Oh, I did! It's awesome! There's another big shelf on the back that you can't see in the photos, but minus the wine rack there's definitely room for tall bottles on that bottom shelf.

It was actually reasonably easy to assemble, everything's pre-drilled and I guess it took maybe 45 minutes to do. There's one part where it would be nice to have someone helping hold pieces in place while you screw them together, but I managed. Oh, and it comes in a giant unwieldy box that weighs about 80 lb, so I had to open the box in my trunk and carry the pieces upstairs in multiple trips.

There was an exciting moment after I'd assembled it in the living room when I realized that, while there's a ton of room for it in my kitchen, the doorway into the kitchen is very narrow. But it fit. With maybe 2 inches of clearance.

I'm having a soiree this weekend to show it off so maybe someone will have a camera since I spilled Coke on my Palm and now it's all messed up inside. Sigh. But it's very pretty. Yay.

Cool! I could kinda see where that would go in this apartment. Maybe after I find my next job.

Colbert Report has a guest talking about the Berlin Airlift! In HS I was part of a team that won the state History Day competition with a report on the Airlift! I am so oddly chuffed, given that the only German I know is still "Chocolate flyer."

Strega the Fetish Detective! It does have something of a ring to it...but I'm still not sure I believe in the toy boat fetish.

What I really want is for someone to go purchase things for my balcony. I want small, but comfy, balcony furniture. Like, two chairs and a tiny table I could set a drink on. That would be comfy enough to sit and read a book in nice weather. But wouldn't take up all the space on the balcony for when I have a party or something. Maybe a small table that could be moved out of the way, or fold up, or some way to eat dinner out there, or something?

All the outdoor furniture I've seen is for patios, and thus is very large. I need balcony furniture. It also all seems very expensive. I think I just need someone else to take my credit card, make decisions, and then show me the result. I dither too much. I'm like "Well, maybe that bench thing would work...maybe...um..."

Meara, Google "bistro set" and you'll prolly find something. It's what I have, and it sounds perfect for your place! Something like this, perhaps?

For a little folding table, try World Market.

I have a super-comfy folding chair from them as well that is loungey yet compact, but it's not on their site, boo. (I have a balcony so I share your space issues.)

See, and that's exactly what I mean--I like the little espresso folding table...and it's $80. Which seems ridiculous for a little folding table. So I think what I really need is for someone else to go spend my money and just not tell me what it cost until I already have enjoyed it for a few weeks and my credit card bill comes. :)

Though perhaps not this month, since this month I have a huge freakin' credit card bill, what with the dang cost of prescription drugs.

And if the original toy boat fetishist turned out to be Pete Wentz, then my life, thus far, is complete.

Why did I google "Pete Wentz Toy Boat" and find this quote?

"Pete Imagine this: Patrick (with his hat on of course) playing in a bathtub filled with bubbles and has a toy boat, army men, and a rubber ducky. Then he puts all the army men on the boat and pours a huge cup of water on the boat and laughs when all the army men fall in the water." "i dont have to imagine. i get to see it in real life."

Awesome picture from Fark on the CA court's most excellent decision. [link]

I know this is from last night, but I can't stop laughing at Trudy's google find!