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Cool Things in Design
Usually I use these occasional posts to highlight the ridiculous in design but today I'd like to show that innovation can be inspiring and creative and functional and beautiful.  See if you don't feel energized to try something new in your home after viewing these great ideas.  A site I always enjoy, HomeWorkshop, featured this great artist who makes these stunning ...more»
Funky Furniture Finds
Even though there is no redeeming instructional value in these posts, I enjoy them because they make me smile.  Some of the things designers come up with are just SO weird........... Knit one, purl one....     A foam chair appropriate for where again???  The Miss Rio ottoman made from recycled flip flops - certainly a unique way to reuse / recyle. I've seen rugs used ...more»
Accessorize with a Plan – part 2: Favorite Things
Often we spend so much time creating the perfect box with paint and furniture, that we forget about 'filling', the most important part of decorating a room.  What gives a room it's personality, it's panache, it's style?  It's the personal treasures that we collect or inherit or receive as gifts that really complete a home.  Whether a ceramic rooster (or 3 ...more»
Crafty Halloween Projects from the Blogosphere
I realized that Halloween is approaching too quickly and if I didn't get these great ideas shared, it would be too late.  So here's your one and only Halloween crafty fix from me this year.  Let me know if you try any of these ideas and how it works out.  HALLOWEEN PROJECTS Make a bow from a magazine page at How About Orange ...more»
7 Fabulous Fall Finds
I'm using my Wednesday Web Wanderings to showcase some great fall ideas, shopping and projects I've found. 1.  This arrangement is a gorgeous reminder of fall and I found it on Eddie Ross's site (remember him from Design Star?).  He used a $15 flea market container and the basic floral techniques I described in my post.  The difference is he really ...more»
Furniture Arranging Help
I'm diligently working on part 2 of the accessorizing series.  However, I received another reader request so thought that should take priority.  She's been patiently waiting while I was on vacation.  Marie, I hope these suggestions answer some of your questions. Marie says: "I just bought this home and need some ideas on whether I should buy a sectional or loveseat ...more»
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