How to Easily Make Paper-Punched Valentines
Actually, these cards were a happy accident. The other night, my 11-year-old wanted to do some crafting. We opened up our paper-punch bin, I pulled […]
Crafts & DIY Projects
Quilts As Art: A New Museum Exhibit in Boston
Log Cabin, Barn Raising Variation Quilt, attributed to: Mrs. Herrick (American), Massachusetts, 1879. Foundation pieced top of cotton and silk in variety of structures including […]
Our #SavorSummer Bloggers at Cool Mom Picks Get “Super” Crafty
Have you been keeping up with our #SavorSummer campaign? If so, you know that we’re two weeks into a six-week adventure that celebrates some of […]
Creative Wrapping, Thoughtful Giving: Tea Towel Gift Wrap Ideas
Traditionally, linen tea towels were designed to commemorate coronations and celebrations. We love them today as modern heirlooms –– wrapped around gifts, they become special […]
How to Prep and Arrange Hyacinths
Photography by: Mike Krautter Stem Surgery. Before you do any arranging, cut off the white base. Like tulips, hyacinths will continue to grow in water. If […]
Mother’s Day Brunch
Overall I kept the brunch table simple with a few easy DIY pieces making the biggest impact, like the bright tissue pom-poms and colorful cupcake […]
Everyday Luxury: Five Questions with Linens Designer Jane Scott Hodges
Photography by: Geovanni Velasquez Jane Scott Hodges understands that style is personal. That’s why she founded Leontine Linens, a couture fine-linens company that goes the […]
Men’s-Shirt Makeover: Feminine Beach Cover-Up
Photography by: Aaron Dyer Flip up the collar, and draw a faint line on the underside with a pencil at the desired height, curving the […]
Three Genius Summer-Camp Care-Package Ideas
Extra socks, bug spray, homemade cookies to share — these are all known cures for cabin fever. But when building your next care package, why […]
Bandanna Decoupage Votive Holders
Photography by: Aaron Dyer Candlelight will glow through the cloth. How-To Trim bandanna to fit height and circumference of glass votive or hurricane. Brush decoupage […]