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Garden Inspired Apartment

By berryberr Master-bedroom-1

In designing a compact space like this, creating a feeling of space and refinement is of utmost importance. Drawing inspiration from the female owner's love for florals, we took our cues from elements found in a garden and infused the space with a subtle sense of tamed wilderness - floral prints, stones, raw wood, greenery etc. Read more »MORE

August 21, 2008
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Cultured Ikea?

By ZenGirl Yogawithevans_medium

Alright, Curbliers...here's a stumper for you!  How do you add cultured flair to an Ikea space? Let me explain...To suit my family's "financial plan" for the next year, we've decided to take a dramatic redirect and move into an efficiency apartment for ONLY $300/month!!!  We'll be saving an unbelievable amount of money, but this is the hard part...it will be myself, my husband, and our 3 girls all living in a box!  It will be an uncomfortable year, but the end result is what makes it worth it.  By 2010, the savings will put us in what we've always wanted,... »MORE

August 21, 2008
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8 Ways to Cover Ugly Light Fixtures

By lilybee The_beast_medium

Sure it's super easy to change light fixtures, but sometimes you just can't. If your space is really temporary, like a dorm room or a short term let, or even if you don't have access to switch off the electricity then a refit is out of the question. Here's a few ways to deal with oogly light fixtures that won't lose you your deposit. 1. Chic Scarf A student classic that can actually work really well. The old scarf-over-the-lamp trick: Of course you'd make sure that the fabric wasn't touching the (energy saving) light bulb. 'cause you're smart. Cheers to... »MORE

August 20, 2008
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15 Alternative Uses for Lemons

By DIY Maven Lemon0

When life gives you lemons, make....acne remover????? Apparently so. But if acne isn't a problem for you, maybe one of the other 14 alternative uses for lemons might be useful. 1. Fingernail Cleaner 2. Acne Remover 3. Guitar Cleaner 4. Sore Throat Treatment 5. Food Preservative 6. Antibacterial Soap 7. Natural Insecticide 8. Stain Remover 9. Cheese Grater Cleaner 10. Metal Shining Solution 11. Aide for Metabolism 12. Short-term Deodorant 13. Aromatherapy 14. Table Decoration 15. China and Kitchenware Disinfectant To implement all of these ideas, check out lifehackery.com. »MORE

August 20, 2008
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How to clean every surface in your house.

By DIY Maven Nitty-gritty-cleaning

Real Simple says that with just one bucket of supplies you can scrub every surface in your home squeeky clean. Their 18 handy-dandy tips include: How to Clean Butcher Block How to Clean Ceramic Tile How to Clean Cork Flooring How to Clean Glass How to Clean Granite How to Clean Hardwood Cabinets How to Clean Hardwood Flooring How to Clean Limestone How to Clean Marble How to Clean Mirrors How to Clean Plastic-Laminate Countertops and Cabinets How to Clean Plastic-Laminate Flooring How to Clean Porcelain and Enameled Cast Iron How to Clean Slate How to Clean Soapstone How to... »MORE

August 20, 2008
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Hobbit Homes for Sale. Cheap!

By DIY Maven Shire-tolkien-hobbit-lotr

Ron Meyers might be a bigger Tolkien fan that Peter Jackson. Mr. Meyers built his own Shire in the form of a housing development and not in New Zealand but Bend, Oregon. Only one home, complete with its own hobbit hole, has been sold in the Shire-themed neighborhood--for $650,000 and to one of the designers of the project--since the community broke ground in 2006. Now facing default, Mr. Meyers expects the bank to whom ownership has reverted will discount heavily. A hobbit house of your very own for cheap? Precious. Via. »MORE

August 20, 2008
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Wee Baby Stuff

