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    Make A Bold Statement With Colorblock Home Decor

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    Ida Hsiang on Oct 28, 2009 8:20 AM PDT
    The colorblock craze is one that I like very much. There is nothing more sophisticated than that classic combo of black and white. Bright, solid hues matched with black or each other make for an eye-catching and fashionable ensemble. It's such an easy and appealing way to add interest and color, it's a wonder that it hasn't caught on in home decor as well. Be a trend-setter and apply this tried and true style statement to your home. You can choose a few of your favorite colors and use them in a number of accents. Throw pillows and rugs are an easy way to go and make boring rooms more colorful and energetic. Items like placemats and shower curtains are also fun and easy ways to spruce up your living space and give your home a harmonious theme without having to spend too much! Click on the slideshow for some great colorblock ideas that you can bring into your home!
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    Home Style: Hidden Storage Helps You De-Clutter With Style

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    meg donohue on Aug 31, 2008 12:09 PM PDT
    Clutter. Ugh. The word itself is enough to make me break out in a cold sweat. Nothing could be less stylish than stacks of stuff collecting dust all over your home sweet home -- unless, of course, you've managed to make all of your piles of books and shoes and magazines look like the intentional, boho-chic product of your eclectic, fabulous, too-busy-to-clean self. In which case, you're probably Mary-Kate Olsen and kudos to you for being not only stylishly messy but also crazy rich. For the rest of us, there's a wealth of hidden storage pieces out there perfectly suited to whisking our clutter out of eyesight. For six stylish de-cluttering options, check out my slideshow.
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    10 Chic Frames for Shiny Happy People

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    meg donohue on Feb 26, 2008 11:16 AM PST
    Want to show off the pics (and your perfect tan) from that fabulous vacation on the Greek islands? Have a favorite photo that makes you laugh every time you look at it? An image that brings back a slew of great memories? Sounds like you're in need of chic frames that will complement great photos! Why go for plain old silver when there are so many unique styles of frames? From a funky, animal print canvas frame (safari pics, anyone?) to reclaimed tin frames for the eco-hipsters out there, check out our slide show of frames to find the perfect match for your latest, greatest roll of memories.

    Hive Tip: Not into frames? Show off your pics in this clever photo carousel!

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    Organization 101: Baskets, Baskets, Calendars, and Baskets

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    meg donohue on Feb 20, 2008 2:46 PM PST
    Time to fess up: I'm a neat freak. Even writing the word clutter sends a shiver down my spine. Getting rid of things€”via donation, eBay, or the good ol' fashioned sanitation department€”gives me far more satisfaction than is probably healthy. I can self-diagnose my addiction as being directly linked to two things: 1) my intense love of shopping and 2) the formative years I spent in cramped, closet-deprived NYC apartments. My hubby, on the other hand, who spent just as many years in tiny apartments and never met a Banana Republic he didn't like, is a pack rat, though he prefers the title, "Collector of the Mundane." From VHS tapes (we don't have a VCR) to ATM receipts from 2003, he believes nothing is too inconsequential to save.
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    On The 3rd Day Before Xmas I Hope My True Love Gets For Me: ...

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    Lisanne Silverman on Dec 22, 2007 6:59 AM PST
    You don't have to go far to get your hands on globally-inspired goodies, and there are plenty that cost much less than a ticket halfway around the world! Besides, who says you have to actually travel to pick up souvenirs? Culturally-infused items make wonderful gifts, and there's something for everyone from just about everywhere in our slideshow. So give someone a taste of Peru with beautifully hand-painted ceramic pieces, or let them really enjoy Germany with traditional gourmet marzipan- it's the easiest way to experience a new culture, minus the jetlag.
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