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‘Midnight in Paris’ Reawakens Vintage Parisian Style (11 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:28:31 +0000

Gil Pender, the main character in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, is a man torn between the past and the present something a lot of home design lovers can relate to. Many homes today have a mix of everything: Eames with Louis XIV, or Saarinen with Art Deco. As Gil (played by Owen Wilson)…

Sixties Southern Style: Inspiration from ‘The Help’ (19 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:27:18 +0000

I usually hate it when a book I enjoy as much as I enjoyed The Help is made into a movie, but I had nothing to fear from this movie up for Best Picture. The only element that may have outdone the supreme casting choices was the ingenious set…

Oscar Nominees Shine Light on Design Styles (10 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:26:32 +0000

I think that Houzzers going to the cinema are equally interested in the three p’s: plot, popcorn and production design. I already talked a bit about the great plot and plantation home style in an ideabook…

Curtain Rods: Wood or Metal? (10 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:38:18 +0000

The right decorative rod can turn up the "wow" volume of your curtains and help achieve the look and feel you want in any room. Wood and metal rods are typical choices, but which one do you go with?A wood rod can bring in a natural element or give a stately feel. A metal rod can break up a...

Step Up Your Split-Level Spec House (25 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:21:38 +0000

It's no surprise that most Americans live in houses built from standard plans. There are good reasons for this, the most significant of which is to keep house prices low. Most people just don't have the resources to build a custom home.There are downsides to spec houses, of course. Adaptations...

Past Squares with Present in Spanish Tile (11 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:27:44 +0000

One of my favorite trends at the 2012 Cevasima tile expo in Valencia, Spain, was the renaissance and updating of historic styles, since new screen-print and ink-jet technologies make...

Sh*t Natural Mamas Say Video Is a Hilarious Sendup of Green Parenting

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:17:07 +0000

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Do you try to teach your baby words like “spirulina”? Do you host chicken pox parties and/or have an amber teething necklace for your kid? Sounds like you might be a Natural Mama. And what’s the fun in parenting if you can’t take a step back and laugh at yourself every now and then? Our sister site Inhabitots recently came across this genius video, Sh*t Natural Mamas Say, produced by blogger Mama Natural. Watch the video above, and then head over to Mama Natural to see check out Part 2.

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UK Water Pumping Station Converted Into Sophisticated Modern Home

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:29:04 +0000

Camouflaged in the north of England, UK, this exceptional two-story building is the result of a notable architecture conversion. The Pump House is the contemporary and sophisticated version of a former water pumping station in Ilkley and shelters three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two receptions. Its exterior stays true to the origins of the building and displays an intriguing brick finish. Once inside, the overall perspective is bent, as a potential visitor is likely to be surprised by the highly modern interiors. A generously sized living and dining space acts as the focal point of the entire house. The attention to detail is obvious in every corner of the project, from the lighting elements in the living area to the specially commissioned bathroom with imported marble from Italy. State-of-the art technology is also a defying factor for this home, equipped with infrared high security cameras and intercom system with electric gates. The Pump House is currently available for sale here, listed at £725,000.

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“Power Felt” Uses Your Own Body Heat to Charge Your Cellphone (And It Costs $1!)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:56:09 +0000

As cellphone addicts, we all know the feeling of dread when you leave the house and realize your battery is low. What if instead of running to the nearest outlet, all you had to do was a quick set of jumping jacks? Wake Forest University scientists have developed “Power Felt,”a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an electrical current. Click ahead to learn more about the awesome (and affordable!) technology.

Guest Picks: Fun and Functional Growth Charts (20 photos)

Casas Bonitas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:38:49 +0000

Growing, growing, grown. Although cliche, it seems like kids grow up so fast that if you blink, you'll miss it. These fun and functional growth charts will help you track their progress while making a design statement. Trust me, you won't want to fold these up to stash away in a scrapbooking box year...