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Casa Interview, Part I: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)
We design enthusiasts will admit that Domino will always hold a special place in our hearts — and bookshelves. But it was the stable of talented, creative people that truly made the beloved magazine an influence and an inspiration. So I was so delighted to have the chance to catch up with the founding editor-in-chief of Domino and co-author of Domino: The Book of Decorating, Deborah Needleman.
Love It or Hate It? Bold Stair Runner
I just watched the 1966 Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole film How to Steal a Million, which is chock-full of talking points when it comes to interior design. But the one thing that truly blew me away (aside from the armoire that leads to a secret staircase) was the purple staircase and banister in Hepburn's character's foyer. In contrast to the rest of the reserved, gilded, French furnishings in the Parisian mansion, the purple stair runner is a very bold choice.
Sale Alert: 20 Percent Off at Ace Hardware
I don't tend to write about hardware store sales, but this one is so good I couldn't pass it up. Head to your local Ace Hardware store today, and you'll receive 20 percent off of whatever you can fit in your shopping bag. The deal excludes sale items, city stickers, gift cards, online purchases, and Benjamin Moore Aura paint; power tools and small appliances will only receive a 10 percent discount.
Link Time!
- Three cheers for ribbon wallpaper.— Craft
- Get inspired by Sacramento's Greens Hotel.— AT:SF
- Cool: A garbage truck powered by garbage.— Inhabitat
- Spring daydreams are occurring when it comes to house exteriors.— Making It Lovely
- Try out some eco-friendly painting tools.— Re-Nest
- Too cute: This grocery tote is super adorable.— Shelterrific
- Swoon over architect Columbe Stevens's pretty interiors.— Desire to Inspire
- Get pumped for new DIY mag Fresh Home.— Charles and Hudson
Gift Guide: The Handyman
Each holiday season I inevitably find myself searching for gifts that the men in my family will actually enjoy. For some reason, furry suede slippers never do well. And, you can only give a man a tie and a set of cuff links so many times before he starts to think you want him to spend more time at work.
DIY: Shutter Earrings Display
If you liked my transformation of a shutter, then check out this DIY, where I show you how to make an earrings display out of some low-cost materials. This is a fun and fast DIY that will instantly transform an earring collection.
What You'll Need
- One shutter (check out an architectural salvage store or a junkyard for cheap shutters)
- Wallpaper samples, or heavy paper
- Mod Podge or wallpaper paste
- Scissors or a razor blade
- Paintbrush
- Flat edge tool, such as a credit card
- Three screws: two short screws for the back of your shutter, and one longer screw for the wall
- Screwdriver or power drill
- Picture hanging wire
How-To: Clean Your Deck with a Pressure Washer
As much as I love to sit and muse over the saturated sunset views I have from my deck, eventually it comes time to clean the deck after the long winter, and prepare for Summer entertaining. If your deck has seen better days, there are several options for cleaning it, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Today, I'm going to tell you how to clean it with a pressure washer.
DIY: Ahoy Mateys!
Why's this little pup grinning? It could be due to that serious skull that's been sketched on the wood beneath his paws. To find out what this skull is decorating, read more
DIY: Build Your Own Garden Box
This weekend, I decided to expand my vegetable garden space by building another garden box. If you know how to operate a power drill, you can build this box, too. Here are some tips to make it easier: If you're a first-time builder, go to a small hardware or lumber store with a friendly clerk who can help you work out the details.
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