Chair on Shine

Geek Tip: Make Your Workstation a Little More Ergonomic

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It doesn't take much to make your home workstation a little more body friendly. So before you head back to school this Fall, add a few ergonomic touches to your home office.

Get Rid Of Your Office Chair If You Want A Six Pack By Summer

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Get rid of the chair….. get a ball!

1. Makes Your Gym Workouts More Productive

Most people don’t engage their core in their workouts. Some people don’t even know how! The…

CopyCatChic.com | Chic Find | Chelsea Wing Back Chair |

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Looking for a fun living room chair or maybe even a comfy office chair? Look no further. Who doesn't love the classic, but sort of edgy,

CopyCatChic.com | Chic Find | Organic Pin-Tuck Duvet |

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Okay I've been eying the Organic Cotton Pin-Tuck Duvet from West Elm lately, but they haven't been carrying it in white which is what I need for the ole' master bedroom. I've been seeing…

A guide to buying a desk chair

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Keep these 5 points in mind when shopping for your next seat.

Armrests

If you use armrests, look for a pair that are contoured and cushioned and have adjustable height. Otherwise you may end up with poor posture from leaning to one side, or with muscle tension…

How-To Recycle a Sweater Into and A Chair Cover

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<img height="428" alt="" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/39457/IMG_3032_lg.jpg" width="285"><br> <p>Here's what you'll need:</p> <ul> <li>A chair <li>A sweater <li>Seam ripper <li>Scissors <li>Staple...

Chair Upholstery Makeover

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Have a chair in need of a face lift? Country Living's associate editor, Rebecca Thienes, did. So she learned to upholster at The Furniture Joint in New York City to transform this faded occasional chair into a fabulous find.

Housewares designers of the future, as chosen by Fred Flare

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It is certainly possible that if you are over the age of 16, you don't regularly peruse the Fred Flare site; I do. One thing I love about FF is the "Next Big Thing" contest they run every year, giving a handful of promising young designers a chance to sell their stuff on the site and hopefully get lots of good exposure. While the bulk of the stock is brightly colored accessories (basically adult toys—although not "adult" toys) like Snoopy toothbrush sets and Rubik's cube alarm clocks, there are a few less-silly housewares in the mix that could find a good home in a not-too-stiff setting.
Decoylab's "Trompe L'Oeil" cuckoo clock is just $25 and totally adorable.
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Art Appreciation 101: Steal this doorway idea (plus check out an unexpected source for furniture)

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Part of the Sculptor's Guild's In-Site art exhibition on New York's Governor's Island, this clay-flower-trimmed doorway (at left) by Julie Tesser reminded me of the exuberance of traditional Mexican paper and corn husk flowers, and made me think maybe I should try doing something similar around one of the angled-corner doorways in my apartment. What do you think—would you try something like this around one of your doorways? It seems like a nice, affordable way to bring some summery cheer into your home. (Can't believe I just said "bring summery cheer into your home," but it's too late to turn back now.) Anyway, as I was clicking around the web trying to find examples of those Mexican flowers in action, I got sucked into paging through the DirectFromMexico web site, and found a lot great handmade stuff there. Pine chests, metal art, pottery, mirrors, and glassware make up the bulk of the offerings; sadly, though, they don't carry textiles—one of my favorite things to buy and rotate through my home throughout the year. Prices seem fair overall (although some items carry an order minimum that doesn't quite make sense—do you really need more than one identical mesh beach bag at a time?), and shipping is free in the U.S. Check out a few of my picks below.

Products of the Week

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+ Birdhouse

Roost is the latest release from Hepper Home, adding diminutive domiciles for birds to their existing lines geared toward dogs and cats. Made from rust-resistant aluminum, the modern birdhouses come in several alluring anodized colors and feature removable sections for easy cleaning.