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The Art of Steampunk Fashion 6 May 2013 | 03:05 pm
This week is the Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. And tonight is the ball where all the celebs display their designers’ interpretations of punk. Of course ...
Easter Bunny Craft with Felt 6 Mar 2013 | 07:58 pm
The other day I went in search of a pattern for the velveteen rabbit and couldn’t find one, so I decided to make one from scratch. But before I go on, one thing I did find was a free copy of the book ...
Rustic Country Door Frame 25 Jan 2013 | 04:02 am
One of the home decor projects I’ve been putting off for a long time was the framing out of our kitchen entryway. I wanted it to look rustic and artsy. The entryway is wide and awkwardly angled. My fe...
Throw a New Years in New York Party and Help Victims of Sandy 21 Dec 2012 | 04:19 pm
For many, the holiday season is a time of parties, togetherness, gifts and good cheer. But for some, it is a time of loneliness and despair. Recent disasters and senseless violence threaten to oversha...
How to Re-size the Little Black Dress 19 Dec 2012 | 02:51 pm
There is nothing more basic to a woman’s closet than the little black dress. It is simple, yet elegant; taylored, yet comfortable. And every girl should have one. This post is for those who can’t affo...
Fifteen Minute Christmas Chandelier 13 Dec 2012 | 05:55 pm
I recently saw a cool floor lamp made out of cardboard where the light shines through all the cells in the cardboard to make a spectacular pattern on the wall. I wanted to do something like for our bl...
Upcycled Waste Basket Lamp 10 Dec 2012 | 05:17 pm
A couple summers ago I did a series of upcycled lamps from cheap parts found in thrift stores, but didn’t finish this lamp in time to add to the earlier post. I’d painted the base in greens and orange...
How to Make Felted Soap. 6 Dec 2012 | 04:35 am
If you’re looking for a quick and easy gift idea, here is one that is both beautiful and appropriate for anyone on your list—scented felted soaps. Felted soaps are said to last longer than soap that i...
Make a Chandelier out of Hangers 18 Nov 2012 | 12:47 am
I am so excited about this project! I first saw a chandelier made out of hangers about a month ago in a store window downtown and thought it was crystal. On close inspection, it was made out of clear ...
How to Kill Aspen Tree Suckers 2 Nov 2012 | 07:04 pm
This is the sad saga of our efforts to control the suckers from the beautiful aspen tree in our back yard lawn. We have two gorgeous trees growing in the middle of our back lawn. One is an aspen and t...
