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Coveted Crib: The Floating House
Living on the water is nothing new; it's been a tradition in many cultures for ages. And, of course, societies have developed by the water for logistical reasons. Naturally, many people also want to live near the water to take advantage of all the activities it has to offer, and for the view.
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10 Haunted Houses in New Orleans
Are you ready to see more haunted houses? If my slideshow on California haunted houses wasn't spooky enough, I've just got the thing. New Orleans is perhaps America's most haunted city, so it's no surprise the place is full of ghosts and floating entities.
Would You Want a Floating Staircase?
I've seen a few floating staircases in the past and they certainly look cool. But I think I'm too much of a wimp not to have a banister. And they're definitely not very safe for children or the elderly.
Ask Casa: Best Ways to Store Vinyl?
Hi Casa,
I recently had the idea to start a record collection because I found some old vinyl albums that belonged to my parents and I live near a record store, and I also have a few CDs as well.
I was keeping one of my favorite vinyls in my bedroom but for some reason when I took it out of the cover it had cracked, now I'm wondering what is the best way to store vinyl records so this does not happen again as well as possible ways to store my CDs.
Do you have any design or organization tips?
Casa Interview, Part II: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)
Deborah Needleman, the founding editor of Domino, is a goldmine of savvy advice on decorating your home, honed from years of experience heading up the style-centric magazine as well as decorating her own home. You can read the first half of my interview with her here. Deborah's tips and thoughts on decorating continue in the second half of this interview.
Advice For Creating a Pretty and Practical Work Space in Your Home
Have you ever considered working from home? Whether you want to create a home office or a home business space, there are a lot of things to consider, not the least of which is creating a space that's both attractive and productive. Jennifer Nelson of Home Sweet has done just that by transforming a bedroom in her Craftsman home into a workspace for her business.
Summer Style: Take Up Residence on a Houseboat
The only thing better than having a Summer house on the lake is having a Summer house in the lake. This lovely Swedish houseboat is perhaps the most charming little structure I have seen in some time, and I'm ready to hitch a ride.
There's very little more romantic to me than the idea of taking to the seas (or lakes) in a houseboat.
Link Time!
- Here's another way to decorate with books.— SFGirlByBay
- Give your bar stools a makeover.— Re-Nest
- Learn more about cool, eco home-furnishing line Branch Home.— Design*Sponge
- Remember to get yourself some free art.— Simply Stated
- Add modern, floating house numbers to your residence.— Sheterrific
- Get your outdoor entertaining lighting ready with these recycled hurricane covers.— Craft
- What do you think of this new print from Keep Calm? — PoppyTalk
Coveted Crib: California Cool
In Healdsburg, CA (i.e. Sonoma County), there's a rare nearly all-white (actually, very pale gray) house with white furniture, recently featured in House Beautiful, that is anti-shabby chic, anti-slick modern. Nostalgic, campy objects are interpreted in a contemporary fashion, and on glossy floors and against pale walls, large lived-in furniture pieces make a statement.
Before and After: A Floating Home
Architect Vladimir Plotkin recently showcased his design for a floating residence at Archstoyanie, an architecture festival in the small village of Nicola-Lenivets, located in Kaluga, Russia. Plotkin explained that the raft and house portions are meant to be separate, with the raft platform used for sunbathing, barbecuing, and socializing during the day. After the resident has had her fill of fun, she can then retreat to the elevated house portion of the structure to rest and sleep off the fun and sun.
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