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Luxurious shower idea

Posted February 20, 2012

Ah, the humble shower. It’s the way most of us choose to get clean every day, but it’s usually a pretty simple affair: you stand and the water pours over you. If you wanted to lie or sit down in the shower, you would end up with a face full of water and would probably [...]

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A tiny Japanese garden house in the city

Posted February 16, 2012

It seems like Japan often leads the way when it comes to small but innovative housing. It’s no surprise of course, since this island nation has a large population and often limited land. However, Japan has long been known for its impeccable aesthetics. Combine that with an efficiency ...

Link Love: Valentine’s Day 2012 Edition

Posted February 14, 2012

25 Heart-Melting Decorating DIYs for a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Bash Casa Sugar “If you’re still toying with the idea of inviting your girlfriends over for a last-minute celebration this weekend, see if this roundup of super-stylish Valentine’s Day DIY decorations is the ...

Top 10 homes trends for 2012

Posted February 8, 2012

Each year, around the time of the International Builders Show, Marvin Windows and Doors compiles a list of the top trends in home building and design. These compilations tend to be among the more popular posts we share throughout the year, so without further ado, here are our top 10 home trends for ...

Mr. Butler’s beautiful kitchen

Posted February 2, 2012

Over at Architectural Digest, they are featuring some beautiful celebrity kitchens. We recommend checking them all out and imagining how your favorite celebrities whip up gourmet meals, but we have to share the one we loved the most. Feast your eyes on this unusual kitchen: No, it’s not in a ...

At Marvin, people are our most important asset

Posted January 26, 2012

At Marvin, people are our most important asset since they make the beautiful products that we sell. Take a look at this video and find out why… At Marvin, people are our most important asset is a post from: MLuxe - Distinctive Home Style

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Decorate your home with some cool DIY fiber art ideas

Posted January 24, 2012

Today, we have two very cool DIY fiber arts ideas, both via Curbly. If you want to add some personalized flair to your home, consider these! First up is this duvet cover featuring doodles. It’s a bit labor intensive, but the end result is very cool. You’ll need whatever drawings ...

(Teddy) Bear-skin rug

Posted January 19, 2012

Here’s a new thing that can be recycled and re-purposed: stuffed animals! Tree Hugger tells the story of an artist, Augustina Woodgate, and her rugs made out of the “skins” of stuffed animals. To make the rugs, she removes the animals’ heads and the stuffing from the bodies ...