Tag Archives: Dare To Be Domestic

The Perfect Chandelier: An Install Story

During my last design project I found a chandelier at a local dealer and fell in love. As I would Continue Reading →

One Step to a Less Cluttered Drawer

That messy kitchen drawer that has been driving you crazy may not be as bad as you think. The most Continue Reading →

My Lofty Table Find

My dining area was a part of my home that needed a little lovin’ until I found the perfect table Continue Reading →

Hack my IKEA!

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Just last week I was on the search for a lighting fixture for my dining area. I wanted something cool Continue Reading →

Ligne Roset: Sofas I Love and My Latest Interior Project.

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The Ploum sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, has changed the way I look at furniture and design.  Why Continue Reading →

A Simple Valentine’s Day Spa at Home

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Valentine’s Day can be all about home. Here’s how to set the mood in the bathroom, for Love: Gather: One Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Finds of the Week 10/23/11

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I often find my most treasured possessions at second hand stores. Here are some of my latest finds. Can you Continue Reading →

Lofty Ideas: Funky Chair Makeover

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Almost six months back I tweeted a picture of a chair I found at a thrift store.  With a little Continue Reading →

Lofty Ideas: My Army Tent Upholstered Sofa

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I knew the sofa I wanted.  I even sat on it, but I  wasn’t willing to fork over the $3,000 Continue Reading →

How To Build A Lofty Closet

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Whether you have a small closet or no closet at all you can build a solution that will provide storage Continue Reading →

Cheesecloth – The Quiet Wonder

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It’s one of those kitchen items you forget about until a recipe calls for it, and then you find yourself Continue Reading →

Cooking with Chef Dave Martin: Simple Roasted Beets

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Beets are one of those items you might normally pass up at the grocery store, or perhaps eat from a Continue Reading →

1 Minute Product Review: The CableDrop. Do They Work?

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Don’t you hate when you unplug your peripheral device, like a printer, and the USB cord falls behind your desk Continue Reading →

Happy Earth Day

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Today, Friday, April 22 marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. So in a DTBD salute to Mother Earth we Continue Reading →

Animalistic Decor: This Easter Give Bunny Prints

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If you are looking for that perfect Easter gift, a true heart stopper, check out the work of Sharon Montrose. Continue Reading →

Bye Bye Junk Drawer

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Every house has one.  You can’t escape the one place where every odd end, missing part, birthday candle and half-used Continue Reading →

Music to Live (Clean) By: 21 Adele

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Her first album was titled “19” because she was nineteen when it was released.  Now, two long years later, I’m Continue Reading →

Simple Flower Arranging: Using Wet Flower Foam

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I never used to be a flower guy, but over the last three years I have developed a love for Continue Reading →

10 Rules For A Clean & Organized Pantry

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I love taking a peak into other people’s pantries. It’s kinda equivalent to the whole bathroom medicine cabinet thing.  How Continue Reading →

How You Living?: Derrick & DTBD Have A New Home!

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Just under one thousand square feet, exposed brick walls, spiral staircase and private rooftop – it’s everything this domestic blogger Continue Reading →

Cooking with Chef Dave Martin: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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In the true spirit of DTBD, I wanted to feature impressive food that is easy to make and tastes amazing. Continue Reading →

The All New DTBD

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Dear DTBD Readers, I am so excited to be back online with my newly made-over blog and website. New sections Continue Reading →

What You Get for a Million + in NYC!

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It’s always fun to get a look at city through the eyes of a realtor or someone who’s house hunting. Continue Reading →

Take A Peak In A Stranger’s Fridge

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As I was surfing the Web last weekend I came across a blog that totally intrigued me.  It’s called RFRGRTR.com.  Continue Reading →