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What is your home decor dream?
Posted on Feb 9, 2009 1:28:00 PM  |  By KristinAppenbrink

The economy is terrible, and it's depressing. No news there. So, since I'm feeling a bit dreamy today, let's suspend rationality, and dream about home decor. Here's the scenario. You won a contest. The prize of this contest is that...

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Cleaning | Decorating | Indie | Walls
Illustrator Amy Blackwell
Posted on Feb 9, 2009 6:25:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I found a fabulous artist last night that I just have to share with you this morning. Amy Blackwell is an illustrator based in Nottingham, England who sells her work as prints on Etsy and I find her work darling....

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Budget Furniture Ideas: Overstock
Posted on Jan 26, 2009 6:49:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

You don't need a lot of money to have a beautiful home, but you DO need to tap into your creativity! I was talking to a designer friend of mine about Overstock recently because we both think that it's a...

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Decorating
Decorating on a Budget
Posted on Jan 5, 2009 6:48:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

This year I think a lot of us are looking to decorate on a budget more than ever before. In October, I wrote on my blog decor8 a post that inspired 165 readers to comment because it was on a...

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Decorating | Inspiration
2009 Color of the Year
Posted on Dec 15, 2008 1:20:00 PM  |  By KristinAppenbrink

2008 2009 Every year the color gurus at Pantone work their magic and decide on the color of the upcoming year. 2008 was the year of Blue Iris, a deep purple-blue that according to Pantone "satisfies the need for reassurance...

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Decorating
Real Spaces: The Yvestown Book
Posted on Dec 3, 2008 6:24:21 AM  |  By HollyBecker

A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Yvestown, a lovely blogger who lives in Belgium and it was quite enjoyable for me to put a face behind a blog I'd been reading for nearly a year. Yvestown...

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Decluttering | Decorating | Great Online Stores | Office | Organizing | Productivity | Products | Real Life Makeover | Small Spaces
Organizing Files in Your Office
Posted on Nov 26, 2008 6:58:51 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Erin and Kristin recently wrote about creating a paperless office so today I will chime in with a great office before and after and introduce you to some clever products and great online shops that will help you organize your...

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Decorating
Poufs & Floor Pillows: Do you use them?
Posted on Nov 24, 2008 7:28:41 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I recently came across this beautiful photo from Elle Decor magazine over on Apartment Therapy in a post titled, "Moroccan Poufs on the Cheap". This made me think about you and whether or not you're into poufs and floor pillows....

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Serena & Lily & Bedroom Decor
Posted on Oct 27, 2008 9:48:16 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Have you heard of Serena & Lily - the web shop and the catalog? It's a really lovely spot to find luxurious, romantic bedding (that you won't find everywhere) along with furniture, storage, gifts, and things for children to name...

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Decorating | Great Online Stores | Products | Shopping | Websites
Maharam at The Shade Store: New!
Posted on Oct 24, 2008 7:16:56 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Are you familiar with The Shade Store? They recently wrote in to announce the launch of their new window treatment collection featuring more than 70 Maharam textiles! This includes exclusive patterns from designers Paul Smith, Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander...

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