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Last night's episode couldn't have gone better!!!! I'm so happy Janelle is gone woooohooo
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This sounds like fun. I am in Silver Spring. I am pretty sure I can make it - I might bring 1 or 2 others (at least a designated driver). I have two kids, 1 and 4, are kids allowed?
If I understand this - we make batches of beer and then we all bring home a batch? So I should bring also a primary fermentor?
I'm going to talk this up to SWMBO, and I think I might be able to sell her on it.
I would be able to bring at least three keggles, which will fit in my Element easily enough.
I have that three tier, but no way to move it, so if someone wants to swing by The Dena with a pickup on the way there, that would be cool. Otherwise I don't really have a burner unless I can borrow the SQ14 from my regular brew buddies (assuming they don't come too!).
Even if I can't make it that day I'd be willing to lend the three keggles and three tier to you guys. It'll give me an excuse to replace the hoses.
and shoot fireworks.....
i see nothing wrong with kids..... but.... as he said, drinking and fireworks tend not to be good for kids.
I collect magnetic bottle openers... so if you see something nice......
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and when he sais hookah, he means tobacco!
Yes yes, must make sure to say the blatently obvious so that the pretentious assumers don't get panties in a tizzy.
But yeah, it's probably not the best environment.
god, how come no one has PM'ed me this thread?
Anyway, that sounds like a great date, it's 98EXL Birthday Week, so I'm stocked!
I'm going to try to see if I can't bring some sort of fun snacking food so we can maybe snack a little while we drink so we don't get too trashed to early.
Porter sounds great, I'm n ot that big of a fan, but I realize that that always changes when it gets cold out.
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What? PM you?? this thread has 3 pages and also was linked in the MD brewday group? how can you say you didn't see it?
tard! :P
Birthday weekend - scary ****. Now we'll be TWICE as drunken.
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"Idol" has been around for most of this decade and two of its alums finished strong in Billboard's compilation of the decade's biggest.
Carrie Underwood's debut "Some Hearts," which has sold more than 6 million copies since 2005, is the top-selling country album of the entire decade. Amazing! It's also the 14th biggest selling album of the decade period. She is the No. 10 country artist of the decade based on sales and radio airplay. "Before He Cheats" was the 14th biggest country song of the decade.
Kelly Clarkson, who has had more time than Carrie to compile hits, came in as the 14th biggest radio airplay artist of the entire decade. She's the No. 2 pop artist. Her song "Since U Been Gone" was the top "Idol" song at No. 47 among Hot 100 songs (which combines radio airplay with sales).
MJ compiled all the rankings here.
-I was watching Access Hollywood last night. The top 9 of the year included Adam Lambert at No. 5. Oprah was No. 3, Twilight's trio No. 2 and Taylor Swift No. 1.
-Top Idol downloads this week: Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova" 124,008 (832,774 total) The song peaked at No. 1 on the country chart a few weeks back but is now falling. Her current single "Temporary Home" is at No. 19 in its fourth week on the Mediabase chart.
Kris Allen's "Live Like We're Dying" 109,200 (399,416 total). The song is edging up slowly on the top 40 charts and is now at No. 26 in its eighth week on the chart.
Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" 86,894 (1,005,181 total) The song peaked a couple of weeks ago at No. 5 on the Mediabase 24/7 top 40 charts and is now at No. 9 in its 18th week.
-Carrie Underwood is set to appear on the People's Choice Awards, where she is of course nominated for best female artist and best country artist.
December 30th, 2009
4:14 pm
Rodney, you are killing me with the decade thing. Don't buy into the hype we have one more year to go until the first decade of the third millennium is over!
Grumble grumble, ok I'll deal with what we have, Idol stuff! Thanks for the numbers, Kelly and Carrie earned their spots on whatever lists are made. Thankfully they will be with us long after Idol is gone.
December 30th, 2009
4:34 pm
I've been battling ATL traffic all day. Went up to Cumming to pick up Mr Boston's(The Artist Formerly Known As Mr Atlanta)car, which hubby and I have purchased. Apparently living in a major city that has excellent public transportation doesn't require vehicle ownership(that and living across the street from where you work) The fiancee's car will travel to Boston with them however as she has yet to learn where she'll be working.
Thanks for the info Rodney and Happy New Year to you!
December 30th, 2009
5:03 pm
Yeah, but living across the street from where you work makes it hard to call out or be late for work due to the weather. Even in Boston!!
December 30th, 2009
5:06 pm
Hi, everyone. I have company, so I have just been peeking in around 5 PM every day to see what's been going on. Not much, I see, beyond JT and D, and the occasional K&CF. I miss y'all. Not much to report. Grandson here and we just got back from seeing Avatar. I liked it ok, but not as much as some others have. I have had raves from most people I know who've seen it, but to me it was nice, but raves are not warranted, IMO. Must just be me, huh?
December 30th, 2009
5:07 pm
Hey, Highlander. I haven't been around much over the holidays. How have yours been?
December 30th, 2009
5:18 pm
Harriett, thou shalt not blasphemy Avatar!
Everyone (which pretty much means all 5 of you) have a safe and happy new year. I'll still be here, but I send that out for everyone that actually has a life.
December 30th, 2009
5:21 pm
Someone explain to me why, with all the hype (which evidently is responsible for the CD sales figures), Adam's music (you know, what is was supposed to be all about) has tanked on the radio!
Meanwhile, Kris Allen's single is slowly moving up the charts?
People like to throw Adam's name about with the likes of Madonna and Lady Gaga, Queen or David Bowie. He's being added to every other this-or-that list around but without the airplay he'll be just another flash-in-the-pan. Considering the decisions he's made so far, maybe there's a reason no one heard of him before Idol.
I think he has a great Rock voice and has the opportunity to bring Rock back from the slit-your-wrist pall of grunge. But up to this point, he's been all style and very little substance. (Just IMHO)
December 30th, 2009
5:28 pm
Hi, Harriett. Had a great Christmas! Thanks for asking. Mother-in-law drove to NC and brought Granny-in-law back here for the holiday. The family had a great time together! And you have to savor it when you never know how many more there might be. (That whole "tomorrow is promised to no one" thing!)
Hope everyone else had one as good or better! And for anyone who won't be around later in the week, Happy New Year, too!
December 30th, 2009
6:12 pm
Highlander, I'm starting to believe that the future of Kris and Adam will mirror their life on Idol. One gets all the hype, but the other just keeps plugging away and casually winning.
December 30th, 2009
6:20 pm
Harriett, did you see Avatar in 3D? I thought the look of the film was fantastic. Like I said before, the story was basically Dances With Wolves in Space but the execution of the effects, some of the performances(Zoe Saldana for one) and the warmth of the themes was what sold me on the movie.
December 30th, 2009
7:58 pm
Hey y'all. In for my daily fix. Sure do miss everyone! actually had a few down moments at work today — a rarity these days, thank goodness — and it was soooooo hard not to hit the ol' favorites and pull up the blog!!! oh well. job security IS important!
Not surprised that our two girls have done so well in the decadal ratings. Tho' as JT says, it ain't over yet. All this decade hype is a mini-version of the 2000-2001 controversy, lol. and i doubt the similar arguments will ever end — people like to argue too much!!!
if i don't get by again for a couple of days, Happiest of New Years to everyone. Hope everyone has a better 2010 than many had in 2009!
December 30th, 2009
8:13 pm
Linny, I don't think people like to argue too much! …Oh, wait. Was that in fact an argument against your statement?
Crap!! You're right again!!!!
December 30th, 2009
9:03 pm
My little Asa turned 1 today!!! That would be the most important thing to happen this decade for me!!!
Happy New Year!!! I hope 2010 is a much better year for all of you!!!
December 30th, 2009
11:23 pm
39 new Kelly Clarkson songs have leaked at http://youtube.com/annechantal1
December 31st, 2009
12:05 am
American Idol has produced some very successful singers in this country!
