Lovely Links From November 2011... Add Yours and Look At Others!

Hi everyone, it's the end of another month! Which of your posts this month did you enjoy writing the most? Or, which one had your favourite pictures or story in it?Link up below and share a pic and link so we can visit with you!I've linked up a few of my favourite posts! The first one is my visit to the wonderful Craigs Royal Hotel in Ballarat (where I live) for a special 'High Tea' birthday celebration with friends. The second is one of my favourite...

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Paddle-and-anvil Pottery By Kate Tremel

American Style Magazine profiles Kate Tremel who has been getting her hands dirty for the past 20 years, yet the technique she uses to create her pottery goes back centuries. While in college, Tremel traveled to Peru where she studied a paddle-and-anvil technique, which became her signature skill.What is paddle-and-anvil technique?A method of smoothing and finishing the walls of hand-made pottery vessels where a small stone or wooden ‘anvil’ is held...

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How to make a wreath out of an old book

I came across this creative idea of recycling an old book on The Happy Home Blog and loved it. (Although I always have trouble getting rid of any of my books!). If you haven't got any books you want to use, go and pick one in the charity shop - plenty there! Click here for the full How-To...

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Amazing Famous Ball Chairs

The Ball Chair is concept by using one of the most simple arithmetical design which design by Famous Eero Aarnio. The other name of this amazing ball chair is Globe Chair. That is totally eccentric design furniture. In 1966, the Ball Chair was presented at the World Furniture Fair in Cologne. - The skin in polished fiberglass on swiveling base.- Inside body and cushion of this stylish ball chair is made by upholstered fabric.- This amazing furniture...

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Ideas to Decorate a Christmas Tree

In years past, Christmas tree ornaments were collected or made over the years and displayed on trees during the holiday season. Many times ornaments would be handmade and used every year to be passed down from generation to generation. Today the trend is toward theme trees. A certain theme is developed and appears for a year or two on a tree when another theme will be chosen for several more years. There are thousands of themes from which to pick...

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These Amazing Prints 'Had Me At Hello'.... Great For The Office Or Kids' Rooms!

Whilst browsing Two Ellie the other day, I came across her post about these sensational prints!I swear, if I keep finding such amazing stuff on Etsy I'm going to have to give myself a good talking to because there's so many talented people out there whose work I want to buy! My home would be crammed to the brim if I caved in to every impulse, but boy do I think these prints from Berkley Illustration are a standout.Unusual.Humorous yet dignified.Infused...

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News From TODL

Some innovative, unique ideas from TODL today:VID programmable lighting, media, comfort, or energy controlWith a razor-sharp, full-size 6.4″ VGA display, two extra buttons and an optical rotary wheel, the Pronto RI-TSU9800 touch screen control panel is the easiest model to operate. Homeowners will appreciate the readability of the larger screen and the ability to displaying more icons or menu options on one single screen.Switchable Liquid Crystal...

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Cheap & Homemade Christmas Gifts

Have a small spending budget for Christmas gifts this year because you lost your job, are a student or just because of the poor economy? Don't worry - here are some classy yet original gift ideas for mom, dad, whomever! Not only will you save a little cash, but your Christmas gifts will be personal and meaningful.Gift idea 1: Burn CDs.Give a Christmas gift that's personal and has meaning. If you know someone well enough to choose music they would...

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Tips to Arrange Living Room Furniture

 If your present furniture arrangement seems stale, put some pizzazz into your living room.1. With a tape measure, find the dimensions of the room. Draw the outline to scale on graph paper. A typical scale is 1/4 inch equals 1 foot.2. Mark anything that would affect your arrangement: outlets for electricity, telephone and cable; light switches; windows; doors that open into the room; space between windows; and sill height.3. Make scale paper...

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Tips to Refinish Furniture

Things You Needed: Gel or Thick Furniture Stripper Steel Wool Sand Paper (120 and 220 grit) Finish Sander Scraper or Putty Knife Rags Tack Cloth Sanding Sealer Stain Polyurethane Paint Brushes Bucket with Warm Water Rubber Gloves ...

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Ergonomic Concepts Keyboard Tray 810-REF

The Boomerang keyboard tray provides keyboard and mouse support within typical radius of 18" or more or angled corner configurations of 17" or more. The radial movement of the pull-out mouse tray helps support mousing within a restricted space. The REF mechanism adjusts in height by simply lifting up on the platform. The tilt angle can be set by tightening the palm hand...

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Stylish Snow Furniture – Cool Frozeniture

Frozeniture is design by University of Wisconsin art student Hongtao Zhou's " Stylish Snow Furniture" is the decisive in environmental furniture. You really want to sit on a frozen chair. Frozeniture is really looks amazing, This concept is wonderful way to cultivate the wintry weather landscape. This is really unique furniture concept for the this winter. Enjoy winter with stylish winter furnitures.More Decorative Cool FurnitureKids Octopus Paul...

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Free $15 gift card for your school of choice?!

You get to choose the school which receives it. A simple low dollar purchase of even a coffee will qualify. Bring the kids. Bring friends. Everyone buy their own so the schools get more gift cards. DECEMBER 4 & 5 2010 only! IN store only! I'll be sharing in my next post a GREAT gift tutorial that would go FAB with a book or gift certificate for a book store. This post goes hand in hand with the next.Our school systems do not receive much help...

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Comfy Chair Cushioned with Built-In Storage

Ever found yourself looking for that key, coin, remote control or magazine that slipped somewhere between sofa cushions? This design by Daisuke Motogi Architecture is celebrating that very common phenomenon by providing lots of built-in storage. Funny design! Although I hate the idea of having to vacuum clean crums and bits out of every single space! (but hey, never let domestic worries get in the way of good design).Images via http://dornob.c...

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Christmas Decorations Ideas

Christmas Decorating Ideas chchristmas-decorating-ideas-and-christmas-tree-decorationschristmas-tree-decorations-ideas-and-christmas-table-decorationAs we do not believe Christmas is coming. First it felt in stores - most owners already nimble for  Christmas decoration. Have you noticed that where there is a Christmas decoration like it and the mood is festive.May is the time to create a little Christmas atmosphere at home. Here we offer...

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Simple Displays Can Be Showcased Anywhere!

What a difference and a lift the colourful books on display make to this kitchen. Image from The LibraryI use my books in a similar fashion. Wherever I deem a little dash of colour is required, it's easy to pick out a few books in the colours I want, and pop them in a stack, or standing up, to give that injection of colour I'm after.I've been known to buy a book based almost entirely on how its front cover looks because it's perfect for a colour...

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Cyber Monday Sale at Wholesale Furniture Brokers - 24 Hours Only

Cyber Monday is one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season. Popular products start to sell out. Wholesale Furniture Brokers is having a one day Cyber Monday sale. You can order early to avoid having the products you want being sold out. You will also reduce the chance of experiencing unexpected shipping delays.Sales representatives are waiting for you to call or chat with them live so they can tell you about the unadvertised coupon...

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Looking for some great Christmas gifts?

  Look at our favorites from  the Architectural Record:MysqueezeMove over  Juicy Salif (Philippe Starck’s iconic citrus juicer) there is a new squeeze in town. Mysqueeze is a handheld citrus juicer designed by Roland Kreiter for Alessi’s Fall/Winter 2010 line. The 5’’ x 2 1/4’’ stainless steel juicer features an ergonomic shape that resembles the shape of a lemon, with deep grooves to get its juices flowing. Available at Alessi-shop.com...

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