Thread Lightly
Fastidious, intricate, and dreamy, the woven thread installations of French artist Sébastien Preschoux are one web I'd like to be caught in. More images after the jump ...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Action Ceramics
Action Ceramics
The title of this series in porcelain is "Abuse," by Laurent Craste. I like the way they seem to freeze a moment in time. [via core77]
These rock my socks off!!!
Feed Your Favorite Birds
Winter can be hard on wild birds, especially in snowy regions where food is often scarce.
February is a perfect time to show your appreciation to these feathered friends—it's National Wild Bird Feeding Month. Serve up the good stuff and keep these backyard visitors happy and healthy. Here are a few favorites and the foods they love:
- Blue jay: Peanut kernels and any type of sunflower seed.
- Cardinal: Sunflower seeds, cracked corn, unsalted nutmeats, and raisins.
- Chickadee: Black-oil sunflower seeds, peanut kernels, and suet.
- Finch: Thistle seeds and black-oil sunflower seeds.
- Native sparrows: Millet, black-oil sunflower seeds, and cracked corn.
- Nuthatch: Black-oil sunflower seeds and suet.
- Robin: Any type of fruit.
- Woodpecker: Suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
One-Inch Button Book
Illustrator and designer, Stephanie Davidson, created this awesome and tiny button book with accordion page. I love the images inside! [via Bonkers About Buttons and @SisterDiane]
Thursday, February 10, 2011
How-To: Rick Rack Rings
How-To: Rick Rack Rings
Maize Hutton takes my favorite crafty trim and turns them into these rick rack rings shaped like roses. I've gotta make some of these! They're so adorable :D
http://maizehutton.blogspot.com/2011/02/rick-rack-rings-diy.html
Maize Hutton takes my favorite crafty trim and turns them into these rick rack rings shaped like roses. I've gotta make some of these! They're so adorable :D
http://maizehutton.blogspot.com/2011/02/rick-rack-rings-diy.html
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Recipe: Sprouts Salad
Brussels sprouts are one of the hottest trends in food right now. No, seriously! I've seen them on the menu at a billion hip restaurants. Everyone does them differently, but the common thread is slicing them and then browning them. The crispy caramelization is a far cry from the mushy steamed Brussels I ate (and detested) as a child. This recipe from onecaketwocake is absolutely worth a try.
Necktie Brooches
Nicole Deponte makes these rosette brooches from old neckties - neat technique! [via Cool Hunting]
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
How-To: Valentine's Day Matchbook Card
How-To: Valentine's Day Matchbook Card
This is one of the coolest Valentine's projects I've come across yet :D
Monday, February 7, 2011
How-To: Heart Cake YUM!
How To: Make Custom Art from Your Own Fingerprints
How To: Make Custom Art from Your Own Fingerprints
I've been thinking about doing this project for a long while now - I wanted to do it for our wedding and think it would be a sweet gift for our friends that get married but haven't gotten around to it and wasn't sure how to make it on such large scale.
This is a cute version too:
FingerPrint Art
Recipe: Calzone Hearts
These are so adorable and sound delicious! I think I'll make some this week :D
How-To: Hidden Zipper in Pillow Cover
It's Pillow Month over at Sew, Mama, Sew! Check out this neat technique for inserting a zipper in your pillow cover. I love that its hidden under a nice fun stripe so the zipper can even be on the front of the pillow.
Friday, February 4, 2011
How-To: Valentine Heart Chain + Felt Ornament & Garland Ideas
Felt Heart Ornament
Red Velvet Pancakes
These Red Velvet Pancakes from Taste and Tell are brilliant. I can't think of anything I would rather eat on Valentine's Day. Except of course for her Red Velvet Donuts!
Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Check out this delicious looking RECIPE made with simple ingredients including:
- Mayonnaise
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Celery leaves
- Dill
- Onion
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
How-To: Creamy Avocado Dip And Baked Taco Potato Chips
File this away to make for a Superbowl snack or just a yummy treat during cocktail hour. Brooke at Cheeky Kitchen shares her recipe for making creamy avocado dip and baked taco potato chips.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Ana Ihib Misr
My heart goes out to Egypt and I pray that cooler heads prevail and thugs get their just desserts.
On girl's forehead: EGYPT (Misr)
On flag: I love you, Egypt (bahabik ya Misr)
EGYPT PROTESTS
epa02548880 Egyptians pray near Egypt national flags during a demonstration in Cairo, Egypt, 25 January 2011. Local media sources reported that Egyptian riot police were out in force in Cairo 25 January as tens of thousands of Egyptians allegedly vowed to back a call for the planned nationwide anti- government protest. According to the Arabic-language Facebook group called Revolution Day against Torture, Poverty, Corruption and Unemployment, some 90,000 people confirmed they support the protest that was planned to coincide with Egypt's Police Day on 25 January. The government said the protest was unauthorized and warned that police "will deal firmly and decisively" with anyone attempting to take part. Media reported that at least five protesters were injured when they clashed with police in Cairo during the anti-government demonstration on 25 January. EPA/AMEL PAIN
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Anatomy Dresses
Now THAT is what I call a party dress! I love it when designers think outside the box (or inside the skin) to create truly unique pieces :D
Ping Pong Ball Decor
25,000 ping pong balls decorate this loft bedroom!
This is a fun idea - I wonder if I can convince my husband to give it a go! Maybe just on a feature wall or something :D
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