Neighborhood Spy: From Function to Aesthetics
Today’s link round-up is about a functional addition to beds that’s turned into one that’s more about beauty in the boudoir than keeping the mosquitoes at bay. First up is an intricate style that’s reminiscent of Italian beauty, the Tuscany bed from Horchow. Next up is the picture of classic romance from RH Baby and [...]
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Brighten Up Your Dining Room with New Modern Style Chairs
No part of dining should be bland. You want your food to be bursting with flavor, so why not have your dining area burst with color, too? The next three chairs will brighten up even the most boring dining area. The sohoConcept Crescent Side Chair is a nice addition for a similarly modern style table. [...]
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The Retro Phone Stand Gives Your Smartphone a Place in History
Cell phones have changed the way we communicate, and the ability to take our smartphones with us and have all our friends at our fingertips on the road is undeniably valuable. If you still find yourself longing for a simpler time, even when you’re enjoying your phone’s capabilities, plugging it into a retro phone stand [...]
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Window Seats…a Place Where You Can Watch the World Go By
If you have ever thought that everything around you was moving just a bit too quickly and you wanted to slow things down for just a little while, picture sitting down on a comfortable window seat in the last hour before sunset on a summer evening. The shadows are getting longer and the air is [...]
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New Must-Have for Kitchens 2013: Under Cabinet Lighting
If you are going to invest in one element for your kitchen this year, design experts are suggesting that you put your money into making sure that your kitchen is well lit. Rather than installing harsh, fluorescent overhead light fixtures, why don’t you put the light source where you need it – right under the [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Book Displays
Today’s link roundup is for the bibliophiles among us. First up is the rotating bookshelf from PBTeen that allows for 360 degrees of displayed books and knick-knacks. For interesting aesthetics and function, there’s the Angled Bookshelf from David Gno. Other books nestle into their new spots every time you pull one off the shelf. IKEA’s [...]
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Got Vintage Furniture? Don’t be Shy About Showing it Off
Vintage furniture is popping up all over the place this year, proving that everything that is old can be new again. Whether you inherited a piece and want to display it as tribute to someone you cared for, are into vintage furniture because you are living in the Baroque Era (as in you are out [...]
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Downtown Abbey Inspired Wallpaper, Furniture and Homeware Coming this Year
Downtown Abbey fans will be able to get the look for themselves. The show’s executive producer, Gareth Neame, has confirmed that NBC Universal will be launching a line of products which will be hitting store shelves later this year. Neame has announced that furniture, wallpaper, and homeware are planned. Other items in the works include [...]
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Get Your Groove On: Paneled Walls Are Back
Do you remember the paneled walls that were in fashion in the 60s and 70s? They have slowly found their way back onto the decorating radar, and the modern version has been updated for today’s consumer. Don’t worry; the newest versions of paneling don’t look exactly like this. You have several choices available when you [...]
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Boy’s Bedroom Idea for a Young Football Fan
If you are looking for an idea for a boy’s bedroom that will grow with your son, here is a creative option to consider. You don’t need to buy any particular team gear for his bedding but you can still reflect his interest in the sport in a creative way using a mural with a [...]
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Balance the Key to Setting an Attractive Dining Room Table
How can you set a lovely dining room table for your friends and family without it getting overwhelmed? Balance is the key to making your table look attractive without having it become overwhelming. In this example, we have dinnerware in a rich blue color. The glasses also have a lot of color. You probably don’t [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Relax Under an Umbrella
Summer’s calling. It’s time to relax under an outdoor umbrella on your patio, in a chair, or on a blanket. This link round-up shows you some unusual and practical choices for dressing up your outdoor space and blocking a little sun. Pier 1’s Lani Pagoda Umbrella is an Asian-inspired twist on a summertime classic. Pottery [...]
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Be Bold: Paint Your Walls White!
In another life, I used to work in a paint and wallpaper store. Even though we could mix any one of thousands of colors of paint for our customers, one of the most popular colors we had was something called “antique white.” I didn’t even have to refer the formula book to mix it after [...]
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