Rory Dobner House Tour
I love looking at how artists decorate their homes. The objects artists tend to collect are not simply things purchased in a store, but things that have been made, or …
Holiday Cheer Cocktail
Last spring we made Champagne Lemon Floats by putting a scoop of homemade lemon sorbet in champagne. For the holidays, DIY Cocktails and I decided to take that one step …
Christmas Decoration: Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath
This made me smile: make your own Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath using wire, bundles of garland, cardboard, scissors, crayons, and a red bow. Oh look, here’s another one on Instructables.
Easy Christmas Decoration: Giant Balloon Ornaments
Here’s more easy Christmas Decor: Giant Balloon Ornaments. The bottom of the ornament is balloon, the top is metallic cardstock and pipe cleaners. This is great for a Christmas party.
Easy Christmas Decoration
Here’s an easy Christmas decoration: put some Christmas balls under wine glasses and some tea lights on top. Pretty, festive, and frugal, too.
10 Things Restaurants Aren’t Telling You
This article 10 Things Restaurants Aren’t Telling You from the perspective of “restaurant staffers” is pretty interesting. For example, did you know that the second cheapest bottle of wine is …
5 More Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas
I wrote 7 Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas, and then I kept finding more cool possibilities for my 2014 kitchen remodel. Here are 5 More Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas: My mom …
Illustrated Literary Quote Posters
Check out these Illustrated Literary Quote Posters by Evan Robertson. $24 each. Here are few I liked: See the rest here.
Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball Ornament
I don’t like Miley Cyrus’s bland music or the crass way she chooses to promote that music, but this Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball Ornament is pretty funny. And you can …
My Christmas Food Gifts
Food makes a great Christmas present. In past years I’ve given away vanilla and smoked salmon and homemade herb mixes. Here’s what I’m considering this year: Homemade Vinegar. I have …
Crochet This Awesome Cat Bed
I love this adorable cat bed, and–good news–you can crochet one yourself with this free pattern. Scroll down to get it in English. This would make a great Christmas present …