I only use Chicago Freecycle to give (not get) and I'm a BIG fan. I used the web-only option on Yahoo and would post my stuff to give away through the Yahoo group page. Very simple. Only get emails...
I'm not so keen on this in itself, but I appreciate it as an interesting hybrid between the curvy overstuffed Ektorp* and the cleaner boxier styles.
*I've got an Ektorp chair which is...
This is so charming. I hope the other side opens up so you can get protection and a bit of a breeze. It *finally* got hot here in Chicago and now I can only think of this feeling like a very muggy ...
I don't have a specific site for you, rosenatti, but I highly recommend checking out your local library. It probably still has a few of the upteen books from the 70's about DIY terrariums.
Sciencegeek - I've thrown away my 99c toilet brush from Ikea, but I think that was kind of the point of it. :^)
JenPDX said it very well - I don't think of anything (save something lik...
If anyone wants to DIY and doesn't know how green their thumb is, head to a thrift store. I always see simple round fishbowls on the houseware shelves supercheap. No, not as cool as these, but a su...
This is kind of wacky, but what popped into my mind is to paint the non-paneled wall baby blue and then paint over it in white glaze and use a wood grain painting tool to created a painted grain. I...
forgive me if this was already suggested -
My thought was to get a second run, same size and a solid color of one of the colors in the rug. Place the table centered on the seam between them....
I was thinking you could line clear bottles with any color paint you like and make them any color you'd like. Matching the house or trim color? Probably too matchy-matchy?
Totally Type A Aquarian list maker. Been dating a Type B man who never makes lists and it kind of freaks me out. But I still love him.
Lists are just so darn good at getting things ou...
Summerdance, the outdoor film festival (a drive-in w/o the cars), free Millennium Park concerts are great. But my fave favorite is to sit by Crown Fountain or the Bean and watch people interact wit...
I love this topic. My boyfriend and I started out long-distance the first year, and we both had Sunday morning fantasies. Loved talking about our future life together. Lots of lazing around in bed,...
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Combo of printmaking (Gocco), drawing, sewing, quilting and collage.
I only use Chicago Freecycle to give (not get) and I'm a BIG fan. I used the web-only option on Yahoo and would post my stuff to give away through the Yahoo group page. Very simple. Only get emails...
I like the principle idea. Thanks for posting it. It helped shift my thinking.
I'm not so keen on this in itself, but I appreciate it as an interesting hybrid between the curvy overstuffed Ektorp* and the cleaner boxier styles. *I've got an Ektorp chair which is...
This is so charming. I hope the other side opens up so you can get protection and a bit of a breeze. It *finally* got hot here in Chicago and now I can only think of this feeling like a very muggy ...
The best junkman ever is Dr. Evermor and his Forevertron: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2239 I especially love the ...
I don't have a specific site for you, rosenatti, but I highly recommend checking out your local library. It probably still has a few of the upteen books from the 70's about DIY terrariums.
I'm not seeing huge innovations either, but the product look like a definite nod to Muji, with very simple, unbranded, translucent design.
Sciencegeek - I've thrown away my 99c toilet brush from Ikea, but I think that was kind of the point of it. :^) JenPDX said it very well - I don't think of anything (save something lik...
If anyone wants to DIY and doesn't know how green their thumb is, head to a thrift store. I always see simple round fishbowls on the houseware shelves supercheap. No, not as cool as these, but a su...
This is kind of wacky, but what popped into my mind is to paint the non-paneled wall baby blue and then paint over it in white glaze and use a wood grain painting tool to created a painted grain. I...
forgive me if this was already suggested - My thought was to get a second run, same size and a solid color of one of the colors in the rug. Place the table centered on the seam between them....
I was thinking you could line clear bottles with any color paint you like and make them any color you'd like. Matching the house or trim color? Probably too matchy-matchy?
Totally Type A Aquarian list maker. Been dating a Type B man who never makes lists and it kind of freaks me out. But I still love him. Lists are just so darn good at getting things ou...
I love that in the bottom row, middle pic, the wallpaper on the laptop in the same as the wallpaper. Clever idea!
McMansion. Or any bland, too-big suburban house.
My beau and I long for a Scamp: http://www.scamptrailers.com/ The tiny version of the green dream above. :^)
Summerdance, the outdoor film festival (a drive-in w/o the cars), free Millennium Park concerts are great. But my fave favorite is to sit by Crown Fountain or the Bean and watch people interact wit...
I wish I had the before mirror to paint all the leaves black and the roses red and hang it on an eggyolk yellow wall. But I'm crazy like that.
I love this topic. My boyfriend and I started out long-distance the first year, and we both had Sunday morning fantasies. Loved talking about our future life together. Lots of lazing around in bed,...