On Sept. 14, home accessories dynamo John Derian will introduce a collection for Target based on the découpage pieces that made him rise to shelter world fame. The collection will feature antique print imagery like the fruit, flower, and animal prints that Derian typically layers and pieces together under his glass accessories, but instead they will be printed on melamine.
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I spotted this DIY on How About Orange, and thought it was so cute and simple, so I decided I'd summarize it. The great thing about this project is that you can personalize it with any fabric, or by sewing or stitching an interesting pattern into the coaster. It's also a great housewarming gift that's inexpensive and can be customized to the color scheme of a friend's new home!
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When I lived on the East Coast, I always felt like "West Coasters" were the people who felt obliged to let their coastal origins be known. But, I suppose that's not entirely true; these Recycled Rubber Coasters ($38) were made in Maine. I still don't support this East/West superiority complex that some people have.
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If the words "Triple Word Score" mean anything to you then this project is for you. You can put a retired Scrabble set to work by recycling it into coasters. If you don't want to part with your beloved Scrabble set, you can purchase batches of Scrabble tiles on eBay for little more than five bucks.
Superman Stan risked his life to protect your tabletop from coffee stains and red wine ring marks. And then, splat! Dead. 
I don't know about your neck of the woods, but Northern California has been wintry and stormy. When the weather turns for the worst, I go to my kitchen for comforting dishes. The bookmarks in the Yum Market on TeamSugar also demonstrate that it's time to warm things up. 
I know most of us have our designated geek zones where we keep our gadget paraphernalia, but would you ever consider showing off your geeky side in your home decor? When I happened to see this iPod Cup Pad on Nerd Approved I couldn't picture a giant click wheel on my coffee table, but then again, I absolutely loved the circuit board coasters. Are you digging this iPod pad? 
