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Mini Modern Artwork for the Frugal Collector ($20)

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   While paging through this month's edition of Real Simple magazine, I came upon this gem...www.tinyshowcase.com. This website features a community of artists who post one original piece of mini artwork every Tuesday. Each print sells for about $20, and is approximately 4 x 6 inches. What's more is that a percentage of each print sold goes to a charity of the artist's choosing. They have a gallery of several pieces from the past, and this week's print is perfect for anyone who is fond of The Old Man and the Sea. I visited today to find that yesterday's whale was already sold... »MORE

December 06, 2006
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Mantels are overrated: How should I display holiday cards?

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Despite the lack of snow in St. Paul, I am getting in the holiday spirit. I've been listening to Dean Martin's "Marshmallow World" and started to make my way down my holiday gift lists. I turned my car stereo to the "Christmas Superstation" where it's Christmas all day and all night. Sweet Bruno deals with my holiday spirit magnificently.  We received our first holiday card this weekend, which brings me to my question: Does anyone have a non-traditional way to display holiday cards? Last year we used the predictable piano, and this year we're looking for something a bit more... »MORE

December 03, 2006
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Our Living Room

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The living room began with faded wood panelling, had a brief stint with cream, an even more brief stint with yellow, and finally settled upon "November Sky". The relationship survived its first year, which says a lot. When we moved in, the windows were lined with fluorescent panels and heavy wool drapes. I bought simple, cheap cotton fabric buy the bundle from a local fabric shop and sewed like mad (I am a true novice with the machine of sewing). By the time the curtains were finished and ironed, Ikea opened and I kicked myself for spending so much time... »MORE

November 06, 2006
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