I stumbled on some beautiful pottery work by an artist named Suuskeramiek from the Netherlands on etsy today and loved some of her pieces. Her colors are really lovely, the shapes and styles quite modern and since they’re made out of stoneware clay, you can put these pottery pieces in the dishwasher and microwave. And her descriptions of each piece are so charming: “This... 
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I think everyone needs a Tim Gunn in their life. A little encouragement, a little constructive criticism, all dished out gently, wisely and totally in style. Now you can ‘make it work’ under the helpful guidance of the official Tim Gunn Bobblehead! Or, you can attach Tim to your dashboard to ward off evil fashionistas. Created by Emmett McCarthy and the EMc2... 
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I thought in honor and remembrance of those people who suffered and perished in the wake of Katrina, that today would be a good day to reach out to others in need. Actually it’s better to reach out all the time, but life is so busy we rarely get that chance. So, let’s all be really thankful for the roofs over our heads, and all the belongings we covet and just put... 
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Can a store be considered a personal hero? An idol at the alter of design and good taste? Well, if so, Russian Hill’s Swallowtail is definitely what I worship. I have loved this shop from the day I walked in, and have often contemplated how to be Swallowtail when I grow up. It’s quirky, eclectic and full of beautiful objects that I love to dawdle over when I visit. It’s... 
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As was discussed with some of you on Apartment Therapy San Francisco, even though I scored these great chairs at a real bargain on craigslist, I was presented with the dilemma of a bit of a chair-overdose. The living room was just too crowded with chairs and not quite working. So with some helpful suggestions from fellow AT commenters and tossing and turning with some... 
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