More gushing from your resident Polaroid-obsessed writer — I’m definitely digging what the folks at Rollip have to offer. While I’ve stumbled across similar sites that turn your photos into “Polaroids,” Rollip has definitely upped the ante. The user-friendly site provides you with several different “effects” for your photos (plus samples of each to make your decision easier). Head on over and give it a try — but be warned, it’s highly addictive! –Erica P.

1) Old posts still inspire comments, and decorating trends still inspire ire. Nancy says: “Oh, after looking at 60+ houses in Phoenix before buying ours in July, I have to say I’m sick to death of fake (and real, for that matter) travertine tile bathrooms. I’m also sick of cheap looking Home Depot vanity ‘kits’ and brushed nickel fixtures. I’m tired of brown and blue, and I’m tired of every refurbished home I see that looks like a page ripped out of Pottery Barn with no regard to the style of the house and/or its location. Some older trends seem to be slow to die: toile prints; leopard/zebra prints; dark and muddy Tuscany-inspired fabrics and wallcoverings; odd, uber-modern lighting that doesn’t match the scale or size of the furniture.” If there’s anything Nancy hasn’t covered, you can tell us what decorating trends you’re sick of here.

2) You have great ideas for dog beds. We were suprised and pleased at the suggestions for dog beds that stand up to a chewer. Amyt says: “What I did to solve the problem was to use a queen-size comforter from a second hand store, folded, as a dog bed and sew a giant case for it from a durable material. I used upholstery material, but denim or even heavy wool might work as well. There’s no zipper, velcro, or buttons. The ‘top’ of the bed is one solid piece, the bottom is two pieces that overlap in the center of the bed by about 4″. It’s worked really well so far. It’s easy to take out the comforter and clean everything. And it was CHEAP.” Click to see lots more ideas for dog beds that won’t make us go broke — thanks, readers!

3) Everyone has her own method for arranging books. Faith says: “I have 3 floor to ceiling bookcases. Fiction, non-fiction and reference. Fiction and non are arranged alphabetically by author and reference is arranged by subject (gardening, craft {sub: sewing, millinery, knitting, etc.}, design) then author. I’m a freak, but I’m a happy and organized freak.” How do you arrange your bookshelves?

4) We love us some Trader Joe’s. Laurie says: “Oh jeez, I could go on and on with my TJ’s favs. My store just added single red bell peppers (as opposed to the packed 2 or 3 mixed colors) and I think I was overly excited about that. Their scrubby sponges are awesome, they come 5 in a pack i think, multi colored. The french roast coffee, yum. The fresh baked breads are so gooooooood. I especially love the ciabatta. Can’t find Tofurkey brand items for less anywhere else. I could go on…” What’s your favorite at Trader Joe’s?

5) It’s Moosewood stew time again! Crazy Swede says: “I just moved and have not unpacked my Moosewood cookbooks yet. I was craving this dish and am happy to have found it on line. It is one of my all time favorites. OK top 100. It always works out and I’ve never found anyone that did not like it. Easy to make and not predictable like so many dishes are.” Yum — now we’re inspired to make it again, too.

Photo by Shiny

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Food for thought (or not): Twilight Earth’s “We Have Become a Spoiled, Obese, Expectant and Fearful People.”

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Best guest bedroom ever at Door Sixteen.