The Art of Steampunk Fashion
This week is the Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. And tonight is the ball where all the celebs display their designers' interpretations of punk. Of course I wanna be there, so--as we sometimes do with the Oscars here at...
Rustic Country Door Frame
One of the home decor projects I've been putting off for a long time was the framing out of our kitchen entryway. I wanted it to look rustic and artsy. The entryway is wide and awkwardly angled. My fear was that it would be tricky to get the right angles on the wood...
Throw a New Years in New York Party and Help Victims of Sandy
For many, the holiday season is a time of parties, togetherness, gifts and good cheer. But for some, it is a time of loneliness and despair. Recent disasters and senseless violence threaten to overshadow all that is good in our holiday celebrations. Is it best to let...
How to Re-size the Little Black Dress
There is nothing more basic to a woman's closet than the little black dress. It is simple, yet elegant; tailored, yet comfortable. And every girl should have one. This post is for those who can't afford to buy the perfect little black Rebecca Taylor dress (even on on...
Fifteen Minute Christmas Chandelier
I recently saw a cool floor lamp made out of cardboard where the light shines through all the cells in the cardboard to make a spectacular pattern on the wall. I wanted to do something like for our black & white holiday party, but didn't have the time to do it exactly...
Upcycled Waste Basket Lamp
A couple summers ago I did a series of upcycled lamps from cheap parts found in thrift stores, but didn't finish this lamp in time to add to the earlier post. I'd painted the base in greens and oranges (using the same Porcelaine paint I used on my shoes) to match the...
Make a Chandelier out of Hangers
I am so excited about this project! I first saw a chandelier made out of hangers about a month ago in a store window downtown and thought it was crystal. On close inspection, it was made out of clear acrylic hangers. I went home and looked on the Internet for more...
Prettiest Non-Professional Wing Chair Upholstery Ever
This is the chair I've been dreading to reupholster ever since I brought it home from someone's trash. In fact, the reason I did the front loader bearing repair job was to warm-up to this nightmare of a DIY project. Was it harder than the washer repair job? Well, yes...
