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i use google reverse image search all the time to find an image's original source (i.e. the photographer or magazine where it first appeared) before blogging it. the only thing you need to be aware of is that it's not going to always lead you to an image's original source (rarely will it without further searching). so if you're going to use an image on a blog post, it's good to keep hunting for the original source to credit properly. just something to think about when using it if you like to give proper credit.

awesome and inspiring to see where so many talented people come together each day. i imagine they must feed off of each others creativity!

lady j is quite right - this is my dining room and the walls are actually rust oleum's chalkboard black. i believe the photograph from rue magazine is just a bit saturated, making it look blue.

i remember making plaster molds in art school and it was so much fun (and kind of scientific as i recall!). these look great, and i love graphite powder. i say if you like letters and personalizing rooms, why not? if you don't like it. make something else that you love or means something to you personally, even if it's simply your child's hand print.

seriously brilliant. the old dresser got a brand new, beautiful life.

petem - i've got tons of them in my shop if you need a whole roll of toilet paper. cheers!

let's make art, not war. martha is a lovely, thoughtful artist, who makes incredible pieces for us to be proud of and enjoy. i love her work, and find it visually stimulating, beautiful and interesting.

you know, i don't feel bad if you don't like the poster. it's more the unconditional hate that bothers me. whatever makes you happy...art is so subjective. bravo for new ideas and new art.

i've been trying to stay out of this, simply because i don't really think contests are a great idea. i think each of us design bloggers (including those not in the top eight, and some amazing new ones out there!) have a voice, a personality, and we truly love doing our blogs or we wouldn't put so much effort into it.

anna - you keep strong, girl and do what you makes you thrive, because clearly the readers are loving it. there does seem to be a line being drawn these days between what is a 'blog', or simply a design site, some of us giving up on the standard blog formats because they can be restricting or unruly, but that's all technical and boring stuff you need not care about. what matters, is that the few of us nominated here that i do know somewhat personally (and some i don't) put their heart, soul and hours into more than you might think and i think they all deserve some respect, which often comes with criticism. it's not the wall street journal for heck's sake...we're just bloggers, enjoying sharing what inspires us. i am often surprised at how worked up y'all get. my hope is that you all try and take what you can from what's offered and get inspired to find what motivates you creatively - it's all so subjective and we're all drawn to different style. viva la difference!

cheers to all the nominees and to all the others striving to do their best!

oh you kids. sorry to trouble you all so much with the posters. i think you should create your own - all of those ideas are just lovely.

in the meantime - which issue of Oprah magazine? would love to see it (oh come on, just one more time!).

cheer up everyone! :)

I have to say, very well done!! I was looking through the pages, and kept getting bursts of inspiration, so I'd get up and change something in the room! It is beautiful and Maxwell and Jill and everyone who worked on it should be really, really proud. It's a great book! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it - I am so proud to be included! :)