1) Laundry chutes are the sources of fond memories. Gina says: “Both of my grandmothers have laundry chutes in their homes and it was always one of my favorite things about visiting. One of the chutes was just a small square cut out of the bathroom floor (I suspect this chute may have been homemade). A handle was attached to the cut out and you could drop your clothes right onto the washing machine in the basement, then cover the hole back up. Or you could drop notes down to your cousin while you were ‘spying’ on the grown-ups talking upstairs…” Read the rest of Gina’s reminiscences, and the pros and cons of laundry chutes, here.

2) Childhood beds are, too. Mansionmogul says: “I had a canopy bed when I was young – my mother lovingly re-finished a wood garage-sale find and sewed a pink ruffled curtain for it. It was definitely ridiculous and prissy but I *loved* it! My dream bed is GIANT with a mostly-firm mattress and a cream tufted headboard and white lace-trimmed linens. Yep, still prissy!” What’s your dream bed?

3) Big-girl bedrooms can also be dreamy. Urban housewife says of the big-girl bedroom on a tiny budget, “I love love love this room!” So do we!

4) You flip for figs. Designfragment- Petra says: “You are making me hungry, this is one of my favourite things in the world!” Lots of you love Erica’s figs with goat cheese and honey idea.

5) You like recycled luggage, too. Krista says: “I purchased a set of red luggage with the Detroit skyline painted on them about a year ago. I’ve never been so in love with luggage before. They are an amazing seller.” See the Etsy find she likes here.