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Spice Up the Bedroom With Funky Fixtures

The tiny bedroom was tucked away in a corner of the Bukan Bazaar — a quiet, colorful oasis where one could almost imagine curling up and sleeping for awhile amid the swirl and bustle of one of Jakarta’s busiest weekend craft markets. But this bedroom wasn’t for sleeping. Rather, it was set up by the owners of Kamar, an online specialty boutique selling hip and retro knicknacks that people can use to personalize one of the most private of spaces in their home. 8:00pm Aug 6, 2010

Friendly Farmers Ready and Willing to Harvest Your Backyard

Anders Gurda hops off his bicycle at various backyards in Minneapolis, Minnesota, grabs his garden tools and starts weeding. 5:18pm Jul 30, 2010

Faux Is Friend for Wood Floor Fans

Walking into a room with beautiful hardwood flooring evokes a powerful emotional response. The sound of your heels clicking or the sensation of your bare feet against the smooth hardwood bring feelings of luxury, warmth and safety. 6:27pm Jul 30, 2010

Working on a Little Slice of Bali Heaven

The rounded curves of John Pettigrew’s studio jut out into the Was River valley south of Ubud, from below appearing to blend into the hillside and palm trees like a thatched-roof hut or tree house. 5:39pm Jul 16, 2010

How to Create Positive Energy at Home Through the Power of Design

It takes more than just trendy accessories, designer furniture and the newest lifestyle gadgets to make residents feel at home within their own four walls. 5:28pm Jul 16, 2010

Down and Out? Not This Neighborhood

A rough-and-tumble area once dubbed Jakarta’s “Bronx” has cleaned itself up through the efforts of residents, with a little help from nonprofit groups. For years, the Pegangsaan subdistrict in Central Jakarta was known as a blighted area afflicted by drug dealers, addicts and violent youth gangs. That perception is slowly changing. 7:11pm Jul 11, 2010

Big Yoga: Now Everyone Can Strike a Pose

New HP Printers Join The Green Revolution

Digitizing Your Old Photos, Documents

Easy Skincare Tips To Keep Aging at Bay

The Important Dos and Don’ts Of Building a Treehouse for Kids

Iron-Based Creations Make Funky Corners

Conservationists Help Grow a Sense of the Past by Reviving Historic Gardens

Patience Pays for Anthurium Lovers

Bikini-Wearing Goodwill Ambassador Calls Indonesia Paradise

Kamar has a selection of funky pillow covers and toys that are perfect collector’s items or gifts. (Photo supplied)

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