London On The Cheap

Sure, the forecast is rather foreboding this week, ... Sex and the City parade down the red carpet last month, then this might be more your style: Mulder and Scully will be cutting the red rug over at Leicester Square tonight for the X-Files film premiere [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 17:57:29

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Vintage Decorating for Children's Rooms - 1971

I have been working on sorting books over the last week or so - 99% of them were kids books, but a few other random ones were mixed in ( ... and baby blue. I also really love that wallpaper! But, I think the carpet is a bit much ... of a clue. Again we have wicker furniture, and crazy wallpaper. And a super fuzzy rug - at least Suzie won't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:35:00

Living Room is Finished!

Hard to get one picture of the whole room. Still need to get area rug and some artwork for the walls, but other than that its finished!!!! ... that the walls were green and the carpet was also green. We had black leather furniture. All those ... on the first day of my vacation. Feeling pretty darn good! I'm going to spend today cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:12:00

"Taleb vs Economists"

Chris Dillow wants help: Taleb vs economists, by Chris Dillow: ... the rug” I thought: “But surely they’ve learnt from statistics and experience by now. Their risk ... t be this gibberingly, imbecilically, carpet-chewingly, moronically cretinous, can they?” I suspect most [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 22:06:00

Belly-dancing at Zaara’s

Jump to CommentsSo I went to Zaara’s new sim tonight, eager to see what someone with her eye for texture detail, depth and love of warm, ... across from the main store. Just click on the carpet and you will be dancing as well as Salome.Of ... ****** Promotional Copies are denoted by a Bold R Poses: Bellydances in Zaara’s Rug Skin: Chai Double SHot Mistress [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:33:27

Nikolas Kristoff on Sweatshops

This was in the NYTimes in 2002. He favors them. They should start an international campaign to promote imports from sweatshops, ... center for carpet weaving. Ahmed, who dropped out of school in the second grade, earns $2 a day hunched over the loom, laboring over a rug that will adorn some American’s living room. It is a pittance [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 18:42:42

Every Artist Needs a Studio Dog

September 26, 2008 by Lisa        My drawing is progressing though it can be likened to watching paint dry since every leaf in that tree outside ... to a carpet cleaning commercial where the dog does something vulgar and the mother screams ... her in, she will head straight for my favorite rug. Mais, j’aime ma chienne. (But, I love my dog [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 14:12:30

Kate Winslet’s Ass Is Real…And Sadly, So’s The Fur

Man, Kate Winslet does something nice for the world—like laying her fine, naked body on a rug for everyone to see—and all she gets is shit ... adamantly denies). Now PETA has observed that Winslet is dry humping a throw rug made from six silver foxes. Should the perennial Oscar nominee get ready for a bucket of blood at her next red carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 20:00:32

Scream Awards Undercover

The Scream Awards are Spike TV’s answer to the ho-hum award ceremonies that take over televisions several times a year ... around the end of the crimson rug, anticipating fresh celebrity blood. Fleeing our re-surfacing ... comics and scoff at the creators. Now, they walk on the same red carpet… I won’t spoil the show [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 07:30:09

THE CASE OF THE MISSING LASHES

It seems anywhere Kim Kardashian places her perfectly pedicured feet instantly turns into a red carpet. Donning an uber cute summer dress, gypsy sandals and oversized shades, the reality starlet stepped out on her very own rouge rug in Beverly Hills today after a strenuous day of shopping [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 17:47:15

sneak peek: catherine weis

we first fell in love with the home of catherine weis with her beautiful painted floor - the grand prize winner in the lena corwin printing by ... felt bowls are made by a girlfriend of mine at papaververt.com. The rug is from Ikea. My husband ... out of a handmade stencil. The floor tiles are from the eco-friendly and recycled carpet company Flor, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:00:04

