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Best of Three: Hans Wegner Side Chairs
Email from 6.25.08

Okay, here's a layup: my favorite three Wegner side chairs and a radical tip - TRY MIXING THEM UP (no one ever does that). The idea comes from the picture above, which I saw on the Bulthaup website...

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Washington DC

On a recent visit to Stratford Hall Plantation in VA (General Robert E. Lee's boyhood home), we were inspired by the transom windows in the interior hallways. These windows had horizontal shutters ...

Do It Yourself Cleaning Products
The New York Times 5.22.08

Perfect for Spring Cleaning Month — The New York Times explores the growing number of people eschewing store-bought, big name brands and making their own cleaning products at home. In addition to cu...

Bathroom Tip: Wax Paper Helps Your Curtain Run Smooth

In addition to showing off my smurf-blue bathroom (yes, the tub and toilet are also blue), I'd love to share a quick and easy tip with AT readers. SarahC's post on Rolling Shower Curtain Rings remind...

Moddi Murphy Bed Kit

Reader Rebecca tipped us off to the Moddi Murphy Bed Kit, and frankly, we're surprised we haven't seen it before! Moddi sells instructions to create your own wall-mounted Murphy bed with inexpensive...

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How To: Clean Up Spilled Wax

Don't cry over spilled wax. We can think of many wax spills we've seen that have people picking at the hardened wax long afterward. Even if it's spilled on something as tough as carpet or velvet, th...

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Talissa Decor Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

AT reader Curtis shares with us his ceiling tile project that was published on the Talissa Decor website......

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Picket Fence Cord Management
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Wired & Inspired. Check out the D.I.Y. Picket Fence designed by Karl Zahn. Attached to baseboards, the pickets create a space to stow cords and the gaps allow plugs to pop through when needed. Via: ...

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Reverse Your Fans

Clockwise. Now's the time to reverse your ceiling fan's rotation for winter. Flip the switch at the base so that the blades rotate clockwise (that's when you're looking up at it from below). Bob Vil...

Skateboard Headboard
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All Decked Out. Super-blogger and DWR employee, Bradford Shellhammer made a headboard from his collection of designer skateboards. What a great way to show off a collection. Via: DWR Design Notes......

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Friday Fire Sale: Neutral Basics

(This is something new. We occassionally run across some really great deals (more than 50% off) online and wanted an excuse to share them with you!) Collins Room Divider was $1199, now $499 at Potte...

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Friday Fire Sale: Armchairs

(This is something new. We occasionally run across some really great deals online and wanted an excuse to share them with you!) Oxblood Faux Bamboo Armchair was $525, now $249 at Williams-Sonoma Hom...

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