Monthly Archives for December 2007
A Beautiful Mess
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While the ice was pretty, I’m sure glad it’s gone. In its frosty wake, the great ice storm of 2007 left over 600,000 homes without power and lots of damage. Fortunately, we were blessed to only have loss of power … Continue reading
Thawing Out from an Icy Wonderland
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As we recover from the icy storm here in the Midwest, here are some things of beauty to whet your appetite until I can return to regular posting: Austrian candle holders from Feinedinge [ Via HouseMartin ] Shrinky dink holiday … Continue reading
Vintage Beauty: Treasures from Weekend Jaunts, Part Two
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As promised, here are my favorite personal treasures from estate sale trips this year. Estate sales are great for finding vintage jewelry and accessories. Most of the ladies kept pretty good care of their things too, leaving them in pristine … Continue reading
Vintage Beauty: Treasures from Weekend Jaunts, Part One
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My husband and I love bargain shopping, especially estate sales. This year I’ve been able to find some truly great treasures. Here are some of my favorites in the home decor and furniture category: From left to right: Round tucked … Continue reading
Give Your Desk Some Bling
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One day I was looking at my plain (but beautiful) wood desk thinking it needed an inspirational, decorative touch. It also needed protection, as my keyboard is wireless and I’m constantly moving it, which produces some faint scratches. Remembering the … Continue reading
Plywood Christmas Tree from Buro North
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A plywood Christmas tree, created by Buro North, is truly a different spin on the typical evergreen spruce. It’s a little too modern for my tastes but I do like the concept, the overall design, and packaging. These Aussie graphic … Continue reading
Tea Sets by Christine Misiak
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‘Tis the season for drinking hot beverages, and I love these tea sets that Northumbria University design graduate Christine Misiak finds at various sales and brings back to life. She reclaims, restyles and resurfaces them, transforming them into new, hip, … Continue reading
Plantable 2008 Calendar by Botanical Paperworks
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This 12-month desk calendar for 2008 with wood-cut designs is plantable. When you are done with a month, you can plant it in the ground and grow wildflowers. Even the collector’s tin that it comes in is reusable. The 2008 … Continue reading
Lola&Bailey: Old-Fashioned Feminity with a Modern Twist
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There are many talented jewelry designers out there, but Lola&Bailey is standing out. The team is made up of Cheri Uppal and Theresa Nguyen, and each of their designs tells a multi-layered story. Their beauty and aesthetic appeal are striking … Continue reading
77 Design Gifts for $77
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Core77 has just put out their annual gift list for designers, “The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.” I was a big fan of last year’s guide, so I was pleased to see that they stuck with their tradition. My favorites on … Continue reading
