Fashion Mashup: Mixing Bold Patterns with Confidence
One of the generally accepted rules of fashion is to not mix patterns. But is this really true? Is it the fashion equivalent to not ending your sentences in a…
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Purple Reign: My First Fashion Blog Post
I have more clothes than I do craft and decorating supplies, so I thought, “Hey, why not start a fashion component to my website.” So in the spirit of Zoolander,…
Tips for Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Summer party season is here. And although Southern California enjoys warm weather year-round, the longer days can make summer parties even more enjoyable. But if the thought of planning a…
Pantone (Panbone) Paint Chip Dog Bed
I was recently asked to participate in eHow‘s Project Throwdown Challenge, in which they invited six designers to make one home decor project using our imaginations and four specific materials:…
My Adventures with the IKEA Karlstad Sofa
I have a confession to make. I own an Ikea sofa. When I disclose this little tidbit of information, people think I’m kidding. Ikea is great for bookcases and office…
9 Ways to Display Books on a Bookshelf
One of the most frequent requests from my design clients is to help them arrange their books and tchotchkes on their book shelves. So I do that Charlie Brown thing…
How to Make a Money Tree
Yes, money does grow on trees. I recently did a tutorial for eHow.com on how to make a money tree. It’s really easy to make one, and they’re great for graduation,…
Tie Dye Easter Eggs
I never got to decorate Easter eggs growing up because (cue the violins) I had to work at the family restaurant, and we just didn’t have time for fun activities…
New Product Review: PlayColor Poster Paint Sticks
I discovered Instant PlayColor solid poster paint sticks at the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) show over a year ago. I found the product intriguing because it looked like markers,…
Valentine’s Gift Box Floral Arrangement
It’s a gift. It’s a floral arrangement. It’s both! This floral arrangement in a box is so super easy to make, you’ll want to make it for all your “galentines.”…