Good fences make good neighbors, so I need a damn good fence fix
Jen’s fenced yard is great for two dogs, but being able to see neighbors’ junk through its chain links sucks. She’s looking for advice on a way to spruce up her backyard view.
I got over my liberal guilt and got a housekeeper
In an effort to reduce the amount of rage in my life, I started thinking about having a housekeeper come help us clean twice a month. But how could I justify it?
Matteo’s magical “Where the Wild Things Are”-themed nursery
If you love Where the Wild Things Are or anything you can DIY, this nursery might just be too much for you to take.
A Polaroid-themed Seattle artist’s loft with an altar in every room
This loft is New York-style in Seattle. Between the altars and the archways and the hardwood, it smacks of monastery life — so the dachsund, fantasy chandelier and huuuuuge landcamera prints all over are even better.
The most amazing USB key EVER WROUGHT
Every Monday I cruise the Offbeat Home Flickr Group and curate the most interesting photos for us all to gather ’round computers and look at. Together. This week I present to you: an YouTube video meme sampler, a patio puppy and loads of oogly Clicky Links — like a place selling vintage porn posters.
Heron and Daniel’s big cozy arty rowhouse in DC
Soooo…this apartment is the poster child for Put a Bird on It — and you’ll be totally cool with that. Birds on the bed, birds on the wall, loads of books and a hallway gallery idea you’ll think is brilliant.
Pallet crafts: what industrial furniture can I make with free wood?
Did you know there’s a whole group of projects out there called Pallet Crafts? TRUTH. People are using pallets to make tables, patio furniture, and CHANDELIERS.
Big Blue: Our chest of drawers’ mod makeover
When I took on Big Blue — the chest of drawers my husband has held on to his whole life — I had no idea the challenge awaiting me! BB took a little time, but her makeover was well worth it.