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Etsy Finds – Our New Favorites!

Nina — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:31:17 +0000

We feel like secret agents finding all of these great things on Etsy—it is a great resource for every design lover! Although Etsy is famous for showcasing new graphic designers and small crafts, their furniture section is not to be missed. Here are a few of our latest finds that we thought we would reveal to all!

Peacock Pouf – $295, recovered vintage. Seller: RECOVERED

Terracota Sofa – $1925, recovered vintage. Seller: Material Recovery

Nico Vintage Chair – $110, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Nadja Antique Foot Stool - $200, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Dual-Action Household Cleaners

Nina — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:46:45 +0000

Here are a few great tips for how to squeeze some extra juice and extra use out of your everyday household cleaning products:

Crayon / WD-40 – Got kids? If so, you might be noticing some stray doodles on those freshly painted walls and surfaces. Luckily, this problem is easily erased with a household product you probably have stowed away in your pantry. WD-40, typically used for squeaky hinges, can be sprayed on almost any surface to wipe away your little artist’s creation.

Candle Votives / Cooking Spray – No need to messy your manicure scraping dry wax from the bottom of your votives and candle sticks. If you spray a touch of cooking oil prior to lighting the handle, wax will peel effortlessly away, making clean-up super simple.

Glass Home Ware / Home Made Glass Cleaner – This basic concoction eliminates any excuse not to keep your glass coffee table gleaming! One cup of water and a single tablespoon of vinegar combine to create an amazing all-purpose glass-cleaner that will keep your surfaces smudge-free.

Lamp Shade / Lint Roller – Need to de-fuzz on the fly? If you don’t have a lint-roller handy, a lamp shade actually makes a successful substitute. Typically made of materials like silk, linen, and paper, lampshades are naturally clingy and act like a magnet for those pesky dustballs.

Price Tags / Cooking Oil – A shining new set of pristine glassware can be easily ruined by the remnants of sticky pricetags. Fortunately, with just a quick dip of a paper towel into a bit of cooking oil, stickers rub off with ease, and no one will know those beauties were a bargain!

Knicknacks and Recaps

Nina — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:52:45 +0000

Design Sponge – introduced us to Brainstorm, a great print store selling affordable works of art. We love “Betty Blue” – an 18” x 24” silkscreen for only $20! Visit Brainstorm.

Katy Elliot – Reported on Gry Fager, who creates beautiful danish modern ceramics for the home. The simple plaids are absolutely perfect for summer! Visit Gry Fager.

Décor 8 – Posted a great article on the vintage modern German home of Kerstin Reileman. We were particularly taken by the image showing the foyer because of the clever idea to cut cork board into unusual shapes. These silhouettes make push boards much more interestedin then the standard school-house look, and a simple DIY project.

Poppy Talk – Announced the addition of prints on the site of Little Paper Planes, a great site featuring independent artists. Pigeon Print by Happy Owl Glass caught our eye, and for only $7.50 – it’s a must.

Apartment Therapy – Pulled together a few of Ikea’s new offerings for the Spring! We are loving the introduction of Ikea’s first cell powered task lamp in bright colors for $19.99.