The New Orleans 100 is a worldwide initiative to "highlight and encourage discussion among millions about 100 of the most innovative and world-changing ideas to take root in the city since Katrina." Creative maverick think tank All Day Buffet wanted to combat the negative press New Orleans receives in mainstream media by spotlighting the best things happening in the city, and let me tell you, it wasn't hard. There's a wealth of inspiring projects going on these days in the Crescent City in the worlds of art and architecture, culture, music, entrepreneurship, education, non-profit, and social innovation. We've actually talked about some of these art and architecture projects in the past during my New Orleans coverage, so don't be surprised if you hear bells ringing!
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Cardboard Cradle: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding? If raising a green baby is your goal, feast your eyes on the Green Lullaby Cradle from Rose and Radish. Constructed from cardboard, this sweet sleeper doesn't require a hammer, nail or a screwdriver — just a few bends and folds.
Craftster member Dink recently took this dingy (in her words, "skanky") office chair from trashy to fantastic with a simple reupholstery project. Here's how it looked beforehand. Dink explains that the missing fabric is due to her "habit of sitting with both my feet up on the office chair, cross-legged in a not-quite-lotus position. This is comfortable for me, but disastrous for the chair."
Avon recently released some new eyeshadow compacts that are designed by a famous textile company. Do you recognize this famous company's floral motif here? (Hint: It's based out of Finland and often featured on CasaSugar.)
Su Casa member Tweet Hotpants recently posted some great pictures of her bathroom renovation. She writes, "These are some before and after shots of our downstairs bathroom. When we first moved in, it was painted a boring white, so we decided to spruce it up a little and paint it brown . . . well, we woke up the next morning and hated it!
While I do think the zebra trend is pretty played out at this point, and I'm certainly not keen on animal hide rugs, I find myself pleasantly surprised by the Horchow Sunflower Zebra Chair ($2,199). Not only does the winged accent chair look super comfortable and have great lines, but it's incredibly cheerful in its sunny zebra pattern. And you know how I love nailhead trim. Despite the bold pattern, the chair integrates well with more traditional pieces, such as the Persian rug shown here. But, it would also really be the center of attention in a minimal, modern interior. You like?
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