Other than the candy and lingerie (duh), if you like hearts, you can pick up some great stuff in post-Valentine’s Day sales. Flowers are nice, but it’s your chance to get what you really wanted. And there’s no reason you can’t use stuff emblazoned with hearts year-round. I use my heart measuring cups and spoons […]
Homemade Hummus
My homemade hummus recipe, made with beans I cook from scratch.
Tutorial: Mixed Chain Necklace
Last week I rounded up some chunky chain jewelry that looked like perfect candidates for a DIY project, and it inspired me to make my own mixed chain necklace. Read on for the instructions.
Links I Like
Loving this little fringed heart, though I think a bigger one (like this one), filled with candy, would be super fun for an anti-Valentine’s Day party. Valentine’s Day haters could take turns hitting it with a bat to express their feelings about this most sentimental of holidays. These customized polka-dot pillowcases are a great use […]
Outfit Post: Mint, Grey, and Leopard
This outfit was inspired by the always-stylish Catie of Cuffington. When I saw her vintage mint skirt paired with a sweater, I wanted to put together my own version. I don’t have a mint skirt, but I do have a mint dress and this old H&M sweater, so they had to do. As with most […]
Valentine’s Day Molded Chocolates
Valentine’s Day is next Thursday, and to celebrate I came up with this fun kitchen DIY. It would make a great gift for a loved one or friend, and though I kept it short and sweet, you could definitely spell out something more creative. These look like regular chocolate hearts, but they have a peanut-butter-wasabi-ginger […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Bona Drag
In their new lookbook, “Dark Side of the Moon,” retailer Bona Drag combined space, the moon, and Mara Hoffman pieces to glorious effect. Wait, did someone tell them that these are some of my favorite things? Just throw a cat in there and I’d be seriously worried they were reading my mind. See more here.
Going North
This weekend I’m running off for a quick weekend trip to visit friends in Seattle and Vancouver, BC. I’ve only been to Vancouver once before–are there any sights or activities I have to be sure not to miss?
Tutorial: Ampersand Lamp
On Pinterest I came across this cute ampersand lamp (lampersand!) from Modcloth. There was no way I was paying $90 for it, though. I realized I could make my own for less than $15, and in an afternoon, I did. Here’s how I did it.