2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Those Awkward Teen Years

Because they can’t stay kids forever, here are some ideas for those giftees in your life who are just coming out of the cocoon ... companies that got gained some steam with their t-shirt designs this past election. Also, being ... Paramount Home Entertainment In shops now Perhaps we are still keen on this DVD because it comes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:41

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Have a Little One? You Don’t Have To Give Up Weekends Away

Photo by Tom Eppenberger, Jr The following is a guest post from Emma of Baby Log. We used to travel a lot. Hardly one weekend per month was spent at home; we were always hiking, camping, rock climbing ... at home is not a solution. I was convinced that with some preparation and planning, we could make the most [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:01:00

ANN SACKS® introduces Gallery to its exclusive ceramic art tile

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 11, 2008) - ANN SACKS, premier manufacturer and distributor of luxury tile, stone and plumbing products, introduced Gallery, ... is a modern representation based in age-old craftsmanship. Each of the stunning, graphic patterns ... in outdoor designs where moderate climates are enjoyed and freeze-thaw factors are not an issue [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:13:29

Weekly Haul: December 4th (Now featuring 100% more Secret Invasion spoilers)

Batman #682 (DC Comics) I’m beginning to think that maybe Grant Morrison really believes the world is going to end in 2012, as he seems to have kinda just quit giving a fuck about the comics he makes. This is the first issue after last week’s much-discussed, semi-controversial “Batman R.I.P.” conclusion, in which Batman went M.I.A [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 01:06:00

American Was Founded to be A Religious Not a Christian or a Secular Nation

I often criticize the "Christian Nationalists" for what I see as misrepresenting history. I've been, in turn, called a "Secular Nationalist." I admit from a policy standpoint I'm somewhat sympathetic to secularism (a soft secularism) and when beginning researching this issue I expected to find more evidence of a secular deistic Founding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:50:00

Weekend Links :: A Year In Review

Photo by Jan 2008 was a good year for Simple Mom.  It being the only year and all ... Compounding Interest To Kids Nesting Place :: Imperfectly Beautiful: The Philosophy of a Home Make ... Organize Your Home Biblical Womanhood :: Embrace Today: Choose Joy! Being Frugal :: 7 Things Women Wish [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 07:56:18

2008 Summary - Part II

I originally wanted to wait with posting this until Porfy no Nagai’s final episode got released, but its time is nearly running out here ... were Chi’s Sweet Home (never knew that cats can be so awesome) and Blassreiter (which for a Gonzo ... and better. Runner-ups as Hyakko, Skip Beat and Chi’s Sweet Home may have been hilarious, but they still [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 20:22:32

Ugly as Sin (Mollie)

Ugly as Sin (Mollie) There’s a good book on church architecture with that title and it is woefully adequate for describing way too many houses of ... traditional image of all — a Gothic belltower that could be on a medieval cathedral — over more modern designs. This comes at a time when many new churches are being built with all the charm of a Ho [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 21:10:05

80s Kids’ Clothes so We Can Live it All Over Again

Many of you that are close to my age were also children in the 80s (photo at right look familiar?!) ... designs like: Charlie Brown and Snoopy Star Wars “My mom is the bomb” and “My dad is rad”! Wonder ... the Smurfette dress, could you die?!).  They also offer a line of Kids Ink Rompers which are more modern [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 00:10:00

Meet Lisa Kanouse, Founder of Saurette

A couple months ago I was searching for some new girl brands and ran into Saurette, the beautiful fabrics and sweet details caught my attention ... for them. Really, any boutique who appreciates unique, modern design and quality in girls fashion ... are her designs stunning, but the photos really “sell it, baby”! Can’t wait to shop Saurette for my two [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 00:10:23

The domestic goddess is back in town...

Welcome 2009.... I'm happy already.Laying around in bed all day means I get to actually read the newspaper from cover to cover and yesterdays Herald ... ? Today's modern women are accomplished but see nothing wrong with devoting that intelligence to home ... vegies in the backyardcooking classes/home bakingchickens in the backyard and home grown eggsclothes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 05:51:00

7 Facts On Choosing The Right Cupola

By Elda Titus The most common mistake is choosing the size from the ground, without realizing that once placed on the roof, it becomes much smaller ... on commercial buildings, a personal touch on a home or country property. 2. Cupolas can be very ... . You have the ability to hone the aesthetic appeal of your home/business, and accent your style on [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:03:46

Bournemouth Hotels

Bournemouth is a very popular tourist resort throughout the summer season because the weather is normally good and it has some of the UK’s cleanest ... in a variety of modern designs.  The hotel also has a restaurant for you to dine in. This uses top ... built in 1901 it offers you the kind of facilities to be found in any modern hotel today. It has two [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 09:08:10

Why Modern?

