A Touch of Nature

Decorative Mango Wood Accents, $36 for a set of three

Hand carved from mango wood, these decorative wood balls come as a set of three. The mango wood used is sustainable, and mango trees are initially grown for their fruit, but once the trees reach a certain size and age, they stop bearing fruit. It is then that the trees can be cut down and used to create wood products. The removal of the old trees makes space for farmers to plant new mango trees. Eden Home Organic says that this not only means that none of the wood is wasted but it offers a supplementary income to mango wood farmers. LINK

Decorating Cables Instead of Hiding Them

nstead of hiding dust-ball-hunting spaghetti cable monsters behind furniture, I've decided to embrace chaos and transform it. Actually, my wife has. These decorative cable clips seem perfect for it, and simpler than squiggling cords on the wall. [PA-Design, Via: Unplggd], Via: Gizmodo

9 Gorgeous Gingerbread Creations

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You probably remember your first attempt at baking and decorating a gingerbread house as a kid. Or maybe you're gearing up to try it this year with your own little ones. A favorite holiday tradition for some, building gingerbread houses is a competition for others.

From the White House to Fenway Park, the pros have sculpted some of the most immaculate houses, mansions and other famous places using pounds of gingerbread and lots of candy.

Take a look at these nine confectionery creations that would even make Hansel and Gretel jealous. LINK: The Presurfer

Sexy Oil Lamps

“Interior decoration is way lot tougher than you think. It’s always the small knick-knacks and the carefully thought-out pieces that make your apartment reflect your style and personality. There is helluva difference between just lighting an ordinary candle and something as classy as the Migration Single Oil Lamps. Besides a designer touch, the precision-machined stainless steel torch encasing the fiberglass wick, creates magic lighting.”

Raw Video: Bongs Disguised As Xmas Ornaments

U.S.Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas decorations at the Los Angeles harbor. The drug pipes were shipped from China and are estimated to be worth is more than $2.6 million. (Nov. 19) LINK: Youtube

How To Make a Scarecrow

How To Make a Scarecrow on Howcast

Whether you’ve got a bird problem or just want some festive outdoor decoration, a scarecrow is the perfect project. LINK

Luminous Christmas Decorations in Seoul

Luminous decorations is seen near a Christmas tree at the annual tree-lighting ceremony in front of Seoul city hall December 8, 2007. Link: Spluch