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Kid-friendly basket storage teaches organization and keeps school clutter at bay

October 7th, 2011

If you have kids, getting organized for the school year is a labor of love. You not only have to get ready for chaotic activity schedules and homework, but for all the stuff that comes along with it. I like to use wicker baskets throughout my house to keep up with my kids' school notes and papers, artwork, toys, books and more. Wicker baskets are not only stylish, but because th ...

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A window that opens from cookspace to backyard is the next-best thing to an outdoor kitchen

October 6th, 2011

A kitchen window pass-through is such a great idea! I just don't know why I don't see this more often. When I was a teenager living in Southern California, we had a pool in the backyard and would spend the entire day out there. One of my mother's favorite things about our kitchen was the window that opened up so she could slide snacks and lunch onto a counter outside — and keep ...

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Clear the clutter and mix up materials for a contemporary spin on country decorating style

October 5th, 2011

My husband and I split our time between Chicago and Michigan. Five years ago we bought a falling down old farmhouse on an acre about 90 minutes from Chicago and spent 3 years fixing it up. I devoured magazines and books for inspiration for our country house, collecting, editing, and then editing again — I was obsessed. It was the first whole-house project of our own, and we poured ...

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Take the show or game outside with an all-weather TV and a cozy seating area

October 5th, 2011

Summer is waning, but that's no reason to move inside. With the right setup, we can enjoy some of fall's most anticipated pleasures — football — right in our own backyards.Fall is my favorite season, and for many like me in the Midwest, it's time to take advantage of every precious minute outdoors before the real bone-chilling cold and snow set in. Bundling up and watching a game ...

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8 Ingredients of the Perfect Football Party Room

October 4th, 2011

The NFL season kicks off Thursday with a matchup of the Super-Bowl champion Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints; green and gold versus gold and black, fans donning their beloved cheese heads against the Aints, the Pack pitted against the Who Dats.The start of this football season is all the more remarkable as just a few weeks ago we didn’t think there would be a season. B ...

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Think your house is small? Try finding all the space you need in 120 square feet

October 3rd, 2011

Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, has been building and living in homes smaller than 120 square feet for more than a decade — and his company is encouraging others to do the same. Men, women, couples, and even a teenager in California are purchasing building plans for inexpensive and energy-efficient homes of their own. Shafer's latest house is just 7' x 16'. Sin ...

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Step inside a bachelor pad that makes use of every square foot — right up to a gallery wall on the ceiling

October 2nd, 2011

When Giselle and Mariana of Gutman+Lehrer Arquitectas were approached by a young CEO seeking solace and a place to unwind after work, they left no detail to the wayside in marrying efficiency with style in his downtown Buenos Aires loft. It was very important to their bachelor to be able to "relax and come home to a peaceful environment" after working in the bustling cultural hots ...

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10 Wonderful Farmhouses

October 2nd, 2011

A certain kind of Houzz Tour almost universally seems to strike a warm, fuzzy feeling in our readers; those that feature a farmhouse or farmhouse-inspired home. Perhaps it's a longing for a simpler time, a time when the yeoman farmer could support a family with a farm. Perhaps the items inside a typical farmhouse invoke nostalgia within us. Maybe they remind us of warm apple pie. ...

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As Season 4 premiers we visit some fashion-forward rooms this tastemaker would appreciate

October 1st, 2011

I'm just going to admit it. I cannot WAIT for Season 4 of The Rachel Zoe Project to air tonight. Although her grossly exaggerated Valley Girl accent can be irritating, Zoe can create unparalleled drama around a lost earring, an Oscar-dress hem or a kit missing boob tape. She reacts to a missing FedEx package like the rest of the world reacts to a tsunami, and it's absolutely hilar ...

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Use paint color, bedding and accents that can grow with your daughter

October 1st, 2011

These days, children are becoming more design savvy at a younger age. During the years from early to middle childhood, your daughter will begin to outgrow her toddler decor and she will be ready to define her own personal style. While you should encourage her to help with design decisions, be sure to provide careful guidance and make sure she understands that compromise may be ...

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Kid-friendly basket storage teaches organization and keeps school clutter at bay

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A window that opens from cookspace to backyard is the next-best thing to an outdoor kitchen

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Clear the clutter and mix up materials for a contemporary spin on country decorating style

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Take the show or game outside with an all-weather TV and a cozy seating area

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8 Ingredients of the Perfect Football Party Room

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Think your house is small? Try finding all the space you need in 120 square feet

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Step inside a bachelor pad that makes use of every square foot — right up to a gallery wall on the ceiling

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10 Wonderful Farmhouses

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As Season 4 premiers we visit some fashion-forward rooms this tastemaker would appreciate

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Use paint color, bedding and accents that can grow with your daughter

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