By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Labor day weekend is upon us & we are now in the month of September; I think it is the perfect time of year to consider a little diy project. What you can turn into a clock is only limited to your imagination ~ all you need is a clock kit & an object or wall space you want to reinvent. And, when your project is done, you get to own the bragging rights.

Dutch by Design sells the kit & frames & you get to create the perfect arrangement ~ use photos, scraps of paper, original art or whatever works in your decor ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Flokati rugs date back to 5th century Greece. Made of 100% New Zealand wool, an authentic Flokati is hand woven on a loom using a centuries-old process & must be washed in the high pressure of the waterfalls in the Pindus mountains for approximately 40 hours. This high pressure water-only treatment, not only cleans the rug but also shrinks its back, thus making the pile thicker & transforming coarse yarn into soft, thick fluff.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

The origins of the starburst mirror are a bit unclear, but bulls-eye convex mirrors date back to at least the Venetian Republic. Starbursts reached a pinnacle in the 1940′s Hollywood Regency period &, at the turn of this century when high-end auction houses started to get ecstatic bidders for these jewels, mainstream companies took notice & began to reinterpret them. Starburst mirrors have been used extensively in design in the subsequent years.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Bar carts offer up great functionality with a little bit of styling heaven. Big in the 1900s, the bar cart virtually disappeared, but has been enjoying a bit of a comeback as of late. Beverage carts are not only practical, with most being able to wheel from room-to-room or even outside, but also sends a signal of hospitality to your family & friends. They offer up an opportunity to unleash your inner interior stylist; a place to show off your beautiful decanters & glasses & other dining accessories.

Today, I have curated for you some really special bar carts ~

The Tipple trolley from Society Social ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

The chevron has been trending in fashion & design & appears to be sticking around ~ it is classic, yet bold & makes a graphic statement in a sophisticated & uncomplicated way.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

This post is just for fun ~ sharing some innovation & quirkiness I have happened upon while researching projects & other posts.

First up, a bathtub with cabinet & drawers by Royo Group ~

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