When writing posts here I often try to address those questions that arise regularly ... about one of the most common questions we get on the 100k House . . . “Why modern?” This might also be heard as “Why ... answers and a jumping off point for your comments. 1. Aesthetics Some people simply don’t like modern [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:43:23

Herman Miller: Ahead of the Curve Office Furniture.

Television set decorators certainly have their work cut out for them, especially for high profile period shows like AMC’s Emmy-winning “Mad Men ... is like a crash course in modern and contemporary design and this is in part, thanks to the supremely ... is Herman Miller. Known today for it’s line of modern office classics designed by the likes of [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 21:02:50

It's autumn and my camoflauge is dying

Our Christmas tree went up on Sunday. It being only November 30th, I'm sure we broke some sort of seasonal protocol that will result in my sweeping up roughly 16 pounds of pine needles over the next four weeks and having a brown, skeletal tree by Boxing Day.My Leafs ornament (a gift from my parents circa 1983) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 15:30:00

This week's auction goodness...

I actually did manage to list some new eBay auctions last week, amidst all the craziness... Some cool things, if I do say so myself... let's have a look, shall we?Mid-Century Modern Candle Holder SetI'm so in love with these candle ... with the prettiest designs! I have a buyer on Etsy who collects them and always gets first dibs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 16:17:00

Knitting Contrisstas Day 16: Lisa Boyer

Lisa, thanks for taking the time to be part of Knitting Contrisstmas--- we all really appreciate it! This year Contrisstmas is expanding a bit to include other creative types, such as quilters, of course another love of mine. I swear if I could give up sleep and make time in the basement, just whip it right up.... I could indeed do it all!!! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 14:31:00

beauty & the beach

since my remaining weeks of 2008 and opening weeks of january were a bit of a holiday/traveling whirlwind, ... waited until my return. also making an appearance: all the fab finds from my trip home plus peeks ... which dishes up sweet bohemian looks ranging from a revival of vintage crochet designs to embracing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:20:38

Mobile Phones - Bringing People Closer

If there is one development that the world has harnessed immense benefits from, it has undoubtedly got to be a mobile phone ... , Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry and HTC have incorporated the very best traits of modern day technological wizardry to release a legion of cutting edge phones with revolutionary designs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 08:00:03

Best of Adventure Adventurers of the Year

They Did ItFourteen people who dreamed big, pushed their limits, and made our year.Here's to those who went to extremes—and came back with amazing tales to tell. Whether racing from pole to pole or tracing the Amazon from beginning to end, discovering thousands of gorillas in Congo or rescuing fellow climbers when K2 crumbled, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 18:16:00

Those Cold Winters Seem Lots More Enjoyable If You Install A Heated Towel Rail

In these colder months it really would be an advantage if we could warm our wet towels on one of those lovely warm heated towel rails, ... in a variety of shapes and sizes as well. You could opt for those which have designs that are able to either ... shapes, colors and styles, ranging from classic-looking ones, to more modern and high-tech variants [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:12:33

Modern Pillows of Today

Splashes of color and intriguing displays of fabrics can set off a room’s style by using accessories designed by some of today’s most accepted artists. Uncomplicated describes the flow and fiber the blank page in the modern production of comfortable art portrayed by modern pillows and other accompaniments, now taking the world by storm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:31:52

The Prospects for Cyberocracy

David Ronfeldt at RAND just sent me his new (co-authored) piece on “The Prospects for Cyberacrocy” which I found particularly interesting given the contrast to his original paper of the same name in 1992. David’s timing is impeccable since I am co-teaching a course on Digital Democracy with my colleague Joshua Goldstein [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:58:58

