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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:02:16 PDT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gazillion Bubble Rocket]]></title>
      <link>http://www.totsnob.com/2009/07/gazillion_bubble_rocket.html</link>
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We all know how tots go bananas over bubbles, but it just isn't that fun when the bubbles are made without some effort involved.  Bubble machines kind of kill the joy.  But then I don't really want to hyperventilate from blowing bubbles for an hour.  This Bubble Rocket get tots to make bubbles themselves with the most fun they will ever have.  No exaggeration.  The rocket sits in a bath of bubble solution and is launched by jumping on an air bladder.  The air shoots the rocket into the air and blows, not quite a gazillion, but a lot of bubbles in the air.  This is the perfect activity for a long weekend at home when you desperately need something to tire them out.  Plus, for the 4th of July, it is patriotic, kind of.  Rocket's red glare?  OK, I'm grasping but it is tons of fun.  Trust me, you'll be caught saying, "Hey, it's my turn!".  At Gazillion Bubble Rocket is $32.95.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA["Real Oilcloth" and How to Make It]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/6857-real-oilcloth-and-how-to-make-it</link>
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Why do they call it "oil"cloth? Probably because the recently advertised "real oilcloth" that is all the rage&nbsp;is made from cotton fabric covered with a petroleum based coating. However, genuine oilcloth, the real thing&nbsp; grandma had on her kitchen table was made from cotton duck, canvas or linen that was


coated several times with linseed oil&nbsp;to give it a waterproof-ish surface. The fabric could be dyed or printed before the linseed treatment.
Genuine oilcloth is biodegradable in a landfill. The falsely advertised "real oilcloth" made from PVC or polyvinyl chloride does not break down in a landfill.&nbsp;
If you need&nbsp; your custom fabric laminated with a PVC coating, here are a number of companies who will do the job for you.
If you'd like to give the real thing a try, here's what you need:
Heavy cotton duck or canvas
Wooden stretcher frame
Staple Gun
Linseed Oil and paintbrush
Oil paint or oil dyes if you want to create your own design
Now here's how you do it:
1, Stretch fabric onto frame for stability and smoothness
2. Create a design by tie dyeing, stamping or painting with oil dyes or paints
3.&nbsp; With long brush strokes, cover entire piece of fabric on the good side, let dry, repeat
4.&nbsp; Add design between coats of linseed oil and keep coating and letting it dry
5. Once it's good and coated, remove from frame, trim edges and use as desired
If you want to make an entirely water resisitant piece, make the item and dip it completely in linseed oil,&nbsp;let dry and repeat.
Oilcloth Upholstery Tip:
When using real or PVC oilcloth, use thicker staples, staple diagonally to the grain of the fabric and use a heavier&nbsp;grade of fabric. Laminated fabric tends to tear like paper if you staple with the grain and using finer staples. 
I've used Custom Laminations on the list of fabric laminators and they have been most satisfactory.
Via
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:24:39</pubDate>
      <gf:blogName><![CDATA[Curbly]]></gf:blogName>
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      <title><![CDATA[Scratch & Sniff...]]></title>
      <link>http://www.sheerluxe.com/newsletter/scratch-sniff.htm</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Were suckers for the right packaging  we see it and we want it, whether its the cool branding of a an Innocent Smoothie, the cheeky retro boxes of our favourite Benefit buys, a Le Labo fragrance, or a Diptique candle. And let's face it, UK high streets just wouldn't be the same without a Starbucks logo (or three).



Weve got a new brand crush in the form of Green &amp; Spring, a lust worthy new skincare range created by the couple behind super-luxe Cowley Manor and its award winning Spa in the Cotswolds. 



The packaging is as cool and clean as Cowley and the lotions and potions inside - made from herbs, flowers and plants native to the British isles - smell like HEAVEN.

Think expensive spas, ultra chic hotel rooms, and luscious herb gardens in summer... Trust us when we say these fragrances are to die for  if only you could scratch and sniff your computer screen...

Our bathroom staples? Their Relaxing Hand Cream  the perfect concoction of marshmallow, comfrey, lavender and camomile.

And for softer than soft post-sun skin, try the incredibly rich Indulging Body Cream (a serious treat for you or a deserving friend).

Visit www.Liberty.co.uk]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:20</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How-To: Sugar Fireworks for July 4!!!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6856-how-to-sugar-fireworks-for-july-4</link>
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These are the best kinds of fireworks: no day long waits, no crummy doo wop cover bands, no traffic jams, and...
they're made of sugar.
Jenny's instructions are deliciously simple:


Cook the sugar mixture to hard crack
Add some color
Drizzle onto silpat


Happy Independence Day!
Via.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:18:39</pubDate>
      <gf:blogName><![CDATA[Curbly]]></gf:blogName>
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      <title><![CDATA[Guerilla Art Installations in Big Box Home Improvement Stores.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6855-guerilla-art-installations-in-big-box-home-improvement-stores</link>
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Regine at WeMakeMoneyNotArt writes,
"Encastrable is a series of guerrilla art residencies held inside gardening and DIY megastores in the Paris area... At no cost at all, the young artists have at their disposal a huge array of material that they can grab, move, superimpose, and organize onto temporary installations and sculptures. Authorization of the manager of the establishment is obviously never requested."

