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House and Hound Friday Round Up

By Deborah Vegas_collar_from_hamptons_hound_medium

Pet Fashion Week was in New York this weekend, and we featured some very stylish and innovative pet products on House and Hound. Vegas Baby : Dog Collars from Hampton's Hound H20 : Acqua Bol from Wow Bow Dog Stash : Doggie Closets from Canine Couture Closets A Good Investment : Dog Water Bowl from Drink Better   Ride On Cowboy : Leather Belt from Fine Arf Collection******* no picture available********       »MORE

August 29, 2008
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How To: Wake Up from a Knotty Pine Nightmare

By ModHomeEcTeacher Promcreate_022

Help!!!! My sewing studio (basement) is a knotty pine nightmare.  The room where I teach sewing is large, low ceilings and KNOTTY PINE everywhere.  In two weeks the ladies will return to make their children's custom Halloween costumes.  They prefer sewing in my studio, don't ask me why, but it's got to get better than this for me to get excited about it.  I reviewed online comments this morning about painting the paneling and, from what I read, I may end up shoveling coal in Hell if I paint it.  I need advice, opinions, ideas, to make this spacious room more inviting and... »MORE

August 29, 2008
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Fresh, Fabulous & Functional Office Spaces!

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Decor8 pulls out all the stops in their article devoted to pretty and functional office spaces. The pictures are luscious and their advice is invaluable. Here's just a sampling of what awaits you at Decor8! »MORE

August 29, 2008
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Ooh La La... Know a Little French?

By lilybee Eiffle_garland_medium

Actually you don't have to know any french at all to shop at Coming B the French home/deco/STUFF website (think Anthropologie with a french accent). Sure the exchange rate is a kick in the pants, but they deliver and are considerably cheaper than a shopping trip to Paris, here are some of my favorite finds: Love Paris in the springtime?  Show your amour with an Eiffel Tower garland, 30 Euro Create your very own Jardin du Luxemboug With these nifty Tree Stickers, 68.25 Euro Enough with the Paris theme already,  I also love these... Cutlery Felt Placemat, 8.50 Euro Matryoshka... »MORE

August 29, 2008
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Easy Button Projects

By DIY Maven Button_lamps

Check out these cute as a button button projects from Scrapbooks Etc.   A plain old lampshade gets a lot of personality, thanks to a colorful collection of buttons!   Who knew you could turn buttons into flowers and with such darling results?! An easy finishing touch to a photo could be a button frame. Big buttons add a lot of fun to this tab curtain window topper. To learn how to put these and other button projects into practice, go to Scrapbooks Etc.         »MORE

August 29, 2008
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Pantone + Overstock = 2008 Fall Decor

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Overstock.com has deciphered Pantone’s 2008 fall color palette using real life examples. With names such as ‘High Profile,’ ‘Recollection’, ‘Wellspring’, and ‘Savories’, Pantone doesn’t give much away. So, here’s a thumbnail description of each–with some luscious images, courtesy of Overstock–that depict Pantone’s vision. High Profile: This group is could also be called ‘Regal’ as it includes white, ebony black, chocolate browns and silver-grays all accented with ‘your highness’ colors royal purple, gold and silver. Overstock suggests the following items to achieve this look.The Corin Day Bed, today $1,115.99 at O. The Cole Cream Leather Chair, today $259.99 at O. Lavender/gold... »MORE

August 29, 2008
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Peacock Trends, Ideal Fridge Temps & Going Green by Redesigning

By TheHome Thumb-peacock-thumb

Today's weekly roundup from TheHome.com features bold new trends and practical advice.  What's the best temp to keep the fridge at?  Did you know you actually need to "wash" the washing machine?  Hot Trend: Peacock Feathers August 28, 2008 For high glamour with an element of natural beauty, peacock designs are impeccable. A wave of peacock motifs has washed through the home accessories market recently in both ...   Furniture That's Got the Blues August 26, 2008 Blue is popping up everywhere in the home this season, inspiring thoughts of water, stone, and sky.   Go Green by Redesigning, Not... »MORE

August 28, 2008
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Pirate Furniture....ARG!

