July 2009 - Posts

Monday, July 27, 2009 7:39 PM

Ten Dollar Tuesdays

Tuesday has always been my least favorite day of the week. Time to cut it some slack. From now on, it's the day for posting all of my favorite cheap (under $10) finds. Need another reason to love Tuesday? From left: Sea blossom knob, anthropologie.com


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Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:30 PM

Trend: Nesting Tables

A table within a table within a table.... Can it get any better than that? Nope, not if you're like me and short on space. They're popping up everywhere in different colors, shapes and styles. Are you into the tucked away table idea? From left: Peekaboo,


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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:11 PM

Trend: New Glassware Styles

Stemless. Mouthblown. Etched. When it comes to glassware, I'm a sucker for bright colors and graphics galore. Come on, who needs a full set when you can mix and match so many cool designs. Got any of your own faves? From left to right: BUSIG, IKEA.com


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Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:50 PM

Trend: We've Got the Blues

Blue. It's the one color I could never live without. Navy is my go-to-decorating shade but I'd be pretty darn happy with any part of the blue family. Midnight. Powder. Cobalt. Are you drawn to any shades? From top left: Dog bowl, jonathanadler.com ; steamer


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Monday, July 13, 2009 6:16 PM

In Season: Corn on the Cob

No surprises, we're all about corn on the cob this time of year. And there are lots of fun gadgets for tackling it. We've got zippers. We've got kernel strippers. We've even got butter spritzers. Whether you prefer the holders –or your hands– this is


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Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:31 PM

DIY: Bar Stool Makeover

We're really into bar stools on The Home Front this week. Overkill? I take full responsibility. Last weekend I decided to makeover an old stool (really old) that belongs to my Grandma. It's been hangin' in her basement for years. Why this worked out so


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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:52 PM

Trend Alert: Bar Stools

There's no question: bar stools are the hottest seats of the season. We're seeing them just about everywhere. Colorful or chrome. Some even spin! Are stools your style? From left: Overlapping squares, westelm.com ; Bryce adjustable, potterybarn.com ;


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Thursday, July 02, 2009 3:58 PM

New Picnic Gear under $25

Who doesn't love to throw a backyard bash on the cheap? Check out even more of our favorites ('cause we couldn't squeeze them all in here!) Got any fun party accessories you're pulling out this weekend? From left: Ants and gingham plates, broadwaypanhandler.com


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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:52 PM

Yard Games: Take It Outside!

Who doesn't love to break out a good backyard game? (We've got so many favorites! ) My problem is that I can never decide on just one. Pro Kadima on the beach. Horsehoe at a BBQ. Bocce... well, pretty much anytime. What do you and your friends like to


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