News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: December 4, 2008
Zip up your coats and resurrect the snow pants, because I believe it's almost winter — for real. This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere celebrates the wonders of a holiday dinner party on the cheap, a rainbow monochromatic wardrobe, Nordic design and beautiful paintings. Enjoy! In a …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: November 20, 2008
Inspiration can come from anywhere. As much as I'm inspired by visual sources, the written word has proven itself to be pretty evocative as well. Thusly, I've been very into quotes lately. A new favorite? “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov True words! With …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: November 13, 2008
Lately my mind has been taken over with "fashion thoughts." I spend my nights poring over the internet in search of the perfect coat (hood + long + wool + certain indescribable quality that makes it impossible to find), the perfect winter hat (not itchy + slouchy, but not too slouchy), the perfect rain boots: basically …
Featured Buyer: Domino Magazine's Kate Donovan
This week’s Featured Buyer is Kate Donovan, who works in the Market Department at Domino Magazine. Domino is about furnishing your home in a comfortable, personal way. It’s about finding your own individual style and being happy in your home! Finding great products and furniture is one of the most fun parts …
Trends: Grey
Earl Grey. Grey Gardens. Gray's Anatomy. Besides these many varied instances, grey (or gray, depending how you spell it) is quite the trend as of late. From clothing to accessories, grey captivates the imaginations of fashionistas the world over. Maybe it's because it's a midway point between black and white, or …
Etsy Finds Vintage: Get Joni Mitchell's Look
I have a love of Joni Mitchell that borders on worship. I suspect many people share my obsession. How could they not? She is such a talented singer, songwriter, and painter that it boggles the mind and gives her the air of a goddess. Her style, while certainly hippie-ish, had a sophistication that prevented her …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: November 6, 2008
Wow. This week has been an emotional one for everyone in the United States, and it's an exciting time to be alive. Now begins the fun time of year leading up to the holidays, filled with delicious pies (I hope to make a few this weekend! Inaugural pies!), old fashioned music, and lots of tasty smells and fuzzy …
Recessionistas: Trends on a Budget
Times are tough these days. The recession is approaching full swing, and those of us that enjoy looking fashionable are left to look at the moths drifting out of our pocketbooks while contemplating the implications of each potential purchase. There's a name for us fashion lovers in a pinch: the …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 30, 2008
Where has the time gone? November is almost here, and my Elaine Benes costume for Halloween (tomorrow?!) is in a desperate race for time against the inevitability of a vintage Lucille Ball mask I have lying around. I'll let you know what the final verdict is... This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style …