By DIY Maven Alcoholtrunk2

Crate & Barrel’s Taka Trunk isn’t being billed as pirate furniture, but, as NotCot points out, it could certainly be at home in Jack Sparrow’s captain’s quarters. C & B is marketing this funky trunk as an ultimate coffee table multitasker. It has three–count ‘em, THREE– hinged lids that reveal secret, but ample, storage areas. And if that wasn’t cool enough, it also has a small front drawer for clickers and things and the lid support arms act as additional tabletop space. When closed, the trunk measures 44" w x 24" d x 18" h and will set you back... »MORE

August 28, 2008
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The Stella Rug

By DIY Maven Mm_stellarug_popup

This is a swooner! The Stella Rug, new from Hidden Art Shop, seems to have been inspired by lace, but it has been taken in a completely modern direction. Made of 5mm thick felted wool, the rug is 120 cm in diameter and will set you back a cool £350. (That’s about 47 inches and about $640 US.)   »MORE

August 28, 2008
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Minimalist Bedside Radio

By DIY Maven Hiddenradio

MWT is having an issue with his bedside alarmclock radio. Only one station comes in and it isn’t one we want to hear at 6:30 in the morning. So, we’re shopping for a new one. When I spotted The Hidden Radio I thought I might have found a replacement. By Australian designer John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen, the radio ‘attempts to be silent both visually and functionally by having the cap in the downward position. By lifting the cap the user proportionally increases the volume. The further the cap goes up the louder the sound gets. To tune the radio you... »MORE

August 28, 2008
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How To make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket

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How to Make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket   Visit us at Threadbanger.com for more tutorials and videos! First, get yourself an old men’s jacket- they are a-plenty at any thrift or vintage shop. The bigger the better.   Detach the sleeves at the seem. Remove the collar and take out any shoulder pads or stuffing that’s going to get in your way.Shape the bag, Rob arranges the front pockets of the jacket to be on the front of the bag so he folds the appropriate length over which is roughly four to five inches on each side.... »MORE

August 27, 2008
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Super Simple DIY Garden Candle Holders

By DIY Maven 082708candle-01

Perfect for the patio, deck or just nestled in the backyard are these sweet and simple candle holders. To make them, you'll need to get yourself some coffee cans from an obliging restaurant, punch a few holes in them with a can opener and then spray them down with spray paint. Via Apartment Therapy. »MORE

August 27, 2008
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Make a spa towel head wrap.

By DIY Maven 0031

After a long hard day of diy-ing, who doesn't like to take a long hot shower and wash the paint flecks and garden soil out of their hair? To make your sudsy experience spa-rific, you might want to bang out one of these diy spa head towel wraps. It's a great way of reusing an old flimsy towel too! To make one, you'll need: an old towel (or a new one if you want to make a wrap as a gift) a bit of elastic a button tape measure, thread, scissors and sewing machine and Marmadaisy's very handy tutorial! Via... »MORE

August 27, 2008
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To the Winner the Spoils...

By lilybee Craftoff1

...Or at least a lovely shiny new Singer sewing machine. Venus Zine is holding a Craft Off. They want stuff that YOU made from materials that cost less that $40. Now I know you Curbliers have the craft chops so swing on by for the skinny. Via »MORE

August 27, 2008
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Curbly Video Podcast: How to turn an old window into illuminated wall art.

By DIY Maven Img_0001

I have a thing about windows. Especially barn sash windows, one of which just happened to be lying around. It was too good not to turn into something, so kicked around some ideas and came up with a wall art/light fixture idea and went to work. What we used:an old barn sash windowscrap 1" x 3" pinea piece of handy boardfrosted glass sprayContact paperscissor and paper punchLED light striptable saw, screws, drill, nails hammer, etc.What we did: To see the entire project, watch the video below or click here. For a written play by play, continue reading. First, using the... »MORE

August 27, 2008
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to berm or not to berm

By ricki Molehills650

…is not even a question. I love berms, and everything seems to grow bigger and better in a berm than in flat ground. The moles are industrious little fellows. Whenever it rains, or wherever we water, this is a typical scene of their work. I might scoop up the light, fluffy soil as many as four or five times, only to have them push up another mound. I could grind my teeth and hurl expletives their way, but instead I praise my little crew for providing me with a steady supply of material. Above is a shot of a berm... »MORE

August 26, 2008
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