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band aid rug

pkimbui — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:46:44 +0000

This rug makes me laugh. It might bandage some very sad spots in my vintage wood floors.

Like how they’re old but I call them vintage to make it sound better?

ricardo garza marcos’ band aid rug

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recycled tee-shirt rug

pkimbui — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:14:35 +0000

There are a lot of tee-shirts in this rug. Over 70, to be a little more exact.

The shirts are then dyed with coffee (decaf, they’re trying to cut down on the addiction) and then sewn together.

I love the idea of walking on a big pile of tee-shirts. I wish it were all warm like they came from the dryer….

Also available in gray, black, red, yellow and white. 5′ x 8′.

$375

Get the Cafe Au Lait Recycled Tee Shirt Rug

home: suede doorstop

pkimbui — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:35:11 +0000

My doors stay open by themselves, but I could find a reason to have a doorstop for this gorgeous little suede beauty.

It’s made out of fancy Italian suede and has this cool leather loop so you can tote it around.

I like how it is simple, slouchy and well-made. Everyday items like doorstops should be beautiful, too. They’re sent from the UK empty, so you can fill it with sand or whatever you got laying around.

Measures 12cm wide x 13cm deep x approx 17cm high

$40

Get the doorstop at LittleBlackDuck

good idea: flor configurator

Kim — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:58:30 +0000

Want from Flor on your floor but not sure how it’ll look? Check out their new Configurator, which will estimate how many tiles you need and what it’ll look like.

Configure away at Flor

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felt rug

Kim — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:01:05 +0000

Felt, how I love thee. I do not know whether you would make a plush and nice rug, but you look oh so beautiful as one. You are beautiful, warm, and modern. You are awesome.

4′ x 6′, made to order by feeldesign. $475.

Get it at Feel Design.Â

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project: make your own swiffer

Kim — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:50:22 +0000

I’ve long been grossed out by the amount of product and waste I use when I Swiffer. It’s just so convenient, I don’t know how to stop (that and I’ve got a Costco-size box to go through).

I’ve told myself that when I’m done with this box I’ll go out and buy one of those method thingies and make my own Swiffer juice, but then today I came across this great idea at Curbly.

Make your own reusable Swiffer.

OK, I can do that. Some old sweatshirts or new fleece and we’re good to go. But can I use it wet?

Go to the project.Â

potholder rugs from reclaimed fabric

Kim — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:44:29 +0000

I love potholders. They’re so cute and remind me of grandmothers for some reason. So it would only make sense that I spotted this potholder rug at BTC Elements, which has a decent home section in addition to great green wearables. These rugs are made of reclaimed fabric and come in a ton of great colors. ($75)

Get it.Â

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sale alert: flor’s winter sale

Kim — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:48:23 +0000

Get 15% off most things at flor, including the Martha Stewart Collection. Use code FF573W

Go shopÂ

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a doormat for Scrabble lovers

Kim — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:18:38 +0000

I really want this, it jsut exudes “loved Scrabble.”

(Via designspotter)

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flor swatches just got bigger

Kim — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:58:26 +0000

Flor tells me their sample carpet pieces are now 6 inches. I think that’s bigger than before, but does anyone know for sure? I’m pretty sure Ms. Stewart’s collection was sample-able before, but bigger swatches would be great.

Buy it.

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