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Wednesday February 8th, 2012

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diy best of: map projects

I love maps, and the older the better. I absolutely adore giving reproduction maps from the New York Public Library. It’s seriously my favorite gift for nearly any occasion. Moved to a neighborhood in Brooklyn? A reproduction fire insurance map. Just got married? A map of your honeymoon location. I can come up with plenty of…

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Sunday January 22nd, 2012

Saturday January 21st, 2012

Friday January 20th, 2012

Thursday January 19th, 2012

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sneak peek: best of patterned floors

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I’ve always had a thing for patterned floors. I think they remind me of my travels and how different patterns can have different meanings. It’s fun to think of the floor as an accessory that helps to bring furniture alive. We’ve seen a wide range of floors in the sneak peeks, but today’s Best Of…

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Wednesday January 18th, 2012

Wednesday November 30th, 2011

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diy best of: handmade gifts

Grace’s shopping-free gift guide really resonated with me, and I felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of actually following through on making all my gifts this year. I think handmade gifts have the potential to be loved and cherished far longer than any store-bought present. This is not to say that everyone wants…

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Monday November 21st, 2011

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sneak peek: best of purple

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In going through the 500+ sneak peeks we’ve featured, I must admit that I was surprised by how little purple was represented in homes, particularly given its calm and welcoming effect. As far as I’m concerned, if you’re looking to do something different with your home, purple could become the next big thing. Here are…

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Monday November 14th, 2011

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sneak peek: best of backsplashes

My own kitchen backsplash is an ugly brown tile that looks like something left over from the 1970s. I do my best to cover it up with my cutting boards and try to forget it’s there. I’ve always dreamed of a simple kitchen with a little extra kick in the backsplash area (growing up, my mother…

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Thursday October 27th, 2011

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best of: maps

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From collecting vintage embroidered maps to using them as project inspiration, maps certainly are a favorite around here! I can’t wait to fill my new library space with vintage maps. It’s such a great way to bring something personal into your home — to remember a favorite place you’ve been, or remind you of some place…

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Wednesday October 26th, 2011

Wednesday October 19th, 2011

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diy best of: entertaining

We are on the precipice of holiday season, so I figured a round-up of our best entertaining DIY projects might prepare us for the impending slew of gatherings and dinners in the months ahead. Looking through our archives, I discovered tons of quick, easy projects perfect for hostess gifts, cocktail parties and general dining room…

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Monday October 10th, 2011

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sneak peek: best of orange

Now that it’s October, it feels like fall is officially here, with leaves changing colors and pumpkins starting to appear on doorsteps (in the US, at least). So we thought it was appropriate to run a “Best Of Orange” post in honor of fall. I must admit, I never realized how versatile the color was…

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Thursday September 8th, 2011

Wednesday August 24th, 2011

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DIY best of: outdoors

Here in the Bay Area, we eagerly await the last month of summer. Believe it or not, it usually brings the first hot and sunny days of the season. I’ve rounded up our best outdoor DIY projects with the hope that everyone who’s lucky enough to get outside will be inspired to try out a…

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Wednesday July 20th, 2011

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DIY best of: office

The office is one my favorite “rooms” in the house because so often it’s not even a room— it’s a converted closet, a dining table working double duty, or a well-organized nook. I love seeing how people customize their homes to make room for a workspace that suits their needs, and I can say from…

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Wednesday June 15th, 2011

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DIY best of: organization

I think it’s the inspiration and motivation I get from seeing other people’s homes, or maybe it’s the relaxation of being in a clean hotel with modern fixtures, but organization becomes very important to me when I get back to my house after a long trip. Since the weather is improving, I’m feeling ready to…

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Tuesday May 31st, 2011

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Best Loved Peeks

In honor of today, we wanted to put together a special collection of sneak peeks based on “people’s choice.” Using a very unscientific formula of most-viewed and most-commented posts, we’ve pulled together a collection of everyone’s favorites. To add to the fun, we’re celebrating our new look by collecting images that match our color scheme….

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Thursday May 5th, 2011

Wednesday May 4th, 2011

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DIY best of: shelving projects!

DIY best of: shelving projects!

Few homes are blessed with built-in shelving, so storage is often something we have to figure out for ourselves. Luckily there are endless variations of shelf designs out there, and while shelving is a very utilitarian item, it can also make a great decor element. I’ve rounded up some of our best DIY shelves that…

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