Ever since the '50s, when Gerry Thomas invented the Swanson TV dinner, it's been very easy for Americans to watch the tube and eat dinner at the same time. In fact, many of us Neanderthals find ourselves eating over the kitchen sink, while we're driving, or just plopped on the couch. If we really want to be fancy, sometimes we'll eat at the kitchen table. Classy, right? Okay, well, I know not all of you fit this profile, and some I'm sure eat at the dining table every night. But, it makes me sad to think that our beautiful dining rooms sit unused in our homes, or in some cases are converted into bedrooms and other living areas. While I do admit to eating in a rush, I do love setting a tablecloth on the dining table, lighting some candles, and inviting friends over for a long, conversation-filled dinner. I say we should all move back to the dining room, even if we're still eating frozen dinners. Source
The Empress Desk ($7,500) has me dreaming of writing long, romantic letters in a perfectly slanting script. Unfortunately, no one can read my cursive, so these dreams might be all for naught.
Every woman should have a toolbox to help with basic household chores and fix-it tasks. Whether you need to hang a picture or fix a sticky window, I've rounded up all of the tools you'll need to get your toolbox ready for handywoman tasks. Oh, and I've also provided a description of what each tool or supply is good for. To get your toolbox assembled, check out the slideshow. Source
I moved into a new apartment seven months ago, and for the life of me I can't figure out what to do with this entry railing. When you enter our front door, you are greeted by a staircase that goes downstairs to our roommate's room. The staircase has this trough-like railing . . . and I have no idea what to fill it with. I don't care for fake plants, which is what I believe was its original purpose when it was built in the '60s. For reference: the trough is barely too small to hold the width of a CD, but it wouldn't make sense to have a small collection of CDs and DVDs right by the front door. What on earth would fit in there?? Or should I cover it somehow? Any ideas from you or anyone else would be much appreciated . . .
Could you expect anything less than a coveted crib from Anders Färdig, the founder of Design House Stockholm? I think not. Actually, I know not. The man who brought modern, Scandinavian design to the world frontier has also brought that unique style to his own 1930s home in Stockholm, and I have photos to prove it. To enjoy a tour of his home, check out this slideshow. Source
The Lifepod Yurt is a modern take on the classic nomadic structure. While you can place it in nearly any landscape, I love the idea of suspending it from ancient redwoods. It's so Ewok-Village-meets-Case-Study-House, yes?Source
Okay, well, I know not all of you fit this profile, and some I'm sure eat at the dining table every night. But, it makes me sad to think that our beautiful dining rooms sit unused in our homes, or in some cases are converted into bedrooms and other living areas. While I do admit to eating in a rush, I do love setting a tablecloth on the dining table, lighting some candles, and inviting friends over for a long, conversation-filled dinner. I say we should all move back to the dining room, even if we're still eating frozen dinners.
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