Cut to the vase
Cursive design has come up with a charming spring/summer equivalent to paper snowflakes. Her site offers little paper flowers—called Twiggums—for purchase, but I might be inclined to try whipping some up myself…
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No sleep til’ Bklyn
Looking for something to do in New York this weekend? Head over to the borough of kings to check out BKLYN DESIGNS, a furniture and design fair that runs tomorrow through Sunday, May 9 to 11. Now in its sixth year…
Cheating on film
Even though I love taking photos with actual film, it’s just too easy to whip out my tiny, digital point-and-shoot these days. Now that my tax refund is on the way, I hope to upgrade to a digital SLR—and regain the control I once had over exposure and depth of field—soon. But in the meantime…
Go see a shrink: Getting practical with kitsch
For children of the 80s, Shrinky Dinks are right up there with Sea Monkeys and Slap Bracelets as cherished interactive fads of our youth. But although I have yet to see a modern-day application for the latter two, Shrinky Dink-style plastic has reemerged…
Trading spaces: The joys of an online room planner
Seasonal change always brings out the consumer in me—now that warmer weather has arrived, I feel downright compelled to surround myself with new things. But as long as the cost of milk continues to rise while my salary stays the same, I’m content to spend only the energy required to rearrange my furniture…
Spring inside: Deck your halls with DIY flower garlands
Now that spring has finally sprung, warm temperatures and the sound of birds chirping have motivated me to bring the buds and petals of the season indoors. So, since May Day is next week, I’ll be celebrating the end of winter by assembling a few flower garlands for my abode….
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