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DIY: Magnetic Vase

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:30:59 -0700

I came across a DIY video for lanky magnetic flower vases on Curbly that was so magical and simple I decided to transcribe it for you. Essentially, by slipping a metal plate under your table, you can fool your dinner guests into thinking your wobbly, skinny vase (with a magnet butt) can stand up on its own. You can find all of the supplies at your local hardware store.

Supplies

One sink water line extender/thin metal pipe to use as the vase stem
A metal sheet to use as a base
A hack saw
Superglue

To learn the steps and see the video, read more.

Here's how:

Trim the pipes down to size using the hacksaw.
Fill in the base of the pipe with some silicone all-purpose caulk (which will make it waterproof).
Glue magnets onto the bottom of the pipe using superglue.
Lay the metal base on your dining table.
Lay your tablecloth on top.
Then, put the stem vase on top of both; it should be magnetized to the metal sheet.
Slip a long-stemmed flower in to the vase. Fini!

Go here to see the video.
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How-To: Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

CasaSugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:21 -0700

I love the site Curbly for all of its wonderful DIY projects. This video podcast that Curbly produced shows you how to dye Easter eggs with some very natural ingredients - such as onion skins and red cabbage. I love the way that these naturally dyed eggs look, so much more varied and vibrant than store-bought dyes. Take a look at the video to see how to make these lovely eggs in your home. Egg-cellent!

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:45:22 -0700

Curbly advises you to use kitchen items for decluttering.
AT:SF revisits renters insurance.
2Modern chats about Art Dubai 2008.
Desire to Inspire showcases Stephen Shadley.
Girl Meets Glamour rounds up some plumage-covered pillows.
More Ways to Waste Time is wanderlusting for Portland.
FitSugar offers tips on a healthier Easter basket.
SFGirlByBay takes a look at photographer Alicia Bock.
FreshPinkStyle brings us a pleasing pink palette for the home

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:31:24 -0800

Stylecourt features lovely holiday eye candy.
Design Happens gets some big air with David Zasloff's SkateLab Furniture.
Curbly has a tutorial on making a gift box out of an old greeting card.
Shak-in-Style is missing summer, thanks to this Hive Chair.
Bloesem has me yearning for these vintage-inspired doorstops.
AT:SF show us some gorgeous green tableware.
AT: NY let us in on Crate and Barrel's magnificent Marimekko wrapping paper.

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:00:39 -0800

Desire to Inspire brings you some truly inspirational fabulous flickr craft rooms.
Blueprint has a glowing photo series to put you in the holiday mood.
SFgirlbybay has a fun interview with Swedish artist Camilla Engman.
Curbly will teach you how to make Christmas tree pop-up card.
The Hardware Aisle has a helpful tutorial on fitting CFLs into antique fixtures.
Not sure if that's your wine glass? Before the big day, review table settings out on AT: SF.
If you liked the suzani trend, you'll love StyleCourt's post on an online suzani store.
Danny Seo of Simply Green gives you a peek of his new home.

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:39:28 -0700

Curbly showed us how to turn trashy boxes into functional furniture.
Freddy & Ma's newly launched Custom Pillows and Melamine Plates were showcased on decor8.
I went ga-ga for Design*Sponge's guide to swingin' sideboards.
Desire to Inspire is wishing for white (floors).
MoCo Loco was seeing white at Dutch Design Week.
I'm craving Pamela Merory Dernham's wire sculptures thanks to More Ways to Waste Time.
Apartment Therapy rounded up the first four winners of their Fall Colors Contest.
YumSugar's Halloween party hosting skills have got me spooked!

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:45:37 -0700

Take a look at David Duncan Livingston's beautiful portfolio on Desire to Inspire.
Curbly will show you how to create a crackle finish with Elmer's glue.
For an overload of cute, check out the Plush You! show recap on Craft.
PetSugar wants to know where your pet sleeps.
You might think you have enough reusable grocery bags, but AT: Green has some very cool (and foldable) ones to try.
Kirsten Hassenfeld's beautiful paper art is featured on Design*Sponge.
I love this kitchen stable that's made from marine salvage, showcased on AT:SF.
Dwell's blog is also featuring one of CasaSugar's fave artists, Jill Bliss.
Happy Mundane, whose home is thankfully out of the California fire danger zone, recommends this tiny Home Hero fire extinguisher.
DearSugar wants to know where sex is best.

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