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Grimp0teuthis's New Couch? Sofa, So Good

Black and white simple drawing of a Victorian-style sofa with overstuffed cushions

One will talk about its kiln dried hardwood frames all day, but make you dig to find out it's using sinuous springs: Grimp0teuthis recently went down the rabbit hole on couches and shares what they found beneath the cushions in the Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad? thread.

03/19/24
by taz

You should be able to walk, run and dance in every outfit

Nya garderobenNya garderoben by Magnus D (cc by)

It's throwback Thursday! Come enjoy Metroidbaby's 2014 post about building and maintaining a wardrobe!

Wave if you know the answer!

Storm SurgeStorm Surge by Krystal.Hamlin (cc by)

In Ask Metafilter, cda is looking for the best products that smell like the ocean

06/11/22
by taz

Calling the Glossy Posse

attractive display rack of upscale magazinesPhoto by Charisse Kenion on Unsplash

Are There Any Good Magazines Left Out There? carlypennylane asks for recommendations for aesthetically pleasing analogue magazines on topics like self-care, photography, art / creativity, health / wellness, Buddhism, outdoor, nature, and science.

05/11/22
by taz

Music for Boffins?

What music for New Year Party?What music for New Year Party? by margycrane

I fucking love ranting about this topic because it makes me feel smart and it's taken me decades to learn a lot of this stuff and debunking audiophile woo. Loquacious with an epic "extended play" on music audio.

05/01/22
by taz

Simply...

Simply the BestSimply the Best by Ray Larabie (cc by)

I have big feelings about my very bougie toilet brush!centrifugal. In Ask Metafilter, dobbs wants to know What are your favorite mundane items? "I want to own the best box cutter, oven mitts, key ring, wallet, dog collar and lead, notebook, pen, reusable shopping bag, bed sheets, sponge, dish washing brush, lint remover, and _______ on the planet."

04/04/22
by taz

Subscribed 👍🏽

Hello World! Or: How I Learned to Stop Listening and Love the Noise by Christopher BakerHello World! Or: How I Learned to Stop Listening and Love the Noise by Christopher Baker by tracilawson (cc by)

dragonfruit is looking for for recommendations for underrated YouTubers producing regular high quality content; Ask Mefi comes through.

04/30/19
by taz

Sleeper Cell

Mattress photoMattress photo by Ty Carlson on Unsplash

"Mattress retailer here ..." In Ask Me, xedrik offers the lowdown on the knotty problem of mattress pricing, and what's worth more, inside.

04/15/19
by taz

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