How to Choose an Upright Vacuum

Choosing a vacuum does not seem that important to some people, but it actually is. Some vacuums can be quite expensive ... on the floor, or do you have upholstery, area rugs, or draperies that also need to be cleanede ... like hard floors, draperies, and upholstery, but not a good choice for heavy carpeting. Once [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 11:36:06

Beautiful Blue Rugs

Before I launch into my post, a small reminder that today is Day 1  of the $200 VISA Giftcard Giveaway ... !   Flor carpet tiles are great. The Martha Stewart Needlepoint stripe is modern and classic. Lay the tiles all in one direction or alternate them as shown. Flor carpet tiles are great. The Martha [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:13:12

Normal Chaos

I’ve been looking back at my past entries and I have to say, wow I’m opinionated. To the point where I seem almost extremist ... continue my hippie, tree-loving, carpet-munching faggot ways, I’ll certainly let off a little ... up. You’re sitting at home, on the floor in front of a roaring fire upon a bear-skin rug, and your lover [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:12:37

What's in your rug?

What's in your rug? Exposure to various chemicals and pollutants is often linked to a greater incidence of unexplained neurological diseases such ... surfaces. Typical samples of household carpet have been found to contain high concentrations of various ... Danger Children are at high risk. Not only do they spend more time on the carpet, but they are [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:46:00

New Year ~ New Vibe

A door knocker from Atlas Homewares. Hello 2009! What do you have to say for yourself? 2008 was in short, a sticky wicket of a year leaving most of us uncertain of a lot of things. 2009 is starting off lean but hopeful. I predict that more people will turn to cottage industries brought to life through the internet to bring in new forms of income [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 22:35:50

Carpet Cleaning Machines

Carpet cleaning machines for do-it-yourselfers are designed to help individuals remove stains and dirt from and restore the appearance of their rugs. These machines range in style and purpose [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:57:45

Whassup?

Well that was an interesting weekend.......Went out for a pint or three in the local meat market with Moz on the Friday. Do you good says she. Moz was fine company indeed but still felt like my right arm was missing. Not used to going out without the dearly beloved & kids. I've not missed much by all accounts, half cut women on the razz/stalk [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:41:00

Invisible rug design for making a controlled mirage

Jensen Li and John Pendry of Imperial College London have come up with a theory for how to create a carpet that would cause anything swept under it ... silica and silicon can be used to make such a carpet. According to them, the carpet would work ... . The researchers said that a carpet based on their idea would actually look highly reflective, much [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 16:40:06

Hoover-History

So as I am anxiously awaiting our new.. old fashion.. unusual… vacuum cleaner.. I thought some of these little tid-bits would neat to share. ... for vacuums.. patenting things like the beater bar & the head light for a vacuum! I do find every ... what a chore! For me the unknown of dirt gives me the creeps! Vacuum Cleaner History… (Wikipedia) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:10:15

knitting at the ranch

it really is all that. you can set up your skein winder on the arm of the bench and crank away while soaking up the vista. then leave it there for several days cuz someone else might enjoy it too. now that’s living. i hadn’t been to new mexico for a very long time and when lauren baldwin contacted me about the possibility of teaching at a [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 02:52:47

Racetrack Rug

Racetrack Rug November 6, 2008 “I was thrilled to find an Annie’s Pattern Club 1984 pattern written by a designer of the day named Cathy McFarland. A super clever pattern, the Road Rug (super speedway) seemed like the perfect choice for my house full of boys who just love to race their cars all over the carpet.” w/ photos Posted in Pretty Cool [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 18:38:18

Herding Pure Wool Shag

If you’re allergy- and pet-free and in need of some volume to warm up your chilly hardwood floors this winter, ... of friendly fluff at designer carpet stores, and they can run up to $5,000 for anything bigger than ... to its undyed wool products, such as the ivory colored, ultra shaggy rug (below). The blond lady [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 11:00:39

Look Behind You

After all the millions and millions of visuals we accrue as human beings in one lifetime, you would think that photographs would slowly erode in their ability to intrigue us -- but they never ever do.Take this instantly iconic visual of the surviving US Presidents alive in January 2009, including one soon-to-be-President, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 05:02:00

Tell Me the Bright Side of Bethesda

Yesterday, I had to get up at first light and go to Bethesda for a training. This is even worse than it sounds.I don't like Bethesda ... had changed over. The same carpet joints still had the same, "Going Out of Business!" banners. (The least ... about Bethesda. If you can't think of anything, lie. Lie like a rug from a store that's been going [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:22:00

Foreclosure photos...

