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Luciano & Marzia's Labor of Love
House Tour

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Name: Luciano, Marzia, and Margherita
Location: Modena, Italy
Size: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo
Years lived in: 28

Modena, an ancient city in Emilia-Romagna, is home to the Ferrari company, Italy's best balsamic vinegar, and this incredible pre-war apartment, shared by Luciano, his wife Marzia, and their daughter Margherita. The building dates back to 1906, and the first thing you notice when you walk through the door are the hand-painted walls and ceilings, which Luciano and Marzia had restored to their original colors and motifs.

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  • Chicago
  • Sarah Coffey
  • November 20, 2009 11:00PM
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Bryan's Fashionable Statement
House Tour

112009bryanboone01.jpgName: Bryan Boone
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: 1/2 year

Situated at the heart of Los Angeles' bustling downtown fashion district, Bryan's impeccably decorated small space is a Jonathan Adler-ish oasis of calm and comfort. Despite luxurious appointments, the space was furnished with a keen eye for good design at reasonable prices, tapping into what Bryan described as an obsessive focus for Craigslist deals, decorating the majority of the 650 square feet with vintage and future design classics bought at a fraction of retail prices. From the clear chess pieces arranged within a lantern to the vintage suit cases just peeking out from underneath the bed, Bryan's home confidently showcases his affinity for design both new and old in memorable fashion.

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  • Los Angeles
  • Gregory Han
  • November 20, 2009 10:45PM
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Round Up: Nesting Tables

With the holidays quickly approaching, I've been thinking about all our guests who are bound to be balancing their tiny hors d'oeuvres plates on their knees if we don't come up with a better plan quickly. While researching my options, I've become quite smitten with a few of these lovely nesting tables. Check them out after the jump.
  • DC
  • Leah Moss
  • November 20, 2009 10:30PM
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Tips and Inspiration: Decorating With Candles

No Thanksgiving table—or any dinner table, for that matter—is complete without candles. The soft, flickering light from candles sets an instantly intimate mood. My husband and I often light candles on random old weeknights, just to make our meal that much more relaxing. As you prepare to set your holiday table, consider these candle-related tips.
  • San Francisco
  • Susie Nadler
  • November 20, 2009 10:15PM
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Have You Ever Hired A House Sitter?

hs112009.jpgWe haven't. When we head out of town, our dog goes to friends (or comes along) and we are not really "plant people" so that isn't an issue. I think it feels ok because we live in a multi-unit building - we know that someone is always around. How about you - have you had a sitter come keep an eye on things while you hit the road?

  • Chicago
  • Janel Laban
  • November 20, 2009 10:00PM
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Lack, Las Vegas, LEGOs and Lautner
Los Angeles Slinks for 11.20.09

112009atlaslinks.jpgThe week is winding down here as the sun has already set and the weekend arrives. But here are a few miscellaneous odds and ends we found today that might be of interest, including a video showing how IKEA's Lack table is constructed, the best places to raise children, LEGO architecture by actual architects and the stunning Lautner designed Elrod House in Palm Springs…

  • Los Angeles
  • Gregory Han
  • November 20, 2009 09:45PM
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Weekend Sales Guide: 11.20.09
NYC, BO, DC, CHI, LA, Bay Area & Online

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Every Friday! Here are all the home and garden sales across the country - painstakingly collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers. This is only place on the web where you can find them all in one place. Pass it on and send us your sale.

  • New York
  • Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
  • November 20, 2009 09:30PM
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Knife Storage: Five Ways To Store Your Knives Safely

How do you store your knives? Do you like to keep them out? Put them away in a drawer? One of the best things I did in the previous Kitchen Cure was to get my knives organized and properly stowed.

Are you looking for a good solution for your knives? Read on for five ways you can store knives safely and happily.

Read the full post at The Kitchn

  • San Francisco
  • Faith Durand
  • November 20, 2009 09:15PM
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Glow-in-the-Dark Letterpress Lunar Calendar by Alec Thibodeau

Let this be the year we finally buy a calendar before the year is half over! Tiny Showcase is accepting pre-orders for Providence artist Alec Thibodeau's letterpress printed glow-in-the-dark 2010 lunar calendar, which is based on the skies here in little Rhode Island, but is within a day of accuracy for any location in the Northern Hemisphere.

  • Boston
  • Sarah Rainwater
  • November 20, 2009 09:00PM
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Modern Entertaining Pieces from Angela Adams

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Most of us are familiar with Angela Adams thanks to her colorfully patterned rugs. Beyond making your floors lovely, she also has designed some birch veneer trays and frosted patterned glassware to bring color and whimsy to your tabletop.

  • San Francisco
  • Jess Watson
  • November 20, 2009 08:45PM
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5 Sources for Rugs on a Budget

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We’ve needed a new rug for our living room for a long time, but we keep putting it off, waiting for the perfect rug at the perfect price. As our non-urgent search continues, we’ve made some notes of sources that continuously come through with good prices.

  • Chicago
  • Sarah Coffey
  • November 20, 2009 08:30PM
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Hot or Not? Water Stopping Water

We totally want one of these Water Stopping Water drain stops for our bath tub. It was the winner of the I.D. Design Award 2007 and 2008 winner of the IDEA Design Award as a concept, but now they're accepting pre-orders for the real deal. Like or loathe them?

  • Los Angeles
  • Gregory Han
  • November 20, 2009 08:15PM
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Masculine Flower Arrangements: Is There Such A Thing, Really?

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I'm writing to you from Chicago, where I attended a wedding last night. The bride and groom are deeply religious, and they did things according to ancient Jewish custom - like separate dancing for men and women. The tables on the women's side were decorated with pink flower arrangements, but there were none to be found for the men.

  • New York
  • Annie Werbler
  • November 20, 2009 08:00PM
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Small Kids, Big Color 2009: The Winners!

smhenry112009.JPG In Ohdeedoh's biggest contest to date, we had a huge field; with entries coming in from all around the world showing rooms of all sizes, for kids of all ages, and naturally, in a rainbow of beautiful colors. The readers gave their thumbs up to get their favorites into on to the next round and then had to make the difficult choice on just one room to give their final vote to...

Check out all the winning rooms on: Ohdeedoh

  • Chicago
  • Janel Laban
  • November 20, 2009 07:45PM
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Olivia Star Lamps from Pottery Barn

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We love lighting up our home for the holidays but are always on the lookout for options that don't remind us of our college dorms where Christmas lights stayed up all year long. Of all the holiday lanterns we've seen this season, these offerings from Pottery Barn are definitely our favorite.

  • DC
  • Colleen Quinn
  • November 20, 2009 07:30PM
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