Month: November 2009

SoundCloud’s CitySounds.fm

SoundCloud’s CitySounds.fm

Last month I posted about SoundCloud‘s slick music sharing site, really the best I’ve seen. David Noël from SoundCloud posted in the comments about one of their hacks from London Hack Day called CitySounds.fm. I’ve been tuning into the site a lot for a bit of the unexpected and to gain exposure to artists I […]

Felted Wool Dryer Balls

Recently I heard that felted wool balls are great alternative to dryer sheets. Apparently they reduce your drying time, soften your laundry, and eliminate static cling. There are places like Stoney Mountain Farm who sell handmade wool balls made from the wool grown on their farm. But for folks who want to try their hand […]

Introducing O’Reilly Answers

Introducing O’Reilly Answers

I love “lazyweb” sites, Q&A sites, and other crowdsourced resources that deal in instant-gratification content. I especially like them when the signal-to-noise ratio is high; when a lot of really smart, inspired people come together to share their expertise. As of a few weeks ago, O’Reilly now has its own such site, O’Reilly Answers, a […]

BurdaStyle: Lindsey Cape

Sew up this Lindsey Cape with the pattern from BurdaStyle that’s available for download for only $4. I love the look and I think it’s probably way easier (and faster) to sew than a coat with sleeves. From the site: This Cape, made out of maroon herringbone wool (lined with red herringbone) has this great […]