Last week I made mention that I would be following up on the post about the foreclosure sales data and would have done this a bit sooner but I was distracted by other things like silly baseball games and such. Also the cooler weather over the weekend allowed me to get some things around the house done that I had been putting off [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 21:21:00

Paula Poundstone: White House Damage Check

It was wise of Obama to bring all of those former Presidents together, if for no other reason, to do a walk through of the White House, ... on the carpet, it's the White House. It's suspicious when there's an unflattering portrait, like Mamie ... in the Oval Office? The shape alone could throw of a guy's equilibrium. They should check the rug [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:27:40

Sure Signs That I've Been Cursed

Hard, Scientific Evidence:I fell down a flight of stairs yesterday.And it wasn't one of those "Whoops! ... ! Note to self: make carpet-cleaning appointment. I can smell it.For days now, I've been aware ... to the 10th power. Our cockapoo keeps dragging her butt on the rug and growling.Now do you believe [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 15:56:00

How Many Carpet Cleaning Companies in Pensacola?

How Many Carpet Cleaning Companies in Pensacola? December 30th, 2008 So you’re worried about trying to save money? Of course you are ... of their truck, and call themselves carpet cleaners. No joke. Out of the 70, possibly only a dozen of them ... your questions and give you a friendly advice over the phone. As well, we have a dedicated rug cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 22:46:18

Rightly Recognize Your Life

I walk on eggshells. Quite literally, there, down the trio of back stairs, with the potato sack there in the corner, this carpet of cracked shells rolls out the back door, a welcome mat of brokenness. Fitting ... for a basket of potatoes, stepping out on this rug of egg remnants, something deep inside me cracks [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:14:21

Henna Comes Home

Henna is a natural paste that has been used to etch temporary exotic flourishes on hands and other body parts for 5,000 years ... textiles. Among them, the producers of the Hamsah Hand Rug at West Elm. It’s made of pure hand-tufted wool and is sold up to an 8×10 ($499). I’m floored by the carpet’s interpretation of a henna hand [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 12:00:33

JOHN YORK EPIPHANY - VIDEO OF THE DAY OCTOBER 21

Video of The Day October 21 JOHN YORK EPIPHANY Birthday Lore of The Day October 21 You are a natural leader and have decided executive ability ... out of a carpet? Cats, like other animals, tend to urinate repeatedly in the same place ... parts white vinegar and baking soda. If your rug is a very expensive or unusual type, you may want [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 07:32:14

Make a football field table runner

Last year I told you about the awesome football field rug that I made for my Super Bowl party ... improvement store, where I had them cut me a 2-foot width of green outdoor carpet off the giant roll ... wide. In order to keep with the same proportions, I cut my green carpet 4 feet, 10 inches long [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:33:27

Guilty Pleasure #1: Goodbye Columbus

In the spring of 1969, when I was 14, my entire family – including aunts, uncles and cousins - descended in masse on the downtown movie theatre to see the just released movie, Goodbye Columbus, based on Philip Roth’s first novella.  Filmed mainly in Westchester County, New York – the movie tells the story of a spoiled, Jewish princess, Brenda, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 22:57:00

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

New Rug!

