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Mirror on a Hook

For the small entryway, take a look at this little mirror hanging from a coat hook. Perfect for a quick check on the way out the door......

Bucket-of-Parts Modular Bench from All+

At long last, it's the Mr. Potatohead of furniture... the SITO bench, from Italian design firm All+, is available with a smattering of mix-and-match modular parts that allow you to customize your benc...

How To: Create a Welcoming Entryway

Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about keeping our entryways organized, because a neat landing strip can lead to a more organized home in general. But it's equally important to create an entry ...

Roundup: Ways to Put Your Cake Stands to Work

We have to admit to being a bit obsessed with cake stands, and while we'll also (reluctantly) admit to being a bit obsessed with cake, we try not to indulge this latter obsession very often. So that l...

Before & After: Mailbox Umbrella Stand

The clever folks over at Creative Waste of California found this beat up old mailbox at the dump and decided to give it a new life as an umbrella holder. Check out the results of their DIY project aft...

Inspiration: Rachel Whiting Photography

click thumbnails for larger picsThe other day on her Real Simple blog, the fabulous Holly Becker alerted us to the existence of Rachel Whiting, a British photographer whose interior work is simply st...

Springtime Inspiration: Jonny Miller's Photographs

click thumbnails for larger picsIf you find yourself with time to fill this weekend and a need for some springtime inspiration, have a look at Jonny Miller's interiors portfolio. His photos, with the...

How To: Turn a Grate into a Storage Space

The landing strip is one of our favorite spots to decorate. Why? Well, being a small space it usually comes together quickly, and we're all for instant gratification. Also, little decorative touches t...

Look! My Tiny Landing Strip

Let's do this in the first person, okay? My new apartment has one of those great little phone nooks right inside the front door. I love it but wasn't sure if it would be big enough for a proper landin...

Before and After: Ana's Landing Strip

before We have landing strips on the mind. This morning we spotted Ana's: Her first version was made from brackets and an "As Is" cupboard door from IKEA......

Fabric Magazine Pocket at the Container Store

We've been seeing all kinds of landing strip storage recently, from DIY ideas to more fancy-schmancy devices. This canvas pocket + hooks struck us a nice, neutral option that is relatively inexpensi...

Small Space Solutions
Canadian House & Home

Because we live in a small home, we're always searching out small space tips, tricks, and inspiration. Earlier today we found a gallery of solutions on Canadian House & Home's website. We love this ...

Graphic Hooks by Oh Joy! at Urban Outfitters

Really, who couldn't use more hooks? We feel our life becomes at least a few percentage points tidier with each one we add to our home. And these fun designs make hanging up your keys all the more rew...

Look!: Shoes on a Tray of Rocks

We spotted this landing strip idea on a visit to a house for sale, and thought we'd share. The dirt from the soles of shoes can filter down to the bottom of the tray, out of sight and danger of trac...

Look!: Magnetic Wall Organizer in Situ

We wrote about Urban Outfitters' Magnetic Wall Organizer a few months ago, and ended up picking one up for our family's vacation home soon after. We bought the blue, but upon arrival it was just too b...