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Gravity Defying Chair

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Shadow Chair 1

Is it magic? Is it an optical illusion? A little of both, actually. The Shadow Chair comes from British designer Chris Duffy, and although it looks like it's balancing on two front legs, it's not. » READ MORE

November 20, 2009
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America's Favorite Architecture

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America's Favorite Architecture comes from an AIA and Harris Interactive poll. In all 1,800 Americans participated in the poll which resulted in the list of 150 structures. The ones pictured here are in my backyard, as it were.

November 20, 2009
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Turn Tin Cans into Wall Art/Organizer

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created at: 2009/11/20

Tin cans are pretty. Especially when they're grouped together, as evidenced in the picture above. The maker saved a bunch of them up, peeled off their labels, arranged them into a pleasing shape, » READ MORE

November 20, 2009
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Bouquet: The Wine Game

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BOUQUET: THE WINE GAME

A perfect holiday gift for the sommelier in the making or entertainment for your upcoming wine tasting party, Bouquet: The Wine Game ($50) takes you on 'a competitive journey through the world of wine'. It's designed to be enjoyed by the 'expert and novice alike'. » READ MORE

November 19, 2009
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How to Screen Print with Mod Podge

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Did you know that you can use everyone's favorite decoupage medium to screen print? Yup. And it seems pretty easy too. Mod Podge Amy gives us all the deets as well as a list of supplies to get started » READ MORE

November 19, 2009
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Make It! Mid-Century Modern Giveaway #1

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(GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED: Winner will be announced shortly)

To celebrate the upcoming release of Make It! Mid-Century Modern (a mid-century-modern how-to manual), we’re starting three weeks of fabulous giveaways! This, the first giveaway of the series, is my very own Mondrian Pillow, which is just one of twelve fabulous DIY projects featured in Make It! Mid-Century Modern.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT "Make It! Mid-Century Modern"

created at: 2009/11/16Inspire » READ MORE

November 18, 2009
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How to Host a Wine Tasting Party--The Ultimate Guide

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Do you want to host a wine tasting party but don't know the first thing about wine tasting parties? If so, all you need is Tuscany Tonight's totally awesome 'Hosting a Wine Tasting Party' guide and your guests will think you've just come back from a tour of wine country. The guide is incredibly comprehensive and includes the following topics:

November 18, 2009
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Submarine Bathtub

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The Porthole tub from The Water Monopoly has portholes, which shouldn't come as a surprise, considering it's name, but considering it's a bathtub, it does. I can picture it in black for a very steampunky quality. » READ MORE

November 18, 2009
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Easy DIY Floating Frame

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Adhere clear dots along front of ceiling tin edges (I used eight of them due to weight).  If your tin has chippy paint, make sure to spray it with poly or remove with a wire brush so the adhesive dots will stick properly. Omit replacing the cardboard backing to the frame and allow the wall color be your matte.

Candy over on Junk Market Style scored a vintage ceiling tile at a flea market for 2 bucks. She decided to frame it with the help of rummage sale frame and some snot dots. The result is a very easy floating frame installation. » READ MORE

November 17, 2009
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Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas

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If you've reached your limit with Santa, reindeers and poinsettias, do not fret. There is a way to decorate for Christmas that doesn't conflict with your modern decor sensibilities. Canadian House and Home has assembled a jam-packed slideshow that will provide you with just about al » READ MORE

November 17, 2009
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