Home sweet home.
In an effort to stay within budget, and to cut back on consumerism, sometimes you gotta work with what your momma gave ya . . . or what you already own. When stars align, sometimes the furnishing that's a hand-me-down, a street find, or the like, is the perfect one for your digs. The owners of a beach shack on the Isle of Wight in the UK made the most of an old oar by using it as a curtain rod. Read more
The sailors among us may go crazy for this look. It's definitely a clever idea, but the miniature life preserver ring that attaches the three oars midway up this coat rack takes the look, at least for me, from cute to kitsch. The colors and shape of this oar coat rack also contrast oddly with the more feminine, refined curves of the desk and chair beside it. What do you think? Source Read more
I don't usually have children's music on my radar, seeing as how I don't have kids. But with LilSugar launching this week, I just had to share my recent discovery of a kids' CD that's so awesome, I might buy it and stash it away until I've got little ones of my own. Released by the cutting-edge Nettwerk Records label, For the Kids III is the third in a series of compilation CDs featuring Read more
The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more