via.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:52:36</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Campana : Hopscotch Carpet by A/R Studio.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6854-campana-hopscotch-carpet-by-a-r-studio</link>
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There's still something wonderful about being barefoot in the park. And, there's still something pretty dangerous, as well. So, just bring the sidewalk to you with the Campana Carpet. Designed to echo a classic handdrawn hopscotch game, it vibes just enough elegance and whimsy to earn its keep. Love it. Via.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:40:36</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Interactive Ping Pong Table/Virtual Aquarium.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6853-interactive-ping-pong-table-virtual-aquarium</link>
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Craig Wisneski, Julian Orbanes, Ben Chun and Professor Hiroshi Ishii from MIT were quite busy. Ten years ago, they created PingPongPlus, an enhanced version of the classic game that "features a "reactive table" that  incorporates sensing, sound, and projection technologies. Projectors display patterns  of light and shadow on the table; bouncing balls leave images of rippling water;  and the rhythm of play drives accompanying music and visuals."
Don't believe this amazing feat was accomplished in the 1990s? Check out this video...in RealVideo format.
Or just watch it here:








Via.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:34:23</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How To Reupholster Your Bike Seat with Leather]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/6852-how-to-reupholster-your-bike-seat-with-leather</link>
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You can imagine how thrilled I was to find an Instructables reupholstery project that involved something other than furniture. If your rump is screamin from a worn out bike seat, take a quick trip to Goodwill to nab an old leather coat or skirt. It's almost as easy as cut and paste.&nbsp;
All you need:
scrap leather
impact adhesive (You'll have to find that)
scissors
ball point pen
Click here to see how to get the job done with leather and click here to see how to get the job done with vinyl or some other kind of jazzy fabrics.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:32:20</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Roman restaurant shut down for serving a fraud bill of $980]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/roman_restaurant_shut_down_for_serving_a_fraud_bill_of_980.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[It's extremely annoying when you go somewhere on a holiday and the locals rip you off. That's just what happened to an old Japanese couple in Rome. They were charged $980 for a seafood lunch. They were served with a bill of $810 plus $160 in tip for ordering pasta and lobster with wine and gelato at the Il Passetto restaurant near the Piazza Navona square. They filed a fraud complaint with the police. This 149 year old restaurant...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:23:05</pubDate>
      <gf:blogName><![CDATA[Luxury Launches]]></gf:blogName>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Photograph Fireworks Displays]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/6851-how-to-photograph-fireworks-displays</link>
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Darren Rowse of DPS fame tells us the ins and outs of taking spectacular fireworks display pics. Here's the rundown:

Tripod--use it!
Remote release--get one!
Framing your shot--do it!
Focal length--wider is generally better!
Aperture--think small range!
Shutter speed--bulb mode is best if you got it!
ISO--low!
Flash--forgettaboutit!
Manual mode--take charge!
Experiment--and keep track of the outcome!

To make Darren's suggestions actually make sense, visit this page on DPS.
Any Happy 4th to all my fellow Yanks!
Image courtesy of Stuck in Customs.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:21:10</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The new Stealth MacBook Pro is seriously hot]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/the_new_stealth_macbook_pro_is_seriously_hot.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[If there's one thing I associate with Apple its the color white. Looks like I can't do that anymore with the new Stealth MacBook Pro. This latest 15 inch baby has been coated with SofTouch material that gives it a black matte finish perfect for those who love discreet looks. The notebook also features a custom matte screen, a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. Only 10 pieces will be produced so it is extremely exclusive and elite. This...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:20:01</pubDate>
      <gf:blogName><![CDATA[Luxury Launches]]></gf:blogName>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mid-Century Modern Classics...For Tots.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/6850-mid-century-modern-classics-for-tots</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Knoll Furnishings, the manufacturers of classic pieces by Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Alexander Girard, Maya Lin, and&nbsp; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (nearly all the MCM heavyweights besides the Eameses and George Nelson), is getting smaller.

