The week I made this dish I had 8 good-sized zucchini in my fridge that were really in need of being used up. If you find yourself with a “zucchini problem” like I did, you may want to check out some of the recipes listed below, in addition to this delicious Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini and Tomato Pasta.
Continue ReadingNot a fan of carpeting, I recently took the plunge and pulled up the existing carpet in my cabin. What lay beneath is actually some pretty sweet wood flooring. It’s by no means flawless, but since I adore the rustic cabin look (and I don’t have the budget to redo my floors right now), I instantly thought of a project from the pages of CRAFT Volume 09. Grace Bonney, in her DIY Design column, introduced us to a project by Catherine Weis on how to transform a scuffed wood floor into a work of art using custom, homemade stencils and paint. Needless to say, when I saw the picture above, I was totally floored at the simple, yet styely, results. The project is short and sweet, so I’m sharing it with you in its entirety here.
Continue ReadingJessica Jones of How About Orange doesn’t hide her love of the color orange which inspires many of the posts on her blog. Whether she’s designing her own fabric or writing up her crafty DIY tutorials, Jessica always has the eye for finding colorful pieces with bold designs. 1. Reboot and Escape Coasters for computer […]
Continue ReadingI’m currently in the process of sprucing up my apartment with artwork and knick-nacks now that we finally got most of the large furniture pieces in our place together after almost 3 years in our pad. For constant inspiration, I look to Victoria’s blog sfgirbythebay and I adore her recent post on retro fabulous. This […]
Continue ReadingIndie Fixx is a haven for featuring goods made by indie artists and crafters. The blog covers a unique mix of art, jewelry, design, crafts, food, decor and more on the site. Today Indie Fixx creator Jen Wallace shares with us where she finds inspiration for the home and kitchen. 1. I love Latin American […]
Continue ReadingThere’s no mistake how addictive the Sugar sites are and CasaSugar is at its sugary best when it comes to showing off the latest beauties in home and garden. This is due in no small part to the seasoned-eye of editor Elka Karl who often brings her fantastic gardening and DIY projects to the site. […]
Continue ReadingJoy Cho never ceases with the eye candy on her blog, Oh Joy! I always love the mix of inspirational photos, fashion, and home decor in her daily finds. I’m also smitten with her Oh Joy! paper line and can’t get enough of her sweet notebooks. Top 5 Home Decor Picks from Joy Cho, Oh […]
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