a little bit D.C., a little bit design, a little bit me
I am always am looking for cute gift wrapping ornaments, and if it is something I can create quickly and inexpensively, all the better. These pom poms can be made up so easily, and they really make a package stand out. All you need is two toilet paper rolls, yarn, scissors, and a wire hair [...]
When I was growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, aluminum Christmas trees were not all the rage. Not anymore. With their futuristic look, they were widely popular during the 1950s and 1960s, until they weren't. According to the Internet, a 1965 punch issued by a little television special called A Charlie Brown Christmas knocked [...]
Thanksgiving is in the books, and I am looking toward Christmas. I am planning to decorate my house this weekend, before things get too hectic. Last year I bought a silver tree and decorated it with glass Shiny Brite ornaments. I just loved the retro look it brought to my 1940s house and cannot wait [...]
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames entered the design for the molded plastic rocker in MoMA's competition for low cost furniture design. A classic was born. This free printable poster honors that design with a black and white silhouette. If you need a printing recommendation, the companies I use the most are: Adorama: The luster [...]
The holiday season is approaching oh-too-quickly, and I am already thinking about what what to get for the friends and family on my list. It seems like everyone already has everything these days, and it gets harder every year. But in writing down their names, I realized that so many have a creative side, and [...]
The snow is tumbling down in Arlington, Virginia, this November 15.
This weekend I met my first blog friend. Okay, in full disclosure, she went to college with my sister, and so we have known of each other for many years. But we have never hung out until my blog prompted her to write a few weeks ago and invite me out to visit her hometown [...]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you are like me you are looking for ideas to make the holiday extra special. To help you create your tablescapes, I created these place cards using simple tags with a calligraphy font. I tied mine to delicata squash. You can also use any kind of gourds, [...]
For the second part in my "So Many Reeses to Be Thankful" series, I used the tags I posted on Sunday to create unique (and delicious) place cards. Your guests will love being able to take these party favors home with them. The free printable tags may be downloaded at the bottom of this page. [...]
When I was 8 years old, E.T. was released. Movies were a bigger deal back then, and I still remember how excited my siblings, cousin, and I were to go see it that summer. The star's favorite candy soon became mine, and I adore Reese's Pieces to this day. They come in a fall color [...]