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Fresh Home Blog archives from August 2010

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how to hang pictures using a picture rail

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 31, 2010
One thing I quickly discovered when I moved into my apartment: You can't hang anything on the walls. The old lathe-and-plaster doesn't support anything, not even some old vintage door handles I use to hang jewelry. After many (many, many) frustrated attempts to put holes in the wall and hang my artwork, I got incredibly... Read more »
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cool or crazy: dedo message board?

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 30, 2010
What do you think of the Dedo Message Board? You can leave messages or drawings simply by running your finger through the artificial fur leaving a trail. What do you think? Cool or crazy? (found via Swiss-Miss)
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how to properly dispose of paint

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 30, 2010
I had a stoop sale on Saturday. To get ready, I went on a whirlwind purge, gathering everything my roommates didn't bolt down. This included about 15 cans of leftover paint from my painting adventures, as well as probably 10 years of roommates before me who had their own painting adventures. To get the paint... Read more »
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friday link love

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 27, 2010
Have you seen Desire to Inspire's Pets on Furniture series? If not, go! Modish shows you how to grow a garden — on your wall. CasaSugar chats with the editors of Rue, a new online magazine. Nom nom nom: Make a cute stencil for your brownies, from Making it Lovely. Singer/songwriter Jen Woodhouse is an... Read more »
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room ideas: creative staircases

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 27, 2010
I think stairs are one of the most forgotten design elements in a home. Sure, a lot of us have them, but do we have any fun with them? These folks sure did: The easiest way to spruce up your staircase is with ... wallpaper. A fun alternative to stair runners or carpet. (from Ferm... Read more »
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5 e-magazines we love

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 26, 2010
Digital magazines are great. They're eco-friendly (saving on ink, paper and emissions from shipping), they minimize clutter in my house and they are always just a bookmark away. And you can link and shop directly from the pages! Here are 5 mags that I can't wait to arrive in my inbox: Lonny: From the dust... Read more »
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home design iphone apps

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 25, 2010
While I was picking the wrong paint color, I really thought, “there's gotta be an app for this, right?” Well, who knew? There is. For home design, there are a ton of handy iPhone app options. Here are some I'm digging: Benjamin Moore Color Capture and Sherwin Williams ColorSnap: Take a pic of a wall... Read more »
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cool or crazy: ferm living sewing kit sticker?

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 24, 2010
This just in for the cool or crazy category: Ferm Living's Sewing Kit Sticker. It's a set of decals, which look like a sewing pattern that you can stick to just about anything ... including a car, apparently!   Whaddya think?
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room ideas: an ikea dorm room

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 24, 2010
What better spot to shop for your dorm room than Ikea? I flipped through the new 2011 Ikea catalog for some of my favorite new and old finds that I wish I'd had in my dorm room ... yes, before Ikea was in the States. (Sigh.) I looked for great storage, clever patterns and enviable... Read more »
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favorite find: puzzle boards

by fh_rachel on AUGUST 23, 2010
I did a double-take with these Puzzle Boards. Super clever, right?   From OOOMS Dutch Design Studio and available for $26 here. (found via Swiss Miss)
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