It is clear that the handmade is something special, but the fact is that designers can not get in the last century, and therefore must embrace the new trends and technologies at their earliest designs. But the good thing is that mergers are achieved great fun.

A clear example is the "iPod Speaker Station Spart" the famous American firm Pottery Barn. It may seem a simple slate … but it is not. Not only can you write your messages and reminders, but also comes equipped with an iPod dock that you enabling music playing while you're doing your homework.

And that's not all, you can also upload gadgets like laptops, phones or PDAs and others. Everything you need for your desktop, right? Its sleek and subtle design fits any area of the house, and it is certainly very practical.

It's the perfect gift for the boys' room. It also has three hooks for hanging keys, plus a slot for pens, and office and a small shelf to put your iPod, books or photos.

You can make your order through the Pottery Barn's online store for only $ 149. And that's not the best. The firm has other accessories like boards, bookcases, whiteboards and desktop organizers to create a very full and elegant.

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All know that wine lovers have a good collection is complicated. Not that I speak bottles are expensive or not, I say that today the apartments and houses are becoming smaller and is difficult to have space available for storage. But a good solution to this problem this fun bottle / board do you count as follows.

Materials:

PVC pipes
Strong glue
Fibrofacil 2 rectangles of
Black paint to board

Step by step:

Start by cutting PVC pipe all the same length. Please note that must be the same width as the wooden planks, and remember that this measure may be to place one or two bottles in each tube.

With the tubes cut and pasting you should start with each next to each other, forming a row of horizontal tubes. Glue them all and let dry. note that the row of tubes should be as wide as the height of the tables.

Then apply glue on one side of one of the tables on it and paste the row of tubes. Apply glue to one side to the other table and tape the other side of the tubes. Let dry well.

Finally one side painted with black paint and let dry. When the piece has dried up. Lay it on a wall, and go.

If you are of those people who leave messages on slips through the house's time to find a solution. Usually the people who do that is because it does not want to forget anything, but the roles were flying and lost, and the messages never reach their destination. So today I told you how to turn your refrigerator on a practice board. So you can write anything you want and everyone will see your messages.

Materials:

Painting of slate (the color that you like)
Brush
Fine grit sandpaper
Newspapers

Step by step:

Before placing the foot of the refrigerator several newspapers not to mess around. What to do now is gently sanding the front of the refrigerator until you feel the surface is a little rough. Remember that there is only sand just to make the paint do not skip. When finished either sanding dust removed with a rag.

When you finish with hand sanding gives a picture of slate to the entire front of the refrigerator and allow to dry. Apply a second coat, wait to dry and work ready.

Remember that while the painting of slate is generally black, the fact is that today there are brands that have this type of paint in varying shades. Be sure to choose the best fit with the decor of your kitchen.

Have you inherited an appalling and damaged headboard of the bed of the grandmother? Well, throw may be the best option you can think of to find out the news but the truth is that we have a better idea: make it a practice board with stand. It's very simple and really useful.

Materials:

Cream paint
Painting black slate
Brushes
Drill
Door or drawer knobs
Screws
2 hooks for hanging pictures
Lija
Headboard Wood

Step by step:

Start by sanding the wooden piece to remove rough edges. Once done remove the dust. It gives a creamy coat of paint and let dry. Give a second coat and let dry again. Once the paint is dry paint the central part with the paint to board. Let dry.

Once everything is dry place with the drill 5 holes at the bottom of the headboard: 2 on the sides, and 3 plants. Placed in each hole one of the knobs and adjust.

Finally put two hooks, one on each side in the back of the headboard and you're ready to hang.

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If you're a fan of rustic or country style you'll love this idea. On this occasion we like you convert old plates or trays in single slate for your dining room or kitchen. These are just a lovely touch that will give life and warmth to your home with very little material and little money to spend.

Materials:

Trays and dishes
Painting slate
Brushes
Rings in a "D"
Strong glue
Hook for hanging pictures

Optional:
Obstacles of metal with a curve in the center
Rings in a "D"

Step by step:

The first thing to do is clean the tray or plate you've got. This is clear if you've got an accessory rather old and want to leave with a rustic look. If you do not like that style should better opt for painting the piece with two coats of paint and let dry well. Remember that the flat where they paint the chalkboard paint is not necessary previously.

Once the piece is dry paint the area you want to become board with two coats of paint if allowed to dry between. Note that the painting of slate can also get spray, in this case, make sure you cover the areas not want to paint so it does not stain. Let the paint dry thoroughly.

Once dry the only thing left is to hang it. Just paste the piece behind a hook to hang pictures or you can paste an obstacle to grab a D-shaped ring