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The Antiques Garage & 25th St. Flea Market
Yvette, our Assistant Editor for Decorating and Home and connoisseur of all things flea market, may already be a familiar face to you…she’s been featured in several of my market adventures (here, here and here) and her Living Desk feature was just gorgeous. I was excited to see what she found, and even more excited to have her share those finds with you!
Checking out thrift stores and flea markets, both in New York City and beyond, is one of my pastimes. I’ve always lusted after all things vintage, and nothing makes me happier than coming across hidden treasures and trinkets from a different era.
One of my favorite spots is the 25th Street Flea Market, which runs on 25th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue. T
Christien Meindertsma’s Delicate Yet Rough Designs Are Made From Flax
Best known for her eye-opening research book PIG 05049, Christien Meindertsma has taken on a new endeavor, designing a series of rough and simple objects made from flax. Developed in collaboration with traditional rope maker Touwslagerij Steenbergen, and woodworkers Kuperus & Gardenier, the The Flax Project is a series that aims to bring back the use of the fibrous plant in the Netherlands. Playful power cables, lamps in combination with wood, delicate hand towels, spiral rugs and flax candles are just a few of the objects that highlight the potential of the humble plant.
Flax used to be a very important crop in the Netherlands, but nowadays it is grown in much smaller quantities and mainly shipped to China to be processed further.
Good quality pillows contribute to health
Considering the time we spend using pillows and their potential to cause or alleviate pain, Keith Hagood believes it pays to invest in the right one. As general merchandise manager for bedding maker the Company Store, he knows his pillows.
In recent years, the industry has been coaching consumers to match their pillows’ firmness to their sleeping styles – soft for a stomach sleeper, so the head isn’t forced upward; medium for a back sleeper, to align the spine; and very firm for a side sleeper, to provide support and fill the space between the shoulder and head.
That’s the theory, according to Mike Swiderski, a spokesperson for the Bed Bath & Beyond retail chain.
Learn About Great Small Kitchen Design
If you are designing a new kitchen and you have a small space to work in then you need to understand there are adjustments you need to make. The first thing you want to do is come up with a theme that will fit into your particular space. Not all cabinets and counter tops work well with small kitchen design.
The next thing you need to do is search through some of the small kitchen design magazines so that you can get a general idea of what you want. Those of us who follow trends in decorating and remodeling are well aware of the craze for mega-sized kitchens. A properly designed small kitchen has minimal clutter and maximum efficiency.
Loop: Multifunctional Piece of Furniture Transforms Into a Chair, Chaise, Bookshelf or Table
Were big fans of multifunctional furniture pieces like this double duty chair and this transforming desk, and now we can add Loop, a clever shape-shifting furniture Swiss Army knife, to the list. Designed by Israeli Boaz Mendel, the smart piece can magically take the shape of a chair, a chaise lounge, a bar stool, a coffee table, or even a bookshelf!
Loop is made of seven wooden boards of varying lengths that are connected in a loop by hinges (hence its name). Folding the hinges and creating the desired shape with the help of special metal connectors allows the user to whip up different furniture pieces. Th
It pays to know your stuff when decluttering
Got clutter? Are you like me and determined to make some room before the holidays hit? It’s time to sort, organize, and get rid of all that stuff you no longer want or need. Instead of sending it straight to the landfill, you can do some good with all of it and you might even make a few bucks in the process.
GOT TOYS?
I’ll start with the stuff that takes up the most space and will drive most any parent out of their mind – all those toys! The list goes on and on from stuffed animals to tea sets to baby dolls and hot wheels. Many times, our kids get tired of their toys well before those toys are worn out.
Don’t dump them in the trash – donate them so other kids can have a special holiday.
Places like the Salvation Army would love to take your toys this time of year.
Perfect Modern Bedroom Sets
Modern Bedroom Sets may broadly be categorized as Modern or Contemporary. The Contemporary bedroom furniture has a unique design and you may like to further beautify it with a set of matching dressers, armoires, a chaise-lounge and exotically placed mirrors.
Modern Bedroom Sets may be made from the vast choices of materials available namely, leather, wood, metal, glass etc. Gradually these are becoming more and more elaborate since people have started becoming more aware of the decors and know what they require. Modern and contemporary is a common combine.