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a few design blogs i can’t live without

vtgirl — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:19:45 +0000

I have a huge list of interior design sites I love, here are a few of my current favs:

Just for fun, here are some pics from an amazing house that Carolina Eclectic (great site by the way). Basically my dream modern cottage.

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soaptastic

vtgirl — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:52:04 +0000

I love this idea from newsoap.org. They recycle bottles and fill them with handsoap, cleaning supplies, et. It also got me thinking of a great DIY idea. It would be a fun “green” housewarming gift to design your own cleaning labels and give them to a friends as they move in or move out.

small cool contest

vtgirl — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:35:57 +0000

It’s no surprise that my partner and I live in a terribly small converted garage in Seattle. We love it though — it has charm as folks say. But here are some great ideas to inspire from Apartment Therapy’s Small Cool Contest. These folks who have taken small apartments and made them extraordinary.

Rock and Roll

vtgirl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:24:46 +0000

This weekend we walked about 8 blocks up to our local grocery store. It was a beautiful fall day, so I was happy. However, as we got to the store I realized that we could only — “buy what we could carry”. Although this is great for the environment and a general sense of cutting down on consumerism a little Hook & Go would be an awesome way to roll.

The New Bible

lapster — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:24:27 +0000

Orginally posted on Apartment Therapy from The Daily here in Seattle. . .

“According to Carnegie Melon, only one book has been distributed in more copies than the Bible – the IKEA catalog.”

Sofa to the Rescue

vtgirl — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:11:12 +0000

Brilliant post from Design Boner. . .

“This (real) pic is from a (real) accident in North Hollywood last week. Rumor has it that the curbside couch cushioned the impact, allowing the driver to walk away totally unharmed. This selfless act is just another reason to love abandoned furniture. That dirty and forgotten couch is truly a Good Sofaritan.”

Icy Hot

vtgirl — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:39 +0000

I must have ice in almost everything I eat or drink. I don’t know why, but I must have this.

iceorb

make it chill it serve it store it

The first vertical ice tray that makes, chills, serves and stores.

Some stuff you should know:

Makes 21 cubes of ice on a vertical wall

Stores up to 51 cubes – airtight and odor free

Chills wine and other beverages in a bottle

The Poster List

vtgirl — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:15:56 +0000

So I’m obsessed with these posters and this week — they are having a sale. Check out the entire line at The Poster List. Enjoy!!

When Life Hands You Lemons. . .

vtgirl — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:51:23 +0000

Make Lemon Squezzy. . .A quick gift from Poppy Talk to brighten any day. Download your own free poster. Enjoy.

Trash Talk

vtgirl — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:03 +0000

We’ve been composting here in Seattle for almost a year now. It is great. The city garbage will take yard waste and compost it for use in city parks. Since we eat a lot of vegetables, it is a great use of our scraps.

The only problem is the smell and fruit flys on our counter top since we do not empty it everyday. I ended up purchasing this cute compost bin to go under our counter, but they have beautiful ceramic counter top options too.

For other great compost pail options go to Gardener’s Supply.