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HofArc Airstream Trailer Renovation

Pin it I have always had a thing for Airstream trailers. Combining the gorgeous vintage design of the outside of an airstream with the clean classy new look of a modern renovation makes this truly a beautiful project. Tweet

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The Wonderful World of Book Art, They’re Not Just for Reading Anymore

Pin it Check this it out! Found this on one of my favorite blogs Dude Craft. A sphere made entirely of books! It’s being displayed at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts , an awesome and unique (it’s the only one like it in the U.S.) organization dedicated to the book as a vibrant contemporary art form. I’m always [...]

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Design Inspiration: Milk Crate Modern

Pin itMilk crates are sturdy and practically indestructible-the perfect furniture making material. Tables, chairs, even beds can be made from this recycled resource. Every college student in America has used them at one time or another to store books and the like. So DIY to make your own furniture!! Need some design inspiration? I gathered a [...]

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Modern Mountain Decor, Woodsy Chic!

Pin it Winter always me think of warm, cozy interiors. On a recent trip to Aspen, Colorado I saw so many examples of modern ski lodge decor. Big pieces, fur, animal antlers and lots and lots of wood! Finally a compromise between ski cabin coziness and clean, sleek NYC apartments. I now see, there is [...]

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Wall Calender Vase

Pin it You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way. -Walter Hagen The Calender Vase by Koo Jin-Woog from Nothing Design Group kills to birds with one stone, calender and flower bud vase all in one. Tweet

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Cargo Chair by Stephan Schulz

Pin it We used to be a fan of those Hoarder shows, but after awhile we became so frustrated with those folks who were so attached to their garbage we stopped watching. While we have occasionally been guilty of sentimental collecting, we are die hard purgers. Why can’t they just get organized? So when another [...]

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Pimp My Eames Chair! A Music Lovers Dream Seat

Pin it Stopped by Dijital Fix on Bedford in Williamsburg, Brooklyn the other day and stumbled upon this menacing musical sculpture. Part hip-hop, part Memorex Ad ,we loved it so much we decided to find out more about who designed it. An inquiry with the sales guy at the counter provided us with a few [...]

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