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Gravity Defying Chair
By DIY Maven
Is it magic? Is it an optical illusion? A little of both, actually. The Shadow Chair comes from British designer Chris Duffy, and although it looks like it's balancing on two front legs, it's not. » READ MORE
America's Favorite Architecture
By DIY Maven
America's Favorite Architecture comes from an AIA and Harris Interactive poll. In all 1,800 Americans participated in the poll which resulted in the list of 150 structures. The ones pictured here are in my backyard, as it were.
Turn Tin Cans into Wall Art/Organizer
By DIY Maven
Tin cans are pretty. Especially when they're grouped together, as evidenced in the picture above. The maker saved a bunch of them up, peeled off their labels, arranged them into a pleasing shape, » READ MORE
Bouquet: The Wine Game
By DIY Maven
A perfect holiday gift for the sommelier in the making or entertainment for your upcoming wine tasting party, Bouquet: The Wine Game ($50) takes you on 'a competitive journey through the world of wine'. It's designed to be enjoyed by the 'expert and novice alike'. » READ MORE
How to Screen Print with Mod Podge
By DIY Maven
Did you know that you can use everyone's favorite decoupage medium to screen print? Yup. And it seems pretty easy too. Mod Podge Amy gives us all the deets as well as a list of supplies to get started » READ MORE
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party--The Ultimate Guide
By DIY Maven
Do you want to host a wine tasting party but don't know the first thing about wine tasting parties? If so, all you need is Tuscany Tonight's totally awesome 'Hosting a Wine Tasting Party' guide and your guests will think you've just come back from a tour of wine country. The guide is incredibly comprehensive and includes the following topics:
Submarine Bathtub
By DIY Maven
The Porthole tub from The Water Monopoly has portholes, which shouldn't come as a surprise, considering it's name, but considering it's a bathtub, it does. I can picture it in black for a very steampunky quality. » READ MORE
Easy DIY Floating Frame
By DIY Maven
Candy over on Junk Market Style scored a vintage ceiling tile at a flea market for 2 bucks. She decided to frame it with the help of rummage sale frame and some snot dots. The result is a very easy floating frame installation. » READ MORE
Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas
By DIY Maven
If you've reached your limit with Santa, reindeers and poinsettias, do not fret. There is a way to decorate for Christmas that doesn't conflict with your modern decor sensibilities. Canadian House and Home has assembled a jam-packed slideshow that will provide you with just about al » READ MORE
Students of Architecture See Marvelous in the Mundane
By DIY Maven
These are perfect examples of utilizing the mundane for extraordinary effect. First up, architecture student Michelle Nicholls saved up foam vegetable trays and turned them into 3D art. » READ MORE
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