Voting Question: Why is it that when there are Black people?

Why is it that when you live in a neighborhood where there are Black people, you cant leave your belongings outside, like for example a bike, lawn mower or a nice statute to decor your garden. But when you live in one with no Black people, who can leave whatever you want and you will find it there the next day? You can even leave your doors unlocked and nothing will happen. Rocco....Dude!!!! give some.

Voting Question: i'm looking for ideas for a mythical / fantasy 21st birthday theme....?

i've pretty much got the decor covered. lots of fairy lights and soft draped fabric. foresty green & deep purple colours with some gold. lots of candles and leafy looking stuff. and loads of fairy-type flowers. maybe even a fire somewhere. kind of enchanted woodland forest meets secret garden meets fantasy movies / novels. everyone's going to be dressing up as mythical / fantasy / enchanted forest creatures. i'm just looking for ideas for the menu, including appetisers / starters, a main meal that's easy enough to eat either standing or sitting down, dessert, and awesome drinks (both alcoholic & non). nothing too childish or kids party-like. also looking for some ideas for party favours. any ideas / recipes would be very much appreciated! thanks so much! :D

Voting Question: Pink and gold romantic, enchanted garden wedding.?

I'm getting married in november, and my wedding colors are pink and gold with a little bit of like an antique green. I was want a romatic enchanted garden theme with a marie Antoinette, great gatspy feel...if anyone has any ideas on anything, flowers, decor, anything. I would greatly appreciate it!

Resolved Question: What is this fruit decor thing?

I found what I think is some sort of patio/garden decor piece at Goodwill and am trying to figure out what it is. Most of it is green, it's about 2.5 feet tall. At the bottom there is a thing that comes out that looks like it's meant to hold 3 large candles. A little more than half way up there is a ceramic circle that has fruit painted on it. At the top there are 8 spirals, 4 making a sort of "platform" and 4 more above those that are hanging off the sides that look like you could maybe hang something from them. Here's a picture of it. http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs454.ash1/24983_1333765457522_1032617442_1003858_7769755_n.jpg

Resolved Question: The property appraiser is coming! What can I do?

No need to answer after 02/20/2010. I know about the neighborhood analysis and all that. I need to know which things that are WITHIN my control that I should focus on the most. If the house doesn't appraise as it did when we bought it a couple of years ago, the re-fi will fall through and that would be REALLY bad. Everything is in relatively the same shape as when we bought it (not considering decor), so I'm not severely worried (except for the market conditions), but still trying to get my house clean and up to par. So far I've deep-cleaned the carpet and floors. What else? The cobwebs that are impossibly high at the top of the stairwell? The firewood under the porch against the house? What about the basement? What REALLY matters? In your answer, please be sure to prioritize. I'm very short on time and energy, so I need to focus on the major stuff first. Also, do you know if the new "whole house" water filtration/softener system we put in will affect the value? What about the new rock garden out front? THANK YOU! It is FHA. Houses in the neighborhood aren't selling at all, so there really isn't anything to compare to. I guess I should have mentioned that I'm also short on money ... as well as energy and time.

Resolved Question: How to create a Tim Burton-style bedroom decorations?

I am trying to create a Tim Burton style bedroom. Kind of like a dark enchanted world type of feel. Like the garden in Coraline or Willy Wonka or Corpse Bride style. The room in a dark lavender. I have purchased some black vinyl to make interesting designs with. The basic inspiration for the room is something like: http://stupid-gogo.deviantart.com/art/Just-a-Moon-142516359 The room is very large so I am trying to come up with interesting furniture or decor or even floor art that could really make the room feel right. Any thoughts?

Voting Question: Any ideas for a store name?

I am opening a home and garden decor store. I am wondering if any has any good catchy or unique names? Thanks, Krys

Resolved Question: Need help with Garden Themed Decor?

I am thinking of doing a garden themed wedding. I want it to be simple and elegant. Wanting to use moss and real & fake flowers. Maybe do some moss topiaries to display around the reception. I am having a hard time finding photos to explain what I am talking about. For anyone who has seen the "Secret Garden". That's kind of what I am looking for. Any ideas, photos, links would be great. I have found some things I plan on using at save-on-crafts.com. Thanks in advance! I have been to theknot.com and several other sites and they really don't have an ideas like I am looking for. Suz123---The wedding is not an afternoon event. It is going to start around 5:30pm.

Resolved Question: Need flower ideas for my wedding!?

My wedding colors are fuchsia, champagne and white. I am on a budget and need some inexpensive beautiful flowers and decor ideas. I am having a outdoor wedding and would like a garden theme and also bring it into the decor at my reception (indoors) any ideas? My wedding will be in June 2010 in a shady grassy area with white folding chairs and a wicker basket type off white arch with white calla lilies and greenery intertwined in it (already on the arch when rented) but calla lilies are to expensive from what I've seen. need some help please!

Resolved Question: What colours would be suitable for a garden wedding?

Ok I plan to have an afternoon garden wedding which will go into the night, but i have no idea on what colour scheme to go with? I'm looking for something simple yet elegant and different. Also, help on the table decor and flowers will also be appreciated! thanks