December 31st, 2009
12:23 am
That was so biased on Carrie's side. Some Hearts sold 6 millions, but Breakaway sold 13 million. I don't see any mentioning of Breakaway in your little speech.
December 31st, 2009
12:33 am
What "speech?" Was there a speech?
Oh wait Rodney typed the following" "She's the No. 2 pop artist" so Kelly-slam-crisis averted. Whew. Silly me using my eyes instead of my ears.
Just warming up for next month folks, better go practice my vocal skills.
December 31st, 2009
7:34 am
I see we've been on the front page. JT is right…it's time to prepare ourselves. The deluge is coming(although, by now, most of us in the Atlanta area are well equipped to handle a deluge)
December 31st, 2009
8:18 am
According to Wikipedia, Carrie just moved past Kelly in total U.S. sales with the release of 'Play On' and 'Some Hearts' has actually sold about 800,000 more copies than 'Breakaway.'
I like both Carrie and Kelly but I wonder where Jessie got the 13 million figure from. That sounds like the usual rabid fan exaggeration to me.
December 31st, 2009
8:20 am
JT, are you slipping a bit? I mean, what, … no comment about the picture of Carrie?
December 31st, 2009
8:42 am
Carrie and Kelly are both just fun to listen to and seem to sell consistently well. I bought Kris Allen's CD and listened to it about 5 times and gave up. Kris seems cool, but his CD is as exciting as watching paint dry (exception, Show Me All Your Angels with Daughtry). I think he will appeal to only a very specific listener, and there's nothing wrong with that. Unless things change, I just don't see him rising to the level of Kelly or Carrie at this point.
As for Lambert, if his career recovers from his AMA misstep (and judging by sales it will) I think he could be huge, I mean H-U-G-E. His CD is anything but boring. I disliked only 2 songs and pretty much loved 4 possibly 5 outright. Aftermath, Fever, Soaked, If I Had You and Sure Fire Winners. He seems to be marketed well and all news reports about his fan base says would indicate that they are the most fiercely loyal and protective fans since Elvis. Go figure.
December 31st, 2009
8:49 am
I wish Adam's sales matched your enthusiasm, BellaVista but, unfortunately, he's only doing so-so in that area. Only 2 other Idols have had a fanbase as loyal and dedicated as Adam's fanbase….Clay Aiken and Taylor Hicks. I love Adam but that doesn't bode well for his success.
But, slow cd sales is like saying Idol's ratings are dropping. Truth be told, EVERY network show's ratings are dropping. Its a trend in the industry. And no, people aren't watching less tv…they're just not watching as much network tv.
December 31st, 2009
8:53 am
Good mornin' y'all!
Oh, boy. Here it goes. Y'all know where I stand…and if there was a choice, Kelly would win hands down. That said, Carrie has had more success than Kelly in domestic sales. The 13 million quoted for Kelly is for domestic and international sales of Breakaway. Simply put, Kelly's had the chance to be an international star, while Carrie hasn't…at least yet. Though, she is being marketed in Australia now. All in all, attacking one to prop up the other one (which I've seen a lot of) is silly. But that could just be me.
PS. Yes, there a bunch of leaks of Kelly's music over the holidays. MJ posted links all over her page. The songs came from the VIP Preshows she did for her tour, which Kelly did as a "special" treat for her fans. And people were asked not to record them (or take pictures). Clearly people didn't follow it, and now there they are. Personally, curiosity won out and I have listened to them (since they are all over the web). There are a few that are gorgeous and worthy of being recorded. Though, that seems unlikely now that they're out there. That is a shame.
*passing soapbox back to Linny while Rickster's away*
December 31st, 2009
9:03 am
Linny has the soapbox!!!!????? I thought Rickster took it with him!
December 31st, 2009
9:08 am
That's not fair!!!! I would have been on the soapbox everyday if I'd known it was still around. I thought Rickster wanted us to all take a vacation from the soapbox. I mean, come on! I've had a lot to say and I've been saving it for the return of Rickster and the soapbox! Unfair!!!!!!!
Deirdre's imitation of Lucy Van Pelt comes to an end and she passes the soapbox back to linny
December 31st, 2009
9:09 am
Yes, Harriett, it's just you. Or maybe you saw "Avatar" in 2-D? Then you might as well not have seen it. 3-D is what makes "Avatar".
Highlander, as for Adam's "unwise steps", I agree. Coming out the way he did, and overdoing the gay thing… makes Main America uncomfortable. In a recent interview Rupert Everett said he wished he'd stayed in the closet, at least officially – all his leading men parts dried up when he announced he was gay.
Deirdre – "People are not watching much network TV" – LOL; what is there to watch??
Of to the NC mountains, to spend New Years in cold cabin.
December 31st, 2009
9:27 am
Highlander, I was too busy staring into Carrie's eyes to comment. Besides, my New Year's resolution is to not treat women as the sex objects that they are.
December 31st, 2009
9:48 am
I fell off my soap box once and got really hurt so I quit getting up on one any more. Bruises, a few broken bones, stitches, etc…
December 31st, 2009
10:25 am
D, LOL…well, I *think* Linny has it, but I could be wrong.
JT, seems like you have set a lofty goal there. Good luck with that!
Mercedes, I can understand your point. I just think Adam's from a differeny school of gayness. It seems "our" generation (I'm close to his age) want to live more openly. It's nothing different than what I see in some circle. But, personally, I think he did go a bit overboard with that "introduction" to Middle America. As for Rupert Everett, I don't think it was being gay the sole reason he didn't get offered leading men roles. He's come accross as a Bitter Betty a lot of times in the past, imo.
December 31st, 2009
10:26 am
PS. One of my new Year's Resolutions: Proofreading my posts at least TWICE before submitting! OY!
December 31st, 2009
10:51 am
I don't do New Year's resolutions. Why subject myself to the bitter disappointment I'll face when I fail to keep them?
December 31st, 2009
11:54 am
Hi everyone! A new season is upon us! Cant wait! Ready for some NEW Idol news! Everyone have a safe and happy new year!
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December 31st, 2009
4:25 pm
Happy New Year, blogsters!
December 31st, 2009
4:32 pm
Hi, everyone. For Mercedes and D, I did not see Avatar in 2-D. I saw it in 3-D, and my critique of the movie did not include the special effects, or the 3-D thing. Of course the 3-D was amazing and fascinating, and also beautiful to witness. Many of the scenes were exquisitely beautiful, and the story was, as D said, DWW. I think I was prepared to be bowled over, since I had read so many things about it prior to seeing it, and I was not bowled over–just pleasantly entertained. No need for chocolate if everyone liked strawberry.
I do hope all of you have a great evening and day tomorrow. I hope to peek in again, as time and my company permits. Am going to a NYE drop-in tonight with my grandson and a friend, but it will be an early event for us, then we are coming back here to watch a movie and wait for the NYE shows to start. I never fail to watch the ball drop. Best to all!!
December 31st, 2009
6:30 pm
Happy New Year to all! (…And to all, a good night? …Just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?!)
December 31st, 2009
11:25 pm
Carrie can talk about "the true meaning of Christmas" while her hometown struggles to save the only theater
January 3rd, 2010
3:45 am
- Mercedes & kelly&carriefan.. I think Adam coming out helps / hurts him. Helps that it's out of the way, everyone knows, he's free to live / love however he chooses without fear of negative exposure. Hurts – Because I think his performance did offend a large part of "Middle America" unnecessarily… I think he thinks so too.
Diedre – I guess we'll have to agree to disagree and see what the future brings. I never mentioned slow CD sales or Network TV, not sure why either is relevant. It's my belief that the biggest winners coming out of the Idol machine (in terms of sustainability and career longevity) will be Kelly, Carrie, Jennifer Hudson, Daughtry and Adam.
January 11th, 2010
5:09 pm
Highlander, you're mistaken. Breakaway has sold over 14 million.