"Created for the ones we love, knoll kids&trade; is a collection of spirited, modern furniture scaled for a younger generation. Each piece reflects our belief in the utility of modern design and commitment to quality."
Baby Barcelona series?&nbsp; They got 'em. Dinky Bertoia diamond chair? Uh huh. And my very fave...they've even a tiny womb chair and ottoman, pictured above.
Via.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:17:30</pubDate>
      <gf:blogName><![CDATA[Curbly]]></gf:blogName>
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      <title><![CDATA[Matres du Temps Big Date Triple Calendar represents haute horlogerie]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/watches/matres_du_temps_big_date_triple_calendar_represents_haute_horlogerie.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A good watch to me is the one that incorporates complex architecture and sophisticated design. Chapter Two from Matres du Temps combines both the features with its state-of-the-art movement and its legibility of a triple calendar wrist watch. Central hours and minutes are indicated by elegant, diamond-cut, solid gold hands. The seconds are displayed at 6 o Clock, the big date stands at 12 o Clock and the month and day are featured in rollers above and below the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:48:48</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson to be buried in a Gold-plated, $25,000 solid bronze casket]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/michael_jackson_to_be_buried_in_a_goldplated_25000_solid_bronze_casket.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Michael Jacksons final resting place will be a solid bronze, 14k Gold plated casket worth $25,000, featuring a plush blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish. The casket, called Promethean was ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company and is quite similar to the one used to bury soul singer James Brown. Jacksons funeral will be held at the Staples Center, the home of LA Lakers on the coming Tuesday. [Examiner]...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:07:12</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shopping With Dad]]></title>
      <link>http://www.totsnob.com/2009/07/shopping_with_dad.html</link>
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This books just makes me laugh because it is so endearing and true.  A little girl goes shopping with dad and chaos ensues but Dad smooths things over and saves the day with his calm and logic.  The funniest part is the shopping list mom sends him with, it includes things like Weatherbread, Dangerjam, and Octopus Underpants - I mean, my husband is always so baffled by my shopping list of things like cilantro, pinenuts and good parmigiano reggiano (he comes home complaining, "It took me 20 minutes to find pinenuts, I had to ask 3 different people for help").  There are also a lot of lessons that can be learned about blame and pointing fingers.  My daughter was very inquisitive about the situations in the book and it was a great opportunity to teach her important interpersonal skills.  One of my favorite books!  Shopping with Dad at Amazon for $11.55.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sleek and Sizzling Interiors from West Chin Team]]></title>
      <link>http://freshome.com/2009/07/03/sleek-and-sizzling-interiors-from-west-chin-team/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[West Chin, his wife Roseann Repetti and his team of designers like to give the rooms and homes that they conjure up and create a sensuous and sexy look that is in line with the modern minimalist trends. Opting for the sweeping and untainted white interiors, sleek furniture and a sophisticated space-age look, the interiors here use aesthetic accessories and dramatic lighting to accentuate their beauty. With simple straight lines, contrasting shades and a philosophy that preaches less is more the designs of West Chin are perfect for a world that craves for such uncomplicated designs. With simple use of wood, stone and glass, they have given shape to many a beauty! &#8211; via












This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Sleek and Sizzling Interiors from West Chin Team


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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:54:29</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[La Belle Vie Estate  Lavish living at its best]]></title>
      <link>http://freshome.com/2009/07/03/la-belle-vie-estate-%e2%80%93-lavish-living-at-it%e2%80%99s-best/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Want to live like a king, then what about the La Belle Vie residence on St. Cloud Road in Los Angeles. Majestic in every sense of the word, the house is luxuriously spread over 35000 sq feet, has 9 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms (great ratio, eh?). Elegant is an understatement when you describe the interiors  it has flawless marble floors, crystal studded chandeliers, marvelous huge curtains and drapes all across, long winding staircases and a huge pool along. Owned by Iris Cantor, the house is on the market for $53 million at the moment, which makes it suited only for the rich and famous. A dream palace? &#8211; via











This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
La Belle Vie Estate  Lavish living at its best


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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:54:15</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Body & Soul steam shower by Artweger offers padded seats for ultimate comfort]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fittings/body_soul_steam_shower_by_artweger_offers_padded_seats_for_ultimate_comfort.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Modern shower systems are only getting better by the day. Take a look at the unique Body & Soul steam shower from Artweger that promises to pamper its user to no end. This unique shower unit comes with a padded seat that lets you sit and enjoy a relaxing steam. The shower unit seats are available in two options - a single seat with a backrest or a 2-person bench with continuous backrest. The addition of a seat not...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:44:10</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 super car displayed in Korea]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/the_lamborghini_gallardo_lp5604_super_car_displayed_in_korea.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Car enthusiasts in Korea were in for a treat recently when Lamborghini displayed its famous supercar, the Gallardo LP560-4 at an expo. This stunning car was on display at the Seoul Auto Salon 2009 and bowled the Koreans over with its beauty and design. The exquisite supercar is powered by a 5204cc DOHC engine with 560 horsepower. The car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and boasts of an enviable top speed of 325km/h. Promising a powerful...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:20:57</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Studio Italia Design offers unique chandelier in its UFO Collection]]></title>
      <link>http://www.luxurylaunches.com/decor/studio_italia_design_offers_unique_chandelier_in_its_ufo_collection.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For all those looking to decorate their homes with some out of this world centerpieces, the UFO chandelier by Studio Italia Design is definitely a must buy. This exquisite lighting structure has been designed by product and lighting designer Brian Rasmussen for the high end design companys UFO collection. This unconventional curvaceous structure is definitely a far cry from ordinary chandeliers. It provides the ideal amount of diffused lighting and is available in various customs options and colors. You...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:16:22</pubDate>
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