Posted October 10th, 2011
by Carolyn Simmons
With a full time job, several blogging projects, and a mind that’s constantly working and creating — oh, and we can’t forget the husband and the kitty, too — I need organization in my life. I’m a post-it note addict, I have two day planners in my purse (one strictly for work and one for blogging purposes) and several notebooks that contain random ideas and sketches. I also have list making applications on my smartphone, which I depend on as much as my daily serving of chocolate. To be this organized, I still have a pet peeve; all of those little post-it notes I use are scattered all over my office desk and chair, around the computer monitor, and anywhere/everywhere else I can stick them to remember things. I want to
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Tags: Project, Project Create Posted in Home Design Info
Posted October 10th, 2011
by Lawrence Mcloughlin
I recently went away on a big trip to France. I hadn’t been since I was 14, and it was amazing. So beautiful, so different from our day-to-day lives — the food, the views, the people, everything. Here are a few photos from my trip:
We stayed at Corlac House, near Souillac, for a relaxing week. I
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Posted in Home Design Today
Posted September 26th, 2011
by Lawrence Mcloughlin
A satellite crashing back to Earth?
Particles traveling faster than light?
This can only mean one thing.
The aliens are here.
We’ve featured some amazing custom home décor items inspired by fantastic creatures and ancient myths on our blog. Our modern mythology of science fiction can also be a fertile source for your custom imagination. From books, films, and video games ranging from the campy to the plausible, there are billions and billions … well, maybe tens and tens of thousands of characters, stories, and worlds that would make wonderful possibilities for some über-cool, one-of-a-kind custom accessories.
Whether you ran through a small fortune in quarters playing Space Invaders in the arcades of yore or have just discovered it through an online emulation, you’ll recognize the aliens in this “Space Invaders (2006)” sculpture by Metalcraft by Alex Féthière. Made from weather-rusted, plasma-cut rectangular steel, these “familiar forms of 8-bit fun” can be purchased individually or as a set through our ReadyNow store. Have an idea for another video game inspired custom sculpture? Discuss commissioning your project with Alex.
These invaders might be a little late. With little green … err, silver men (or is that a male and female alien?) and an archetypal saucer-style craft, this UFO Box by Wood Fusion Studio is absolutely charming. The spaceship is, in fact, a jewelry box made from lathe-turned canary wood with two storage compartments. The aliens are made from silver using the lost wax casting technique. The asteroid is lampwork dichroic glass. If you’d like your custom jewelry boxes from a galaxy far, far away, contact artisan Brian Thorp.
Speaking of which …
Asteroids do not concern Darth Vader, Lord of the Sith. Keep his masked visage close to you with this sterling silver Vader Pendant by MW Jewelry Design. Like light sabers, the Sri Lankan faceted rubies bring a splash of color to the Dark Side. Artisan Max Weinstein specializes in creating unique custom jewelry pieces that combine innovation and elegance, a perfect mix for your own sci-fi jewelry project.
Recognizing the iconic pop culture representations of aliens is easy, but what would alien life from another world actually look like? A collector interested in exploring
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Tags: Custom, Fascinating Custom Posted in Home Design Today
Posted September 24th, 2011
by Carolyn Simmons
Do you want to increase the classiness and charm of your bedroom? The metal beds may be just what you are seeking for so as to adjoin that exceptional touch. The bed is frequently the heart of your bedroom; and so, what bed you choose is asignificant decision. The style of your bedstead can boost the ornamentation of your room and pull all of the elements of your bedroom collectively into that superior atmosphere that you wish to form.
Metal beds, as they were, are beds that are produced from using diverse types of metals.
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Tags: Beds, Metal Beds Posted in Home Design Info
Posted September 24th, 2011
by Carolyn Simmons
Heres a quick and easy way to decorate for any season. Choose your favorite flat decor, mount it on white matting or construction paper (or a patterned fabric!) and frame.
I found a few plastic fall leaves (though it would be interesting to try drying the real deal that is if leaves changed color in San Diego 
) and lined several frames that I had on hand with white construction paper for a simple look.
Side note: Kevin thinks I have a frame problem its true, sigh.
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Tags: Fall, Fall Framed Posted in Home Design Info