The U.S. isn't the only country in the world, by the way. Thanks.


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What a perfect place to ring in the New Year! Loved Marcia's cooking and ta sail boat tour. And the view- we will miss it!
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Ten idyllic days spent in paradise. St.Lucia is a stunning island to visit as it is not as commercial, nor as expensive as many of the other Caribbean islands. If you are looking to avoid the tourists and really appreciate the beauty and the laid back atmosphere, I couldn't recommend anywhere better to stay. The villa is a little like a tree house, nestled in the beautiful gardens. Listening to the tree frogs at night adds to the charm. Situated so close to Marigot Bay is a treat as it is the most beautiful bay on the island. As everyone has commented; Josee and Pierre are absolutely fantastic! They made us feel incredibly welcome and helped us book and plan some unforgettable days. Their knowledge of the island allows you to spend your time doing and seeing all the great stuff, and not floundering around seeing the less spectacular sights. They truly went out of their way to make our visit perfect; and it was! Thank you to our new Caribbean friends; Josee and Pierre
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What a wonderful place to stay! It has been on my husband's bucket list to visit St. Lucia, so for his 60th birthday this is where we stayed. We had an amazing time just sitting and watching the sail boats come in and out of the harbor. And the fantastic views and the open air concept of the house was just paradise. The owner of the house is a wonderful person and was there to greet us when we arrived, this made us feel very safe and welcome. The staff at Oasis Marigot was super to work with from helping us arrange our rental car, grocery shopping and answering any questions we had a long the way. When we return we will stay at Emerald Hill villa and use the wonderful services of Oasis Marigot. Thank you for a perfect vacation!!


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Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own
- Thursday, September 07, 2006
As your kids progress through the teenage years and start to think about life after high school, you may start to panic. Soon they'll be moving out, away from you. Have you taught them what they need to get started in life on their own?
Teaching them some key attitudes and skills will help prepare them for when they fly out of your nest. Here's what to focus on:
Teach them how to deal with authority. Give your kids a combination of unconditional love for who they are as people and clear limits on their behavior. Set appropriate consequences for misbehavior, and follow through consistently on discipline. Motivate your kids to obey not out of fear or duty, but out of love and respect for you and others in authority. Train them to face tough situations with courage rather than running away in anger. Say "yes" to your kids as much as possible, but be strong enough to say "no" whenever necessary. Think carefully about your values and decide which ones are critical to you. Then choose your battles with your kids. Don't budge on issues that are important in the long run, and let other issues (such as personal preferences) go.
Keep your emotions under control when you discuss hot-button issues with your kids; be as calm and rational as possible. Let your kids see you in prayer, asking God for wisdom. Help them understand that, just as they need to answer to you, you need to answer to God for how you raise them.
Teach them how to handle money wisely. Give them a regular allowance and require that they use it to pay for certain things. Explain that they should strive to spend just 80 percent of every dollar they receive, save 10 percent of it, and give away 10 percent. Encourage them to give their time and possessions to others, as well. Open a savings account for each of your kids and teach them to set short- and long-term savings goals.
Talk with your kids about how much goods and services cost in real life. Take them grocery shopping with you and show them how to compare prices. Discuss the cost of expenses such as rent, car maintenance and insurance, and utility bills. Decide on a clothing budget and let them buy their own clothes (subject to your veto if any items aren't modest enough). Help them analyze the value of items they're considering buying. Once your kids have regular after-school jobs, open checking accounts for them and teach them how to reconcile the account to their monthly statements.
Explain how to use credit wisely and avoid debt that plagues far too many young adults today. Let them know how much interest they'll pay if they buy things before having the money to pay in the bank to pay for them. Stress the importance of always paying off credit cards in full every month. Teach them to be honest in all their financial dealings. Show them how to make – and stick to – a budget. Explain the basics of investing to them. Gradually, as they grow older, stop paying for all their expenses and shift the financial responsibility more and more to them.
Teach them personal responsibility and self-discipline. Give your kids responsibilities around the house. Set deadlines for them to complete those responsibilities, and set consequences in motion if those deadlines aren't met. Model responsibility in your own life by letting your kids see you honoring the commitments you've made to others. Help your kids make sure that their commitments match their priorities. Teach them how to say "no" graciously to requests that don't align with their core values. If your kids are part of a team, encourage them to be faithful by attending practice regularly and not dropping out mid-season. Make a family calendar to organize your time.
Require your child to replace something that he or she broke or lost. Have your kids get themselves out of bed every morning when their alarm clocks go off. Have them pack their own school lunches. Don't bail your kids out of crises when they fail to do their homework or complete projects on time; let them experience the natural consequences. Spend time regularly with your kids, teaching them to make good decisions.
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Motor vehicles are now inconceivable without electronic control units and their associated sensors and actuators. Such components have revolutionised the automotive world. All essential vehicle functions are electronically controlled by systems and components that occupy only a tiny space. There are systems that control the function of engine and gearbox, the safety and security systems and a large number of comfort and convenience systems, and the number of ?intelligent? vehicle systems is growing at a rapid pace. Nor is there any foreseeable end to this trend.
Electronic control systems open the door to a vast array of possibilities. They improve vehicle safety and ride comfort. At the same time, they make vehicles more economical and kinder to the environment.
The triumphant advance of electronics has created a vocabulary of terms with which we are bombarded every day. It is becoming more and more difficult to understand what precisely those terms refer to. This publication in the Bosch Yellow Jacket ?Technical Instruction? series explains the specialist terminology of microelectronics in detail.
It starts with a short introduction followed by an explanation of the principles of semiconductor technology and how microelectronic components interact. A practical example of a circuit helps to consolidate the theoretical concepts described. This is then followed by a description of the development and production of control units.
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Best Streaming Set-Top Box for Online Content
Unplggd Battle of the Boxes
With Black Friday and the holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering what nifty new gadget you can pick up for the fam. While it may be a little less than original, if you've been in the market for a set-top to make good use of that Netflix and Hulu Plus streaming subscription, there's no better time than now. Check out this first entry of an ongoing series of head-to-head set-top box comparisons to see what's worth your money and what deserves a big resounding 'pass.'
The online video and music streaming market has exploded over the past several years and we believe it's only going to get even bigger. Bigger selections. More cross-platform device implementation. Cheaper prices for even more mileage.
The problem is that there seems to be almost too many devices out there that attempt to answer this streaming bit. However, we feel we can help.
Using a very un-scientific scoring formula consisting of 1) number of popular streaming options, 2) streaming performance of native apps, and 3) general user-interface looks and feel, we set out to find out what's the best unit for online streaming out there today.
Note: All items reviewed below are updated to their latest firmware as of 11/14/11.
Apple TV 2G: 6/10
Pros: Good lookin' Netflix UI, some live sports such as NBA and MLB
Cons: Only Netflix and pay-per-view content via Apple store, navigating through videos using the included Apple Remote can be a huge pain
Roku XS: 9/10
Pros: Amazon Instant, Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora One... it's all there and then some, quick and easy authorization process using a PC with an onscreen passcode
Cons: 720p navigation interface looks like poo on a big screen, but you get 1080p streaming for online video
D-Link Boxee Box: 6/10
Pros: Sexy UI that integrates many streaming services together in one place, Netflix support (finally), and new Spotify app kicks major ass
Cons: Plethora of apps in library - none of which follow a standard style guide and generally disorganized, beta-feeling in some areas (especially when forced into a browser window and it doesn't automatically maximize the video), no Hulu Plus or Amazon Instant native app
Playstation 3/Xbox 360: 8/10
Pros: Both Hulu Plus and Netflix native app options, HD streaming, extremely convenient for gamers, both offer a very smooth UI that feels natural and constantly undergoing small changes that lead to big improvements
Cons: Still a very limited selection of apps compared to competition, gaming controllers feel awkward for daily TV viewing
Nintendo Wii: 4/10
Pros: Netflix available via downloadable app
Cons: Netflix only, controls are finicky, streaming is well-below HD
Samsung Smart TVs (and any other "smart TV" out today): 3/10
Pros: Offers Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora One
Cons: Atrocious, slow UI makes it nearly impossible to use
The Winners
For online streaming content today, the Roku XS (with its breath of relevant apps) and high-end gaming consoles seem to have the best bang for buck dollar to what-you-get. The Roku XS' interface is dead simple to use and Playstation 3/Xbox 360's offerings have the competitive advantage of also doubling as a game console.
