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Waterfront Living: Fantastic Seaside Home in Sweden

Sun, 01 May 2011 07:53:16 +0000

Welcome to an incredible waterfront home that takes in the beauty and peacefulness of the nature reserve it neighbors. Found on Skeppsholmen , the project consists of an imposing building which serves as the main living area and two other small constructions. The main building offers a stunning kitchen with wood furnishings, marble countertops and a breathtaking fireplace. Dining takes place in the glass veranda with spectacular views over the water. Two living rooms, up to six bedrooms, three lavish bathrooms and a dressing room make up the main residence, a perfect place for family gatherings. To top it all, there is a lovely pier on the property and a fascinating lighthouse for a genuine near-water experience. Have a look at the photos below and raise your hand if you are a fan of living in waterfront homes. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Amazing $13,500,000 Residence in Malibu, California Modern White Sea House No.5 House: Stylish minimalist home in the heart of Sweden Swedish Minimalism: Villa UH1 by RB Arkitektur Luxurious Waterfront House in Vancouver Beautiful 5 Meter Wide Townhouse in Sweeden Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Build Your Own Window Boxes

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:40:24 +0000

My grandma, an avid gardener, has plant beds all around her home. Yet one of my favorite memories is of her window boxes, which were perched on her home’s front windows and spilled over with brightly colored flowers, usually geraniums. Window boxes are ideal for flowers, herbs and other smaller plants, and can instantly add cheer and color to your home’s exterior. Plus, if you find yourself short on yard space, maintaining window boxes is an ideal way to get your gardening fix. Sure, you can buy window boxes at a variety of retailers. But where’s the fun in that? We’ve compiled a simple window box project that you can do at home, then fill with your favorite plant or flower. Full details of the project are available at Home and Garden Ideas .

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Mother’s Day Craft: Bring Black & White Photos to Life

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:56:12 +0000

Filed under: Crafts , Holidays , Crafts & Celebrations This Mother’s Day, show your mom some love by turning a forgotten photo into an eye-catching piece of art. There’s our photo editor Jolie Novak…in her mother’s stomach! Photo: Jolie Novak Every family has their preferred way to display beautiful heirloom photos. But even the most arresting vintage images can be easily overlooked when displayed in the obvious choice for black & white snapshots: A simple black frame with white matting . Elegant, yes. But a little too predictable. So why not give it a thoroughly modern spin by pairing the photo with not one but two bright, bold prints? And is there a more perfect holiday to celebrate vintage snaps of the ones we love than Mother’s Day? Photo Editor Jolie Novak had this amazing photo of her mom, Leslie, pregnant with her and kindly volunteered it for our project. Want to recreate it at home with a shot of your own mom? All DIY Infoon… http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=998040&pid=998039&uts=1304029448 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf Bring Black & White Photos to Life Gather your materials: -Plain frame -Two different patterns of wallpaper/wrapping paper -The photo you’re going to spotlight -Tape -Blade or paper cutter -Cardboard, or any surface you can safely cut on. Bring Black & White Photos to Life Cut the first piece of decorative paper to the size of the frame’s backing using the blade. Then move to the next sheet of paper. This one should be cut smaller by about 2/3 — though the actual sizing is up to you. Bring Black & White Photos to Life If you’ve printed out the black & white photo like we did here, cut it out completely so that there’s no border. Bring Black & White Photos to Life Tape the first piece of paper right onto the frame’s backing. Bring Black & White Photos to Life Once the entire backing is covered, bring the next, smaller, piece of paper. Try to get it as close to the middle as possible. Then do the same with the photo. Bring Black & White Photos to Life Tada! Here’s Jolie with her mother’s day present all ready to go. Bring Black & White Photos to Life Looking for more Mother’s Day crafts? Check out… DIY Paper-Cut Mother’s Day Card DIY Mother’s Day Corsage Mother’s Day Flower Arrangements Flower Arranging 101 All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Imposing Concrete Residence in Warsaw: Safe House

