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Function Junction: Housewares With Personality

Shop: Function Junction
Location: Kansas City, Mo
Typical Items: They're an independent retailer offering innovative kitchen items, housewares and home furnishings.
Average Price Range: $5-$100+

Function Junction has been a Kansas City staple since 1977. They're a home-goods store that specializes in kitchenware and cleaning supplies, plus a fabulous assortment of things to keep your spaces organized. Even if you're not in the market for something new, you will be by the time you leave their doors!

DIY Silhouettes From Jason Loper
Weekend Project

A few months ago we featured the beautifully structured bohemian home of Jason Loper. His place is filled to the brim with fabulous DIY tricks and tips, but we are still thinking about the family portrait silhouettes behind his sofa. They're an easy DIY project for the holiday weekend. Jason shares how it's done after the jump.

National Geographic Takes An Inside Look at Lack

112409-lacktable.jpg We won't lie, we have a soft spot for IKEA, no matter how many nay-sayers there are out there. That love, combined with behind the scenes video footage from National Geographic on how a lack table is constructed — well we're just happier than a pig in, well, whatever it is that pigs roll in. Click through to see inside the IKEA factories and check out the inner-workings of everyone's standby sidetable, Lack.

Repurpose Old Towels Into A Bolster Pillow

Towels are something that every household uses and in turn, wears out. We've mentioned a few ways to reuse them before, but why not try putting them to use by making them into bolster pillows? It's not as tricky as you might think, check out the tutorial after the jump.

When Do You Put Up Your Holiday Decor?
Survey

112009-nordstrom.jpg We let out a silent cheer when we came across this sign at Nordstrom yesterday. As the holidays seem to become closer and closer to Halloween every year, it seems Thanksgiving feels a little left behind.

Although we understand the benefit of decking the halls early, we're not sure if we're ok with the idea. Share your thoughts after the jump!

Boogie On: Boston Terrier Takes On The Classic Chairs

We have to admit up front that we're serious suckers for ugly dogs. We have a Boston Terrier named Wilbur and have eyes glued to the screen when Wes & Kayla's French Bulldog, Bacon makes an appearance. So we fell hook, line and sinker, for these prints of Boogie the Boston on Classic furniture pieces.

Reduced, Reused and Recyled Roundup

111809-stuff.jpg We love repurposing items more than anything when it comes to our own personal decor stylings. It not only makes financial sense, but is earth friendly and you know how much we love that. Check out our roundup of our favorite repurposed items and ways to make them pull double duty, after the jump.

5 Terrific Tablescapes By Color Combo

Are you still looking for something to spark your interest when it comes to table decor this holiday season? It's easy to become inundated with all the festive table-decor, so we've broken it down into 5 color combos to coordinate with most any color palette.

Easy To Clean & Make Placemats

We love a good DIY project, especially when they require very little work on our part. In this case, all that's needed is a trip to your local Fed Ex Kinko's and a simple download. The best part is, they'll wipe clean when company's gone and take up little to no room to store. Details after the jump.

Simplemat: Install Tile Without All The Waiting

simplemat111309.jpg Tiling any surface in your home is a test in patience. There's time spent spacing, and waiting for things to cure before moving on, but a new product called Simplemat is making it as easy as press, peel and stick. Seriously, check out the video after the jump!

Dreamgate Wallband: Lightweight Cork Headboard Solution

Studio 1a.m. is comprised of the combined talents and designs of Donna Piacenza and Jody Work. You might remember their, This Table Will Self Destruct featured previously over at Re-Nest. They're back again with this printed cork headboard that can be used in more places than just the bedroom.

Make An Umbrella Stand From Bathtub Feet

An umbrella stand isn't one of those things that's at the top of most people's to-buy list. But they're super handy to have around and can make the rainy months on either side of old man Winter a little easier. We ran across this fabulous project that turns claw foot bathtub feet into a fabulous entryway umbrella holder.

DIY Thrifty Burlap & Freezer Paper Placemat

We love a good DIY project as much as the next person, but what we love more than simply doing it yourself, is when those results look like super professional. We ran across this easy DIY placemat made from a few yards of burlap and a little help from some freezer paper. Dress up your table for the holidays with these simple steps.

Faucet Handles: Bringing The Outdoors In

110909-knobs.jpg We have a small confession to make, and although this will be a huge shocker to most, we just want to lay all our cards on the table—we love using items in ways that they aren't traditionally used. That being said, we literally squealed out loud when we came across these kitchen cabinet faucet handles...

Heather's Vintage Granny Chic
House Tour

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Name: Heather Spriggs Thompson
Location: Nashville, TN
Size: 2100 sq. ft.
Years Lived In: 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years)

The vintage stylings of Heather Spriggs Thompson feel like a beautiful echo heard around the internet. She has set the bar high in the mainstream media, when it comes to making vintage pieces not only feel beautiful, but modern and comforting. Although she's only recently moved into her current home, it's already filled with picture-perfect places where you can easily see yourself...

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