Edd Fear's Profile
| Display Name: | Edd Fear |
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| Member Since: | 6/6/12 |
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I'm all for simplicity and cutting out the clutter. Great piece, Greg! The World Is Flat: The Flat Design Trend |
4/25/13 12:10 PM |
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I would LOVE to do this (or something like it). And my wife would kill me, for all the abovementioned issues. Oh well. Standing Out: 3-D Dowel WallsDwell |
2/22/13 2:46 PM |
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Yeah, it's funny how this fear of layoffs has led so many of us to keep things as neutral and corporate (keep your head down and don't stand out) as possible. I've been fortunate to have gotten leeway in the past, but I was just moved across our campus (and my old blue art department walls were painted a lovely beige for the billing department that moved in). 7 Ways to Make Work a Little More Like Home |
2/6/13 2:25 PM |
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Orange! I'm keeping it alive in 2013. I've paired bright orange with pale blue in my home office (I've got bright medium blue with a bright orange stripe in my work office, much to my boss's chagrin), and my wife wants to pair a dark pumpkin with a medium/light purple in our living room. Color Forecasting for 2013 Color Therapy |
1/18/13 2:16 PM |
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I enter into every CL transaction (as either a buyer or seller) assuming the other person will be a flake. When I'm right, I'm not disappointed, and when I'm wrong (like meeting the awesome couple from whom I just "adopted" a great German Shepherd) it makes me feel a little better about humanity. Do You Believe in Craigslist Karma? |
12/17/12 12:17 PM |
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Awesome idea! I'm the dad of the house and I toy with graffiti designs. Maybe I'll get some masonite and "decorate" my office! One Minute Tip: A Non-Permanent Graffiti Solution Apartment Therapy Videos |
12/3/12 1:49 PM |
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Crap. I've been fighting with a powerstrip on the floor behind my nightstand for a few years. Can't believe I didn't think of it myself! One Smart Idea: Put a Power Strip Inside Your Bedside Drawer |
11/8/12 2:18 PM |
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After 20 years of messy desks, last year I decided to enact a "clean desk at the end of the day" policy. So nice to start the next morning without an obvious reminder that I have a pile of work. Clearing the Table at the End of the Day |
10/26/12 2:05 PM |
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My wife and I got (re-)hooked on documentaries when we started up our NetFlix account again. Five Great Documentaries to Stream on Netflix Tonight |
9/4/12 2:57 PM |
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The Roku (esp the tested 2 XS unit here) is an awesomely simple unit. Our family decided the cut the cable this summer, and while my kids' Wii lets us use Netflix, Hulu, etc. in the living room, the bedroom TV needed a box. I tried my PS3 but getting the whole system to work drove my wife nuts (she's NOT a gamer). I surprised her with a Roku 2 XS on a trip to Target (impulse buy), and she loves the simplicity of the navigation (compared to the Wii). She's even been experimenting with the other free channels that are available through the box, and keeps finding more things to like about it. When You've Cut the Cable (But Still Love TV): Roku 2 XS Tech Test Lab Review |
8/30/12 12:14 PM |
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My wife insisted on a high-end glider. I went along with her to keep her happy. Now, eight years later, that glider is MY "Archie Bunker TV Chair" that no one else sits in, for fear of the wrath of dad. SOOOOOO comfy. I'm glad I listen to my wife. What Was Your New Baby Splurge? Reader Survey |
8/28/12 1:25 PM |
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Having kids has gotten me much more interested in meeting the neighbors. Not only am I interested in my kids' safety (child molesters, anyone??), but it's paid off in that good neighbors keep an eye on my kids (and the other neighborhood kids) when they're out riding bikes, playing street football, etc. And I can usually get the REAL story when there's a dispute among the kids. Shy Guide: Easy Ideas for Meeting More Neighbors |
8/23/12 2:06 PM |
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I like the fact that not all of these solutions relay on wallspace. I'm currently working out the bugs on a small desk in my living room, so that I can work in the evenings and still interact with my kids when they're watching TV or playing videogames. Any "against the wall" solution means I have my back to them, which sort of defeats the purpose. Thanks for throwing out some ideas I can try! Make It Work: 10 Desks for Small Spaces |
8/2/12 4:21 PM |
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Wow. So many ideas, so few walls. I'm going to drive my wife crazy with ideas when we move later this year! Thanks for an awesome post! Paint Outside the Box: 10 Unconventional Ways to Paint Your Rooms |
7/25/12 2:55 PM |
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My boys (3 years apart) have shared a room since #2 moved from a bassinette in our room to a crib. We're in a four bedroom house now, and I've tried giving them their own space, but they always end up together. Yes, sometimes one wakes the other in the middle of the night (and then EVERYONE'S miserable) but mostly it works. Do Shared Toddler/Baby Rooms Work? Good Questions |
7/24/12 4:59 PM |
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As an (overworked and underpaid) Art Director, AMEN! To you freelancers: I try to say "Thank You" every chance I get, I just don't have a lot of chances. The fact that I keep coming back to you is sometimes the closest I get to it. Thinking Like an Art Director Super Photo Magic School |
7/6/12 2:13 PM |
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As someone who's torn apart and rebuilt/refinished a host of stringed instruments, I love the look...if it fits with the room. 10 Pretty Painted Pianos |
6/26/12 12:58 PM |
