Fashion and home decor trends go hand in hand.  Check out these amazing interpretations of Fall lines via hgtv.com.
Lingerie-Inspired Femininity Prada’s lace-laden fall ‘08 collection plus the nude palettes from spring/summer ‘09 results in a mishmash of lingerie-inspired fall fashions with a distinct boudoir feel. Make this work in your home with pale shades, delicate [...]

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Are you looking for a fun and affordable gift? Maybe you seek to lift your home and spirit with a punch of color or burst of scent? Well, let CRAVE let you in on a little known secret…Etsy.com is a fabulous source for unique and affordable finds. From handmade soaps to funky [...]

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The recent heat has got us hot and bothered. Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips via MedicineNet help you keep cool all summer long.
1. Alter your pattern [...]

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Great lamps can completely invigorate an otherwise drab room, but are often impossible to find. Luckily, Dawn Bassett of LitShades is around to craftily rejuvenate, restore and transform lampshades to match your aesthetic desires. Dawn recently sat down with us to dish about her glorious work. Read her energizing interview below:
What was [...]

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Ever made the mistake of purchasing an item because it was a good deal only to have it take up prime closet real estate? Check out the amazing tips on Summer sale shopping from EHow.
1. Organize your closets before you shop and make note of the items you won’t need next summer. There’s no [...]

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Anne-Maire Faiola  or “The Soap Queen” is the founder of Bramble Berry, a website dedicated to the art of soap making.

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From Beacon Hill to Brooklyn, people are buzzing about the joys of raising chickens in an urban environment. Seattle Urban Farm Company says,
“Many people don’t believe it possible to have this experience in the city, but laying hens’ small space requirements and pleasant dispositions make them a wonderful addition to any backyard. Managing your [...]

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The folks at Treehugger.com are all about livin’ large small spaces. Check out this list of tips for size challenged dwellings from Dirk Dieter, an inspirational industrial designer living in a 250 square foot house!
1. Nix doors that swing. Find cabinets with sliding doors, and use curtains or shades to partition off space. (Dieter’s “laundry [...]

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Spring is the perfect time to get your home and life organized. Thankfully easy to use, free financial applications like Mint.com exist to help people get a handle on their personal finances. We found a great Ehow article that provides step by step instructions on getting minted.
Step 1: Sign up for a free account [...]

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Spring is in the air, and wedding season is in full bloom! A close friend’s impending nuptials can be an emotional, invigorating and often stressful experience for her bridesmaids. We asked around about wedding stressors and found women believe ‘toasts’ to be the most daunting girlfriend duty.
Petrified of public speaking? Read our [...]

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