While Apple TV and Boxee both had very attractive UI's for browsing online content, both tend to fall short by offering either a small limited selection or a disorganized collection of stuff we don't really care about. Content is key in a transitioning world of cable and dish-less TV, but even though we understand native apps can be expensive to develop, it goes a long way providing more value to the customer.
Be sure to stay tuned next week where we face off the set-top boxes to see which is best for local streaming content!
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I'm not trying to do anything fancy (pretty much just use Netflix, Hulu+, a little Pandora), and I LOVE my Roku 2.
High high recommend. Easy to set-up, easy to use.
You forgot to mention that there is a way to stream Amazon.com content via the built-in Yahoo! app on Samsung "smart" TVs (and possibly BD players).
I have to second the vote for Roku. I couldn't possibly live without mine.
Good stuff! No Logitech Revue, though?
@petek We explored the option, but seeing as Logitech will probably be killing the unit soon (http://technorati.com/technology/gadgets/article/first-logitech-revue-google-tv-was/), we decided against it. If you own one, we'd love to hear what you think!
I have an XBox ($199), Roku 2 xs ($100) and Sony SMP N-100 ($50). The Sony has the most features of the three, but is last years model so get it while you can! It uses the PS3 like menu system, and has pandora, slacker, crakle, qrosity, hulu, amazon, netflix etc etc.
Roku is great for the bedroom because of small footprint, and playing angry birds is fun but that's about the only game they have for it. I found mine for 50$ at a tech conference (look around!)
Xbox is actually a great media player. its not really for the living room, but it gets the job done.
From the other end: what makes all of these KILLER is DLNA support, google that and you'll find you can get apps for your ipad, android phone, linux/mac/pc laptops etc, allowing you to stream anything to any of those devices (or even from device to device in some cases)- thus allowing you to cut the cord entirely, so you never have to lose the use of your laptop because its plugged into the tv. Google PS3 Media server for PC/Mac/Linux. Get Twonky for android. Get Media Connect for ipad/ipod/iphone.
final tip: android and iOS all have apps that work as remotes for all of these devices! check them out too!
One thing that's worth mentioning on the AppleTV is the Airplay functionality -- it can be a much more attractive option for someone who already has an iPad.
For example, Hulu Plus isn't available natively on the ATV, but you can stream via AirPlay from the Hulu Plus app. I think the native resolution is lower, though.
As the owner of a Revue I will chime in. I have a little love/hate relationship with my Revue. I cut the cord months ago and was looking a for a device to supplement my OTA TV watching, not to help me cut the cord. The Revue is GREAT at a couple of things, but very very average with a lot of others. It tries to wear to many hats at one time GoogleTV 1.0 is for geeks and nerds only.
The GUI requires a learning curve that seems to be unnecessary IMO. I am super tech savvy and I know that with the Revue I can't leave the room without my girlfriend looking confused and dazed.
The lack of sustainable quality apps are disappointing. For an Android device, the lack of a GMail/GCal app, as well as a weather app is reprehensible.
The Netflix and Pandora apps SHINE!! Just wish you could edit Pandora stations natively in the app, but that's a small quibble. The content is almost on par with Roku, but the built in Chrome browser makes up for some of the shortfalls, NOT ALL. Most of the great content is blocked (not logitech's fault).
It streams DLNA content from any DLNA server or device you have, and also allows you to view personal files via USB connection. It doesn't recognize ISO rips, but it does do MKV very well with subtitles.
Overall I think its a solid device, just not an all-star like the Roku or Boxee. At $99 its priced just right and if Logitech kills it off any further price drop would be gravy. Now all we need is for Logitech to get off their duffs and release the GoogleTV 2.0 Honeycomb update.
Wish Roku added in an antenna support to put OTA content into the Roku interface!
Apple TV just got a lot sweeter today! For $30 more, devs have a custom firmware (?) that you load on your apple tv that runs all those other movie formats and even lets you install apps like Plex or Last.fm!
Check it out here: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/atv-flash-black-leaves-beta-grants-your-apple-tv-media-playin/
Don't know about PS3 but Xbox had a normal remote you can get for it. I use it all the time as my main remote and it's not awkward at all. Also, xbox has new content/apps coming out very soon I hear and you failed to mention ESPN on there.
PS3 has a remote, but the interfaces still feel like a video game console's, not for straight up watching TV.
Wii has home brew media player,
it can play any avi mpg flv etc file over WiFi from FTP or Windows shares
unlike Apple or Roku or...
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VANCOUVER – The Chicago Blackhawks moved on to the Western Conference
finals following a lopsided 5-1 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks at G.M. Place Tuesday night in Game 6.
Twice Vancouver gave up back-to-back goals within seconds of
each other. The second of those pair was even more devastating than the first.
With the score 3-1 in the third period, Patrick Kane broke
in one-on-one and put a shot between Roberto Luongo's legs, all but destroying
the Canucks' hopes of coming back. Twenty-Five seconds later, Dustin Byfuglien beat Luongo stick side on
a breakaway, and put the final nail in the coffin of Vancouver's season.
Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien — who scored Vancouver's
only goal — explained the reason for the late back-breaking goals.
"When you're going that hard to tie it up you're going to
give up opportunities defensively," said O'Brien. "Unfortunately they
capitalized and that's it."
On the other hand, the first pair of 'Hawks goals came with
the score already tied at zero.
Troy Brouwer, who stepped into the line up for Tomas
Kopecky, opened the scoring for Chicago with a redirection of Patrick Sharp's
pass, beating Luongo high glove side. Thirty-Six seconds later, Kris Versteeg elected to keep the puck on
a two-on-one, snapping it past Luongo low stick side to give the Blackhawks a
2-0 lead. Dave Bolland added a third goal in the final minute of the
second period that created an insurmountable deficit.
The Canucks' second period collapse came after an exciting
first period that saw Vancouver barely missing some golden scoring
"We wanted to play for 60 minutes," said Daniel Sedin of
Vancouver's second period breakdown. "But it has happened [often] at home
during the playoffs – we have a good start but we haven't been scoring, and we
fall apart. Tonight we kept working and tried to stick with it, but we lost to
a better team. That's the bottom line."
Dustin Byfuglien, who was one of the biggest thorns in the
Canucks' side, disagreed with Sedin's assertion about the better team.
"I wouldn't say we're a much better hockey club at all,"
said the Blackhawks forward. "[The difference was] puck control, crashing and
banging and getting traffic in front, and finishing our chances. "
Luongo had a third
opinion about the difference between the two teams.
"I don't think they were a better team than us, but maybe a smarter
team that knows how to win," offered Luongo.
Luongo also shared his thoughts on the series as a whole.
"We thought we had a good game plan coming into the series
and I thought we started off the series really well," said Luongo. "And then we
just didn't get the job done at home, which is really surprising considering
that we were one of the best home teams the whole year.
"Games 3 and 4 at home here were really not the type of
hockey we wanted to play. They came in here and won both
games. That should never happen."
As for the Blackhawks, they will hit the road to face the
San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference finals. Chicago sniper, Patrick Kane, is excited by the potential of improving on
last season's performance, which saw the 'Hawks ousted in the third round.
