After the cable TV channels have disclosed their unwatchability, and the house has been cleaned (even stray socks have been reunited with their mates insofar as possible), you look for something that will catch your interest. (firstthings.com)
But you really can live in a way that is personally enjoyable to you, allows you to fully and comfortably live in your home AND be able to say your home is as pretty as a picture (minus a few stray socks here and there) no matter what your budget or limitations are. (theinspiredroom.net)