Shabby Chic in Disguise

Am I crazy or isn't Swedish Country just Shabby Chic tidied up a bit, pink fuzziness removed from the photographs and tighter fitting white slipcovers? From every photo and blog I've seen touting Swedish Country, it looks to me like Shabby Chic. » READ MORE

August 10, 2009

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The Ikea StyleMeter.

The fabulous flatpackers at Ikea are here to help you. With nine 'choose your fave' categories, they're offering to declare your design taste with the Stylemeter...at least in the three 'styles' they claim to provide. Apparently, I'm 80% Scandanavian, 20% Modern, and not a darn bit country. So, limited, yes, but fun, none the less. I wonder how "Stylemeter" translates from Swedish...

Via.

January 31, 2009

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Style Make Over: Country Conversion

The great thing about country-style furniture is it’s falling out of favor, which means you can pick it up for just about nothing. Another thing, it’s almost always made out of real wood–generally pine–which is more than I can say about most of the furniture at IKEA. The not-so-great thing about country-style furniture, is, well, it’s country–not that there’s anything wrong with that if that’s the way you roll, but if you don’t, you’re going to h » READ MORE

August 16, 2007

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IKEA + Country...Can this modern marriage last??

The marriage of IKEA and country might sound doomed, going the way of Brittany and Jason. And Brittany and K Fed. On the other hand, take that very curious couple Courtney Cox and David Arquette. The last time I heard, they were still hitched, proving two contrary styles can, in fact, make it.

Much as all successful marriages, the IKEA + country union will most likely work best if a compromise is made, and the perfect demilitarized zone for this o » READ MORE

May 29, 2007

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Salvage and Season Cast Iron Cookware

Cast iron is incredible. It’s like nature’s non-stick surface. I have a 12” skillet, a round griddle for tortillas, and a large, rectangular griddle/grill pan, all of which I absolutely baby, adding flavor layer by layer, and avoiding soap, and many times water, at all cost.



So, I was stoked to find this cast iron Dutch oven at a thrift store for $4. All it needed was a little TLC and a round of seasoning, and I knew it would be my new best » READ MORE

May 25, 2007

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Bath Remodel, During, Suggestions/Advice?

Hi There!  Some of you know I have a whole house to remodel, affectionately named "Former Carnie Crackhead Foreclosed" house.  (I hope no one thought I was the crackhead....ha!)  2nd floor bath is the first room I am concentrating on.  I think I now have a fairly clear image of the expected results.  I am not a designer, but a handicapped-like DIY'er.  (Handicapped cause I seem to have to screw up alot before I finally get it good....plan J or K » READ MORE

January 23, 2007

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