Today’s 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things is about talented and vintage-inspired Penni Moussa, of Penni Pops Designs. She is just a doll. One Project You Are Particularly Proud Of 1. My first quilting project for my Bestie Annie’s first baby, Leonardo. I know that the word “gollywog” is not politically correct, but I love […]
Michael Margolis is the author of Arduino Cookbook, a collection of projects utilizing the physical computing platform of Arduino. He was on hand at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011 to discuss Arduino and his book, published by O’Reilly Media.
These super simple leg warmers from Meredith at Bolt in Portland are a perfect accessory for autumn days when you still want to wear a skirt, but need to keep your lower legs warm in the chilly breezes. They are a cooler, sleeker look than the leg warmers of my youth, and they are incredibly […]
Bruce Parker, former Chief Scientist and eleven-year veteran of NOAA’s National Ocean Service, wrote this fascinating article in the September issue of Physics Today. It covers the technical history
of the science of tide prediction leading up to the beautiful mechanical computers developed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to quickly extrapolate recorded tide patterns into useful predictions, and goes on to explain how those computers were critical in planning the Normandy landings.
I may be all grown up, but I still get excited (like, little kid excited) when I something special arrives in the mail. If a regular postcard would make my day, I think it’s safe to say that one of these canning jar postcards from My Sweet Prairie would definitely make my week! Have you […]
The LinkM, from the Maker Shed, is a USB adapter for BlinkM Smart LEDs that addresses two of the most frequently-requested features: It enables you to program your BlinkM (or MaxM or MiniM) without setting up a separate I/O board, such as an Arduino, and it lets you program or control multiple BlinkMs simultaneously.
I realize these cute felt bow hair clips from Disney of Ruffles and Stuff are meant for kids, but I have to admit … I wouldn’t mind wearing them myself. Get the full how-to over on her blog.
