Archive for the 'do-it-yourself (DIY)' Category

Something has to be said for quality

Friday, August 31st, 2007

All to often today we come across CHEAP products which are (no surprise here) LOW QUALITY.
It seems that there is such a huge demand for cheap, low quality goods that it’s becoming almost impossible to find products of quality and value. The biggest problem with this is that those rare few that do focus on […]

Eric and Ammo’s Pad

Friday, August 10th, 2007

I’ve got a real treat for you today… a look at Eric Meeks’ very stylish, very modern place. For those who aren’t sure where they’ve heard that name before, just think AT’s Smallest Coolest Semi-finalist and Modern Self.

Eric kindly agreed to let us in for a closer look and shared some info and a few […]

Summer decorating tips – Part 2

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

notNeutral Apples Pillow
As promised, I’m continuing on the earlier post…
The first post suggested adding flowers to brighten up a space and ad fragrance. Another way to help set the mood of a room or bump up energy levels is to add a splash of color or a funky graphic detail to steer your eye to […]

Summer decorating tips

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Photographer link
Just like Spring, Summer brings it’s own weather, colors, smells and mood. So it’s only natural that you’d feel the urge to do something to compliment the new season… decor wise.
Now I know what you’re thinking, “Who’s got the time and cash to redecorate every season”? Well it doesn’t have to be as difficult […]

Samla the time you’ve got to cut your clutter…

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Picture borrowed from Ikea
Yes, another of my bad jokes… SAMLA is what Ikea call this storage box (pictured).
Looking around my own apartment I’m starting to get really fed up with all the clutter. Actually it’s been bothering me for a while. My wife and I decided to do a little work around the apartment and […]

Cool Find, Inhabit wall flats

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Looking for something different? Bored with that tired paint color on the walls? Hate classic wallpaper but can’t find just the right modern wallpaper? Don’t fret, Inhabit wall flats might be your answer.
With an adhesive back and repeating pattern these panels are easy to mount and don’t require much of an attention span… just peel […]

Fill’er up

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Ever notice how something as simple as a faucet can totally change the look of a room? How about ease of use?
I know most people do spend time choosing their faucets but sometimes (I have been guilty also) you just don’t have time and kinda rush the decision. Now in my case it was a […]

Living with style…