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Etsy Find: Belt Buckle Frame
Since I recently suggested you repurpose your belt buckles as frames, when I came across a belt buckle for sale used in the same way, I couldn't help but share! The Domestikate Custom Belt Buckle ($26) was originally used to hold polished rock and gemstone pieces, and it has a D-ring on its back side, so it can actually be used as a buckle or just as a decorative frame. I love its 1970s Western theme, and think it just begs for a black-and-white cowboy image inside.
Casa Verde: A Mat Made of Belts
In the last couple years, we've seen belts cinching their way up our waists. But did you ever think you'd find them covering your floor? That is, aside from in your floordrobe?
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Love It or Hate It? Z Gallerie Mode Pillows
While I do understand that wide belts have been "in" for the last couple of years, I don't think I'd want one "in" my home, particularly on a pillow like this. For those of you who don't speak French, this Z Gallerie Mode Pillow is named "Mode" because that word means "in fashion." Do you think belted pillows are fashionable?
Coveted Crib: Jenna Lyons's Brooklyn Town House
The September cover story for my favorite home decorating magazine, Livingetc, features J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons's relaxed, elegant Brooklyn town house. Lyons and her husband, artist Vincent Mazeu, spent two years turning the run-down house into a dream home for themselves and their son, Beckett.
How-To: Save Money on a Vacation House This Summer
While most of us have been tightening our belts when it comes to Summer vacations, there are still ways to fit in a getaway before Labor Day arrives. Even if it's just an overnight trip, you'll still reap the benefits of getting away from it all, falling asleep to the sound of crickets or waves, and lounging on the beach for a day. Think it's out of reach?
Designer Spotlight: Scott Weston
Sydney-based architectural, interior, and graphic designer Scott Weston has a slew of awards under his belt, including Best Commercial Interior and Best Use of Color from the Design Institute of Australia. His design of the Medusa Hotel was voted one of "the coolest hotels in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler. I find his innovative use of color awe-inspiring, and his theatrical designs, be it a bell-curved ceiling or stage-like curtains in a kitchen, make each room in his portfolio a treat to enjoy — like tickets to a Broadway musical.
Wrap Star! Letterpress Buckle With Ribbon
When you're no longer stuck on stick-on bows and curling ribbon doesn't make the cut, spend a few bucks on the DSharp Letterpress Buckle With Ribbon ($7.50). This large oval belt, comprised of letterpress red striped printed paper, will replace your fussy bows in a cinch. The buckle arrives with ribbon, and that's all you'll need to dress your gifts: Just slide through and pull.
Link Time!
- Make frosted doilies.— Make
- I love this modern Christmas mantel.— AT:SF
- Think outside the Christmas box.— Forecast Earth
- Try these green DIY ideas.— Inhabitat
- 2009 will be big for modern, authentic, and handmade.— PoppyTalk
- What do you think of this modular leather belt floor? — Re-Nest
- Polli's a company that makes plastic fantastic.— Simply Stated
- Nick Olsen loves the Klean Kanteen.— Daily Dose
Casa Quickie: One, Two, Buckle My . . . .
I love this idea for repurposing old belt buckles that I found over at Martha Stewart. Take thrifted belt buckles and use them as miniature photo frames, or even better, stick a magnet on the back and display them on a refrigerator or other magnetic surface. Antique stores, flea markets, or thrifting adventures should yield plenty of great possibilities for frames.
Su Casa: Amers230's Closet Solution
Su Casa member Amers230 recently shared an inventive solution to her overcrowded closet. She writes, "I recently switched rooms with my sister, and while the room itself is bigger, I lost some closet space in the deal. My bags were literally falling out of my closet and hanging off of my bookcase.
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