If you don't think you have the space in your place to put a home office, take a look at some of these tips from House to Home magazine. They're showing some pretty great solutions on how to create a workspace in a dining room or a bedroom that doesn't detract from the main purpose of the room.
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We've never been a huge fan of Suze Orman, but last night we caught the tail end of a lecture she was giving on TV. Addressing a group of late twenty-somethings and early thirty-somethings, she was answering a question posed from an audience member: "What's some important financial things to discuss before moving in with your significant other?"
[ Photo from KevinKarnsFamily Flickr ]
This trick is an oldie but goodie, especially if you have an older toilet that's not low-flow. Fill a large plastic gallon container with sand and water and place it inside the toilet tank. This will save you roughly three liters of water every time you flush. However be warned: don't do this if you already have a low flow toilet. Without the right amount of force, toilet contents will block drains going out to the sewer.
If you've ever wondered what a disco ball would look like in lamp-form, here's your answer: not one, but TWO art deco lamps are up for sale for $100/pair.
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Remember when that Cole & Sons Woods wallpaper was everywhere? Here's something similar, except in a painting: UK artist Natasha Newton's Dark Forest takes center stage in her dining room, and we love how peaceful and evocative it is. Here's hoping that she'll make prints of this painting soon!
Check out more of her work on her site.
A few weeks ago, we were invited to a dinner party hosted by one of our former architecture professors. The topic of conversation? The cost of prefabs. Another guest at the party was building one and remarked, "You know, I thought when I was going to start building a prefab, the overall cost would be cheaper than just buying an existing house in a good neighborhood! Turns out? I'm paying almost 30% more, plus I can't move in my new house for another six months."
[ Photo of the Living Home by Ray Kappe via BestHouseDesign Blog ]
The last issue of Domino magazine featured a modern take on a garden that pulled inspiration from Mondrian's paintings: the back patio was sectioned off and painted in primary colors. When we spotted this photo of a back patio in France from FreeRangeStock's flickr, we actually thought it was an even more interesting composition of primary colors.
[ Photo from FreeRangeStock's Flickr ]
Even though the price on this Eames Lounge Chair/Ottoman is pretty comparable to its current retail price, take note that this particular chair is OG. Made pre-1979, this set is black leather with original rosewood veneer. Both the leather and the veneer are in great condition--no rips, tears, repairs (only light scratching from general wear). Priced at $3600.
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We tend to be a bit more conservative with our dining room décor; but when we saw this dining room photo from designers Patrick and Helena Hansson's apartment in Sweden, we couldn't help but smile. Their ode to Pac-Man fits perfectly in their space and even compliments the table, chairs, rug, and ceiling lamp (all flea market finds)!
[ Photo from Folkbladet.nu ]
Montreal-based photographer Kate Hutchinson is conducting an interesting, on-going photo series called "Why Am I Marrying Him?" Consisting of everyday photographs of her fiancé, her photos speak volumes about intimacy, relationships, and the weight of marriage.
[ Via A Cup of Jo ]
We're not 100% backing the revolving end table part of this double-sided console table, but we love the concept behind it. Perfect for a studio or a multi-functioning room, this media console separates the living area from the bedroom area and allows for designated items like this flat screen television to be used in both.
[ Photo from Canadian House and Home ]
This is probably the first time we've seen one of these on Craigslist: an authentic Herman Miller elliptical coffee table. It's only three months old, barely used, and wrapped in bubble wrap until this table finds a new home. Priced at $500.
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Whether your kitchen is big or small, we like this idea of hanging artwork (or in this case, plates) in an otherwise bland and compact corner. It definitely gives the space a lot of personality, and makes good use of an otherwise awkward wall.
[ Photo from Canadian House and Home ]
Have you seen this blog, Poppy Talk? If you haven't, take a moment to check out some great stuff on affordable art, handmade pieces, and really fantastic studio tours of emerging artists and craft makers. One of our favorite sections is Budget Living, an inspiring resource if you're looking for cheap but effective ideas and solutions for your home.
[ Photo from Poppy Talk ]
Here's a pretty neat way to put a garden bench in a garden: carve out a nook in a huge bush. This bench in particular is in a romantic garden of a hotel in Luxembourg. We're thinking that this idea could be replicated using a few wire arches and a fast climber, like a bougainvillea or jasmine.
[ Photo from NeoLuna7's flickr ]
If you're in the market to replace your stove, forget the new stainless steel versions and check out this Wedgeworth stove from the 50's. It's got 4 burners, a griddle, an oven, a broiler, and the light and timer are both stil working. Porcelain is in great shape. Priced at $500.
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Oh man. I so could have used one of these Paw Plungers this morning when I took both dogs to the park. They have a bad habit of running to the communal water bowl, "digging" the water out, then jumping right into the muddy mess they made.
[ Photo from RareBirdFinds ]
Last night, we attended a neighborhood / town hall meeting that invited residents to share their thoughts on what they loved and hated about the neighborhood--and what could be done to improve on the negatives. It was pretty great to hear the broad range of responses (both good AND bad) that our neighbors shared. Tell us, what do you love and hate about your city or town? What keeps you living there?
[ Photo of Los Angeles from Runyon Canyon from JWilly's Flickr ]
There's a lot of storage ideas packed into this tiny kitchen: open wall shelving, under-the-counter shelving (behind the sweet blue fabric), pretty cannisters, and a casual group of baskets. While it may seem cluttered, it seems like everything is organized to specific areas. We're liking the idea of arranging fruits, herbs, and flowers in a basket on the counter as both a storage spot and a rustic centerpiece...
[ Photo from Sköna Hem ]
This vintage fainting couch has us feeling a bit weak in the knees. Despite its age, this piece is in great condition--and not a bad deal compared to similar couches at Anthropologie. Priced at $425.
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The walls in this photo look like it could be eggplant; but when we looked up the paint color, it looked more like a dark chocolate brown. Either way, it manages to do a near-impossible feat: update that 70s mustard yellow and lime to fit in a modern home! The royal blue velvet pillows also help too...but does anyone know where to get a rainbow pouf like that? The more we stare at it, the more we're loving it...
[ Photo from Living Etc ]
During an evening walk around the neighborhood, we could hear some kids a few steps ahead of us counting the houses that had their porch light on. "How come some houses do and some don't?" one kid asked, and the other kid replied, "Because the ones that don't are where witches and trolls live!" Well, while that may not be totally accurate, it got us thinking about the importance of porch lights. Do you leave your porch light on at night?
[ Photo from Cyanatic's Flickr ]
If you've just started to get into gardening and are eager to learn, hop over to Margaret Roach's blog, A Way to Garden. Not only is it full of great tips and advice on when to plant what and how to care for everything from house plants to finicky bulbs, but it's also got some pretty neat ideas. Our latest gardening project comes straight from her site: growing vines up a shrub.
[ Photo from A Way to Garden ]
When we first spotted this couch, our initial thought was, "Damn, those are come FLAT cushions!" Upon further inspection, we realized they're kind of like...individual slip covers? Anyway, this 60's era couch is covered in a sweet dark teal fabric and is in pretty good condition. Get it for $400.
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"Don't you see? You're just avoiding the middleman. You were gonna give her her spare keys and she was gonna give 'em to me. So all that's happening is that instead of giving them to her you're giving them to me. It's just unfortunate that when she gave you yours you didn't give her hers because then she would've given them to me. So then I would never have had to ask you for hers so I could get mine." - Jerry Seinfeld
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