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A Chair for the Turkey

Posted on November 17, 2009

Ever had a folding chair that’s so strong it could hold a 20 lb cooked turkey while you set the table? Not that things ever go in that order on Thanksgiving… but does anyone know of a stable, non-wobbly, wonderfully comfy folding chair to... 

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Can Work Be Delicious?

Posted on October 21, 2009

The answer is YES! if you have a beautifully designed office that feels like home. So I’m always on the look out for cool office design ideas. I live in Manhattan and don’t have an abundance of space. Furniture that is either multi-functional... 

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Eco Friendly Gifts for the Home

Posted on October 20, 2009

What’s a better gift than one from the heart? How about a gift that makes a positive difference in the world as we know it? I think the best gifts are those for the home. I get a lot of amazing letters from people who feel the impact of the economy... 

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Etsy At Home and At It’s Best

Posted on October 19, 2009

Etsy Finds Decor: Nestled in Simplicity is a great site that showcases the best of Etsy for the home. I love it! It is easy to navigate and has such fab stuff! Art, bedding, pillows, planters, lighting and so much more. My favs of the day? Keep Calm... 

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Regretful Design

Posted on October 09, 2009

We all love ETSY, right? The handcrafted vibe, the cool one-of-a-kind initiatives, it’s mod, hip, all the kids are buyin! But it looks like there isn’t always great stuff on ETSY. For that that have had a bad experience with an ETSY purchase,... 

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A Day Made Better: Eradicate Teacher Funded Classrooms

Posted on October 06, 2009

Today I took part in the coolest charity event called A Day Made Better by the non-profit Adopt-A-Classroom where OfficeMax donates $1 million to public school teachers so they don’t have to spend over $1200 a year on their own supplies. My dad... 

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There’s No Place Like…My Bedroom

Posted on September 25, 2009

In Real Simple Magazine there’s a great article called What Does Home Mean to You? I always get teary eyed when people write such personal things about their home like “where I don’t have to be perfect” or “where I can take... 

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Are Hollywood Houses Real?

Posted on September 22, 2009

I read the coolest article about “set houses” – the homes they build on big studio lots and try to make it look real. The New York Times reports In Dexter’s Show House, Even the Chairs Are Bound where many set dressers from the Showtime’s... 

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Mood Altering Design

Posted on September 17, 2009

A small design firm in New York named Diamond & Baratta believes that design can alter your brain chemistry and make you feel good. I prescribe to the same design drug as much as I possibly can! Their style is warm, homey and saturated with color.... 

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Life Size Lego House…Well, Kind Of

Posted on September 15, 2009

Imagine putting together your own house much like you put together a Lego train station when you were little? Crazy as it sounds, it’s real and eco-friendly! The HIB-System is modular blocks made from naturally cut Black Forest trees and insulated... 

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