Last week I posted about Joy Cho's photo album of her daughter Ruby's first year. Today I'm sharing another project that captures memories in a completely different way. Click to see how this chair was transformed into a cherished memorial to family.
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Declutter and organize your home with warm handmade style. These handmade bags, bins, holders and caddies are so beautiful, they'll inspire you to clean and organize! If these can't do it, nothing will. More

Maxwell shined a spotlight on the Rough Linen Duvet Cover as yesterday's Daily Find, bringing my attention to Tricia Rose's hand sewn linen line. As a fan of handcrafted and sustainable products, I clicked over to the Rough Linen website and was delighted to discover the story behind the genesis of this line. More

I recently went through the exciting, and somewhat grueling, process of registering for my wedding. When it came to choosing table linens I was not overly impressed with the selection at most of the major department stores and chains. Why settle of the overly floral or "put a bird on it" solution when there are so many awesome alternatives? More

Everyone has no doubt seen the IKEA monkey this past week — a Rhesus Macaque monkey that got his identifiable title by simply choosing to wander around an IKEA parking lot with his favorite shearling coat. He caused such a ruckus I don't even think he made it inside the store to do his Christmas shopping. Given his obvious sense of style and eye for design, some of the items on this inspiration board were no doubt on his shopping list. More

With the flurry of friends and family going in and out of your home this holiday season, attractive cloth napkins keep mouths clean and the mood festive. This array of geometric patterned napkins will be useful all year long, way past the holidays, providing years of use and enjoyment. Good-looking motifs like chevrons, triangles, squares, herringbone and origami birds make it hard to choose! More

As you might expect, there are no rules here. It will completely depend what you find in your travels, or what's already stored away in your cabinets. Have fun, be creative and come up with something completely personal.
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The best thing about setting a monochromatic table is how easy it is! Any mix of textures and patterns will look unified as long as you stick to a one-color theme. It's a great opportunity to have fun with your favorite color (you probably already own enough of it to set a table) and make a bold statement at the same time. More

The shopping world is full of good-looking fabrics, which are the key to making the perfect custom pillows and curtains — and whatever else you can dream up and sew. I've narrowed it down to a sampling of 14 fabrics in a mix of quilting, decor, and upholstery weights and a rainbow of colors. More

For those seeking to make their homes more colorful, embroidered goods might be just the ticket. From pillows and curtains to lampshades and porcelain dishware (yes, even our dishes can don this look!), here's proof that a little thread can add color and texture to almost anything. More