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Light table and desk

At the flick of a switch this desk becomes a full size light table. That can be very handy if you shoot traditional film and video. But that’s not all this desk does. Wait until the end of the video to see the motorized height adjustment. Now that’s a great desk! Via – SwissMiss – […]

Reminder! CRAFT: 07 Party in LA on Sunday

Hey Angelenos– don’t forget to come by ReForm School in Silverlake this Sunday for an afternoon of crafting and fun in celebration of our newest issue, CRAFT: 07. My co-hostess Jek (of Scrumdillydilly) and I will teach you to make these fun, retro shoe clips designed by our Old School columnist, Cathy of California, while […]

The Port Jervis Soap Box Derby

The Port Jervis Soap Box Derby

This Sunday, June 8th 2008, is the 9th annual Port Jervis Soap Box Derby. With over 128 registered racers, this year’s derby looks like it will be a great event. I am really interested in the new 2-seater cars that will accommodate special needs children. [Thanks Edward!] Read more about The Port Jervis Soap Box […]

Nakashima-Esque DIY Table

CasaSugar reader Hazelnut_Spread made this impressive Nakashima-Esque DIY table. Check out all the gallery photos and see this amazing work of art! For some background info, George Nakashima was a woodworker who designed and crafted furniture from 1940-1990, using the beauty of the richly grained hardwood as the focus of his design work.