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Enchanted Woods iPod Dock: Love It or Leave It?
I've posted about wooden gadgets and accessories before, but this product is a little more rustic than most. The Enchanted Woods iPod Dock ($98) is made from authentic hickory and branches and is a docking station only — no speakers.
It's sold at Anthropologie, a store better known for its pretty dresses than gadgets.
Do You Chop Your Own Wood?
For those of us who appreciate a nice wood fire, we either have to buy wood already split, or get out an ax and do the job ourselves. Growing up, I got my fair share of chopping wood as a household chore, but I actually really enjoyed the task. Do you chop it at your home?
Do You Have Wood Paneling?
Unless it is painted, I usually find wood paneling too dark and rustic for my taste, and sometimes it just looks too dated. But in Fall and Winter, it has a cozy effect that I enjoy, especially if there is a fire roaring nearby. Do you have wood paneling?
Love It or Hate It? Wood Trays With Swarovski Crystals
OK, I like wood trays. And I like Swarovski. But together?
Casa Verde: Wooden Furniture That's Green and Budget-Friendly
Slate magazine recently answered a reader's question about affordable, earth-friendly furniture. Are the two concepts compatible? And what are the best options?
Definition: Wood Veneer
Furniture is an investment, so you'd better know what you're in for when you foot the bill for that console you loved so much. One common term you'll come across when shopping for furniture is "wood veneer." This is essentially slices of a superior wood (walnut, mahogany, etc.) that have been glued to lower-priced wood (like pine).
Cool Idea: Firewood Serves as a Table Set
In this outdoor patio, designer Rebecca Cole has used wire and firewood to craft elegantly organic table sets on this patio. I love the surprising contrast between the refined pink cushions and the cordwood. I have to wonder, though, how easy this would be to move.
Roundup: Wild For Walnut
If you're a furnishing with the word "walnut" in your product description, the chances I'm saving my pennies for you are high. I'm wild for walnut! The fine wood is as durable as it is beautiful, and it only looks better with age.
Steal of the Day: Beveled Side Table
If you love the look of wood, but want something that's a little more refined, check out the jewel-like bevels on this West Elm Beveled Side Table (originally $199, now $99.99). The angular ends on the solid acacia wood add an elegant look to these tables, though they'd work equally well as stools, too. In fact, they're so versatile they could easily be used for plant stands, stacks of books, a place to rest your feet while lounging in a living room .
Wooden CPU Stand/Keyboard Holder: Love It or Leave It?
Neiman Marcus suggests that you use this intricately carved Wooden CPU Stand and Keyboard Holder to camouflage your CPU, but my first instinct is that intricately carved anything does not quite camouflage.
It's a decor statement, to be sure, and not cheap: $200 for each piece. That being said, if it lines up with your decor philosophy — that is, whether you like your home tech hidden or if you're a big fan of rustic wooden accessories — maybe you're drooling over these covers.
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