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:24:23 +0000

“ Safe House ” was designed by Kwk Promes Architects and is located in Warsaw, Poland. The aim of the project was to create a two-level “fortress” that would provide a high level of security for the owners. Which is why the house features movable concrete walls that can pretty much isolate the entire residence when the owners are away for example. The house can literally be “closed” and “opened” according to the needs of the inhabitants. Here is more from the architects: “ When the set of 15 meter-long retractable walls on the eastern and western side are slid all the way out, the entry plot is enclosed into a temporary courtyard space. The back of the house, which faces an expansive garden to the south, features a 6 meter-high roll-down gate that completely opens up the interior to the exterior. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, presenting the living space with an effectively contrary impression to the one offered by the solid mass of the building .” We would be interested to know what are the main features that make a house “safe” in your opinion – architecturally speaking. (Photographer: Aleksander Rutkowski) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Clock Safe Perfect for Hiding Goods Elegant Art Patterns for Your Floor Darnell Residence Cool and Modern Building with Imposing Architecture Sumptuous Open Air Sculpture Residence in Warsaw Ridgewood Residence: Expansive wooden home that blends in with surroundings Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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World’s First 18 Hole Floating Golf Course In Maldives

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:48:08 +0000

Floating hotels are so passe as now we will soon get to witness the world’s first ever floating golf course in Maldives. The $500 million project may just kickstart a a new trend and I can’t wait to see how it impacts further floating developments. The 18-hole golf course will be situated near the Maldives airport and will be built upon floating platform for an unforgettable experience. The solar powered golf course will of course offer luxurious accommodations that would offer unparalleled views of the stunning surrounding reefs. Underwater tunnels will be built as well and the project will be led by Waterstudio.NL, Dutch Docklands and Troon Golf.

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Beautiful Family Home in San Francisco with a Rustic Charm

admin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:53:42 +0000

Feldman Architecture redecorated an old cottage in San Francisco and turned it into a beautiful family home. Here is the official description of the project from the developers: “One of the oldest houses in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, this 1860′s cottage sat in disrepair for years. Feldman Architecture’s charge was to repair, expand and modernize the small, dark house while maintaining the rustic charm of the original building. To accomplish this, the firm kept the facade and envelope of the existing structure and added a contemporary, but unobtrusive, addition: a narrow, ten-foot-wide wing that contains a garage, bedroom suite and studio office spaces on two levels. The roof and upper floor in the center of the house were cut away to create a central light core that washes a stone wall and illuminates the kitchen and living room. Large new windows create a connection with the backyard. Careful mixing of rough stone and wood with clean glass and metal breathes new life into the once-neglected structure”. Have a look at the photos and get inspired! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Unconventional Home: Church in San Francisco Turned into Family Crib Beautiful and Spacious Rustic Home in Chile Rustic Home Touches to Bring Luxury and Nature Together Casa Sao Francisco, A Mixture Of Classic And Modern Home Renovation in the Swiss Alps, a Fantastic Mix of Natural and Modern Contemporary Residence in San Francisco with City Skyline View Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Peeps Easter Crafts: Taking Candy to the Next Level

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:38:08 +0000

No matter how you feel about the taste of Peeps, there’s no denying that they make for super sweet Easter crafts. Few people love Peeps so much that they want to devour them fresh, stale and in enormous quantities. Yes, I’m one of those people. But for the rest of you, I rounded up these tasty crafts that make even better use of the sugar-y marshmallow treats. Whether you want to spend your Easter crafting with your family or the days after doing something creative with those leftover Peeps, these projects should keep you busy — and your home downright festive. Gerbera Designs ; Store and Style Easter Craft #1: A Sugar-Sweet Wreath First off — a wreath that’s bright, cherry and basically guaranteed to make guests smile. Gerbera Designs has the step-by-step for this simple project that makes excellent use of toothpicks and a straw wreath. Easter Craft #2: Tasty Placecards Still have leftover toothpicks? Use them as an excuse to get Peeps on the table…pre-dessert. These beauties elevate a normal placecard from a simple tabletop accent to the main event. Head to Store and Style for full tutorial. Mommy Savers ; The Hungry Mouse Easter Craft #3: A Cheeky Vase You can’t beat fresh flowers…except for when you complement them with some cute bunny faces. Between the electric-colored dye and copious amount of sugar, Peeps are basically the opposite of organic so they definitely add a shocking element to an otherwise serene arrangement. Mommy Savers has the full instructions so you can bring this look home. Easter Craft #4: “Floral” Centerpiece No time to pick up flowers before guests arrive? Build one. And give it a nutritious place to grow. Like, uh, jelly beans. If you’re going to put this in the center of your Easter table, be prepared for little hands to grab a taste. Hey, no sense in everything being too perfect, right? Get the step-by-step at The Hungry Mouse . Sugar Swings Easter Craft #5: Peep Pops We left in one edible craft — though you might think these are too cute to scarf down. We love that the vanilla cover makes these Peeps look totally demure. Who knew they could look so chic when covered up? Get the full scoop at Sugar Swings and then make your own versions in every color combo imaginable. Choose to Thrive Easter Craft #5: Hilarious Artwork Why shouldn’t your day-old candy qualify as art? This project cracks me up…and is hugely intriguing. What happened to the lone, bitten Peep? And why are the other Peeps standing there so innocently? Choose to Thrive tells you how it’s done. Considering other Easter crafts? Check out.. Our Favorite Easter Crafts: No Eggs Allowed! Easter Crafts – Inexpensive Kits To Keep Kids Hoppy 15 Easy Easter Crafts All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Stunning Apartment Design in Moscow with Original Details

