DIY
Roundup: Fourth of July DIYs
Are you hosting a Fourth of July party this weekend, or heading to a parade or backyard barbecue? Whip up one of these cool patriotic projects to celebrate Independence Day!
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Roundup: Weekend DIYs
Paint stripes on your wall, add visual interest with some homemade art, or go big with a floor stenciling project. What do you have time to work on this weekend?
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3 Popular Charging Stations to DIY
It's a battle: 'mo gadgets, 'mo problems. Well not so much problems per se, but more cords, and more outlets needed to plug in all those gadgets to charge. Which, then necessitates the organized geek's BFF: the charging station.
Ikea Plus Custom Design Equals This Cat Tower
If you've decked out your home with hip and minimal furnishings take note: You don't have to pay a million bucks for modern cat furniture too. Los Angeles-based designer Peter Sehorsch recently took the kitty design world by storm when he turned a simple IKEA Stolmen system into a spectacular cat tower, and now he's selling the custom units for all the copycats who love his work. The Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower — named after his cat, Frank, naturally — combines an IKEA post and mounting fixtures with homemade platforms.
Casa Quickie: Make Your Own Mark Rothko
Abstract artist Mark Rothko was a largely self-taught artist who created large, abstract expressionist paintings. This photo, from Miles Redd's portfolio, shows a painting with a similar look in this home. While most of us will never be able to afford a real Rothko, we can definitely fake the look. Start by purchasing a canvas at your local craft store, and experiment with painting hazy, rectangular shapes with acrylic paints.
Make a No-Bake Pupcake For a Special Birthday Treat!
Someone's special Sugar pup is celebrating his seventh birthday on Saturday — North! I bend the rules for my pup (and myself) and allow an extra "sweet" treat to honor the day. Inspired by Francesca and Sharkey's cupcake creation, I made up my own "pupcake" with seven layers .
DIY: Concrete Garden Steps With Glass
Bay Area landscape architecture firm Studio Green creates gorgeous garden elements for its clients, like these patio squares that have been seeded with colored glass. I love the unexpected sparkle to these simple patio steps. Making patio stepping stones isn't too difficult, and by adding colored glass tiles, you can get the same special sparkle without all of the work of sanding down the broken glass pieces.Summer is an ideal time of the year to make these pavers, since hot, sunny weather will help them dry more quickly.
Look of the Day: Handmade Hottie
Wow. I'm in awe of ljhtx's amazing DIY ensemble. She looks like a handmade hottie in her polka-dot dress.
DIY: Découpaged Walls
Découpaging your walls with pages from an old book, antique maps, or magazine covers can instantly transform a boring wall into a conversation piece. Your wallcovering will be one of a kind, a quality that even the most glam wallpaper can't give you. Some of you might think that tearing up a book for any project is sacrilegious.
How-To: Weave a Willow Pergola
Last week, I showed you this beautiful willow pergola, which was featured at Sunset's Celebration Weekend. You can tour the Mod Cottage where the pergola was featured, if you missed the great photos of this cool house.
The woven technique used in the pergola is referred to as wattle.
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Instyle
Jul 03 2009
Diane Kruger
WHAT SHE WORE
A lace top worn with rolled-up shorts, platform sandals and a rugged leather bag
WHERE
The Anja Gockel show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
WHY WE LOVE IT
Kruger made her cargo shorts front-row ready by unexpectedly pairing them with a crocheted lace top. Add contrast to your own slouchy shorts with a lace shirt with a structured silhouette.
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