brokeandbeautiful — How would you like an entire new makeup set for $11? …wait. That sounds hokey. But seriously, would you? Because e.l.f. – that’s Eyes Lips Face, a budget-friendly line of cosmetics sold online at eyeslipsface.com – has it. The website has recently introduced their spring makeup collection, which features lots of color,...
tryhandmade — This bracelet really does it for me. It is perfectly exquisite and makes me think of old-fashioned men’s cuffs, but this elegant piece is so much finer. A feather sets it apart from other beaded bracelets. By The Beaded Lily. (:: And one more because I just can’t resist. ::) →...
ohjoy.blogs — Who Tara O'Brady, freelance food writer, mother of two young lads, and the one behind Seven Spoons Where Niagara, Ontario Time 2:21 p.m What's a typical dessert for you? I'll admit a particular fondness for ice cream. Strawberry Swirl with lots of vanilla bean in spring, Raspberry Ripple with lemon curd and crushed meringue in summer, Espresso Caramel studded with cookies...
etsy — Photo by Jeffery CrossIn 2003, industrial designer Catherine Bailey and her husband, engineer Robin Petravic, had achieved a comfortable level of professional success. But there was one problem: they didn’t like their jobs. Leslie WilliamsonCathy Bailey and Robin Petravic. For the couple, “success” had come to mean working with big-name companies on...
bagsnob — Gucci is on a hot roll this season! First, I fell for the 1970 tassel bag, which I now cherish in grassy green; now I’m craving the Soft Stirrup bag in soft nubuck suede (or supple crocodile or shimmering python or washed calfskin…Hell, who am I kidding? I want it...
projectnursery — Beautiful chunky necklaces are very popular right now. Why not make one you can eat? They are super easy party favors, just detrimental to your middle! Make them fast, and you will be alright. Here is what you will need: 1. Colorful gumballs 2. Ribbon 3. Metal skewers 4. Embellishments like flowers and ribbons (optional) First...
etsy — Photo by Kimberley HasselbrinkWhen I was a kid, I was part of a summer day camp program called Summer Fun. We watched “The NeverEnding Story” around thirty times in two months, learned how to play poker from one of the more freewheeling counselors, and went swimming at least three times...
wantnot — Bottom line: The cheapest price on the new LEGO Quinjet Aerial Battle set is at Amazon right now.
etsy — Photo by Spinklebakes Heather Baird is an accomplished painter and photographer, but her passion is creating eye-popping, mouthwatering desserts. She writes about her adventures in the world of creative dessert-making on her award-winning blog, SprinkleBakes. She is the author of the new baking book, SprinkleBakes: Dessert Recipes to Inspire your Inner Artist....
athriftymom — In a Nutshell: With all the media flurry about parenting styles, remember that whatever way you choose to raise your children, it must be one in which the marriage can flourish as well. Dinner with five kids is usually quite the noisy affair at our house. On night a few years...
wantnot — Bottom line: Adorable booties, to save on and put away for the cold weather.
ohjoy.blogs — Mint and chocolate is one of my favorite dessert combos ever. I always loved Andes Mints and Peppermint Patties as a kid, so it's no wonder I devoured these melt-in-your-mouth minty chocolates called "Pigmints" by Los Angeles-based chocolatiers Petite Pig in a matter of seconds. They're like like bite-sized minty truffle squares...so,...
etsy — Photo by arthurfredEvery day, our community grows in unexpected and delightful ways. For our Fresh Shops series, sellers who have been on Etsy for a mere handful of months or are awaiting their first sale introduce themselves. Here’s a warm welcome to all our newbies! My name is Arthur Kemelman and my shop is...
bagsnob — Functional can be so boring so of course my recommendation is always to go with some exotic to spice things up. Well, first of all, that investment level might not work for everyone and secondly, and more importantly, do you really want to overuse your precious crocodile as a highly...
bagsnob — Meeting DKNY PR Girl is one of the greatest things that’s ever happened in my career. We met on not so nice terms (due to a not so nice review of a Donna Karan bag I wrote) but have since developed a mutual respect and admiration for each other that...
bagsnob — There is bad kitsch and there is fun kitsch, this absurdly charming Desmo tote, of course, being the latter. I would never normally carry a bag full of dogs, so to speak, but I have a certain affinity for our very own adopted Balmain pug. And when snazzy dogs are...
coolmompicks — I've seen enough tangram activities in my kids' math books to know that they are supposed to be great at fostering an early understanding of geometry, spatial reasoning, and design. But eh, my kids just think they are fun and make neat pictures.
projectnursery — I have finally had a chance to get my nursery photographed! Today is the big reveal on Project Nursery. The design started with an existing Netto Collection crib and changer that I used with my son. I had actually purchased the Serena & Lily Wren bedding years ago when I owned...
wantnot — Bottom line: Ship ever order at LittleMissMatched for just $.33, for just a few days.
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brokeandbeautiful — I have been finding amazing DIYs everywhere this week, but mostly gaining inspiration from my Cheap DIY Pinterest Board, honestly. Pinterest is like the strip club of DIY projects. Here’s what we found this week: Did you know you could etch glass at home? Well, you can! I desperately want to try!...
athriftymom — My daughter has had this white turtle neck hanging in her closet for 2 years now… and she has worn it once for about 20 minutes. Before she yanked it off and declared it was strangling her. It was obvious she did NOT like turtle necks, but I could not bring myself to get rid a...
tryhandmade — What if you love the music of Kraftwerk and you just have to have action figures of the guys? Well, that’s something you just can’t buy, so of course you’re going to go make it yourself. Check this out. I’ve bought some old Mattel Ken figures (that guy from Barbie, you know)...
etsy — Photo by Kaye BlegvadHere at Etsy, we believe that the story behind an object is often just as fascinating as the object itself. Short Stories is our series dedicated to telling the tales behind extraordinary pieces found or created by Etsy sellers. Today Kaye Blegvad reveals the origin story of her...