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Display Name: AK47
Member Since: 4/8/10

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Love ... but I'm sitting here watching the Helvetica documentary, so maybe I'm biased :)


Handmade Modern: Helvetica Felt Stockings
Teal & Lime

12/13/11 11:29 PM

There you got Miami's Elaine! :)


Off the Wall: Using Gift Wrap as Temporary Art
12/11/11 10:19 PM

I had the little plunger one, I found it never stuck well enough. Pass.
Now that aluminum one looks awesome.


5 Seriously Stylish iPhone Stand Stocking Stuffers
12/10/11 10:45 AM

I remember seeing on Unplggd that Monitor Cozy and instructions how to make it I believe. In fact I think I book marked it.


Off the Wall: Using Gift Wrap as Temporary Art
12/10/11 10:28 AM

O.M.G. that was amazing. Celebrities, they're just like us :) (ok except he can afford a real Eames chair, but hey).


A "Don't Miss" Video: Ice Cube on the Eames in LA
12/9/11 2:53 PM

First, agree with everyone on the crazy price of an ice maker! No thanks.

Second, I kind of love the Graffiti Cocktail Shaker (as I don't have one) but it's not listed on CB2's site, so AT might want to update their link to Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OIN7XQ/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=7735977431&ref=pd_sl_3i1zf1wmic_e


Holiday Buying Guide: Spirited Host Gifts That Don't Suck
12/8/11 1:24 PM

wow no Chicago listings today? sad.


The Daily Scavenger: Midwest Edition
12.08.11

12/8/11 1:19 PM

I bought my first white tree this year, and LOVE it! I think ornaments pop so much better against the white, but again it goes to your taste preference and home decor. http://instagr.am/p/WEnWr/

I grew up always having an artificial tree, so that doesn't bother me. I actually think that cutting down an entire tree just to decorate it for a few weeks is pretty wasteful. I know others won't agree, but if my artificial last me 10 years then I'll take that over real. Save the trees for the forest.


10 More Wintry White Christmas Trees
12/5/11 11:29 AM

This year I mixed it up and got a white tree (needed a new one anyway) and went with Pink/Purple/Blue ornaments and I love it!! http://instagr.am/p/WEnWr/


Bring on the Tinsel: Holiday Glitz, Glitter & Garishness
11/29/11 6:30 PM

Ahh the Chicago highboy dresser. I saw that last night, it's gorgeous. Wish I had a need for it!


The Daily Scavenger: Midwest Edition
11.21.11

11/21/11 12:46 PM

I picked up 4 gorgeous handkerchiefs this past weekend actually do to the same thing. Now just need those frames, and probably some spray paint because the frames only seem to come in black.


Weekend Project: Framed Handkerchiefs
House & Home

11/13/11 9:24 PM

Absolutely love it. That white & wood credenza in the bathroom is to do for, I've been looking for one like that for my living room. Kudos on a gorgeous home!


Steve & Stacey's Vintage-Inspired DIY Modern Apartment
House Tour

11/13/11 7:37 PM

My family only used to do the canned jelly, and I was the only one who enjoyed the flavor. Now as an adult I take charge of the cranberries and make the sauce myself, from a SUPER simple Martha Stewart recipe. http://www.marthastewart.com/316142/basic-cranberry-sauce


Cranberry Sauce or Relish: What's Your Pleasure?
11/13/11 12:45 PM

I can only imagine how cozy that living room with the fireplace and greenhouse type windows is in the winter at night. #todiefor kudos!


Doryn's Glamorous Return to the City
House Tour

11/2/11 11:37 PM

Ditto. I feel like there should be more finds per city. Perhaps make Daily Finds a section of the site not just a post every day.


The Daily Scavenger: Midwest Edition
10.26.11

10/26/11 1:27 PM

I found a gorgeous binder at Target, got some of those clear sleeves and index tabs with pockets. Took all my printed & torn out of magazine recipes and put them in the sleeves. For those smaller guys (say from Everyday Food) I use doublesided tape to a piece of standard paper and put in the sleeve. The pockets help me organize quickly if I don't have time to get anything on a sheet of paper or in a sleeve.

Additionally, several years ago for Mother's Day I took my mom's beat up cookbook and typed up all her recipes she had in there written by hand. Cleaned up the cookbook, added tabs and even typed up those conversion charts & everything. It turned out great, and the benefit? I now have all those recipes on my computer :)


Best Way to Organize Recipes from Many Sources?
Good Questions

10/20/11 10:41 AM

I'm moving in October.... and I second everyone else who said 'what about I?'??? AT is looking pretty biased at the coupled, tisk tisk.


5 Creative Ways to Say "We've Moved"
8/14/11 9:04 PM

SnapShop is a great app, just wish more retailers would get on board! Pier 1 has being doing it for a bit now. :)


iPhone Apps for the Home: CB2 on SnapShop
3/29/11 1:46 PM

I adore basically everything about this space! Kudos on a warm & cozy yet modern feeling home.


Aiden & Charlie’s Artistic Modern Farmhouse
House Tour

3/28/11 12:52 PM

I love everything about our bedroom. We re-did it 2 years ago and still love it. Here's the highlights: Brown/Yellow/Orange color combo (think peanut butter, burnt orange and dusty yellow); investment piece was the gorgeous walnut dress from Room & Board (sleek & warm at the same time); photo collage above the bed (wedding photos & vacation shots); new closet (wider doors & organization system); new lighting (found a fabulous ceiling fan that isn't ugly and wall-mounted bed side lighting).


What Do You Love About Your Bedroom?
3/25/11 12:53 PM