"It's exciting now," said Kane. "We get to move on to the
next round. It's a huge goal ever since you're a little kid to try to win the
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#35 - Lucy's Love Shack
Name: Eric & Ilana
Location: Upper West Side - NYC
Size: 371 sf - Rental, 2nd Floor Walk-up
Favorite resource:
Travel mementos
Atlas Modular Shelving
Design Within Reach
Conran Shop
Good old fashioned elbow grease!
What inspired you?
Less is More, when you get stuff off the floor! This is an exceptionally small apartment - only 371sf! – sized more appropriately for our dog, Lucy, than two adults. There were NO closets provided by the landlord, so we designed and built a unique storage wall that extends from the sleeping area back to the kitchen.
...Each section is sized to hold exactly what we own. The living area is small, yet feels spacious thanks to the modular shelving system which features an entertainment area, bookshelves, and small desk area. All of the furniture is lightweight and easy to take with us to the next (hopefully larger) apartment.
Design Tip:
Go vertical! Let the walls hold your stuff to open up floor space. Necessity is the Mother of Invention…
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is there some sort of covering that goes on the shelves/closets? i can definitely see how organized you guys are, and thats great, but some sort of door/fabric covering would be great - and more aesthetically pleasing.
the more i see these the more i realize why i live in brooklyn - i would tear my boyfriends eyes out in this space - but its really nice. good job.
i like it. great use of space. it feels very liveable because of all the closet spaces. may not seem the most imaginative, but i think it works well and looks good.they have certainly given a lot of thought on how to place everything.
very very tasteful. QUESTION: who makes the wall-mounted walnut drawer to the left of the television?
"A" for efficient use of the space!
I agree with Ann about covering the closets, both esthetically and to protect your stuff. Especially if Lucy the Dog is as relentless as Chico the Cat.
WOW. This is a lesson on how to live with less. I could almost do it (I live in your neighborhood with about 100 more sq.ft.) but I have a table and chairs that just wouldn't fit.
Are you sure this is ALL your stuff? Really all of it? You don't rent a storage room somewhere?
It's just beautiful, though, nothing is crammed in anywhere, everything is up off the floor, there is a place for everything...it's perfect. The closet in the bedroom is gorgeous. I want it. It all looks so clean. This is quintessential Manhattan living.
Now I want to redo my apartment and throw out half the stuff I own. And I don't have a lot!
Pretty sure it's Atlas Modular, link provided in the favorite resources.
I love this apartment! There is something about it that just makes me feel like I could move right in, the perfect combination of modern and clean but also really comfortable. Well done! I'm really impressed in how efficient (and beautifully) you handled the daunting task of no closets!
Can you tell me more about the modular shelving in the living room area? I especially like the wall mounted drawer and shelving for the television, brilliant! Before I spend almost $2,000 on a media cabinet I think I would prefer this solution.
I think it's fantastic and I would really love to find something like that for my apartment. The television just hides right in there even though it's big and I think this is a really great example of a small at home computer area that is really well done and does not feel out of place at all.
Well done! And really cute dog. : )
Um, there is still a considerable amount of "stuff" here that I can see...
my apologies, i just noticed that you provided the source for the shelving at the very top of your post. thanks! : )
I love it. Even the uncovered closets, which is something I've considered doing from time to time, though I wonder if doing the same with modular shelving wouldn't appear less heavy, as well. You are clearly very organized, and that's a wonderful thing. What are the little white "fences" in the closet drawer?
Do you have a photo hobby? I notice the small camera on tripod in the window and wonder if the photos on the wall are your own. If so, kudos for surrounding yourself in images of your own making. I really feel that your "eye" and attention to detail comes through. (I imagine you intentionally grabbed the verdant image on the TV.)
Even your beautiful dog is cute, which I am sure will be much commented upon.
This place is great. The picture of your bed is wonderful.
What color is the wall with the three frames in the first pic?
everything has a place and every place a thing
I love the open closet, and I really like your apartment. Every room feels complete/all its own, yet there is a nice continuity and flow. I am not drooling over the modular shelving, but I think it works great in your space. Well done!
King Charles Spaniel?
I can't believe that I'm loving this so much, since I usually can't bear closets to be that open, but it's so obscenely tidy and ideal-looking that I really, really like it a lot.
I also like the bedroom. The stripe of paint that matches the width of the bed is VERY good.
I could not live with this floorplan (kitchen via bedroom, bath via kitchen?!), but you've done a great job of coping with its contraints.
Too much open storage for me though.
Was a mantel and/or fireplace removed? There is a ghost on the wall -- and nothing in that spot.
The storage space really fits your own items. It really takes more time every day to keep a small apartment livable, and two of you have done this admirably!
Where do you eat?
I love how organized the pantry area is! Looks very "happy." How difficult is that modular stuff to install? Would it be usable by renters? Love the cool serenity of the bedroom--what is the art above the bed?
This isn't a comment on the owners of this apartment in particular, but seeing their side chair made me realize that I'm starting to feel some of the classic modern furniture designs are cliche...probably because I see so much of it here!!! I never would think that if I was in someone's "real" life apartment! I must be going into apartmenttherapy overload. I have to say I really like the pendant lamp here--I've seen it before and thought "I really think that would be ugly..." but I like it here...
Love the apartment! it's very you!!!! i recognize the piece above your bed!
very nice!
Looking at all of these entries, I am a really big fan of the exposed closets. Closets CAN be beautiful--I find it inspiring to see all of your shirts and shoes and suitcases at once. And as an extra benefit, I'll bet having all of that on display makes one more likely to organize and reduce when necessary.
I love the way everything in your house is organized. Just looking at it makes me feel more productive.
i didn't even notice that about the floor plan. that would definitely make me nutty...but i still think you have done a fantastic job with this apartment.
I don't think the closets have to be covered. As long as you have everything folded nicely in your closet, it should be okay aesthetically speaking, but covering them up with fabric wouldn't hurt either.
My biggest question about all the entries is whether or not the tenents can actually keep their apartments as immaculate as they look in the pictures, but this place just looks like it's always clean and organized. Kudos to you indeed!
Wow, another finalist in my opinion. Love the rug in the living room! Where'd ya get it? Also love the modular shelves in that room.
Wow, this is so organized, it's aspirational! I love it!
Plus, doggie is pretty cute. I wish I could keep my closet that organized., and I love the bedroom, especially the blinds.
Lucy & Co.: Don't be too hasty to move. You've done a gorgeous job making an apartment in which it's possible to live a grown-up life. You know: one that includes a working wardrobe and a spot for a serious computer.
As much as I love many of those charming, funky little flats in the running, I remember just how hard it was to live in small rental spaces where there was no place to hang your clothes, let alone iron them.
But your apartment looks as if it's comfortable, which I think is the single most important quality in any living space. Even more impressive is that you've done it without renovations or built-ins.
Good luck in the competition and I hope you win.
By far the best entry in this contest - you have managed to efficiently maximize a tiny space while not sacrificing the aesthetic appeal AND doing it all with a personal flair for design!
You have done such a great job of making a the very best out of a difficult and extremely tight space! Beautiful!
As an architect licensed in both Chicago and Boston and having lived in apartments in both of these pocketbook-raiding cities, I understand what it is to adjust your lifestyle to be able to live in such a small space and to attempt to design a solution that makes living there more pleasnt, however, my attempts were never nearly as successful as Lucy's Love Shack. The marriage of clean lined contemporary furniture and palate of neutral colors maximizes the light in this small space. I also appreciate the open closets and keeping things neat and organized. By exposing the things of our everyday life, we are forced to live more neatly and efficiently and it is abundantly clear that these two do, and do so very effectively. This solution receives an A+ in my book. I could move right in and never feel as though I were compromising anything. Hands down, my top pick!
I love it! It's clean and beautiful too...
Something was removed in that living room wall... makes me wonder what it was! Fireplace?
I love the exposed closets. Love the bedroom. LOVE the living room!
I too am curious where you eat. And yet, as I wonder that, I look at my table as it gathers dust. When I lived with my ex, we ate at the table all the time. By myself, I eat in front of the TV as I get my news/info fix.