By bruno Picture_009_medium

By now perhaps you've noticed the big ad in the side bar for Wee Baby Stuff (if you don't see it, try refreshing the page a couple of times). It's no secret that getting ready for a baby means researching, pricing, and buying a lot of gear. Wee Baby Stuff is a community dedicated to helping new and expecting parents figure out what to buy, and where to get it. Alicia, Lilybee, and ModHomeEcTeacher have taken the lead, writing some great articles that even I find indispensable (yes, it's true, Alicia and I are getting ready for baby, too). But we... »MORE

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August 19, 2008
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Turn a Cereal Box into a Gift Box

By Doug Aamoth Fbczynsfjmbzis2

This isn't the first time that people have made cereal boxes into gift boxes (see this Curbly post for more ideas) but this method looks pretty cool in that, when all is said and done, you can't really tell that it was a cereal box to begin with. You'll need a hot glue gun, scissors, and a cereal box. That's about it, so get eating -- that box isn't going to empty itself! LINK:  Gift Box from a Cereal Box [Instructables.com]   »MORE

August 19, 2008
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Cool Sofa Back Details

By TheHome Largevid_sofabacks

With artfully shaped backs and exquisite details, this season’s sofas are meant to be noticed! »MORE

August 19, 2008
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Stair Porn

By DIY Maven 6a00e55287333b883400e553b78bc288338

If you thought stairs were just a way to get from one floor to another, check out Stair Porn. Fans of Curbly will see a familiar image or two amongst this extraordinary collection. Via. »MORE

August 19, 2008
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Gumball Machine Fish Bowl

By DecoratorGirl Gumball-machine-fish-bowl-kristi-linauer-interiors-texas

A few months ago, I was online and came across a gumball machine that was turned into a fish bowl.  It was one of the most creative ideas I had seen in a long time, and I set out to try to figure out how to make one.  Come to find out, it's one of the simplest diy projects I've ever done!     Click here to see the full diy instructions at Addicted 2 Decorating. »MORE

August 18, 2008
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8 Bright & Bold Fabulous New Rugs

By TheHome Rug-trends-images

Rugs boasting innovative patterns, vibrant colors, and trendy themes are a breath of fresh air for your floors. When they’re paired with subdued furniture, they add visual interest to contemporary spaces.  These 8 new shining stars have just hit the market.  Click the image below to view all rugs... »MORE

August 18, 2008
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5 Luxury Bathroom Trends I Love

By TheHome Bath-trends-images

While we spend most of our interior design dollars on high-traffic rooms, be sure to save a few to invest in more intimate spaces. Taking advantage of today’s luxurious bathroom trends will allow you to indulge yourself every day – it’s easy to create your own private space for relaxation and rejuvenation.  Click Image Below for More Information...  »MORE

August 18, 2008
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How to make magnetic bookmarks. (Free template included!)

By DIY Maven Mld102939_0607_booksmarks_l

These fold-over bookmarks are so cute and so easy to make thanks to Martha. Just download the PDF, print out the templates onto heavyweight paper, fold as indicated, adhere magnets and you're good to go! For the complete tutorial and free template, visit Martha's website. »MORE

August 18, 2008
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How to turn egg cartons into flowery fairy lights.

By DIY Maven Fairy-lights2

Who says cardboard egg cartons are only good for making fire starters? These sweet little flower 'shades' are actually constructed of the section between the cups themselves. All you need to make them are several empty cardboard egg cartons, a scissors, a paper punch (optional) and a string of LED fairy lights. For the entire tutorial, visit Crafty Crafty. »MORE

August 18, 2008
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HORRIBLE Movie, GREAT Apartment

By lilybee Over_her_dead_body_04_hires_medium

Gotta love the in-flight movie. Or really really not. Over Her Dead Body was burned onto my retina's on a flight this summer. It really is a genuinely horrible film. But there was one good thing about it, Whatsherface's apartment had really pretty lantern-style lampshades. See? Pretty. But really the only good thing about the whole film. You can find similar lanterns/lampshades right here »MORE

August 17, 2008
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