The Pantry: Store-Bought vs. Homemade
A well-stocked pantry is the key to effortless and tasty home-cooking, but did you know that some basic staples are actually cheaper to make yourself?
Short Stories: Carved Oak Tree Swing
Wood which once lined the holds of seafaring ships has found a second life as a plaything for children…and adults.
A Summer Story
The one and only Uncle Beefy captures the essence of easy summer living.
Making a House a Home
Buying a house is a big step, and with it comes the worry: will this ever be home?
Etsy Hands-On: Natural Dye
Make an eco-printed silk handkerchief in our upcoming natural dye class, led by the Textile Arts Center.
Featured Seller: Tumbleweeds Handcraft
“It isn’t uncommon for us to hold impromptu business meetings on bike rides or rush home while running errands to experiment with a new design.”
Finding Meaning in the Lost and Found
The story of Ikuo Yokoyama and a motorcycle lost to Japan’s tsunami shows how the true value of our belongings lies in the stories they tell.
How-Tuesday Round-Up: A Pop of Color
Add a new hue to your rose-colored glasses with these ten tutorials from across the web.
The Housewife’s Lament
Cleaning, washing, sewing, growing and canning: the hard labor of women’s work throughout history inspires Cate Fitt’s latest selections.
Push Button Art
This month’s contribution to the Twitter Art Series features Ariana Couvinha’s playful take on computer icons and interactive platforms.
Featured Seller: Sandra Dieckmann
“Creating was always a part of me – sketching, painting, making things, observing and having fun with imagery. I have always been a visual person.”
A Legacy of Style
A look through the family photo album reveals different generations of women, each of her era and each with a singular and inspiring sense of fashion.
Get the Look Decor: Nomadic Style
Just outside of Washington DC, a globetrotting couple have created a comfortable home blending city and country, old and new, and East and West.
The Untold History of Mother’s Day
Contrary to popular belief, Mother’s Day was not created by greeting card companies: it was the brainchild of women activists.
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: 5/11/12
Candy caterpillars, dollhouse miniatures, and a s’mores cake. C’mon in! You know you want to.