Just to confirm, are you closets from ISS? I looked through their website but didn't see the modular enclosures. If not, where?
And that Atlas shelving system is gorgeous. I must not have been reading AT when that got plugged, so thanks for linking to it. At last, solid wood shelves (with a price to match)!
I don't mind exposed closets, so that's not a dealbreaker for me.
Looks very nice, I would move there in a hot minute!
Wonderful what you did with the space. I have always dreaded living in Manhattan because of the space issue, so I mostly stick to Brooklyn. However, looking at your space it shows me (1) You do not need 1000sqf to have a stylish decorated home, and (2)Everyone needs a little Lucy in their apartment, she definatley is the selling piece..oh and lets not forget the closets!!
Speaking of closets to Elizabeth, it looks like they have designed and built their closest space themsleves, I belive they mentioned that in their intro, but definatley the shelving in the living room is from Atlas!
Beautiful. I have to wonder though - when you leave, does your landlord keep the beautiful closets?
Simple, clean storage solution. One of the best so far.
I think in the main living area, too much is "linear" for me (rails, legs, shelves, etc.)... I'd like to see something with "mass" and "shape" to counterbalance. At least one piece of "furniture" to counter all the "shelving."
Perhaps I am just reacting this way since the photos skew toward the installed storage, and perhaps the actual space is experienced in a different way.
And, although I seriously applaud the commitment to storage and the ingenious use of installed storage product/solutions, this looks to me like a "storage space" (albeit beautifully handled) that you live in, versus a home where things are stored (if that makes any sense).
If the hallway solutions are California Closets, they are indeed good to go when they move.
Now that I've taken a second look at this apartment (I've been obsessing about it all afternoon), there are a few things that don't seem right to me...
1. dog hair in the closet (and on the clothes). there is no way to avoid this without a curtain to cover it.
2. no side tables or table lamps in the living room. is that one pendant the only light source at night? and do they just put stuff they're carrying on the floor when they sit down?
3. where do they put their towels and all their other bathroom things? there doesn't seem to be any bathroom storage. maybe I'm just higher maintenance than they are, but I definitely need a third of a closet for that stuff.
These are not criticisms. This apartment is a remarkable example of how to live cleanly in a small space, and I'm just wondering how all the details come together. Like how do you have open shelving and not have the cords to the tv show (how'd they do that, anyway?)
One word: gorgeous.
Gorgeous space
Gorgeous balance
Gorgeous lighting
Gorgeous photos
Gorgeous Lucy
Will you come to London and design my flat? Once I get it? A+ as Pat said. Love it.
I couldn't live with that kitchen/bath set-up but it's a great place. I love the cafe au lait color and the lavender so much I think I'd prefer the whole rooms painted out.
I would love to know where the "closet" shelving came from.
Absolutely beautiful and efficient. Great job!!
What's with those strange designer chairs everyone has? The black/metal one. They're outrageously priced and I don't know why. Besides that, cool digs.
Great, you guys, now I'm obsessed over atlas shelving...
I have dogs and an open clothes closet
(not quite as lovely as this one)
and dog hair is not a problem.
No shower curtain deployed...
now . .
Atlas shelving stampede!
: )
This makes me hate myself (I mean my closet) and all the ugly things hidden deep inside. My other personality (I mean the rest of my apartment), the part I show to the world, is evenly spaced and neurotically organized by color (with pretty wooden hangers.)
But a serious question to the designers out there:
Does not having a covering on the closet make the space feel lighter and more open? Or busy?
Similar question relates to the open-ended shelves in the living room: Does it feel more cluttered seeing all the varying book sizes and edges? Or would closed bookshelves seem to take up more space?
I do applaud what you've done with this apartment very much, by the way.
Very impressive. Excellent job organizing your space. I love your view outside of your living room window. Great clutter free environment. Lovely.
Nice job. :)
christine, i know, i'm completely obsessed with the shelving as well and spent a good portion of the afternoon trying to design something as a media area that might look like this entry. it is pretty expensive though, so i'm not sure whether or not i can swing it. but is it ever beautiful!
Beautiful and efficient use of such limited space! Makes me want to get out of Ohio and move right in! Love the dog-looks just like one I know
Holy Cow! This makes my family realize that we have way way Way too much stuff! I'll bet that you feel much better when you walk into your gorgeous little apartment than we do when we walk into our four bedroom house. Less certainly is more.We think that your storage system/closet is great, and how extremely impressive that you designed and built it yourself to meet your needs. I'm sure that it helps you to stay organized and to only keep those clothes, shoes, etc. that you REALLY wear. There are those of us with giant walk-in closets who keep items that we have not worn in 5 years just because we can manage to cram them onto some hidden shelf. My family agrees that your little living space deserves an A+++, and coming from two teachers, that's impressive. Lucy definitely helps with the sweetness factor, too.
Amazing! Great use of space. I love the look and feel. By far, my favorite.
Absolutely amazing use of the space. You built the closets yourself, no? Now, if you wanted ME to design your place, I could do my thing and place an old, industrial air conditioner in the middle of the room, pile up so old magazines all around, and waste space and you'd be set to look like other New York apartments:) This is phenomenal and the best finalist I've seen. Awesome job. 371 sq. feet!!!!???? You have a talent for photography too...it looks bigger because of all of the efficiency AND because of your camera.
christina, yeah, I was on their little virtual creation thing this afternoon too....which is why I'm doing work (uh, or posting here) at 10 at night! A little (okay, a lot) out of my price range!!
I loved the muted colors in combination with the linearity of your space. It is apparent that you live a hectic life and therefore have a need for a degree of order and tranquility in your home. I'll bet that you have used many of the principles of feng shui in your spaces. In particular the book of love on your nightstand, the red flowers in the corner and soft lighting...a love nest to be sure. Your closets rock. I've got way too much stuff. You've inspired me to live more simply. Next life maybe. Love what you've done.
I like the bedroom, the bedroom closet (?!) and the view to the street but nothing else seems spectacular. It's a nice apartment but not a great apartment.
This one is great. Any chance I could sublet if/when you move out? No harm in asking.
christine, it's a lot out of mine as well! i spent a good hour or two trying to rationalize it but it's just too much. i bookmarked the atlas site for another few years down the road, so inspiring! : )
You guys are incredibly neat and clutterfree people. Really admire that. But I'm just wondering, is it REALLY possible to be THIS neat all the time?
I might be able to straighten up a room for company or a photo shoot, but never in a million years would I be able to maintain this look all the time. Even the different types of pastas are lined up neatly and standing at attention in their glass canisters.
Very good use of space. Soothing and calm because everything is in its place.
And Wende, yes, that stylish black/stainless steel chair(maker? excuse my ignorance) is definitely closing in on the race against the Eiffel Tower.
I like how and where you placed the Asian chest/suitcase below the TV.
And of course, the closet is simply impeccable.
I agree all the nice things about the apartment, feels to me like a soft porn affect a furniture catalogue can have over me
I've been thinking about this space since I saw it earlier this morning. Not only that, I've been much neater in my tasks, and I feel more organized than usual! Such artful neatness seems to give off lots of energy to its observers!
One of the elements that I'll bet increases the sense of space is that wall area that remains unused except for the three pictures hanging on it. That really screams Space! I love it. It also ain't bad that the window seems to look out on the entrance to a lovely old church. Tres European, and sets off the modernity of the apartment.
I, too, wonder how it is that you don't have a single electrical wire showing anywhere. Oof, they're the bane of the neatest arrangements.
Also wonder where you put the things you bring about with you--dishes, glasses, books, mail, etc. On the floor?
I am now going to power-straighten my closet. . . .
We love it - when can we come visit? :)
Hi Eric & Ilana, Fantastic Space!
I agree with the others above and when you read this, can you please reply with more information? I'm so curious to hear the answers to the questions asked above and to hear more from you about your space. Thank you! Heather A.
