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Easy (and Super Cheap) DIY: Table Transformation

by Allison Lind, Posted Nov 18th 2009

The accent table shown here came into my life during a recent afternoon walk in my neighborhood. A kind woman was tossing it to the curb because it was tired and worn and she no longer had the space for it. The sad table faced a sure fate of a lonely lifetime in the New York City trash piles, but all it needed was a little TLC to bring it back to life.

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Polaroid Planter: A Picture of Creativity

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 4th 2009

As is often the case with many great trends, the death of Polaroid film has launched the birth of Polaroid-inspired products. I've seen it all, from magnets to tees and everything in between.

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DIY: Build a Colorful Bookshelf

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 2nd 2009

You too can have this colorful bookshelf (right, at left) in your own home if you follow our simple instructions.

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5 Quick Make Your Own Candle Projects

by Laura Fenton, Posted Sep 22nd 2009

Everyone loves candles, but they can often be pretty darn pricey. (I'm thinking of a beautiful, but expensive votive I saw in Anthropologie just the other day.) That's why I love reading about candle crafts that you can make yourself.

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How To: Love Life and Not Stuff

by Erin Loechner, Posted Sep 22nd 2009

I've been reading through The Power of Less, by ZenHabits blogger Leo Babauta. Wow. Can I say that again? Wow.

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Before and After: Fabiano's Fabulous Dresser Transformation

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Sep 17th 2009

Although Fabiano Tadiotto's main job is web-designer and character designer, sometimes he takes his creativity beyond his day job to make art, illustrations and even painted furniture!

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DIY: How to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Carpet Tiles

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Aug 26th 2009

Congratulations, you've finally chosen your carpet! But, you've got this mass of extra FLOR tiles and samples lying around. Since you're already eco-conscious, you feel you can't possibly throw them away! Well, I've got 6 fabulous alternate uses for extra FLOR tiles and carpet remnants.

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