I normally shy away from any of Martha Stewart’s recipes. The ingredients can be hard to find and they tend to be very time consuming. Oh, and did I mention I’m not much of a cook? My dad still likes to tease me about the time in college he called to find me settling down...
I saw this idea for paper chains in the latest issue of Good Housekeeping and it’s definitely worth sharing. They suggest double-sided scrapbook paper, but you can use just about anything. Drape it on your tree, wrap it around your banister or hang it from your doorways for a cool take on the retro beaded door. It...
Every year Pottery Barn comes out with the most gorgeous tree skirts. And every year I ask, “if I’m not willing to pay $100 on a skirt for myself, what makes them think I’m willing to spend that kind of money on a skirt for my tree?” I figured there must be something in my...
It seems like everyone is talking about cutting back for the holidays, and for good reason — the news headlines aren’t exactly merry and bright. But that doesn’t mean you have to forgo a stylishly decorated home for the holidays. This week I’m featuring fun tips and projects for those of us on a tight...
Remember in Napoleon Dynamite when Uncle Rico is trying to sell the 24 piece set of Tupperware and the lady sees the “incentive prize” and leans over to her husband and says, “I want that.” That’s exactly what I did when I saw this: Now when I’m out being outdoorsy somewhere, I can also carry...
