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3.23.11-under-bed.jpgOutside of dust bunnies and stray socks, it's amazing what you can store under your bed! There are entire storage systems designed to stow beneath your mattress, and depending on the height of your bed that space can mean the difference between having "enough" storage in your home and not.


Spring is upon us, and things are beginning to bloom for many of us. Green grass is returning and new growth is popping up. Why not bring some of this springtime beauty into your home?

3.15.11-magazines.jpgAs someone who enjoys a good magazine, even in this era of digitization and the death of many fine publications, I struggle with the question of whether to keep past issues that I've enjoyed or pitch them. Vacillating between enjoying neatly stacked piles of my favorite rags and feeling the urge to purge, I never fully make up my mind.

3.15.11-postcards-2.jpgOccasionally, I will be fawning over galleries of photos of an entire home and fixate on one small detail. This very thing happened to me while looking at a tour of Nusara's home. The entire house is done beautifully, but I really honed in on this vignette in her living room. She's very simply turned a book of postcards by Yoshitomo Nara into a beautiful bit of art for her wall.

dresser31612.jpgJonathan Lo, who is no stranger to DIY, interior design, and making things beautiful, is at it again with these painted nightstands. As an addition to his handmade (of course) headboard, he wanted a sleek pair of end tables to contrast the weathered look of the bed. I think he achieved his goal…

2012-keepcalmhistory.jpgThe "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster has become so popular that the slogan is seen all over, and not just on posters anymore. Many love the graphic imagery and positive message, but others have become fed up with this design trend. Regardless of your stance on this now iconic poster, its origins are rooted in history and are quite fascinating.


Installing wallpaper typically requires a level of commitment that many folks aren't comfortable with. Whether you tend to change your mind about style choices or you're renting a home, pasting paper on the walls in a fairly permanent way can be daunting. Enter your new friend, removable wallpaper! Check out these options with a huge amount of modern appeal, without the commitment.

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In the last decade, we've watched as so much of our world has gone digital. Music, television, photography---seemingly everything is transforming into this format that is much more portable, but far less tangible. Those who still enjoy printing out photographs and playing records may also like this project: a tangible paper waveform.


When looking at these portraits of people alongside everything they own, I am reminded by one of my favorite quotes, by comedian Stephen Wright. "You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" Take a look at what happens when a photographer makes a portrait of a person with all of their worldly possessions.


I feel like I spend a lot of time in my home decorating, arranging things, and rearranging things. I want to make my little portion of the world just so. Then I take a look at Miniatur Wonderland, the largest model railway in the world, and realize that they've taken that whole mentality to the extreme!

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