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quick and easy headboard change

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over the weekend i pulled out my stash of domino magazines.  i love looking through them every now and then just to see what i can find that i haven’t noticed before.  i find that as time goes by i notice different details in the articles and pictures.  sometimes it’s a light fixture; other times it’s a particular color.  this time i noticed a great way to make an easy change to a headboard.  domino did a article in their june/july ‘08 issue about stephen elrod, vice president of design for lee jofa, and his seaside cottage.  the “new to me” element in the home was the layering of throws on top of headboards in two of the bedrooms. although i’m not crazy about the fabrics he used i do love the idea. i thought i’d throw out some ideas of how i would pair the two. for an upholstered look i would pair this thomas paul print slipcovered headboard with a gray chunky tassel throw from west elm. for a seagrass look similar to the headboard in the second photo i would pair th

2010 Minimalist Living Room Trends

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2010 Minimalist Living Room Trends 2010 Minimalist Living Room Trends 2010 Minimalist Living Room Trends

Egyptian Living Room Designs and Furnitures

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Egyptian Living Room Designs and Furnitures Egyptian Living Room Designs and Furnitures

Growing swiss chard

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I haven't had much success with Swiss Chard in the past, in spite of it being an 'easy' vegetable. My fertilizer challenges (uh, I studied native plants, not nutrient-hungry vegetables) are evident in this regard, but I'm trying to mend my ways. Compost, aged manure, mushroom compost, etc. as soil amendments aren't enough to maintain fertility, in continually cropped beds (eg. my main and satellite vegetable garden areas at home in the Piedmont- in the Southeastern US). So I've been mindful of the benefits of adding organic timed-release fertilizer (Espoma is one brand that provides a nice range of major and micro nutrients). My new raised beds, in the mountains, though, have been (so far) quite supportive of leafy greens, being filled with compost and composted manure. I've been delighted with the lush lettuce, radishes, arugula, and swiss chard that have been part of the early plantings, and have been in harvest mode recently. This swiss chard is the nic

Outdoor Garden Bench with Butterfly Back in Warm Brown Finish

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Product Features Outdoor Bench with Butterfly Back in Warm Brown Finish Outdoor Living Outdoor Living->Patio Bench Some assembly may be required. Please see product details. Product Description Dimension: 39.75"W x 20"D x 35.5"H Finish: Warm Brown Powdercoated Finish Material: Metal Outdoor Garden Bench with Butterfly Back in Warm Brown Finish This garden bench features with butterfly back and basketweave design seat. This item is constructed of iron with curved arms and warm brown powdercoated finish. Also available in hydrangea, citron and red powdercoated finishes. Assembly required. Item is made in China. If you interested, you can buy HERE

10 Beautiful Living Room Interior Design Ideas

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Beautiful Living Room Interior Design Ideas Beautiful Living Room Interior Design Ideas The living room is the most popular place in a house for the entertainment of guests, and where families come together to end their day, relax after a long workweek or to enjoy a television program together. In most cases this room is on the main level of a home and sees a lot of activity. This is why it is imperative that this area to be decorated and made into a friendly atmosphere to ensure the comfort of visitors. When planning a living room design , the first and most important factor to decide is the purpose of the room. One thing to remember when designing your living area is that you have to be comfortable in the room and like the style since you will most likely be spending a lot of your time in the room. Finally here are a few living room Interior design ideas that will really get you in touch with the style that you want.

Beer Festival.

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4 pm , from the top of the drive. Warm but overcast for most of the day. It got very muggy in the afternoon, almost thought we were going to have rain but then it cleared up in the evening. I cleared some of the paved areas, moving planters and sweeping up leaves and stones ready to start with the pressure washer which I will be collecting tomorrow. 4 pm, looking north to the cliffs. Later in the afternoon I had to drive Peter into town. How good an offer is this? "Peter, can you serve behind the bar for a couple of hours at the Beer festival? No pay but as much free beer as you want." I can think of a lot of men who would jump at the chance. Not surprisingly Peter was only too happy to agree. Luckily/unluckily I'm one of those people for whom alcohol has no effect apart from a bad headache which could last for 2 weeks. That's why I don't drink and don't miss it. Eating is my downfall and I'm working hard on counteracting that. When I drove down to the

Trend of home interior kitchen design for your dream

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Interior Kitchen Design With Classic Dining Table Minimalis Kitchen Design Contemporary and Luxury Kitchen Design Modern And Sustainable Kitchen Design

Trend of home interior kitchen design for your dream

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Interior Kitchen Design With Classic Dining Table Minimalis Kitchen Design Contemporary and Luxury Kitchen Design Modern And Sustainable Kitchen Design

