From the monthly archives:

July 2009

What Happened to the LAST Design Star?

July 31, 2009

Did you wonder what happened to the last Design Star winner? ME, TOO!
I loved her wonderful, signature, soft graphic paintings that she did in several of the challenges. And her laugh! It was totally contagious.
Anyway, I was watching the current cycle of Design Star (I have to catch up on DVR’d episodes so NO SPOILERS [...]

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Future of Bathrooms?

July 31, 2009

I love this fantastic futuristic yet completely back to nature shower designed by Jun Yasumoto.
But I have a cat. ‘Nough said.

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Convertible Shoes

July 30, 2009

Hurrah for innovation that clears space in my closet and/or my travel bag. Clothes that serve more than one function get a thumbs up from me. Shoes that morph like a Transformer get a double thumbs up.
Nat-2 has an amazing assortment of shoes that convert with just a zip or two.

These gold high tops unzip [...]

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Ghost Chair Giveaway

July 30, 2009

Hah! Putting my little tablecloth giveaway to shame is A Brooklyn Limestone who is giving away this darling little Ghost Chair.
Hurry up, go leave a comment to register!

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Crochet Inspiration of the Week #4

July 30, 2009

Never be ashamed to show your creativity in public and proudly wear your one of a kind, handmade creations. I bet those pants are bell-bottomed. What do you think?

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Update in Progress

July 28, 2009

Ladies and gentlemen,
A Lovely Thing will be undergoing a design update.
Please don’t adjust your browser or disbelieve your eyes.
Things will fly around and colors – good and bad – will change suddenly. I apologize in advance as code and try is the only way I know how to do it.

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There’s Enough Stuff In The World …

July 24, 2009

… says Israeli company Junk+ion. One just needs to turn stuff around to look at it in a different way to find another use. They’ve certainly come up with very creative upcycled products.
Graphic gas stove top grills become sets of world clocks. Set one to your local time and have one display grandma time.
A favorite [...]

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