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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:35:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes the bathroom is the only quiet place in the house (and even then I get the inevitable "Where's mom?" up and down the hallway), but regardless of the chaos in your home may be, your bathroom should always be a place where you can escape the monotony of the ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/make-your-bathroom-a-sanctuary/ As  people become more and more aware of the damage caused by common household chemicals, they have been seeking out alternative cleaning methods that are good for  their home and their health.  There are many fantastic  natural products now available at the store, but did you know  some of the ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/cleaning-the-natural-way/ In a world of frequent moves and small apartments, planting a garden isn't always practical; but that doesn't mean you have to give up all hope of having lush flowers or fresh vegetables. All it takes is some simple containers placed in the right spot, a few well chosen seeds, ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/gardening-in-small-spaces/ You may not have the energy to turn your home upside down or the money to hire a feng shui consultant so why bother reading another article about feng shui? Because it works. A home has energy. When you walk into a room, you can feel it. ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/feng-shui-for-every-day/ Is your house a wreck and you don't know where to start? Well, the Flylady recommends baby steps. Your home didn't get in a mess overnight so it won't be clean overnight. Work on one room for at least fifteen minutes (set a timer and cover up the clock). ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/declutter/ There is something about these that really appeals to me, even though I'm not entirely on board with the whole urban decor movement. It makes me think of eating outdoors in a cool little metropolitan cafe, watching the world go by and soaking in the scene. Artist Michael Miller is actually ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/manhole-cover-decor/ Oh this is too cool. A hotel in Berlin, Germany called Propeller Island City Lodge has been designed to be a work of art in and of itself. From the site: 30 rooms with an absolutely unique and personal ambiance. "Unique" is meant literally, for the entirety of all furnishings and ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/propeller-island-city-lodge/ Of all the rooms in your house where you go to rejuvenate yourself, your bedroom is the most important. At least one-third of your life is spent sleeping, and even when you're not in dreamland, you may be using your bedroom for rest and relaxation. That means it ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/your-bedroom-your-oasis/ Normal Room. The premise of this website is very simple: People take a picture of a room in their house and upload it on to this site with their location, the type of dwelling they live in, and their family status (i.e. single, married, married with kids, etc.) There are literally ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/normal-room/ I confess, I love the bathroom. I'm a firm believer in the healing properties of water, and there's nowhere I feel more comforted than in the tub or under a gentle shower. But as much as I my sanctuary, I love technology. So I was stoked to ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/space-age-bathrooms/ Looking for the ultimate Father's Day gift? Once your dad sees this baby, he will rewrite his will naming you as the sole beneficiary of his entire estate. It might be the perfect gift--not just for dads, but for any man. Well. Any man that likes ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/how-to-blow-your-dads-mind/ Wow. I mean...WOW. This takes some talent. Check out their entire photo gallery. They did some extensive work in there. I don't know if you are familiar enough with Mario Bros. games, but they have really managed to recreate that world. They even have those little ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/someones-kid-is-very-very-happy/ Freshome.com is reporting on a fabulous set of seats created by designer Stephen Reed for the London offices of Bloomberg Financial Services. I absolutely LOVE this concept. I mean, the possibilities are endless. You could get pillows to spell out your name, or any word with special meaning to ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/scrabble-furniture/ Don't get me wrong.  I like the earth and I work really hard to minimize my impact on it.  I appreciate the efforts of people who reduce, reuse and recycle.  I'm just not quite sure how I feel about this shredded paper furniture by Jens Praet: On one hand, it's great ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/shredded-paper-furniture/ More and more families are re-evaluating their homes and finding new ways to reduce their environmental impact. There are many ways--some of which are surprisingly inexpensive--to improve your home. Whether you replace your bulbs or install new energy saving light fixtures, you can save electricity in every room in your ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/going-green/ The benefits of cast iron cookware are well known in kitchens throughout the world. For one thing, it is a non-toxic cooking surface. In fact, there is an added benefit of the iron leaching into the food cooked in it, providing you with an additional source for this ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/cast-iron-cookware/ You may not have a huge gourmet kitchen, but you still needs to use this room every day.  How can you make the most out of the kitchen you have? Organization is the key to surviving in tight spaces.  There are thousands of modular pieces for cabinets and pantries such as ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/make-the-most-of-your-kitchen/ Are you ready to hire someone to help you realize your dream decor? There are thousands of interior decorators, some of whom specialize in either residential or commercial decor, or a particular style--modern, classic, rustic, etc. When you set out to find a decorator, here are some things to ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/hiring-an-interior-decorator/ Use What You Have Decorating Laurie Ward A great book about using what you already have in your home and making the most of it. It also offers tips for buying new furniture and home accessories, and lists common decorating mistakes to be avoided. House Beautiful - 500 Sensational Ways to Create ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/top-ten-home-decorating-books/ Your home is more than just a place to store you clothing and eat dinner at the end of a long day.  We spend time at home relaxing, entertaining, watching television--and reading! Books are beautiful.  They represent the combined knowledge of the human race, and offer us the opportunity to learn ... http://www.homegraffiti.com/index.php/articles/decorating-with-books/