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Graceful Favorites 2016 Week 9 – Papier-Mache Animal Heads
I fell in love with these white papier-mache animal heads at West Elm a few years ago. They are a modern and humane take on trophy animal heads that hearken back to safari lodges of days gone by. Their white color matches nearly any decor and they add a little...
Laundry Room Organization
There were two aspects of our house that drew us to it: the first was that the original owners were the builders and they carefully customized it, taking great pride in its design and construction. The second was that the house was full of unexpected 45-degree...
The Design Process: The Inventory Phase
A few weeks ago, we covered the design process in four phases. The four phases of design include the Inventory Phase, the Inspiration Phase, the Design Phase, and the Construction Phase. Design involves going back and forth between these phases, but you must start...
Graceful Favorites 2016 Week 7 – An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments
If you are interested in learning about reason and logic but are intimidated the idea of spending hours reading convoluted books on the subject, then An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments is for you. This is a wonderful little book that illustrates logical fallacies...
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
Architectural drawing plays a vital role in architectural design and it is important to have an understanding of the various types of architectural drawing regardless of whether you hire a design professional or design everything yourself. Architectural drawings...
Graceful Favorites 2016 Week 6 – Dark Sky
I am an avid outdoor runner, but I often have a hard time figuring out just how much - or how little - to wear. The summer temperature in Florida never dips below 72, so the decision is easy: a tank top and running shorts. But minor temperature fluctuations in the...
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