Contemporary Lighting for the Holidays

Winter season can be an uplifting time of the year when you walk into a room and experience mists of warm light, filtered through shades of finesse that sets a subtle ambiance. The wide arrangement of modern ... have hit the scene with architectural, award-winning designs that make you actually look forward [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 10:39:21

papers edge {giveaway!}

I have been anxiously awaiting this giveaway. Emily from Papers' Edge contacted me a few weeks back and told me about the latest additions to her ... last. The designs are fun and original, the color combination's are brilliant. I have plans to work our "play ... they are a brilliant combination of creativity and modern playfulness. Swing giclee [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 16:45:46

Yep, Still the Holiday Gift Guide: $100(ish) Edition

When I was going over the photos I had gathered for today’s post, I realize that these are not so much gift suggestions for the world at large, ... Work Gloves, available in 12 designs from Brooklyn 5 and 10, one pair, $20 4.  (for the little matt ... ), $130 2. (HANDMADE) Modern Rock Ring by Metalicious, Cast sterling “diamond” on gold-plated ring [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 12:36:48

Commerce Before Community or Prim Perfectability

I'm going to argue just the opposite to this post, a guest post by, not surprisingly, high-profile massively.com technocommunist Tateru Nino. Oh, I realize that leftoids will then imagine that I'm a greedy, grasping capitalist, ready to put profit before people, but, um, let's see if that's actually the case -- and whether those arguing " [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:13:49

Noir et Blanc

I spent part of this New Year's Day surfing the internet in search of interesting interiors and I'm so glad I did because I it led me to Fabrice ... with the George V hotel and other clients and I think also designs furniture. I know his boutique is going ... European flair for mixing antiques and in this case ancient statues with modern furniture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 02:14:00

Arcade Coat Hooks

We miss arcades. Mainly because they were a great place for scoping hot guys and eating massive amounts of sugar. But now, we can relive those moments — home decor style — with Surface Tension’s HangUP Arcade Coat Hooks. The wall-mountable organizer comes on the sneaker-clad heels of their modern arcade table [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:13:16

Christmas 2008 wishlist - top 10

stroPhoto by PersonaErazed, licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA licence Dear Santa Most of the stuff I'd like for Xmas isn't actually easily available, if at all. You know me. But hey, don't you like a challenge? And it's not impossible to get them - the technology's up to it, it's just that no one is making them. Or making them anymore [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:42:57

l'etoile's Guide to Holiday Cheer 2008

It's that time of year once again and we couldn't be merrier! If there's one thing l'étoile loves, it's showing our friends and family how much we adore them. While this can be easily proven through thoughtfulness, kindness, hugs and kisses - we can't help but get giddy over the idea of the perfectly presented gift [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 05:31:00

Do you Need Security Cameras at Home?

Many call it going a bit overboard but some say it is about improving home security especially due to the rampant increase of break-ins and ... ? bedrooms, burglaries, good security, hired help, Home Designs, home security, improving home, interior ... cameras in certain parts of the home has been a common practice. Some home owners install spy cams [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 05:03:29

Modern Change We Can Believe In?

The National Museum of American History before renovations. (Photo of courtesy of the Smithsonian) ... for its Beaux-Arts architecture at the turn of the 20th century, not for modern designs."The original architects ... do you be modern and classical at the same time? Their solution was a perfect Washington non-answer. Be a little [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 01:33:00

CHINA FUN: J. CHEW LIMOGES PORCELAIN

A fresh take on color and pattern has made tabletop exciting again. J. Chew Porcelain, a newcomer to the world of Limoges, is carried at Michael C. Fina. The vibrant colors and fresh pattern designs are so unique--no one has done porcelain ... she wanted to do something creative in the home area. A tour in Limoges, France set her on course [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:40:00

News: Stores Are Packed With Window Shoppers, Hippie Sneaks From Converse, And More…

1. Although stores remain crowded in the weeks leading up to Christmas, it looks as if no one is buying much ... . Maybe people are going home and spending their money online. WWD 2. Converse has come out with a limited edition Dancing Bears sneaker in collaboration with the Grateful Dead. Now modern hippies [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 13:27:14

Dome Shaped Homes On the Horizon

The traditional shape of homes would normally not matter to us. With the usual roof, rectangular and upright design structure, a home is a home ... out before you? Would you even consider it? There are new ways to design home designs and most of them ... . Two storey or a bungalow, people just care about living large in a home where they could simply [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:41:02

