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Roland Emmerich's Wacky Pad

By beccajo 07emmerich_slide14

Thanks to the NY times, you can take a tour of big-budget director Roland Emmerich's London pad.  Interested in the crazy art collector/aviator look? Try a sculpture by Scott Nelles and a zebra rug by Jonathan Adler!   »MORE

August 08, 2008
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Labyrinth 2.0, bigger, better, stronger

By beccajo Img_4309

  Ok so my mom, dad and I built a Labyrinth in their lower yard about 3 weeks ago. We planted some low groundcover, but unfortunately, while they were on vacation, the weeds took over. Even though she put yellow flags in the ground at our 'terminal lines' and 'bridges', we could no longer see the rows of flowers that we planted, or really anything else.  Since the walkways were kind of narrow to begin with, we decided to start over from scratch.  So we pulled up the flags and marker stones and re-raked it lightly.  There will be pink... »MORE

June 21, 2008
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Labyrinth in the Lower Yard!

By beccajo Labirynth_thumb

My parents have been undergoing a transformation of their property, and this last week, my mom and I installed a Labyrinth. Not including the leveling of the ground, (because it was done by a bobcat during some earlier landscaping work) we spent about three hours total including deciding on a design. Here's how we did it! WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED: A hoe A shovel A rake A friend Flower seeds (choose something low-growing with little flowers, we used pink soapwort flowers) Grass seeds Rocks Some sticks or garden markers A long string A design (check out old art books or... »MORE

June 04, 2008
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ANTS!!!!

By beccajo Anteater_medium

I got an ant problem in my apartment. I've tried some of Chris's earlier suggestions, but with no success! Mostly it's my own fault, I didn't notice a honey spill that had seeped under my coffee maker until a few days ago. I lifted up the coffee maker and there was a swarm of dead and dying ants in a pool of hardening honey. Not a bad way to go for an ant, but still. YEESH!  But now I'm house sitting for my parents, and they have those really big black ants everywhere. Still, it could be worse........ But I... »MORE

May 16, 2008
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DIY Mom's gift guide, part the second

By beccajo Book_thumb

For the Earth Mommas- 1001 ways to save the earth, $9.99 from Urban Outfitters' website. Reusable shopping bags from Gaiam.com that fold up into their own little pouches. On sale for $19.00! I will be back later to add to this installment, I'm having issues with photo uploading.       »MORE

April 30, 2008
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DIY Mom's Day Gift Guide, part 1!

By beccajo Kenmore1_medium

We encourage handmade gifts in my DIY family-and my mom loves anything that helps her in her own DIY'ing. So here are some recommendations that will make all types of DIY moms happy, without spending a ton of moolah! For the Moms who want to learn to sew: Kenmore Sewing machine, $79.99 through 5-03. This great little sewing machine has 43 stitches, more than enough to handle all your interior decorating and light upholstery needs. I've owned several Kenmores in my time, and they are very sturdy and reliable. Plus, they'll ship pretty much anywhere in the country! Throw in a subscription... »MORE

April 28, 2008
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iChickens: the Eglu!

By beccajo Eglu_medium

Check out the Eglu, a little pod-like home for your chickens or bunnies! Making your chickens easy to care for? Giving you two free chickens with your order? I'm SOLD!   »MORE

April 15, 2008
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Step up for your 15 minutes: Warholize Yourself!

By beccajo Beccawarhol

Use this fun web application to make an Andy Warhol-like rendering of a favorite photo!       »MORE

April 14, 2008
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Ice Stone: Sustainable Surfaces

By beccajo Icestone_medium

Included in Erin's list of Go Green without Going Crazy was the company Ice Stone. One of a few companies to be certified Cradle to Cradle *, Ice Stone is basically a replacement for any surface where marble or tile might be used.  Glass is embedded in a concrete-type material, and then finished as you choose.  You can even ship your unused materials and old surfaces back to the company to be reused! While glass is still relatively easy to recycle in most parts of the country, the 2005 rate for recycling was only about 25%.  If Ice Stone can keep some of... »MORE

April 10, 2008
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Flower Power:Kim Parker and Tricia Guild

By beccajo Kphome

Two new books are out from two fabric design superstars, dealing with the springiest of subjects: FLOWERS! First up, NY flutist turned designer Kim Parker brings a delightful journey through her career and artistic process in Kim Parker Home.  She has designed fabric and home decor for hundreds of companies.  Her stories of starting out as a designer and working her way to the top are quite inspiring, even the failures! Second, renowned UK designer Tricia Guild bring us Flower Sense , using real flowers and floral prints in your home. This book is being released April 8th.  If it's... »MORE

April 04, 2008
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What a Stud! New from Jonathan Adler

By beccajo Jatable

Jonathan Adler's got quite a few Curbly Fans, and this cute end table may win him a few more! The McMillan End Table, which is apparently named for a Rock Hudson character. What a stud!   »MORE

April 04, 2008
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Real Life Scrubbing Bubbles!

