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A Do or a Don't: Personalizing Your Cube
Since we spend most of our time at work, our cube or office space essentially becomes our home away from home. I've never gone so far as to put frames on my desk, but I definitely have my fair share of unique touches that makes my desk feel homey and familiar. On the flip side, some people don't even feel comfortable sharing their personal life with their co-workers so I'd assume personalizing their cube would be out of the question.
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Su Casa: A Homey Homeroom
Retail_Therapy is extending the definition of "home" decorating to include her homeroom classroom, which she recently shared photos of in the Su Casa group. (Want to share your photos? Here's how to join Su Casa.)
Retail_Therapy wanted to express her personal style and create a soothing environment for her students, ages 13 to 16.
Get the Look: A Homey Office
I've been thinking about the "homey" office that Vanessa De Vargas of decor8 designed for a client, which I wrote about as a Cool Idea. Although it's not my favorite room in the world, it is really well-composed, has character and color, and manages to function as an office despite decorative accents untraditional of one.
So, I fished around for some products to help you Get the Look (and for less), if you're so inclined.
Open House: What Was Your Favorite Homey Gift This Season?
For those of us who are passionate about interior design and home decorating, the holidays are often a great time to feather our nests, thanks to the generous gifts of friends and family. What was your favorite holiday gift this year? Was it a subscription to Domino?
Home Away From Home: Hôtel Duc du St. Simon
You can stay in a modern, white-walled, Kartell'd hotel in any city in the world. But if Paris is your getaway, why not surround yourself with quintessential French style? Hôtel Duc du St.
Come Party With Me: Easter — Dessert
When I saw this recipe for a warm strawberry crumb cake in the current issue of Food and Wine magazine, I instantly knew I had to try it! With its plump juicy berries, this cake screams Spring — making it the perfect finish to any Easter meal. In the recipe, fresh strawberries are tossed with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Before and After: An Office Gets Organized
San Francisco Bay Area-based personal organizer Carrie Carlson certainly is up for a challenge. Take this client's office, which needed a lot of help. Carrie explains her organizing philosophy by saying, "What I really do is help people improve their lives by showing them how to declutter, get organized, and create a space that that they can enjoy."
Link Time!
- I love the vignettes of homey life in Mike and Kelly's apartment.— AT:SF
- Explore your decking options.— Charles and Hudson
- Make a cozy for your sewing scissors.— Craft
- Nick Olsen shows you some White House decorating inspiration.— Daily Dose
- Should this Jonathan Adler menorah stay up year-round? — Door Sixteen
- A South Dakota city is making money from garbage.— Forecast Earth
- Can you offer some gardening advice for these sad plants? — Simply Stated
- I love this solution for muddy Winter yards.— Shelterrific
Roundup: Weekend DIYs
If you're enjoying a homey Sunday and need a project, you're in luck. I've rounded up some of my favorite DIY projects from the blogosphere to keep you busy. For any green thumbs out there, why don't you start with Giant Jeans Parlor's idea for turning a bread pan into a succulent planter.
Trend Alert: Hipster Hearts
Home is where the hearts are. Love never goes out of fashion, but lately the heart motif seems especially prevalent (and poignant). We've been seeing all sorts of cute heart prints on clothes, and now these hip hearts are making their way into home style.
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