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Derrick Johnson on March 9th, 2010
Who knew you could grow a plant in your home without a pot? Well I guess it makes sense because that’s how they grow in the rainforest. I’m talking about Tillandsias. “Airplants” are the common name for Tillandsias , a type of Bromeliad that grows on rocks, trees, [...]
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Derrick Johnson on March 8th, 2010
I can’t tell you her real name, but she’s fabulous and super resourceful. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in Hollywood from investment moguls to stars of Charlie’s Angels and other leading actors. She’s truly “Housekeeper to the Stars,” so we’ll call her Joan. LOL!
Although money [...]
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Derrick Johnson on March 3rd, 2010
A client asked me to recreate a gift she had seen at a baby shower. It was a basket full of baby clothes strung together that could be passed around the entire party. It was a true showstopper. Ingenious. It’s so creative and easy to make I just have to [...]
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Derrick Johnson on February 28th, 2010
Hey Hey Everyone. DTBD has a new look! Yes it was long overdue, and now I can bring DTBD readers my tips for everyday solutions in a clean and easy-to-read format thanks to my great Web designer Keebs.
So, what can you expect from the new DTBD?
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Derrick Johnson on February 20th, 2010
Get this. The City of Santa Monica, CA is doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint. Although it sounds crazy and a lil’ repulsive (to me anyways) the City is allowing residents to salvage the metal doorknobs for the soon to be remodeled jail. Jail doorknobs? WTF? I actually [...]
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Derrick Johnson on February 16th, 2010
I’ll always admit I’m not a great baker although I can throw down on a stovetop. On that note, below is a quick (and when I say quick I mean quick) lil’ recipe for a show stopper, almost gourmet-like baked desert. I give you Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookie Cups. [...]
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Derrick Johnson on January 15th, 2010
Like most of us who are watching the news coverage and even those of you who avoid it, I have been deeply touched and saddened by the tragedy in Haiti. I often write about small things you can do to make your house feel more like a home, but imagine [...]
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Derrick Johnson on January 4th, 2010
It’s that Day. The Monday after a long holiday break. WOW 2010. Thinking back it seems like we just got over the whole Y2K phenomena and look at us now. I love it! Here is a look back at some of my favorite things of 2009, with a domestic spin [...]
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Derrick Johnson on December 16th, 2009
Comment #4
Baiyina who loves anything Warm Vanilla Sugar! Congrats Baiyina. Your candle is in the mail. Thanks to everyone who left a comment and a big THANKS to our sponsor Kingsley Drive Candles for this giveaway.
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Derrick Johnson on December 8th, 2009
A candle is more than something to decorate and aromatize your home. A candle can be a lifestyle. They evoke feelings, stimulate the senses. This is why I have a new obsession
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Kingsley Dr. Candles.
Los Angeles artisan and founder of Kingsley Dr. [...]
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