiques Roadshow jackpot by paying $20 for a $250,000 18th-century clock.” — Mike Dietrich

It’s true: Antique shopping is all about finding what you love. Keep a tape measure handy and keep your mind open to the possibilities.

Full story: Antiques Shopping for the Fun of It


“Most homeowners don’t know that there are three basic ways decorators and interior designers work with clients: full design services, design plans and design consultations.” — Judith Taylor

If you’ve never worked with a designer before, you may feel intimidated or clueless. Learn about the different services designers offer, what to expect with each service and which kind you need in this series. Then you’ll have the confidence to find a designer you like and hire him or her to meet your needs.

Full story: Working With Pros: When to Choose Full Design Services


“What happens if we don’t cut the lawn?” — Frank Organ

Organ gives those of you who are tired of mowing some inspiration from meadow lawns.

Full story: Give Your Lawn a Taste of the Wild


“Take our quiz to find out which space will rejuvenate you the most!” — Houzz

I love taking silly quizzes when I need a little break from work. This quiz clearly sensed that I’m a lazy nester — the answer for me was my bedroom! What was it for you?

Full story: How to Find Your ‘Me Time’ Place

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