Summer goals, part 1
This summer, our trips to the sea and to the pool may be in our imaginations. Why not dream back into the past as well?
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Summer goals, part 1
Moving, moving, since creation
From 'The Children's Encyclopedia' published by Arthur Mee. Date and artist unknown.
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Moving, moving, since creation
My Life in Movies
(Something completely silly I wrote a few years ago when snowed in and bored) Movie my brothers got taken to see while my mother was giving birth to me: Return…
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My Life in Movies
Make Money Online: Swagbucks
One of the things I admire most about the "Greatest Generation" (besides their amazing fashion sense, of course) is their frugality, their "make-do-and-mend" approach to money and possessions. They knew…
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Make Money Online: Swagbucks
Replacing a Coat Lining
I've been meaning to write about replacing a coat lining for months--I'm either very late, or very early! J has a now-vintage winter coat from Structure (the former men's line…
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Replacing a Coat Lining
Free and affordable resources for sewing formal gowns, bridesmaid and prom dresses
Bridal gowns, prom and bridesmaid dresses, evening wear-- formal clothing can be some of the most expensive items your closet. It can also be hard to find a good fit…
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Free and affordable resources for sewing formal gowns, bridesmaid and prom dresses
Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs
I absolutely love what Jose Romussi does to vintage photographs of dancers... string art and embroidery taken to a whole new level. Related articles Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art,…
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Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs
Inspiration: Stephen Shore
I probably shouldn't admit that I first learned about Stephen Shore on Pinterest. I became kind of obsessed with the picture above. I feel like I've been in this…
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Inspiration: Stephen Shore
That time I was in a Haiku Club
Once upon a time, I was in a club which required its members to send a haiku by text message (SMS), one day per week. Each member had an assigned…
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That time I was in a Haiku Club
Inspiration: Our Favorite Instagram Accounts Featuring Detroit (and Elsewhere in Michigan)
As you probably know, around these parts, we love Detroit fiercely. The city is exciting and inspiring, not to mention sprawling. Happily for all of us, though, there are lots…
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Inspiration: Our Favorite Instagram Accounts Featuring Detroit (and Elsewhere in Michigan)
Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art, Photography, & Creativity
We've already shared some of our favorite art-focused blogs, but today seemed like a good day to share a peek at our social media list. Who doesn't need a little…
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Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art, Photography, & Creativity
Kitchen: Fireball Whisky Truffles
(This recipe disappeared off Fireball's website, so use it at your own risk!) 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa), divided into a 12-ounce portion and an 8-ounce…
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Kitchen: Fireball Whisky Truffles
Wedding Rings | Jason Charles Jewellery
Inspiration: Wedding Rings for Men
Don't you love jewelry that's trying hard not to look like jewelry? Here are some great wedding ring ideas for folks that aren't totally sold on wearing rings for rings'…
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Inspiration: Wedding Rings for Men
The eternal to-do list: Pinterest dessert ideas
Perusing my oldest Pinterest pins (on a Saturday night! How exciting!), I noticed how when I joined 5 years ago, I tended to only pin foods that were kind of…
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The eternal to-do list: Pinterest dessert ideas
Blogs I Read about Art
Do you need to nourish your art-loving soul? Take a peek at my current Feedly "ART" category for some inspiration! Artwork of the Day from The Metropolitan Museum of Art…
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Blogs I Read about Art