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Great chart using info from the 2008 Community Survey by the...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:30:36 -0600

Great chart using info from the 2008 Community Survey by the census bureau. Interesting to compare older cities to newer cities…

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I am not a huge fan of the faux sheepskin usually, but this 100%...

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:25:49 -0600

I am not a huge fan of the faux sheepskin usually, but this 100% organic wool one from Beklina caught my eye. The small size 36x34” would make a good chair cushion for $140, the medium would be even more usable at 48x48 for $220. Pricey, but look great.

Beklina

The trend of sand-stuffed leather animal bookends is one I am...

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:01:51 -0600

The trend of sand-stuffed leather animal bookends is one I am supporting. This little elephant is so far my favorite of all I have seen. Available at the MoMa store, by Eve Chang, for $30.

MoMa Store

Really getting into finding things to put on our walls. Like...

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:33:13 -0600

Really getting into finding things to put on our walls. Like the colors and content of this 8.5x11 print. Also like the price - $20.00 on Supermarket.

Supermarket - Little Sparrows (Rainbow) from Yumi Yumi

Not currently for sale, I really dig these plastic conduit lamps...

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:21:06 -0600

Not currently for sale, I really dig these plastic conduit lamps made to look like robots and creatures. I’m sure much harder to make look good than you would think.

DIY Robolamps are part lamp, part robot, all awesome - Engadget Galleries

Seems like this would come in unbelievably handy for a variety...

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:17:16 -0600

Seems like this would come in unbelievably handy for a variety of paper craft projects… $32.99 at Staples

2000 PLUS® One-Color Do-It-Yourself Kit, 6 Lines | Staples®

To continue my love of the salt and pepper shaker - these two...

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:56:28 -0600

To continue my love of the salt and pepper shaker - these two modern, textural penguins from Jonathan Adler’s collection of ceramics. Very elegant, timely, and appropriately hued. $48.00

Jonathan Adler Penguins Salt And Pepper

Solar, LED address numbers = perfect. Pretty modern typeface,...

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:48:00 -0600

Solar, LED address numbers = perfect. Pretty modern typeface, white by day. Run for 8-10 hours on full charge. And only $15.99 a number.

ThinkGeek :: Solar LED Address Numbers

For $12, I really like this stamp that turns any journal page or...

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:13:11 -0600

For $12, I really like this stamp that turns any journal page or scrap paper into a categorized list. Very cute!

The MakeAList To Do Stamp by thesmallobject on Etsy

On sale for $36, down from $60, I’m having a hard time not...

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:01:16 -0600

On sale for $36, down from $60, I’m having a hard time not buying these canvas slip ons from Tretorn. Love the classic/modern feel to them with the elastic. These would be great for preppy spring outfits.

STORE.TRETORN.COM

Wow, fleece lined tights! These would be unbelievably great for...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:43:43 -0600

Wow, fleece lined tights! These would be unbelievably great for Chicago winter days headed to the office. Most excited about the $38 black tights in footed or footless. Kind of expensive, but likely worth it.

Plush, Plush tights, fleece lined tights, plush stockings, plush thigh highs @ Singer22.com

I know it is probably just a fad device, but they’ve...

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:24:57 -0600

I know it is probably just a fad device, but they’ve really sold me on the Clarisonic face cleaner. You can you use any cleanser you want, and you should only have to replace the pads ($25 each) every three months. Its the $195 start-up cost that is the real problem…

Clarisonic at Sephora

I’ve been looking high and low for a modern, quality,...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:44:47 -0600

I’ve been looking high and low for a modern, quality, nativiity scene. This is one of the few I can afford, and it obviously appeals to my DIY aesthetic. Would like to get it in plenty advance of next years’ holiday, so it gets done! $40 on etsy.

do it yourself nativity set scene with wooden by goosegrease

Matriyoshka nesting dolls are certainly getting trendy, and...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:34:36 -0600

Matriyoshka nesting dolls are certainly getting trendy, and I’m not a huge fan usually, but I really like these. A more streamlined approach, with a great purpose (different coins for each bank). Really well done. $120 at gselect.

Babushka Set, Design Ceramic Piggy Bank

Wow, these are unbelievably cool - and they wind up and walk! ...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:27:26 -0600

Wow, these are unbelievably cool - and they wind up and walk! Would be perfect additions to our robot and s&p collections. $35 at Charles and Marie.

Salt and Pepper Bots - US Store View - English

So, this ladder is $319, but it extends to 18ft - from 3ft! ...

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:51:30 -0600

So, this ladder is $319, but it extends to 18ft - from 3ft! Pretty impressive reach. It weighs 30 lbs, which isn’t that much considering a traditional extension ladder…

Telesteps 1800W Extension Ladder - 1800W at The Home Depot

Very appropriate handprinted floursack towel with a dual bicycle...

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:42:50 -0600

Very appropriate handprinted floursack towel with a dual bicycle graphic. Would look great in any room of our house! Only $8 from Etsy seller sweetnaturedesigns.

I Love My Bicycle Natural Unbleached Cotton by sweetnaturedesigns

Too bad this thermal tee is sold out at Twin Six - I really like...

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:40:25 -0600

Too bad this thermal tee is sold out at Twin Six - I really like the cycling/yuletide graphic with the crafty aesthetic, made especially for women.

YULE TIDE T (W) - Women’s Casual - TWIN SIX - Alternative Cycling Apparel

Really love these clever dishtowels. The $45 is a little...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:28:39 -0600

Really love these clever dishtowels. The $45 is a little pricey, but the design is right on. Phrases include:
“Tap is the new sparkling”

“Independence=growing your own”

“Let’s stay home
Drinks are on the house”

“Garbage is a terrible thing to waste”

HIGH FRUGALITY DISH TOWELS | Frugal, Thrifty, Kitchen, Towels, Natural, Cotton | UncommonGoods

Don’t usually pay $135 for pants, but these look great. ...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:43:38 -0600

Don’t usually pay $135 for pants, but these look great. Warm and would stand up to winter biking… I have an Ibex sweater that I love, so I’m guessing these pants would be equal quality. Black or brown both look useful.

Izzi Pant - The Travelin’ Girl - Gifts - Title Nine