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:28:11 +0000

Miroshkin Michael and Miroshkina Elen from Geometrix Design have completed the interior of an apartment located in Moscow, Russia. Here is the description of the project called “Fantasy Island ” (from the designers): “Through the entrance lobby we get into the large sitting-room, where with the help of extendable glass partitions the kitchen area is detached. This decision determines the prescription of every zone logically, but at the same time doesn’t overload the space and makes it unique, light and airy. The main emphasis in the interior is focused on the home theater zone. This is not only the necessary part of the sitting-room but also the complete art-object. The switched off TV panel “ad notam” becomes the invisible part of big black glass panel with the all round embedded light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The construction arrests sight and its prescription astonishes. And in this case the idea aesthetics doesn’t pinch the functional purpose: we mean, the space for keeping CD and books on each side. Under the glass there is the commode with drawers, and all the construction continued straight to the ceiling in the form of lustrous panels with the built-in luminaires (lamps). The luminous decisions wide choice makes the interior change according to mood preferences. There is the “jack”(special thing) in the kitchen: the transformer –table with the remote control. One touch-and we get the dining-table, or bar counter. The bedroom with a big quantity of windows has the separate WC-and-bathroom unit and the dressing room, of course. We’ve took in (admited) the natural light into the WC-and-bathroom unit with the help of frosted glass, which was used as a partition. Also there were used natural materials as wood and stone. The beauty of two noble materials was underlined with the combination of colors.Fantasy and reality were interlaced in this project. And they made the wonderful “duo” of aesthetics and functionality. “(Photographs: Zinur Razutdinov) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Luxurious Russian Penthouse Apartment Balancing Light and Dark Accents Another Swedish Apartment that Looks Stunning Enticing Apartment in Moscow designed by a Glass Artist Spacious Apartment Design in Battersea, UK Converting a YMCA Gym into a Beautiful Apartment Elegant Triptych Lighting Set, a Tribute to St. Basil Cathedral in Moscow Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Sawhorse Plans: Build a Chic, Gold Version

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:29:26 +0000

Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks , Outdoors There’s no need to hide your sawhorse when it looks this good. Get the step-by-step on how to build this beauty in your backyard. Check out this story from our friends at Charles & Hudson . Their project was a finalist in the ReadyMade 100 ! We wanted this project to have a bit of a Hi/Low feel to it and nothing says classy better than gold! This how-to project will take you through the steps to building a utilitarian workshop item (the sawhorse) and give it some bling. Charles & Hudson Tools * Drill/Driver with Phillips bit or screwdriver * Circular Saw or hacksaw * Auto-hammer or regular hammer * Measuring Tape * Pencil Materials * 8 30″ 2x4s * 6 32.5″ 2x4s * 32 16D galvanized nails * 12 3″ wood screws * 2 cans of paint (we went with RustOleum Gold but substitute for your favorite) And make sure to check out these other great posts: Gifts For the DIY Mom Spring Moving Checklist All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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