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Do You Ever Use Soft Pink Bulbs?

I have a variety of lamps in my bedroom, as well as overhead lighting, which I use for all different functions. I pretty much only use my globe floor lamp when I’m in relaxation/reading/near-sleep mode, though. It casts a nice glow in the room and has a dimmer so I can change the intensity of…

Casa Quickie: Clean Eats

We all have suitable trouble keeping up with cleaning our own homes, but we shouldn’t forget about the birds, either! According to the National Audubon Society , you should empty your birdseed feeders of old seed and hulls about once or twice a month, and soon after clean them by immersing th…

Desire/Acquire: Eames Walnut Stool

Charles and Ray Eames have won by my heart but not necessarily my paycheck. Even still, I’ve had my eye on the duo’s iconic Walnut Stools ($829) from the day I spotted them in the corner at Room & Board. Originally made in 1960 for the duration Life Building in New York, the steep p…

Eco-Friendly and Visually Striking: Homes by Case Architects

that beauty by Case Architects is part of the Columbia City Green project. Not only is it lovely to look at, but it’s plus kind to the environment. The yellow-blue-green façade is created with low-toxicity paints and finishes, as well as recyclable materials. It is said to supply energy and wate…

Candle Light Bulbs for that Olden-Timey Glow

Back before the world lived and worked by electricity, candles were the extent of lighting options .  For those who find themselves wishing for simpler times, System Studio Design has found the perfect way to recreate the soft lighting of candles while sticking to the light bulb’s functional des…

10 Choice Chairs to Reupholster

What’s old is new, or at least it can be. Some aged chairs are charming in their vintage fabrics and scuffed up legs , but there are some that are just begging for a makeover . On a mission to find a killer chandelier , I took a trip to a local vintage shop called Past Perfect. I didn’t…

Breathe New Life to Your Space with Wall Stickers

Wall stickers are a great way to dress up any interior decorating and design project. The nice thing about them is they can easily be removed and placed elsewhere in a room. Here are a few wall stickers ideas from Sticasa , different and stylish wall stickers are great substitutions for wall-paper,…

Casa Beta: Charles P. Rogers Shiro Sheet Set

I’ve been on the hunt for a new set of sheets for the final month or so, but I’m too picky to order them online and I haven’t had instance to go to the store to look for some. When it comes to sheets, I need to see and touch them before I buy them – or at least have a referr…

Name That Bloom!

For many, Spring can’t come fast suitable. The green buds give many Winter worn out society hope for a bright season full of luscious pink and punchy orange blooms. Take my quiz and see whether you know the names of these flowers.   Question 1 of 5 that tree is often referred to as a tul…

How to Degloss a Surface for Paint Prep

Filed under: weekend projects , kitchen , portray , Kitchen & Bath , Small Projects , Living Rooms , Bedrooms , fundamental Skills , Know-How , Living Spaces Photo: Jolie Novak, AOL Looking to repaint that glossy trim work or that varnished desk? You’ll have to degloss it first. whether y…

Nice and New: Mason Jar Lights

Oh how I love me some mason jars . Among preserving jams, pickling tomatoes, shedding garden light , and showcasing healthy blossoms , the time-tested glass container has one more job to add to its already impressive résumé. The crafty folks at Pigeon Toe Ceramics have a different take on the old…

Get the Look: Gossip Girl Returns!

Gossip Girl is back in action tonight with plenty of juicy plotlines and even sexier décor. So in anticipation, I thought I’d show you how to get the look of the interiors from the show’s upcoming episodes! View Slideshow ›

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