By beccajo Minibot_medium

I don't know about you, but I'm gonna go to my favorite salvage place, Ax-Man, on my way home from work, and unleash one of these babies to clean my shower! »MORE

March 26, 2008
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Jewelry for your tree?

By beccajo Treeshinycenterbrushednt2_medium

  Is this for real? You know I love trees as art and  branches for jewelry, now this?   From the Tree Jewelry website: "When was the last time your favorite tree demanded anything from you? Attention? Conversation? Compliments? Surprise that oak, that maple, that honey locust. Drape a gleaming stainless steel necklace around your precious. Fitted on indestructible marine line, finished with marine hardware. Lasts forever." I suppose it's a little more affordable than diamonds for a dogwood...... »MORE

March 25, 2008
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Bring the outdoors in-Easy Project!

By beccajo Img_3513_thumb

Hey folks, hope the Easter Bunny found you this morning!I had promised to bring the centerpiece to my family's dinner today, but I forgot to get the flowers last night. All the grocery stores were closed this AM, so I came up with another solution. My dad cut a few branches off an apple tree my folks have growing in their yard, and I gathered scissors, a wire cutter, a pin, some different pink construction paper, and some thin wire (I think about 22-24 gauge? It's like silver floral wire).  I also had a small wood box, you could set these in... »MORE

March 23, 2008
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Chickens in the City

By beccajo Chicken

I'm trying to convince one of my friends to raise chickens in the heart of St. Paul.  Apparently, you  need to get the approval of 75% of your neighbors within a 100ft radius before you can get them, and Minneapolis has similar rules.  The most recent issue of Make Magazine featured an article on raising just hatched chicks, and their site contains some more articles from chicken-raisers, their challenges and successes. (picture from of JustFood.org)     I even picked up brochures on chicken hatchers at a feed mill last weekend. My folks and I went to a couple of... »MORE

March 19, 2008
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Lucky Kids! Hazel Wood Children

By beccajo Awhs1-2t

Ok I know it's not JUST for kids, but check out this great site, Hazel Wood Children They carry boat mobiles from one of my FAVE artists, Ann Wood!  And lots of organic choices for babes and parents, too. I am drooling over this crow letterpress print. »MORE

March 18, 2008
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My Own Personal Green Acres

By beccajo Beccajo_medium

I'm a bookstore junkie. So much so, that friends know to look for me at our local Barnes and Noble if I'm not answering my phone. My idea of a perfect day is to snuggle up in one of their comfy chairs with a caffiene and sugar laced beverage, and bliss out on home decor magazines and books. But lately, I've noticed a shift. I've found myself being drawn more frequently to Country Living and Mary Engelbreit, than to British Elle Decor or Metropolitan Home. I even feel like post-prison, Martha has focused more on the 'country livin'. Oh and... »MORE

March 16, 2008
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Shed a little light....

By beccajo Uoredlantern_medium

I have a weakness for wee little candleholders like this one from Urban Outfitters for $28.  And for only $12 I could snap up this little teal number. Also comes in bright pink (for only $6!) or glossy white. Would look great with this rug! Paper Source has an even more intricately designed lantern, and in a more subdued palette of white, caramel, grey, and orange. I think I'm gonna keep my eye out for like a billion punched lanterns to go on my covered porch...... »MORE

March 14, 2008
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Gorgeous Green Glass Pitcher!

By beccajo Mondo-glass-pitcher

  Amazingly beautiful recycled glass pitcher, $60. Nicer than serving straight from the Brita filter pitcher, if I had a spare sixty bills layin' around, I'd snap this baby up!  Also lovin' the blue glass collection from Rosanna! »MORE

March 13, 2008
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Reversible Recycled Rug!

By beccajo Rug

Check out this great rug, made from recycled drink bottles and available at Gaiam.com.  It's only $40 for a 4x6 sized rug, they also have a 5x8 version for $84, with a slightly more refined pattern.   I've been seeing a lot of this combo lately, brown and turquoise-green.  It's very calming and makes me think of ice cream, for some reason!      »MORE

March 12, 2008
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