Jen’s Wish List: 10 Holiday Gifts for Homeowners

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I love watching my kids make their holiday wish list every year. They never seem to have any trouble coming up with a directory as long as their arms. My husband and I, on the other hand, can’t help but be a bit more practical. It may seem boring, but wishing for [...]
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Funky Handmade Furniture by Craft SLO

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“Craft” is the operative word in Craft SLO, purveyors of the distinctive, custom-made (often right down to the hardware) furniture you see below. Made of beautiful woods, concrete and metals, the vintage-spin items below by Jory Brigham and Aaron Gomez comprise fabulous items you’ll want to build a room around. Inspired [...]
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Innovative Home Lighting by Artecnica

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While most people find self-expression in artwork or furniture pieces, there are those that dream of finding the perfect lighting apparatus – their crown center-pièce de résistance. If you’re one of those (awesome) individuals, then these lamps from Artecnica were made for you. Garland Brass + Table Lamp Stand This whimsical little number [...]
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Hot Décor Roundup: Pieces that Fit Together Seamlessly

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When I decorated my first home, I scrambled all over the place searching for living room furniture that worked together. From antique shops to Bob’s, I visited them all, big and small, upscale and low-budget. What did I get for my efforts? A chock-a-block living room that I hated. Now I think that [...]
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Home Chalkboard Walls: Creative or Just Tacky?

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Personally, I think some of these ideas are awesome. But then again, I might grow tired of seeing a gigantic black chalkboard wall in my house day after day. What do you think? Interesting or a little tasteless? I admit, I’m a huge fan of the selected-area chalkboard art. These homes make [...]