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The many unique finds you can get from the many weekend markets that are springing up all over the place cannot be understated as they are a very good source of recyclable furniture and other trinkets that can be turned into unique stuff. Using some basic tools, loose crystals from antique chandeliers and some silver bits and parts can be made into very attractive lighting fixtures that would be the envy of your peers. Most chandelier crystals have holes which were used to hang them and with some gold or silver wire, available at crafts stores, these can be turned into light accents or other interesting pieces that would allow you to create one of a kind masterpieces. Read the rest of this entry »

Flea markets are vast resources of bits and pieces to help make your condo or apartment more spiffy and smart. When going to a flea market, here are some tips that might help you out:

1. Get there early.
When you see people coming out and carrying lamps and picture frames – they are considered the most popular items – then you’ve come too late. To find the best pickings, get there early before anyone else beats you to a good lamp or couch or collection piece for your display cabinet.

2. Don’t load up on big bills.
Carry small denominations instead – with the total depending on your budget – so you have more bargaining power.

3. Don’t doll up or dress up.
Vendors will be inclined to give higher prices to pricey looking people. So if you want to get a good price, dress in casual, comfortable clothes.

Neighbors can be your greatest allies but at the same time your most horrible enemies. Be acquainted with your neighbors. As much as possible, initiate short and friendly discussions with them, and take note how long they have lived at the community. When the time comes, you can even set up a buddy or companion system with a few of them so you all pay attention for each other. If you feel even the slightest bit uneasy, inquire one of your neighbors to accompany or guide you to the laundry room or parking lot so you won’t be by yourself. 

If you are a yuppie and would want to constantly hold social gatherings in your house, you might as well get a grab of this piece, which is good in terms of form and style.

Well actually, this piece of art is still tucked in a gallery and is made by artist Hans Broecker. And this piece is very special and you would want to have this because this piece of art contains a drink that can make your party go wild.

You may want to look at the hitslot website for more information about this. For a quick visit, go
here: http://hitslot.com/?p=205#more-205 or here: http://dvice.com/archives/2008/02/drinkable_art_i.php

Lighting Experts propose visiting a potential apartment community at least two or three times at different times of the day. When you went to the property at nighttime, you’ll be able to find out what the neighborhood is resembling. Be sure that the lighting in the common areas and near your front door is well-lighted. If the lighting is not bright enough or if the light bulbs are burned out, report it to  your landlord immediately to resolve the problem. Indoors lighting as well is just as important. Most experts have the same opinion that timers are a sensible and inexpensive answer.

“A growing number of people in the real estate market are looking to buy a condo rather than to purchase a home or to rent an apartment. But, why are condos so hot in the real estate world? Here are the top five reasons why so many are looking to buy condos rather than other forms of real estate.

Reason #1: Condos Do Not Require Upkeep

One of the biggest reasons that so many people are looking to buy a condo is the fact that they do not require the same type of upkeep as owning a house. For those that hate mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, repainting the house, or doing other chores associated with homeownership, it simply makes more sense to buy a condo. In addition, many people simply do not have the time to maintain a home because of their careers. Therefore, a condo provides a practical solution.

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Gables by the Sea is located within the City of Coral Gables at the point where Red Road and scenic Old Cutler Road diverge. This well established waterfront community features a series of canals which provide direct access to Biscayne Bay. A private gated community with 24-hour guarded house, located just minutes from Miami International Airport and the business districts of Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Brickell. Gables by the Sea is a community near public and private schools in the south Coral Gables area including Pinecrest Elementary, Gulliver Academy, Ransom-Everglades, Palmer Trinity, Carrolton, University of Miami and Florida International University. Consisting of only 19 streets, Gables by the Sea is the perfect description of paradise in this unique and special place in the sun where you can enjoy a lifestyle of sailing, water sports and fishing right from your own back yard.

Source: dienerproperties.com

There are many different styles you can use when decorating your condo to make it look very chic. But probably one of the most appropriate design styles for modern condo living is a modern style.

Modern interiors are very sleek and use a very bare palette with a few color accents. This is a great style to use because most condos are a little compromised in terms of space and this style lends itself well to this limitation because it is an aesthetic that helps create the illusion of more space. Go to interior design web sites and look at some examples of this kind of style.

In a condominium unit, space is everything, and you would want to buy for furniture that is not too spacey and would have another function or two for that piece.

Also, in a cozy unit, you might as well would want to become comfortable with the place, and to have that comfort is to go on the ground, low – by low platform furniture.

These pieces are actually for storage as side table has a drawer, console which has two drawers, and the dresser with four drawers. But you can always double the side table and your console as a table when you are sitting on the floor while your partner is laying beside you. Now, ain’t that sweet?

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Westelm

Who says an entire ensemble of furniture cannot fit in a box? Any takers? Good, none.

Actually there is this German designed thingamajig that cramped every basic piece of furniture that you know into an 80 cm x 120 cm box. And it’s called a casulo.

According to hitslot.com, “It might not look like it, but inside this box, there’s an armoire, a desk, a height-adjustable stool, two more stools, a six-shelf bookcase, and a bed with a mattress.”

Is it still unbelievable? You might as well check out the pictures instead.

http://hitslot.com/?p=204

http://www.mein-casulo.de/img/fotos/casulo_animation_www.gif

Or you might want to take a quick look at their video.

Or watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCTcPkIIBI

As of this writing, the designer still has not found the right company that will carry it for mass production. I hope that this will be out in the market soon.