Table folds up into picture frame when not in use
This clever foldaway table from Ivy Design reminded me of a similar idea in James Hennesey and Victor Papanek’s classic 70s DIY furniture book Nomadic Furniture. Would be an easy remake. [via DVICE]
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How-To: Fancy Picture Frames
Disney from Ruffles & Stuff shows how to transform dollar store pictures frames into fancy, decorative frames with inexpensive materials.
Snow skull
Rachel @ CRAFT writes: If you’ve received any of the snow from the big winter storm of 2009 this last week, why not try something a little different than the everyday snowman? Paul Overton of Dude Craft and Noah Scalin of Skull A Day may have had their collaboration plans thwarted by the weather, but […]
My Mom’s Handmade Christmas Stockings
Rachel’s post about Mollie’s crewel embroidery stocking got us all excited to share the homemade stockings from our childhoods. I asked my mom to take a picture of some of the counted cross stitch stockings she’s made for us over the years, and here they are! Do you have pictures of your stockings? Post them […]
Stocking Stuffers For Quilters
If you are scrambling to find a few last-minute fillers for the stockings of your favorite quilters, be sure to check out this great list from Indie House!
How-To: Create Mod Designs with Royal Icing
My holiday aesthetic is complicated. A huge part of me loves tradition, and a huge part of me hates tradition. Instead of having a tree, I have white mums with pine branches set in vases on my windowseat. And I love holiday cookies, but not with red and green frosting! Here are the best holiday […]
Octopus Chandelier
Etsy seller lanternfly writes: Here is my latest cephalopod creation. Fresh from the murky depths of my workroom, I present to you, Pearl. This octopus chandelier is made from sculpted arms and head, she has pink albino taxidermy glass eyes, pearl encrusted body covered with vintage and new pearls, scallop shells, pink pearl candles and […]