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Koichiro Kawatani's Pin-up Frame

Koichiro Kawatani's Pin-up Frames look awfully fancy, but in reality, they're a lightweight plastic version of the traditional ornate wood frame. In fact, they're so light, you can hang the frames w...

The Beautiful Mobiles of Miranda Watkins

Since childhood we've always retain a love for mobiles and the graphical motion they bring into any space overhead. But in the case of Miranda Watkins' mobiles, the appeal of mobile creations isn't ...

5 Faux Fall Items We Love

Yesterday, we spotted caramel candy apples in the grocery store and loved how they reminded us of all things Fall (the fair, pumpkin carving parties and Halloween). But if you're anything like us, ...

A Spin On The Traditional Embroidery Hoop Design

We grew up with our grandma cross stitching the classical home and landscape scenery of the time. Recalling the handiwork of crafted sentiments like, "Home Sweet Home" and framed pieces with our fam...

Etsy Find: Dotty Garland

To us, there's a certain quality to garland that instantly transforms a space. Similar to a strand of glittering lights, garland conveys a party vibe that can't be beat....

The Ribbon: For Your Hats and Bags

When a company boasts having the most beautiful doorstop and bookend, we take notice. And since we're always looking for beauty in the everyday and ways to bring attention to the most regular of item...

In Place System: Peter Walsh For OfficeMax

We first spotted one of these billboards (awesome) last year while making the trek out to LAX. Since then, we have patiently awaited the arrival of Peter Walsh's new organizing products for OfficeMax...

OXO Good Grips For The Office

Yesterday morning, we were lucky enough to nab an invite to OXO Good Grips unveiling of their first line of office supplies. What makes the deal sweeter is that OXO teamed up with Staples (the worksp...

An Affordable Screen Partition: Spring Flower Curtain

What could you make with one hundred pieces of plastic connecting flower shapes? Partition, curtains, placemat, vases, and even a lampshade (just be sure to use a bulb less than 60 watts to be safe) a...

Look: Two Polaroid Inspired Mirrors

Even though the Polaroid has faded out into the annals of photography history with the advent of digital photography, a lot of us still hold onto the fond memories of shaking, waiting and laughing at ...

Organize Active Paperwork With Post-It Pockets

In our swag bag from the LA Organizing Awards on Friday were these Post-it Pockets from (you guessed it--Post-it). Since our organizing style is half hider and half seeker, the Post-it Pockets speak ...

The Smash Alarm Clock

Although we love mornings, we do not like being woken by the alarm. It just makes us grumpy. A gentle shake by the sun or a kiss on the cheek, yes. The insistent buzz of a clock? Well, it makes us...

Archipelago Botanicals: Products To Pamper Yourself And Others

In the midst of all the holiday running around, have you scheduled some time for yourself to take care of yourself and regroup? Pampering yourself is not only nice, it's important... ...

50th Anniversary Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Miniatures

Here's a gift idea for a friend or family member who appreciates the great design of Arne Jacobsen, but can't necessarily fork over the serious moolah to purchase their own full size version. 1:6 Desi...

Organizing Supplies From Etsy: Meeting Street Designs

Forest Friends Paper Clippies; $5.50If you like to have your papers out and about when you're working, these fun paperclips from Meeting Street Designs will help keep your papers looking good while ke...

Roundup: Handy Wire Baskets!
Austin

We all need that small container to catch our odds and ends or keep our veggies in, don't we? Sure there are all types of containers out there, but none so dutifully straddle the line between modern ...

Decorating With Miniature Animal Figurines

We're not sure the exact moment we first fell in love with miniatures (miniature cityscapes, animals, and dollhouses). Maybe it was the film Beetlejuice--remember the miniature town-scape in the movi...

Survey: Jewelry Displays as Home Decor
Austin

Jewelry designer and Austinite Jennifer Perkins has been collecting photos of jewelry displays for awhile now, interested in the different ways in which people display the jewelry they love. Well, we...

Old School Green Chalkboard Magnetic Coasters

AT reader Brooke (who we remember as our big holiday prize winner) wrote in with a cool find utilizing not only a chalkboard finish, but also a magnetic backing that would allow for easy storage and d...

Turning Your Photos Into a Book

Wow...talk about a very easy and rewarding experience. We just received our Apple printed perfect-bound iLife Photo Book and it came out looking pretty darn nice, if we do say so ourselves. Take a loo...

Simple Home Office Supplies

Paring down and getting in touch with the basics seems to be the order of the day (that and cool wood stuff) so we couldn't help but highlight these home office basics that are as simple as building b...

Look!: Wood Slice Tray

You're probably wondering what fellow AT blogger, Abby, is doing holding a wood slice while wearing a fancy dress. We were oohing and ahhing at all the items we liked at the Domino Bazaar last week a...

Couroc: A Collector's Item
On a Budget

Look!: Picture Nail Covers

We saw this idea yesterday when looking online for a alternative way to hang artwork--they're called picture nail covers. Check out how to use these beauties plus other options for hanging your artwo...