Recently, when I told you how to make an easy message board, readers were more interested in the chair than the how-to. And for good reason: it's unusual, cool, and looks like it was made from yard sticks.
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Electronic House recently toured the home of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and his wife Abby in Hoboken, NJ (although he's actually a New Orleans boy), which is decked to the nines in the latest technologies. Although the condo is decidedly high-tech, it's also quite understated, traditional, and sophisticated. To see for yourself, check out this slideshow.
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Remember when I told you about the Boys and Girls Club in West Oakland that Vern Yip, host and designer of HGTV's Deserving Design is renovating? I've been so curious as to what Vern might do to improve the space.
In one episode, Vern makes over a garage into a game room for a military family's children. He cleans up the space and stocks it with interactive games, spaces for gathering, and lots of kid-friendly storage space. I think that this design might be a good indication of what the deserving kids in West Oakland might get.
Halloween's just around the corner. While I don't do much decorating for the holiday besides the standard pumpkin carving, there are ways to add a spooky mood to your home without sacrificing your style. For some of my favorite finds, which are slightly spooky and also well-designed, check out the slideshow. Source
In Oklahoma City, OK, an eccentric rock star and his wife live in an equally eccentric home. I love many elements of it, including this arachnid-like chandelier made of task lamps. Can you tell me the name of this rock star?
Years ago, I lived in the same neighborhood where this Boys and Girls Club is located. Community resources are few and far between in West Oakland, and the Boys and Girls Club is a welcome refuge for kids who need a place to hang out after school. The center, though, is in need of some renovation. Luckily, a very cool designer is soon going to transform the center. To find out who's going to renovate the center, check out the slideshow!
I found these cool, untreated, wood shutters at Urban Ore, an architectural salvage yard in Berkeley. While I didn't exactly know what I was going to do with them, I knew that I'd think of something, so I dragged a few of them home.
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