Vintage Video Break: The 30′s Approach to Wa...

Filed under: Know-How Growing up, I loved watching the old commercials occasionally aired on Turner Classics or Nick at Nite. So I was thrilled to discover a treasure trove of vintage video on sites like Archive.org. Let’s take a look back at a few choice videos that I think you’ll get a kick out of… In this vintage video from 1937, a confused housewife gets a lesson on properly washing her dishes...

How to Make Lanterns From Jars...

Filed under: Crafts , Patios, Porches & Decks , Outdoors From the ModCloth look book to your summer table, here’s how to make lanterns from jars. ModCloth When we spotted the colorful glass candleholders in the ModCloth catalog, we immediately coveted them (along with about 20 dresses). So we were thrilled when we saw that the purveyor-of-all-things-cute offered a tutorial on how to make lanterns using...

Repel Pests with Companion Planting...

Filed under: Essential Skills , Know-How , Outdoors Take some of the hassle of summer gardening companion planting. This bed planning technique encourages combining plants that have a natural benefit, like pest or animal prevention. Here’s how one reader tried out a common companion planting combo in her yard. Wanda Lau Wanda Lau spends her days working for KSS Architects (you might remember them from the...

Architectural Inspiration: Daylighting...

Filed under: Makeovers & Inspiration , Living Rooms , Small Spaces , Living Spaces , Experts If you plan on renovating this summer, there’s new reason to rethink window placement: Research has shown that daylighting (an official-sounding term that refers to maximizing the natural light in a space) can make a room feel more inviting and you more productive. Also, it looks great. See for yourself with these amazing...

Awkward Fan Art: Oprah Edition...

Filed under: Crafts The bigger the star, the more awkward fan art you’ll find. Here’s a not-so-serious salute to Oprah Winfrey as she ends her talk-show reign, direct from her crafty fans. Fan Art Tribute #1: The Oprah Pillow ArtByMarilyn , Etsy This fan art tribute is a conversation piece. As in, it’ll inspire a conversation about what happened to your sense of taste. Though it could come in handy for...

Kids Party Ideas – A Cheery Carnival Party...

Filed under: Crafts & Celebrations It can be such a challenge to come up with memorable kids party ideas , so I was thrilled to see this charming carnival theme. Working equally well for boys or girls , this idea is even easier to DIY. Lauren Nicole Studios This charming party came my way from Jennifer Shields, the founder and president of Posh Tot Events , a seriously adorable event planning company based in Atlanta....

When Record Albums Attack...

Filed under: Small Spaces , Storage & Organization If you’ll never in a million years convert your record albums to mp3′s, you’re in good company. But when your LPs start to overwhelm your shelf space, it’s time to get creative. Here’s how I took control of my collection’s overstock. moustache , flickr “Why don’t you organize your record albums by color? That would be...

Sugar Shout Out: Reem Acra Dresses Perfect For Spr...

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Boutonnieres – 3 Handmade Ideas for Weddings...

Filed under: Crafts If you’re looking for a unique boutonniere , this post is for you (and the favorite man in your life). Here are three crafty pin-ons that go beyond the expected flowers. Ellen Frost For a boutonniere that has a distinctly modern feel, why not try sculptural succulents? Even better, Ellen Frost of Baltimore’s Local Color Flowers designed it for those who are a little intimidated about the...

Spackle Your Way to New-Again Walls...

Filed under: Small Projects , Essential Skills , Know-How Spackle can cure a wide range of little wall problems that often add up to a big chunk of your security deposit. So before you leave your campus digs or move house, take a little time out for quick corrective action. insinu8 , Flickr When faced with a wall of nail holes, cracks and random gashes, spackle is your friend. But when you go to the big box home store and...