What a Stud! New from Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler's got quite a few Curbly Fans, and this cute end table may win him a few more!

The McMillan End Table, which is apparently named for a Rock Hudson character.

What a stud!

April 04, 2008

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Real Life Scrubbing Bubbles!

I don't know about you, but I'm gonna go to my favorite salvage place, Ax-Man, on my way home from work, and unleash one of these babies to clean my shower!

March 26, 2008

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Jewelry for your tree?

Is this for real? You know I love trees as art and  branches for jewelry, now this?

From the Tree Jewelry website:

"When was the last time your favorite tree demanded anything from you? Attention? Conversation? Compliments?



Surprise that oak, that maple, that honey locust. Drape a gleaming stainless

steel necklace around your precious. Fitted on indestructible marine line,

finished with marine hardware. Lasts forever."

I suppose i » READ MORE

March 25, 2008

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Bring the outdoors in-Easy Project!

Hey folks, hope the Easter Bunny found you this morning!

I had promised to bring the centerpiece to my family's dinner today, but I forgot to get the flowers last night. All the grocery stores were closed this AM, so I came up with another solution.

My dad cut a few branches off an apple tree my folks have growing in their yard, and I gathered scissors, a wire cutter, a pin, some different pink construction paper, and some thin wire (I think ab » READ MORE

March 23, 2008

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Chickens in the City

I'm trying to convince one of my friends to raise chickens in the heart of St. Paul.  Apparently, you  need to get the approval of 75% of your neighbors within a 100ft radius before you can get them, and Minneapolis has similar rules.  The most recent issue of Make Magazine

featured an article on raising just hatched chicks, and their site contains some more articles from chicken-raisers, their challenges and successes.

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March 19, 2008

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Lucky Kids! Hazel Wood Children

Ok I know it's not JUST for kids, but check out this great site, Hazel Wood Children

They carry boat mobiles from one of my FAVE artists, Ann Wood!  And lots of organic choices for babes and parents, too.

I am drooling over this crow letterpress print.

March 18, 2008

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My Own Personal Green Acres

I'm a bookstore junkie. So much so, that friends know to look for me at our local Barnes and Noble if I'm not answering my phone. My idea of a perfect day is to snuggle up in one of their comfy chairs with a caffiene and sugar laced beverage, and bliss out on home decor magazines and books.

But lately, I've noticed a shift. I've found myself being drawn more frequently to Country Living and Mary Engelbreit, than to British Elle Decor or Metropol » READ MORE

March 16, 2008

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Shed a little light....

I have a weakness for wee little candleholders like this one from Urban Outfitters for $28. 

And for only $12 I could snap up this little teal number. Also comes in bright pink (for only $6!) or glossy white. Would look great with this rug!

Paper Source has an even more intricately designed lantern, and in a more subdued palette of white, caramel, grey, and orange.

I think I'm gonna keep my eye out for like a billion punched lanterns to » READ MORE

March 14, 2008

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Gorgeous Green Glass Pitcher!

Amazingly beautiful recycled glass pitcher, $60.

Nicer than serving straight from the Brita filter pitcher, if I had a spare sixty bills layin' around, I'd snap this baby up!  Also lovin' the blue glass collection from Rosanna!

March 13, 2008

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Reversible Recycled Rug!

Check out this great rug, made from recycled drink bottles and available at Gaiam.com.  It's only $40 for a 4x6 sized rug, they also have a 5x8 version for $84, with a slightly more refined pattern.

I've been seeing a lot of this combo lately, brown and turquoise-green.  It's very calming and makes me think of ice cream, for some reason! 

March 12, 2008

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