ShareJustabouthome cracked yesterday’s “What the…?” wide open.
Looks nothing like Clara’s beloved Nutcracker Prince. These ABS plastic nutcrackers are one of many cool vintage finds at Crib Candy.
Whether you’re surfing the web or trolling antique stores, be sure to send your mysterious design finds to designhappens@hgtv.com
ShareThese colorful pieces are handy to have around during Christmas. What are they?
Can’t wait to see all your answers. And be sure to check back tomorrow for the big reveal. Something sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
ShareYesterday’s “What the…?” is for sale on Etsy. Seller Metalight upcycled it into a cool lamp. But its original purpose was as an….
…electric toaster. And a rather stylish one at that. If this has perked your interest in historic toaster designs, you’ll love the International Toaster Museum.
And don’t forget to pass along any great design mysteries you find. Just send them to designhappens@hgtv.com.
ShareWith the days getting shorter and shorter, pretty lamps like this one help to brighten our spirits. But this illuminated object’s original function was not as a light source. What was it?
Enlighten us with your answer. And check back tomorrow to see if you hit the mark.
ShareHere’s the answer to yesterday’s “What the…?”
The utensils have it. HeatherK even knew that she could buy this Utensil-Go-’Round Spinner from Anthropologie. What a great find for holiday entertaining, even better if it can hold that wine. (Red, white, blush and bubbly?)
Have you come across any finds, say while shopping at Anthropologie or 1stdibs, that you think would make a good mystery blog post? Don’t forget to send them our way at designhappens@hgtv.com.
ShareShareDid you guess the right answer to this week’s “What the…?”
Sarah and Laura R did. These six pieces compose the front of a limited edition set of canisters. They were designed by African-American artist Kara Walker, best known for her controversial, large-scale tableaux silhouettes.
ShareRemember that first feeling of building a structure? Maybe it was a tent constructed from a old sheet or a leftover box from a large purchase. Maybe it was a fort made of stacks of pine straw. There was just something about that small, intimate space that felt comforting. For me camping is a great way to recreate that first feeling of enclosed, personal space. And after looking at my calendar, it’s clear this is the last pre-holiday, fall camping weekend.
If you’re going to be stuck indoors because of foul weather or preparations for next week’s feast, maybe a living room sanctuary will makeup for it. But if blue skies are in your forecast, call the US Forest Service’s Fall Foliage Hotline at 800-354-4595, and go enjoy autumn’s splendor.
ShareWhy is everyone in such a hurry? Did they forget to order the Thanksgiving turkey? Lots of questions this week, including what purpose does this serve?
Let us know if you have the answer, and be sure to rush back tomorrow to see what the fuss is about.
ShareYesterday was a streamlined design trip back to 1930s for “What the…?” It was the era of beautiful tools for everyday tasks…
…like trimming a fine cigar with a fabulous Art Deco Cigar Cutter.
Matthew Peck was the first to identify it. So Matthew, if you see any design finds that make you go, hmmm, send them our way at designhappens@hgtv.com.
Did you know you should rotate your rug 180 degrees every
Pick up this cool blue lantern ($45) for your next
Dip flat pencil erasers in a colorful ink pad and go
Cool pillow trick from an expert shared in #hgtvmagazine:
May 20, 20135 comments
May 18, 20132 comments
May 17, 20132 comments
May 16, 20135 comments
May 14, 20135 comments
RECENTLY COMMENTED ON
May 21, 2013 1 Comment
May 8, 2013 1 Comment
May 14, 2013 12 Comments
May 20, 2013 5 Comments
February 27, 2013 11 Comments