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Bloom Collection designed by Michael Thomas Host and Tanja Hinder of mthwoodworks

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The bloom collection by Michael Thomas Host and Tanja Hinder of mthwoodworks. Every piece is different depending on the wood salvaged from Vancover Island. They design these table
Posted by: MollyK
on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 at 14:09 pm
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Palm Hanging Light by Janne Kyttanen for Freedom of Creation.

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Design by Janne Kyttanen for Freedom of Creation, you can certainly see these designs took Inspiration from nature. The design very much reminds be of flower petals You can purchas
Posted by: jenny
on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 at 8:05 am
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Would you spill blood for light? Blood lamp by Mike Thompson

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Designed to make people think about the amount of energy we waste, the Blood Lamp only works once and requires a drop of blood to turn on. The idea is to make people stop and think
Posted by: ben_k
on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 at 10:28 am
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Decorative flowers made from recycled maps by Green Cycle Designs

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Not strictly furniture but I just thought these were to good not to share. Made from old maps, these flowers are beautifully crafted by Green Cycle Designs. The natural colour chan
Posted by: jenny
on Sun, 12 Feb 2012 at 17:36 pm
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Hole in the Floor by Raw Edges:

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Award winning design studio 'Raw Edges' created these unusual shelving units for a private commission in 2010. Playing with the idea, and aptly named 'hole in the floor' the shelvi
Posted by: ben_k
on Sun, 12 Feb 2012 at 17:11 pm
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How to remove watermarks from wood flooring

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A simple solution to removing watermarks is to rub the affected area with some toothpaste in a circular motion with a clean, damp cloth. When the mark has been removed, wipe away t
Posted by: sarah
on Sun, 12 Feb 2012 at 11:58 am
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Step and Store by Unicraft Joinery Pty Ltd

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Most of us these days never have enough storage space, not enough room to have another chest of draws. Although this draw space is not “furniture” it is a really clever idea.
Posted by: MargD
on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 at 14:00 pm
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Cardboard rocking chair by Roma Korjakins

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This striking Rocking chair is another product of creative mind of Herefordshire based furniture designer and maker Roma Korjakins who is trading under name of “Creative Timbers
Posted by: romis
on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 at 22:21 pm
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Organ Collection by BRC Design

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BRC Design under the direction of Benjamin Rollins Caldwell, design, handcrafts and sculpt all their collections from unconventional materials. Benjamin Rollins Caldwells passion
Posted by: MollyK
on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 at 14:11 pm
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Inception Chair by Vivian Chiu

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The space-saving Inception Chair is 10 chairs getting progressively smaller . Each chair has hand cut grooves on the inside edges of its seat frame as well as notches in the seat
Posted by: MollyK
on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 at 12:17 pm
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How to clean and maintain your hardwood floors

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If you are considering changing the flooring in your home, you might want to consider hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring is a little more expensive than some, but the colours and
Posted by: sarah
on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 at 11:56 am
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How to remove Crayon stains from fabric and upholstery

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Simple steps to removing crayon marks and stains:
1: Crayon stains can be removed by placing the stained fabric on white cloth or paper towels.
2. Spray well with WD-40,
Posted by: sarah
on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 at 11:55 am
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How to remove ink stains from upholstery and carpets

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Removing ink stains can be difficult. The most important thing to do is to try to remove the stain as quickly as possible before it sets. Try this method to remove ink from upholst
Posted by: sarah
on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 at 13:26 pm
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MINE-furniture design is Mati Karmin,

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You would never guess what Mati Karminfrom Estonia made this swing out of – old mines. He has made a lot of quirky furniture out of these old detonated mines left by the Russai
Posted by: MollyK
on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 at 13:06 pm
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What to look for when buying second hand chairs - Part 4

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When buying second hand chairs make sure they are stable, and of course comfortable. The seat of the chair should be a porous material that will let the heat from your body evapora
Posted by: ben_k
on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 at 0:06 am
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What to look for when buying second hand tables - Part 3

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When looking to buy second hand, look for a table that is fit for your requirements. If the table will be load baring look for one that has braces on each leg, to evenly distribute
Posted by: ben_k
on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 at 17:57 pm
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What to look for when buying second hand cabinets and chest of draws - Part 2

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There's a few things to look out for when buying second hand cabinets and chest of draws. While you are pulling out the drawers of a cabinet or any item with draws, do they move ea
Posted by: ben_k
on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 at 10:20 am
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What to look for when buying second hand furniture - Part 1

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If you are looking for second hand furniture and you want to get the best for your money, follow some of the tips below and you can have a great piece that is going to last for yea
Posted by: ben_k
on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 at 8:36 am
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How to remove oil stains from fabric

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To remove oil stains from fabric and upholstery:
1. Apply an absorbent compound such as baby powder or cornstarch to the area.
2. Allow to stand for at least fifteen mi
Posted by: sarah
on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 at 17:50 pm
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How to Reupholster a Dining Chair Seat

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Want to give your old chair a new lease of life, here's how...

One of the first choices you need to make is what kind of padding you want to put into your new chair seat
Posted by: ben_k
on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 at 16:51 pm
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