Neat Whatzit: Hold On Tight

This sliding square and wing nut combo keep your books where you need them, with a hint of modern flair. The simplicity of this is remarkable--the real thing is beautiful, but I think this could be duplicated by the more handy amongst us (though, it might not be as pretty).

Great Tool: AutoDesk

I am in love with this new, free tool from the makers of AutoCad: AutoDesk! This tool allows you to create 3D models of your design plans, and you can include samples and brands from companies like DuPont and FLOR--genius!

Great Tool: Wishpot

I've been looking into signing up for the spring round of Apartment Therapy's Home Cure--Wishpot is a great mobile tool for keeping track of those 'wish-I-had' things while I fix up the old homestead. You can even do price checks and compare reviews to make sure you're getting the best deal!

Great Tool: Adobe Kular

Pictures in decor magazines tend to have a certain je nai ce quoi--something I can't quite put my finger on that seems to pull the entire room together. Usually, that something happens to be color--unifying the space, while at the same time drawing the eye to lovely accents. Decoding this color alchemy is now a far cry simpler with Adobe Kular. You can create an account and then upload pics of your favorite rooms (or flowers, paintings, clothes, etc.) and the tool will create color palettes for you! I tried this out on the pink wonder from yesterday's post, and the results are above--it's amazing what you miss that just seems to "fit" like the hint of light green. It really helps to complete the room.