When Dana wrote to us for help swankifying her living room/office, we couldn’t wait to create a custom moodboard full of soothing style and delectable details.
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Archives for August 2008
Sarah’s Design Dilemma
When Sarah requested a hip and modern kitchen, we whipped up something right up her alley. Don’t miss everything from the James Bond doggie bowl to the amazing mosaic backsplash. Yummy.
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Reader Redesign: Kitchen Eye Candy
Check out this amazing kitchen mini-makeover from one of our readers all the way in England. It’s amazing what a few frames and some homemade art can do for a blank kitchen wall.
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Hilary’s Design Dilemma
It’s easy to turn an awkward living room into a fresh and fabulous space complete with a fireplace focal wall with built in bookcases and a cozy new layout. Here’s the mood board breakdown…
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Back In The Day
We’re going back, waaaay back, to bring you some pictures of our old NYC apartments (chock full of some crafty and cheap ideas for small spaces). And don’t miss the accompanying video tours too.
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Cori’s Color Conundrum
See how we solve Cori’s color conundrum with a fun and fabulous color palette for her blank slate of a second floor. Bold can be beautiful, especially when used sparingly and deliberately.
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What A Catch
Our life of designing spaces together started very humbly when John wooed Sherry while living on this futon in the corner of a living room.
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Save Vacation Memories: Send Yourself A Postcard!
Check out a sweet and super simple idea that can help you remember every fun and fabulous vacation detail that you’d ordinarily forget a year later. Enter “Project Postcard” stage left.
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House Crashing: A Sculptural Studio
Check out the insanely cool studio that we crashed with industrial details and a modern edge. From the reclaimed wood shelving to the original concrete floors, this space is a must see.
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Sara’s Design Dilemma
Sara’s kitchen has a case of the browns. But just painting her cabinets and bringing in some new accessories will totally transform her space in a snap.
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How To Paint A Concrete Floor
Check out this easy five step process to paint any floor with ease. Honestly, it’s no sweat.
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How To Stain A Concrete Floor
Here’s an easy concrete floor staining tutorial chock full of helpful tips and tricks for a stunning result.
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How To Make A Compost Bin (It’s Easy & Cheap!)
We’re trying our hand at composting. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to creating your own backyard composting bin for less than $10.
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Sharon’s Surprise Design Dilemma
Check out this surprise family room makeover that Kristen and her sister sprung on their mom for her birthday. It’s traditional with a twist, and it’s warm and comfy cozy for our birthday girl. Can’t wait to see what she thinks of our handy dandy mood board!
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Tag, You’re It.
Check out this closet organization idea that’s fun and free!
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House Crashing: A Foursquare Facelift
Take a tour of a completely renovated home that went from drifters and addicts to designer style and eclectic attitude. A must see transformation.
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Raising Our Bathroom’s Shower Curtain For A Loftier Look
Here’s another easy bathroom update- an extra long shower curtain can swankify the whole room. Adding height and drama has never been easier.
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11 Ways To Cut Down On Toxic Chemicals In Your Home
Eeks! There are lots of chemicals in the air in your home, but there are quick and easy things you can do to keep your house safer for you, your children and your pets.
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Spray Painting A Few Plastic Outdoor Chairs (aka: Chairspray)
Check out this fast and fabulous chair makeover for under $12 and about 10 minutes of work. Gotta love bond-to-anything-spray-at-any-angle spray paint.
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Store Crashing: A Domino Dynamo
An interview with Katie Ukrop about her recent feature in Domino Magazine, plus a peek inside her eclectic Richmond gallery Quirk. Color us star struck.
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Reader Redesign: Stephenie’s Mood Board Inspired Makeover
Check out this cheap family room makeover. It’s pretty hard to believe that everything cost less than $250! Pick up some tricks that you can use in your home!
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Converting A Small Table Into A Larger One For Our Bedroom
Check out the space in our own home that threw us for a design loop, and the final transformation that knocked our socks off. All for under $30 no less.
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Azure’s Design Dilemma
Check out this sophisticated and cheerful living room makeover that we like to call traditional with a twist. See how small changes can make all the difference in the world.
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How To Use Mirrors To Work Miracles In Your Home
Here’s a quick tutorial on mirrors- where to hang them, what they should and shouldn’t reflect, and how you can use them to your ultimate advantage.
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