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Before and After: From Thrifty to Nifty
On a thrifting adventure with some friends, I spotted this corkboard tucked among the frames. It had definitely seen better days, but I liked its patterned wood frame, and it looked like it was in decent structural shape, so I decided to take it home. If you remember my post on decorating with thrifted goods, you'll know that a scruffy item often has endless potential.
DIY: Embroidery Hoop Corkboard
I recently fell head over heels for this hoop.dee.do bulletin board ($22), sending it to the top of my wish list. What a perfect way to add style and function to your home office!? So, when I came across a DIY on how to make them on my own, my excitement skyrocketed.
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Steal of the Day: Graham & Brown Frames Wallpaper
Say goodbye to your corkboard. Showcasing your mementos and photographs just got a whole lot easier. Now through Aug.
How-To: Spring Organize Your Entryway
Spring is the perfect time to get your home clean and organized. To help you get inspired, I've whipped up a Spring Cleaning Checklist, which you can download and print out. The PDF lists cleaning and organizing duties room by room to keep things simple.
Cool Idea: Good Grips MagTacks
Corkboards are helpful for displaying things that aren't "keepers," but using pushpins on your child's artwork or a memorable invitation can really ding it up. The obvious solution would be to use a magnet, but what if you don't have a magnetic refrigerator or other surface? If that's the case, then Good Grips MagTacks ($3.49, reduced from $6.99) are for you.
How-To: Make an Easy Message Board
Tired of corkboards? Can you not even stand to think about a whiteboard? Then try this alternative to message boards.
DIY: Scrabble Coasters
If the words "Triple Word Score" mean anything to you then this project is for you. You can put a retired Scrabble set to work by recycling it into coasters. If you don't want to part with your beloved Scrabble set, you can purchase batches of Scrabble tiles on eBay for little more than five bucks.
Link Time!
- SFgirlbybay shares her weekend flea-market finds.
- AT: SF has a top ten list of cloth napkins.
- The Hardware Aisle has a great tip on saving energy and money with the Home Joule.
- These cool light fixtures on Sub-Studio Design are made from vegetables.
- Better Homes and Gardens reveals nine nature-inspired decorating ideas, just in time for Thanksgiving.
- These Markow and Norris woven glass sculptures on MoCo Loco take over 100 hours of kiln time to make.
- AT: NY spotted some pretty versatile apple racks that can be used as storage at home.
- Design*Sponge's custom baroque-style cork-board DIY project have me reaching for the push pins.
- NYC subway grab-holds ($45) are for sale to the general public, and both Danny Seo and I are itching to own a bite of Big Apple history.
- Shelterrific and I have our eyes on this pagoda-esque bamboo wine rack that holds nine bottles of wine of choice, just enough to get me through Thanksgiving.
Good, Better, Best: Classical Computer Armoires
Not all of us have the luxury of a separate home office. And for anyone who works in a multi-purpose room — such as a living room or guest room — a computer armoire is a great buy.
These workstations are large enough to contain all of your tech needs, and the elegant doors let you hide your clutter when the desk isn't in use.
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