My Dream Hut by Lamaro Schoenleber

My Dream Hut by Lamaro Schoenleber 10 Jan 2009 Author: admin In: Future Concepts, Future Technologies I used to be a closet hut-lover, ... it out loud for fear of being termed backward. Indeed, everyone in Africa wants a large stone house ... be an option to divide living areas, or a modern living design where living areas flow into each other [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 08:37:48

DC's April previews reviewed

Oh, DC previews, am I glad to see you! An unusual Monday involving extra day-job hours and a visit from a plumber have kept me from my keyboard so long that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do justice to the very cool small press book I was planning to review tonight. And then I saw you there, on Newsarama [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:46:00

Advantages To Families With Miniature Dollhouses

by Rhys Fairfield Households across the world have indulged in making miniature dollhouses from the time the hobby was created ... home. The miniature furniture pieces are often crafted with skill and have immaculate designs. Once ... dream home using a fraction of a real home’s cost. The result may be a toy, but it comes with no less [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:00:35

Happy 40th Birthday to the computer Mouse

It was only meant to be a prototype. But 40 years after the computer mouse first scrolled its way into the public consciousness, ... about finding an alternative, and went through a range of designs before finally settling on the mouse. “ ... widely credited with kick-starting the home computer revolution. The mouse became the default input [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 14:35:12

Interview with an Indian Journalist Mr. Frank Huzur

This is the second interview of series Pakistan Times starts as an effort to promote peace rather than war. Pakistan Times has decided to involve as many as people from various walks of life both in India and Pakistan rather to have only Journalists. Sole cause behind these interviews is promotion of peace and not hurting anyone’s feelings and [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 12:33:44

Australian Wayne Lynch Joins Patagonia

Wayne Lynch Becomes a Part of Patagonia’s Prestigious Lineup of Surf Ambassadors Ventura, CA – December 9, 2008.  Patagonia, Inc ... , we will have some of his board designs using our epoxy technologies, which will be unreal!” Wayne ... in the Australian surf market and will serve as an ambassador of the brand in his home country. “Every [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 17:57:59

Free Comic Book Day 2009 Titles Revealed

There’s a great mix of titles that will be available on Free Comics Book Day (Saturday, May 2) in 2009 ... , the Mighty Archie Art Players have a rip-roaring good time in the Old West, put a modern-spin on the classic ... . In addition, readers will be treated to never-before-seen sketches, character designs and script pages [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:21:00

Some pre-Christmas Nashville Niceness

SELLERS: Benjamin Sohr and Genifer Goodman SohrLOCATION: Stanford Drive, Nashville, TNPRICE: $899,000SIZE: 4,100 square feet (approx.), 5 bedrooms, 3 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: Modern Rustic on over 2 wooded acres, moments from Green Hills, this log home has been re-imagined with a modern twist. Clean lines & traditional craftsmanship [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 20:50:00

It's Never Too Late

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 81% of all Americans over the age of 18 make a New Year's resolution ... designs are all by Robert A. Jorgensen.Mason suggests that this two-story would be the perfect ... at home in this cozy farmhouse throwback. If a secluded outdoor paradise is what you're after [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:33:00

Achieve Greater Efficiency with Contemporary Office Furniture

by Pat Borden The appearance of your workplace directly affects your efficiency There is actually scientfic evidence that an efficient office environment makes workers more productive. When using modern office furniture a soothing ... furniture and a mixture of designs will enhance your image and maximize efficiency. You can easily [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 05:42:19

Find out about Sony Bravia LCD Televisions

by Michalos Stuartos The new Sony Bravia Range of LCD televisions is here, bringing high definition (HD) movies and games to a whole new level ... up-to-the-minute contemporary designs, Sony have fashioned some of the best looking LCD televisions ... Alliance), which allows it to easily network with other DLNA devices such as a home Computer or music [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:25:00

How To Lower Your Home Remodeling Cost

by Kaye Fretz Reducing your overall home remodeling cost isn’t rocket science. The only thing required is some creative planning. Read through this article to discover the secret to renewing your home without the large expenses. First, think about what style you want. There are classical designs you might be interested [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:05:15

Color Inspiration From New Wallpaper Designs

A nice write up about the latest wallpaper trends and tips on how to best incorporate them into your home or office by House to Home. Archive designs Wallpapers taken from the archives are historic but far from old-fashioned. Follow our tips to make a traditional archive-print wallpaper work beautifully in your home. • You don [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 11:10:46

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