Bright ideas we gathered from your comments.

1. Your love for food and literature started young. We asked which non-cookbook made you hungry, and boy did you respond! Books you read in your youth (such as the book that inspired the question) outweighed other submissions by far, including Heidi, Farmer Boy, Bread and Jam for Frances, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (a natural, if it didn’t give you nightmares). “For me it is Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder,” says Lyz. “All that delicious food they make…the cider, the donuts…oh, man. It’s too much.” Want more anyway? Read the post and add your thoughts here.

2. There are great organic shampoo alternatives for baby. “An everyday eco-baby must is anything from Nature’s Baby Organic,” says Sarah. “The shampoos and body washes work and smell great. Plus with everything in the news about phthalates, it’s nice not to have to worry.” See the Blogwatch that got Sarah commenting here.

3. You seem to be leaning toward “getting old” as far as “new-old” furniture is concerned. Says Ellie, “Every time I get a new Brocade catalogue I worry for its sustainability.” While Jana says, “I think all the new stuff is funny, lovely, and so referential that once you get the ref, it’s kind of over, like a design one-liner.” So what’s your take? Weigh in here.

4. Those who live in DWR Warehouse Sale territory remain very lucky. Mary T. longs for a FL/Y Suspension Lamp, and Cherlyn responds, “I did see a few at the DWR sale last fall. The sale is the first weekend in March. Just in case you’re in the neighborhood.” Those of you in the Cincinnati/Northern KY, Florida, San Francisco and New Jersey areas, take note. (Sale or no sale, we love DWR. Just check out our archives.)

5. Brooklyn’s a great place for vintage furniture finds. “I’ve had great luck finding dressers for myself and for my design clients in Brooklyn!!” says Mackenzie. “I love that antiques strip on Atlantic avenue — The Horseman is the BEST — and don’t miss Time Galleries in Park Slope (on 5th). Both have amazing vintage (all eras) at reasonable prices and offer delivery, too.” Erica P. is still on the lookout for storage ideas for her apartment, so help a girl out!

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