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Spaceless: Hideaway Deck Furniture.

By Chrisjob Met_spaceless

Designer Sandy Lam is a master of the obvious but the not yet done, what some may call the "why didn't I think of that" approach. Case in point: Spaceless, deck furniture requiring no storage space. Goodness, I hope this is DIYable. I have high hopes...if I ever get to own a deck. Via. »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Minnow Bucket Luminaries

By DIY Maven Minnowbucket_medium

I was going through some old decor/craft books recently, and spotted this clever idea of using old minnow buckets as luminaries. Great for those warm summer nights on the patio! »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Stained Glass Lava Lamp.

By Chrisjob 31aqoztsfkl

This Tiffany-esque lava lamp takes the standard shape and twists it with a bit of deco stained glass. The built in lava shapes highlight its tongue-in-cheekness, just in case you didn't get it the first time. Via. »MORE

May 10, 2008
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Transform a Old Table With Buttons.

By Chrisjob Table%202-thumb-400x300

"This fabulously simple yet effective idea from Marianne Kirby proves that putting buttons on almost anything will dramatically improve its looks. At least, this certainly turned out to be true in the case of an old table she picked up for $5 at a yard sale." After scoring the table, Marianne bought 1,600 green and white buttons on eBay. She spray painted the table, then attached the buttons with a basic tacky craft glue. Then she created a table top with a pourable resin, and then allowed the piece to cure for at least 72 hours. Read all about Marianne's... »MORE

May 08, 2008
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Color your world...

By Ken Hoyt Sunset_with_funnel_clouds

The red wall (despite my dire predictions) refuses to die. This piece (part of the routinely well-written Room to Improve column in The New York Times) gathers the rouge-tinted opinions of a cross-sampling of talented designers... it's worth the read before you make the (hard-to-paint-over) commitment... For more posts, like this one, check out my blog. »MORE

May 07, 2008
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Extraordinary Pixel Art

By DIY Maven Pixel-art-2

Smashing Magazine has put together 50+ pixel art designs. They include illustrations, paintings, posters, a stained glass window and even a tattoo.       »MORE

May 07, 2008
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DIY Marimekko Inspired Coffee Table

By DIY Maven Tableafter2

This coffee table started out as a cast off and turned into something quite spectacular--and all for €13, or about 20 bucks. The maker was inspired by the Gio Ponti-designed ‘Paolo’ console table and Marimekko’s Vappaa Pudotus fabric. Hard work paid off big time with stunning effect! Check out the before... Via Materialicious. »MORE

May 06, 2008
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Greenrrroof Animal Home.

By Chrisjob Red_dog_house

These vegetatively-capitaled Greenrrroof pet houses are a beautiful alternative to those Little-Tikes, tan, plastic things they sell at the discount stores. Stephanie Rubin's designs are made of natural cedar, no-VOC paints, and beeswax water sealant. Expensive, yes, but the including diagrams and simple but clever design make them totally DIYable. Via. »MORE

May 02, 2008
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Cutting-Edge Cardboard Interior.

By Chrisjob Yeshop2

"This beautifully sculpted cardboard mille-feuille... lines the walls of Yiorgos Eleftheriades‘ Yeshop in Athens. Dubbed “Papercut”, the project was a collaboration between the fashion designer and dARCH Studio. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to interior design, synthesizing elements of fashion and architecture into a streamlined, self-illuminated, biomorphic installation that was handmade using all eco-friendly materials." Remarkable, but I'm concerning about papercuts. From Inhabitat »MORE

May 02, 2008
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Decorating with Letters and Numbers

By DIY Maven Img_0001

In my office, I have the word 'INK' cut from pieces of MDF and painted in an appropriate color. When people see it they invariably say, "Ink?" And then I reply, "Yeah, ink, like the stuff in a pen." Even with that explanation, they still don't seem to get it. Anyhoo, when I saw these clever decorating ideas at Real Simple, you can imagine my joy.In the living room: Re-purpose 'old signs, printing blocks, or even a bingo cage, then pair with artwork for a cohesive look' thereby creating a focal point on a mantel or long slim table.In the... »MORE

May 02, 2008
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