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DIY Maven
DIY Maven

Although I'm a writer by education and profession (MFA Hamline University,...

Chrisjob
Chrisjob

Hi! I'm Curbly's editor-in-chief. Please, feel free to contact me...

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Inspiration

Room rescue!

By: Berryberr Mar 20, 2009

Room Rescue debuts!



A young couple wanted to create a 'home within a home' for both of them. It was proposed to convert the top storey of the 3-storey house into a livable space for two while the existing ceiling was removed to reveal an attic area which can be used for resting purposes.

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Patchwork Couch

By: Createcass Mar 10, 2010

Can't decide on a color or pattern no problem

created at: 03/10/2010

Crafters Craft

I've been saying I need a new couch and with lack of funds I thought I would have a cover made.  Then I saw these patchwork couches.  Great idea, my next step is to talk to an expert upholsterer and see how he/she can recreate this idea for me.  I will get back to you if I get this project going.

These inspired seatings from Design Crisis

 

created at: 03/11/2010

created at: 03/11/2010

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Montauk Lake House

By: Diy maven Oct 27, 2009

created at: 2009-10-27

This lake house by Murdock Young is a stunner...all 4,500 square feet of it. I especially love the modern elements combined with those New England-y mainstays such as cedar shingles, painted pine board, exposed trusses and drift wood. All that white could feel a little chilly in some climes, but I'd be willing to give it a go!

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Design Your Own Ugly Holiday Sweater!

By: Chrisjob Dec 18, 2009

The Kansas City Art Institute offers this win-win take on the tacky holiday sweater: You can customize and design it to fit your own tastes, and no one will ever have to wear it! Hours of fun with this easy-to-use and beautifully designed interface, perfect for filling up those last-hours-before-the-holiday-break at work!

Make you own here!

Via and Image Capture: Pica and Pixel. Thanks!

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6 Beautiful Wooden iPhone Accessories | Gadgets and Accessories

By: Terababy Nov 02, 2009

http://www.zoombits.co.uk/blog-bits/wooden-iphone-accessories/

 

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Wooden Electronic Ruler.

By: Chrisjob Jul 21, 2009

"You gotta just love when something really old gets revamped with a modern twist...Little to no detail has been provided about the conceptual project, but based on the pics I’m gonna say it is actually functioning.  Placing the pencil on the sensor will provide a digital readout of that point’s length and to give it that authentic ruler feel they’ve added a transparent wood facade."

I'm in awe....

except I'm not sure how useful the decima…Continue Reading

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Recycled Macadamia Nut Bowls.

By: Chrisjob May 19, 2008

Go nuts about the Husque series by Mark Harrison, made entirely from recycled Australian macadamia nut shells.

"The inspired form of these fun pieces reflect the material’s origins, and take advantage of an often discarded resource. Harrison developed a special compound that combines the shells with injection molding to create colorful bowls inspired by nature and place. Using nuts, pods and other organic shapes as inspiration, each piec…Continue Reading

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Home Tour: Staris Vicky's Mid-Century Masterpiece.

By: Chrisjob Dec 30, 2009

mid century modern interiors design

These are the sorts of the things that make humankind drool...

mid century modern interiors design

mid century modern interiors design

And, to deck out your own home in all sorts of Mid-Century Modern goodness, check out Curbly's new eBook - Make It! Mid-Century Modern.

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Win an Angel of Love Flensted Mobile

By: Jus_tin Dec 12, 2007

 

Apartment Therapy ohdeehdoh (or previously known as Apartment Therapy: Nursery) together with KangarooBoo is giving away an Angel of Love Flensted Mobile as one of their December giveaways.

To enter the giveaway, type a comment in the comment section at ohdeedoh by midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT on Friday, December 14.

Flensted Mobiles are created so that the elements are in constant motion while the entire mobile maintains a harmonic balance. Each mo…Continue Reading

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Interactive Ping Pong Table/Virtual Aquarium.

By: Chrisjob Jul 03, 2009

 

pingpongplus.jpg

Craig Wisneski, Julian Orbanes, Ben Chun and Professor Hiroshi Ishii from MIT were quite busy. Ten years ago, they created PingPongPlus, an enhanced version of the classic game that "features a "reactive table" that incorporates sensing, sound, and projection technologies. Projectors display patterns of light and shadow on the table; bouncing balls leave images of rippling water; and the rhythm of play drives accompanying music and visuals…Continue Reading

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