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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/01/2010

No Ketchup or Mustard Necessary: BuiltBurgers Plain, Just the Way I Like ‘Em

Alexa Fornoff

Summertime cook-outs are on my mind, and this past weekend I was lucky enough to try out Seattle's BuiltBurger, an online purveyor of tasty grilling meats delivered straight to your door. They sell, well, burgers (and sausages) with all the fixin's you never knew you wanted. My favorite? The Heavenly Lamb LittleBuilt (slider-sized) with feta,  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/01/2010

A Handy Hanger

Erin Scialabba

 
The Cut recently blogged about the many wonders of this wooden contraption formally known as the Seletti Underwear Dryer. Perfect for preserving your best brassiere and saving energy, this baby will easily fold to fit in your flat. As The Cut points out, the hanger can also double as a photo mobile. With a wooden frame and authentic clothespins, the Seletti is a refresing break from standard metal-wire  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Media Diet   07/01/2010

Interview: Design Guru Paul Buckley of Penguin Books

Carmela Ciuraru

I know a thing or two about Paul Buckley. He looks like this:
 
 
And he is very busy all the time. He's an art director in charge of no fewer than eight publishing imprints, including Penguin, Viking, Penguin Press, and Riverhead, and works on roughly 600(!) book jackets and covers a year. He has a fancy and impressively lengthy job title: Executive Vice President  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Design Binder   07/01/2010

Trend Alert: Rubber Bands, Balloons and Everything Stretchy

Erin Loechner

Am I the only one noticing the crazy SillyBandz trend sweeping elementary school students across the country? Bizarre, and yet most of the time, kiddy trends are. Regardless, I've been inspired lately by all things stretch-tastic and thought it would be fun to show a few of my favorite rubbery products, projects and installations! Ready for the round-up?:
 
 
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Blog: Off The Rack   07/01/2010

Steven Shein Jewelry

Tricia Royal

 
Talk about statement jewelry!  These pins and bangles from Los Angeles-based jewelry-maker Steven Shein have something to say, and they are saying it LOUD.  It's all very '80s in feel, with all those grids, geometric shapes, glitter and bold colorways (rainbows!  black and gold!).  Me like, very, very VERY much! Shein, a favorite of a myriad of Hollywood actresses/party girls, works with  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Inside Out   07/01/2010

Cabinet Hides Turds and Keeps in Litter

Sonia Zjawinski

Litter boxes; the one major drawback to living with cats. Not only do they hold stinky presents, but they tend to be pretty unsightly. In recent years there have been some design improvements but even with a good looking crapper, do you really want to see the soiled litter within? It's the equivalent of keeping the toilet seat up. Why look at it if you don't have to?  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Control Room   07/01/2010

Do You Have a Dual Workspace?

Jaime Derringer

 
If for some reason my husband were to work from home, I have always wondered what our space would look like. We'd have to share a room since we don't have enough space for separate offices. Would we have one desk and work side-by-side like this:
 
 
Or we would work across from each other:
 
 
Which setup would you prefer? Do you and your partner both work at home? How do you  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/01/2010

Style Your Outdoor Living Space: Make a Burlap Rug

Margo Cochran

 
There’s nothing better than sitting outside on a lovely day, so why not amp up your outdoor living space with this simple DIY outdoor rug from Ohdeeoh. With just a few materials: burlap, acrylic paint, stencils, and clear acrylic caulk; you’ll be on your way to a great addition to your deck or patio. Customize the tutorial with your own color choice and designs, too. Click here for detailed instructions and start making!

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