Archive for October, 2007

Make a pumpkin vase

Pumpkin vases are simple, and leave lots of room for your own creativity. You can choose flowers or leaves in colors that match your Thanksgiving table setting. that autumn decoration can be quickly transformed into a Halloween accessory by draping it in a spider web.

What you’ll need

P…

Trend Focus - Gray Matters

Gray is the new beige, according to Met Home’s November issue, although some are saying gray is the new black. In the kitchen world, we’re just on the upswing with black, let alone gray!

I have to say, I remember the gray kitchens of the 80’s. They truly were terrible. The were either gray glossy…

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of our Inhabit Pillow Giveaway is Jane, who commented:

“All of them are very impressive for me but my eyes are firstly locked
on Inhabit - Foliage Pillow . considering it reminds me the golden days of
a delicious Autumn that we are already now into. It would be nice to
take a nap wr…

Seasoned Greetings

There’s no accounting for some people’s taste. Everyone’s particularly specific about their spices. Too much or too little after all, quickly turns a meal from mouthwatering to mulch. But Vic Firth’s high-lighted, high-gloss salt and pepper mills lift the flavor of your food expanded before thei…

The final knife you’ll ever need–until you lose it

The utility knife’s usefulness is rarely restricted to the carport. I bet you’ve got one hiding in the back of your kitchen junk drawer right now.

We’ve seen utility blades with ergonomic bodies, longer lasting blades, and even ones with neon paint to help you find them easier.

Now, Husk…

Crush those cans for recycling with an electromagnetic crusher

If you’re an aluminum can recycler who means trade, my guess is that you have one of those poly or plastic can crushers screwed to a wall in your carport or utility room. These devices crush cans to a fraction of their original size, and allow you to fit more in your recycling bag.

Would’ja belie…

Leafsweeps: How the city rakes up

On the concrete-clad front walks in Brooklyn, the typical “rake” is often the side of a shoe, an old scrap of cardboard, or, whether you’re as sophisticated as Javier here, an actual broom.

Concrete doesn’t treat the bristles kindly, though. Anything natural abrades quickly, and the synthetic jo…

Leafsweeps: How the city rakes

On the concrete-clad front walks in Brooklyn, the typical “rake” is often the side of a shoe, an old scrap of cardboard, or, whether you’re as sophisticated as Javier here, an actual broom.

Concrete doesn’t treat the bristles kindly, though. Anything natural abrades quickly, and the synthetic jo…

Build a wooden tree swing

My sister has a wooden tree swing in her yard. The children love it, often choosing it by the metal swing set that sits nearby. It’s a nice place to sit and watch the children play, or just swing for a while, taking in the crisp autumn air. The wooden swing was there when they moved in. It probably …

Avant Garde Is Good For Kids

Via Cool Hunting, ISO50 (The Visual Work of Scott Hansen). Prints, music and tees - great art at a great price. Buy a dozen prints and here you go yo, most def nursery ever.

Original post by Christi Jensen

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