We’ve been looking for just the perfect area rug for our living room for probably two years ... and looks like something Bird would have made. We have a lot of traffic on our living room carpet ... , and it bothers me to no end.  (Apartments….I tell you what.  This carpet was brand new when we moved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:53:45

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

Ziggler Collection Rug

This classic rug from modern2modern brings a classic look to your house. Not everyone has the same taste in style ... Collection rug. Its a classic style pattern, with a perfect square cut that will easily fit any room. This rug is also available in different sizes too fit your needs. There are 6 sizes to choose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 06:43:35

Road Kill Rugs bring the outdoors inside

Road Kill Rugs bring the outdoors inside Nothing says class like a rug with a dead animal plastered on it ... is searching for nits in your mullet right about now. It’s the road kill carpet from OOOMS and it’s exactly what it looks like, a flattened, bloody fox on a rug as if it had been run over by a car [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 01:43:23

Lay the Best Carpets at Home

If you want to know where to get the best carpets for your home, you don’t need to go high or low to get a good one ... of the rug industry. It was a pleasure toggling through screens and viewing the rugs they have for sale ... consuming, right? For an overview, browse through their website and get into the carpet world. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:00:09

Make No Mistake in Choosing Rugs

Once you purchase Cheap Rugs, after awhile, you realize yo made a mistake since you’d see it’s not made of high quality, and the colors are going pale. You’d see your carpet getting thinner and going bald, and the end ... the same mistake again in buying the wrong rug. And a cheap one at that as well. For superior [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:08:05

Get Discount Area Rugs For Your Home

We just left the new year party behind. Your home where you used it for party is going back to normal, no more noisy and junk again ... new year party. It`s time for you to think about replace the broken carpet. So, how do you find ... rugs, it depend on how smart you are when choose the right rug.  For your flooring need, area rugs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:29:53

Pompom Phenomenon

A few days ago, Stephanie at super awesome radicool blog even*cleveland posted on all kinds of crafty pompoms, those fuzzy wuzzy balls of good cheer ... featured in Domino (apparently available only through ABC Home and Carpet. Grrr! Why don’t I live in New [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:00:13

Trashed Rental Transformation

Ok, time is up. Here are the before and after pictures of my rental house ... : What the house looks like tonight: Quite a difference huh? I still need new carpet and new ... but I should have shampooed the entire carpet with it. I was pouring it straight on to the carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 03:02:00

Sunday Picture Show: The Great Goddess and the Golden Globes

Tonight we have the poor man's Oscars, the 66th Annual Golden Globes ... will be on the Red Carpet tonight? Gossip-monger Perez Hilton has even picked up on this meme, though I think ... us to the unmistakably Solar design of the new rug W picked out for the Oval Orifice. The gold drapes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:34:00

Thief hides from police disguised as carpet

Thief hides from police disguised as carpet A Polish crook played a two-hour game of hide-and-seek with Warsaw police disguised as a carpet. Miroslaw Dabrowski, 32, hid from police for two hours rolled up inside the giant rug he had propped up against a balcony wall in his aunt’s apartment, Ananova reported. He only was discovered [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:16:21

Technology Amuck

Some things just do not need THAT much technology! Some things are crammed so pack of “crap” it is just more apt to break down or somehow go awry! ... , cars & vacuum cleaners! Wait till you see what I found (for a vacuum cleaner…) Our world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:46:25

Area Rugs Do Not Have To Be Expensive

Looking for the right carpet or rug for you home or office space? Give yourself a break from trudging through the shops and stores. Get your rugs and carpets from SuperiorRugs.com. Looking for a carpet or rug will be one less ... your feet up. SuperiorRugs.com offers everything you need when you’re searching for the perfect carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:18:07

Oasis Collection Rug

When people look for rugs, they look at pattern and the unique design a rug has. This Oasis Collection Rug has just that. The rug itself is a carpet rug, which is made of durable fabrics, and sown together tight for a lasting bond. The design feature of this rug, however, beats many critic’s expectations. The rug [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:32:59

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... by word of mouth, and carpet vacuum cleaners were born. The modern Bissell upright vacuum cleaners ... . Most of these carpet vacuum cleaners also have cunning designs to cope with stairs and other hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:05:49

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