Not a fan of NYC apartments, but you have made this seems cozy and livable. Not sterile or dreary like most others... I'm still not moving from Long Island though!
Looks great! Go wireless and you can free up that desk area for even more room!
lovely...where did you get the window coverings for your bedroom?
I thought my 700 sq. ft. apt. here in Tampa was just barely livable. Wow! You guys hve done a great job with the space. I'm not that organized. I have no shelving in the apt., so everything takes up space on the floor. However, I don't plan on staying long. Good luck to you both. I hope you win.
What a beautiful space! You two have made such a small apartment completely livable! I am very impressed. Every part of it feels clean. I love the lines and use of space. Thanks for inviting me in since I've never been able to visit when I'm in town!!
love the built in storage space, nice job!
What an amazing and functional use of space with alot of creative organizational and decorative talent!!! It's obvious that many hours have gone into making this a great home for you and Lucy!!!!!I love Lucy!!!!
You both have an incredible talent. Each time I look back at the photo's I am in awe! It is remarkable to me how you have utilized your limited space in such a beautiful and functional way. I would love to come and visit. Unfortunately I tend to over pack so I am quite certain I may have to postpone my visit. I do think a tiny bassinet would comfortably fit nicely near the wall next to the bed. Just a suggestion. You may have started a new trend. I think I will remove all closet doors immediately. Hopefully this will force me to maintain my closet space as organized and eye appealing as yours. I am quite certain you have both made your mother's very proud! I absolutely LOVE what you have done with such limited space. And Lucy is as beautiful as the love shack she is so fortunate to reside in!
I can't think of a greater way to leave the hectic
pace of life in the big city, than to come home to your calm, serene, and very inviting apartment. Do you do any freelance decorating on the side? If so, consider yourselves hired ! Our Boston Terrier was wondering If Lucy is free for dinner Saturday evening?
An awesome use of space. Your home looks like a peaceful refuge from the hectic, fast paced city outside. **You make me ashamed of the clutter in my 1700sq ft townhouse. I'm going to clean my closets right now.
To Heather A...and others who asked great questions in the preceding comments.
1. We intentionally left most of our "stuff" visible because it forces discipline. Our apartment rarely looks quite as clean and perfect as in the photos, but we do stay organized. No hiding places for junk to accumulate!
2. Living Room shelving is from Atlas: www.atlaseast.com
3. Bedroom closets were designed and built by us over a long weekend before we moved in - using about $500 in simple wood and fastener supplies. The design challenge was to build something using only three tools: power screwdriver, a jigsaw, and a tape measure. That's it! The entire system is only attached to the wall with 4 small "L" brackets, so everything is easily demountable and ready for relocation.
4. The Bedroom shelving was intentionally sized to fit the modular width of IKEA 'PAX' cabinets. We bought a few of their shallow drawer units which you can see in photos. They slide out and are really deep - great for ties, belts, hats, jewelry, etc.
5. The little white "fences" are shallow woven baskets. Interesting question!
6. The bedroom curtain is actually a linen "Noren" we picked up in our travels. They are used in traditional Japanese doorways.
7. The chair everyone is commenting on is called the Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer (architect of the Whitney Museum) in the 1920s and it still looks very modern. It's a timeless design, which is why so many people like it.
8. Pendant light is a modular design that can be assembled to many shapes/sizes. From Denmark: www.iqlight.com
9. Carpet is a FLOR tile design we created. Cheap and easily replacable if one gets dirty. Available at DWR or direct from www.interfaceflor.com
10. We've considered several tables for the living area, but horizontal surfaces tend to get covered in small apartments. So we're still looking for something that can be easily pulled out when needed. We also need to keep a place open for Lucy to play and us to stretch out!
11. Cable management. The red box below the TV conceals a power strip, but the shelves are spaced close together so you really can't see any wires. At the computer desk area, we use a wireless mouse and keyboard (stored in the thin drawer); the network router and modem are under the bed which removes a lot of cable from the visible areas.
12. We mounted the monitor directly to the wall which frees up some additional work space.
13. Dog hair generally isn't a problem since vaccuuming wood floors is quick and easy.
14. And most importantly...yes, Lucy is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (long name for a little dog)!
Hope this helps - thanks so much for the overwhelming level of interest in our tiny little place! If we are fortunate enough to be a finalist, then we will post some more details...until then, keep the comments coming!
eric & ilana,
thanks for this information! your home really stands out and i hope that you make it to the finals as well. really nice job. and lucy is adorable! lucy and that beautiful black cat in another post are my favorite furry smallest/coolest inhabitants so far!
good luck!
a lot of style for such a little space...I'd move in! your apartment is my absolute favorite...
Extra points for have so little space to work with. Organization and efficiency is a must in a space like this. Good job!
Bedroom gets an A plus for use of color, materials, and sense of space and calm. The rest is impressively designed, but not practical for most people (who are not so organized). Regarding the dog breed, dogs are not designer items. Please adopt from your local shelter or animal rescue group! Please!
I forgot one thing. I used to like "The Chair", but now that I've seen it in maybe half of these apartments, I am sick to death if it. Funny how that works.
Sharon, it is painfully clear that you are "higher maintenance." Higher than anyone can bear, in fact.
Pat, how do you know that they DIDN'T rescue or adopt her?
And who said they have her for ornamentation?
Man...torques me off...
Back to design, anyone?
Jean, who lives with 2 cats (one essentially a dog), both largely purebred, and adopted.
This is incredible!!! I would move there in a minute!! I have too much stuff...thanks for reminding me that less is more! I love the bedroom design and Lucy in the LR fits in perfectly!
Are you related to my daughter, Rebekah? The design is amazing and I love it! The dog is so cute!
amazing style and design just love it susan
Eric and Ilana,
Quite creative,contemporary and yet comfortable. I would not guess it only 371 sf! You've made great use of what space you have. I think it clever to leave the closet open-goes with the open pantry, open dish shelves, openm entertainment area and overall feel of the place. Good luck. You have my vote!
There is nothing wrong with a wellbred dog (different from a purebred dog). One gets a wellbred dog so that they know what they are getting (e.g., shedding, temperment, excercise needs, size). We got a mini-schnauazer, because my wife is allergic to dogs that shed. It was either that or no dog. I hope you don't have a problem with that.
At the pound, you're not really sure if you are getting a lab-cocker mix or a lab-great dane mix. This could be a big difference for an apartment dweller. For others, it' not. If you're not picky about the qualities of your dog, then the pound is the place to go.
Where people really shouldn't get dogs is pet stores and backyard breeders, which generally carry the same thing: poorly- or over-bred dogs.
Jon B, I won't even dignify..
Why, Cornflake, do you insult Sharon, when she asked very pertinent design questions? This contest is about arranging a small space to make it usable and beautiful. If "beautiful" conflicts with "usable" (i.e., no storage in the bathroom), it does not work. I do bathroom design, and it's all about practicality. If you don't have a place to put towels, toothpaste, shampoo, Prozac, etc., the space is not well-designed. It's that simple. BTW, I don't consider an open closet a successful design because a closet is by definition a closed space. I don't consider this design a "solution" for storage, so it is very much on-subject if I comment on it. Same thing with Sharon's questions. (And as a matter of taste, who wants to look at clothing hanging there?)
Pat seems bent on the idea of sidetracking the generally positive commentary with his own snide and counter-constructive criticism. He's bitter, and feels compelled to repeatedly visit this entry to register his condescending POV. What's the point..to come back to this site time and again to log a negative vote and leave a mean spirited comment? (rhetorical question, no need to answer that, please)
The aim of this contest is to find creative solutions to challenging spatial constraints. This apartment does that, clearly. The description specifically calls it a "storage wall" - distinctly not a "closet". Contrary to Pat's declaration, this is indeed a "solution" because it clearly "solves" very specific storage needs.