Free Home Bar Designs From Bill B, Cincinnati, OH

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Home Bar Designs Thus is the free home bar designs from Bill B, Cincinnati, OH: "I use the straight bar plan, but soon after I decided to make a bar Also back using kitchen cabinets. Once again the bar the bar needed to move forward A Few feet so I decided to make small corner bar to include one end. In any case the bar is very valuable for planning and building plan my bar, I find the framing, materials lists, and photos is very helpful when i planned .. I build my project a bar in A Few weekends and plan very helpful Pls I 'd go pinch of trying to Decide the size or location for something That my friends love the bar. This is a great gathering place for Some person or party central. I used maple shelf from the closet to the bar again. The bar itself is made from plywood and solid maple and maple veneers with a bar rail and the copper, and copper including the sink, wine refrigerator and an enclosed barn red wine (which may be converted to a refrigerator barrel at some point

Carrie's TV Cabinet in Sex In the City II

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A couple of people have contacted us about the TV cabinet/desk in Carrie and Big's apartment so we thought we'd tell you where you can get it.  It is designed by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair and it's called the Hailings Secretary.   To see more product specifications click here .

Carrie's Bed in Sex in The City II

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Did you see Sex In the City II this past weekend? We thought it wasn't as bad as the reviews said it was... Seriously, don't you think the critics take this movie a bit too literally?  After all, the movie is all about the clothes and the fantasies... Anyway, did you like the bed in Carrie's and Big's apartment? We do. And we know exactly where to get it too. The bed is made by Vanguard Furniture and you can see it here (it is shown as tufted but it's an optional feature.  You can get it untufted plain as shown in the movie.  The nail heads can be changed to polished nickel  as well). The fabric, which is what made the bed, is by Kravet Couture and it's called Velvet Gate, pattern number 29868.  Shown in the movie in black/white, it is also available in other colorways. The fabric is a linen/velvet combination. Very, very pretty in person.  You'd love it. The fabric is priced at $149/yard but you can get it for $104/yard at the Kravet fabric section on our

Tips For A Contemporary Living Room Decor

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Contemporary living room decor is a very neat decor style, that looks extremely stylish and classy. With its subtle colors, spacious look, play of lighting, placement of decor accessories and furniture designs, it has a soothing effect to it. Creating a living room decor is just a matter of having a sense of what can be placed how for the perfect look. But for those who are still confused and clueless, here is the guide of five essential tips that will help you to achieve a contemporary look for your living room. De-clutter & Proper Order De-cluttering the space is very important before you set out to achieve the contemporary living room decor. Trash the old stuff that's fluffy and too loud. Space that is neat can only be turned into a contemporary space. Proper order of things will help you give the much required clean lines look to the room Clean Lines Clean lines, sharp edges and classic smooth curves are what differentiate contemporary decor from any other decor style. Thes

New TriBeCa Digs for Daniel, Daniel Craig

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BUYER: Daniel Craig LOCATION: New York City, NY PRICE: $1,900,000 SIZE: 1,121 square feet, 1 bedroom, 2 poopers YOUR MAMAS NOTES: According to the Wall Street Journal and just about everyone else, bewitchingly bodied British actor Daniel Craig and his long time ladee friend Satsuki Mitchell have plunked down a wad of cash for a 007 style penthouse pad in New York City's celeb friendly TriBeCa neighborhood. Your Mama knows that we are a little late to the fiesta on this one, but dealing with our fried Fiona Trambeau's recent antics with booze and men has put us a bit behind the eight ball. Deal with it. Although his acting resume goes back to the early 1990s, Mister Craig, who has been much in the tabloid news lately since it was reported he was spotted at a homosexual drinking establishment called Roosterfish in Venice, CA smooching on another man, is most widely known as the latest incarnation of James Bond ( Casino Royale , Quantum of Sola

New TriBeCa Digs for Daniel, Daniel Craig

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BUYER: Daniel Craig LOCATION: New York City, NY PRICE: $1,900,000 SIZE: 1,121 square feet, 1 bedroom, 2 poopers YOUR MAMAS NOTES: According to the Wall Street Journal and just about everyone else, bewitchingly bodied British actor Daniel Craig and his long time ladee friend Satsuki Mitchell have plunked down a wad of cash for a 007 style penthouse pad in New York City's celeb friendly TriBeCa neighborhood. Your Mama knows that we are a little late to the fiesta on this one, but dealing with our fried Fiona Trambeau's recent antics with booze and men has put us a bit behind the eight ball. Deal with it. Although his acting resume goes back to the early 1990s, Mister Craig, who has been much in the tabloid news lately since it was reported he was spotted at a homosexual drinking establishment called Roosterfish in Venice, CA smooching on another man, is most widely known as the latest incarnation of James Bond ( Casino Royale , Quantum of Sola