I doubt that Pat's attitude is what the folks at AT had in mind when they launched this contest. Let's not further "dignify" these types of rude comments.
If you read other AT posts from Sharon, you will see that she thinks people who don't wear shoes in their houses are lazy slobs who can't be bothered to clean their unkempt homes. She, on the other hand, scrubs her floors twice a week to keep clean in "this filthy city". So yeah, I'm sticking with Sharon's self-proclaimed label of being high maintenance.
After reading your posts, I can see that it is time for you to get off your high horse as well.
Hi Eric & Ilana,
I thought I had posted in this space's comments but I haven't heard from you & am not seeing a post from me here...
Anyway, we'd like to talk to you about, "Small Space, Big Style". Would you be able to email us at email@example.com so we can get in touch with you?
The closet alone is worth being a Top3 pick. I love that closet!
Highly creative and masterfully efficient. The blending of clever use of the space and integrity of design is incomparable. Windows and light dance through this zig-zag rectangle to give it movement and breathing room. I have seen closets in guest bedrooms that are more spacious than this entire apartment, yet the photos impart what I imagine to be a completely enjoyable environment. Best of luck. If you have time, I would like to hire you to organize my 2,700 square foot basement. And once that's done, I'll have you work on the rest of my choatic existence.
Wow, you guys have done an AMAZING job with 371 sq ft. Is that really all your stuff, why do I continue to collect "stuff"? I must take a lesson from the two of you. BTW I love the dog too!
this is sruthi. Actually i want to design my 1700sq.ft. flat can u please suggest me with a good design as soon as possible.
thank u
being a slightly obsessive compulsive person, i'm quite impressed with the tidyness and "everything-has-its-place" policy. well done.
how do you keep your house free from dog hair?


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June 13 2007
In 2006, Brett Myers led the Phillies with 12 wins. After yet another impressive outing last night, Cole Hamels has now posted an NL-leading nine.
The White Sox still haven't started anyone hitting above .270 in the set, although today may be the day. Luis Terrero is up to .273 after going 1-for-3 last night, and the discussions about the fact that Jim Thome, who is hitting .281, will start this afternoon are omnipresent. I think one followed me in the parking lot this morning.
Paced by Hamels and another big game from Chase Utley, the Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 last night to improve to 34-31 on the year. They are three games above .500 for the first time this season. They are in third place in the NL East, one game behind the Braves and three behind the division-leading Mets. They have won three of four and six of eight.
Cole Hamels got the start for the Phils and went eight innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk. Three of the hits went for extra-bases, a double and two home runs. He struck out eight. Over his last four starts, eight of the ten runs he's allowed have come on home runs.
With two outs in the first, Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye hit back-to-back home runs to put the White Sox up 2-0. Hamels struck out Juan Uribe for the third out. Hamels gives up back-to-back home runs after giving up back-to-back-to-back home runs his last time out against the Mets.
Hamels gave up a two-out single to Toby Hall in the second, but struck out Jose Contreras to set the White Sox down.
Andy Gonzalez walked with one out in the third, but Konerko followed and hit a line drive to first. Howard snared it and stepped on first to double off Gonzalez.
Dye smashed a ball back up the middle to start the fourth, but Utley made a brilliant diving play and got the out at first. Uribe flew to right for the second out before Terrero was hit by a pitch. Hamels struck out Fields to end the frame.
After a 1-2-3- fifth, Hamels got the first two in the sixth before Dye doubled to center. Uribe popped to Dobbs in foul territory to end the frame.
Pinch-hitter Jerry Owens singled with one out in the seventh, but Hamels got Hall to line to third and Alex Cintron to line to first, setting Chicago down.
Hamels started the eighth with the Phils up 7-2, having thrown 96 pitches. Gonzalez singled with one out and Konerko smashed a 2-2 pitch down the line in left, but just foul. Hamels struck out Konerko and got Dye on a fly ball well hit to left for the third out.
Geary started the ninth with a 7-2 lead and got the first man before Luis Terrero hit a ball out to the upper deck in left field to make the score 7-3. Geary got Owens on a ground ball to third and Hall on a fly ball to short center to end the game.
For Geary it was the sixth home run he has allowed on the season after allowing six all last season. All six have come at home.
The Phillies' lineup against righty Jose Contreras went (1) Rollins (2) Victorino (3) Utley (4) Howard (5) Rowand (6) Burrell (7) Dobbs (8) Barajas. Another start for Barajas as Ruiz nurses a sore left wrist. Dobbs at third against the righty. More Burrell hitting sixth.
With one out in the first, Victorino singled and stole second. Utley walked, putting men on first and second. Howard struck out swinging at a breaking ball, and Hall simply didn't catch the pitch. It went off his glove and the runners moved to second and third with two down. Rowand was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Burrell walked to force in a run and cut the Chicago lead to 2-1. Dobbs followed and singled into right, scoring Utley and Rowand and putting the Phils up 3-2. Barajas hit it to the warning track in left to end the inning.
With two outs in the second, Victorino hit a grounder to second that Tad Iguchi bobbled. Victorino was safe at first on the error and Utley made the White Sox pay with a long home run to right, putting the Phils up 5-2. Howard grounded back to the pitcher to end the inning.
Rowand was hit by a pitch again to start the second, the second time he had been hit by a breaking ball. Burrell hit the ball to the track in left-center for the first out. Dobbs followed with another hit, this one into left, sending Rowand to second. Barajas hit into a double-play to end the inning.
With the Phils up 5-2 in the fourth, Hamels started the frame with a single. Rollins doubled to right, sending Hamels to third. Victorino hit a soft liner to third for the first out, but Utley followed with a single that scored both runners and put the Phils up 7-2. Utley went to second on the throw home, so the White Sox walked Howard intentionally. Rowand hit a ground ball to short that was turned into a double-play to end the inning.
Burrell started the fifth with a walk, but Dobbs followed with a popup to second. Barajas was next and smashed a ball off the top of the wall in left-center, sending Burrell to third. Hamels struck out and Rollins popped to third, so the Phils got nothing out of second and third with one out.
Utley singled with one out in the sixth, but Howard was next and hit into a double-play.
The Phils went 1-2-3 in the seventh with Burrell being robbed by Gonzalez at third on a ball hit hard down the line for the second out.
1-2-3 in the eighth.
Rollins was 1-for-5 with a double.
Victorino was 1-for-4.
Utley was 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Howard was 0-for-3 with a walk.
Rowand was 0-for-2 and twice hit by a pitch.
Burrell 0-for-2 with two walks and an RBI.
Dobbs was 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Barajas was 1-for-4 with a double and left four men on base. He hit the ball better than that.
Righty Kyle Kendrick (NR) makes his debut this afternoon and will be facing lefty John Danks (3-6, 4.38). Kendrick comes up from Double-A Reading to make the start, where he was 4-7 with a 3.21 ERA. At Double-A Kendrick allowed more than a hit an innings, 82 hits in 81 1/3 innings, but walked just 18 and allowed just three home runs. He struck out 50, which means he's not overpowering anyone even at Double-A. The Phils might need to score some runs if they want to get the sweep. On the other hand, if you're going to come up from Double-A to make your debut it might as well be against baseball's worst offensive team. My guess would be that Kendrick's start will demonstrate further that the Phils are going to have a problem replacing Garcia in the rotation, especially if they continue with their plans to put Myers in the pen when he returns (at least two weeks). Danks, who was taken with the ninth pick in the 2003 draft by the Rangers, turned 22 in April and has made 11 starts for the White Sox this season. The rest of his numbers aren't quite as impressive as his ERA. He's allowed 69 hits and 26 walks on the season in 61 2/3 innings. He's given up 11 home runs. Righties are hitting .289 against him, lefties .250. He's gone less than six innings in each of his last three starts.
The Phillies sent Clay Condrey to Triple-A to make room for Kendrick on the roster (see article linked above).