BobVila.com has put together a list of the top 10 woodworking woods, their characteristics and their uses. Ash Characteristics: Gray-brown; straight, pronounced grain; coarse texture; heavy and strong Uses: Bats, hockey sticks, tool handles, furniture, curved boat parts Price: $$ Butternut Characteristics: White to light brown; soft; straight, coarse grain Uses: Carving, cabinets, … [Read more...]
A Drama Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it can be one of the most enjoyable days and one of the most hectic. Here are some tips from DesignSponge.com to help you achieve a drama free Thanksgiving. HOSTS: Setting Expectations and Making People Feel Welcome For me, the best way to avoid any type of drama when entertaining is to set clear “rules” and expectations for guests. This isn’t about ordering … [Read more...]
DIY Fine Art Mouse Pad
As you're scrolling through our blog you may look to the side of your computer and notice that you need a new mouse pad. If you're like me, you like to surround yourself with pieces that speak to or about you. This DIY project is a great way to personalize your mouse pad and add a little culture to your desk top. DesignSponge.com MATERIALS: a print-out of your favorite piece* black foam … [Read more...]
Practical Check List Before Traveling
It's that time of year, it's time to pack your bags and head out to see those who you make an effort to see at least once a year. Before you head out the door for your Holiday trip, take a look at this practical check list that will help ensure a happy homecoming. ApartmentTherapy.com 1. Clean out the fridge. Be realistic on this one: if it's nearing its expiration date and you will be gone all … [Read more...]
Tree Skirts Alternatives
I am not one of them, but a lot of people are putting up their Christmas tree before Thanksgiving even rolls around. If you're one of those people, check out these non-tradition tree bottoms that throw tree skirts out the window. ApartmentTherapy.com Maybe you don't like dealing with the yards and yards of fabric that pool around the tree every year, or maybe you just prefer a more streamlined … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before Bed
Sometimes our day can get a bit out of hand so Apartment Therapy has given five simple things to do 10 minutes before you go to bed to help end your day on a productive note and in turn help you start the next day on the right foot. ApartmentTherapy.com I've started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep … [Read more...]
Planning for Turkey Leftovers
My Pixie made up the cutest Thanksgiving song the other day, which sounds a lot like her Halloween song and her Christmas song. Here's how it goes: "It's turkey day it's turkey day, it's very very turkey day. It's turkey day it's turkey day it's very very tuuuuurkeeeeeey daaaaaay! Gobble Gobble!" This just goes to show that when we think about Thanksgiving, turkey is the first thing to come to … [Read more...]
Perfect Meatloaf Recipe
Mr. Sthole loves meatloaf but I never have. A couple of times a year he'll ask me why I never make it, and I really don't have an answer except that I don't like it anyway and if I make it (I'm the worst cook) I'm sure to hate it even more. However, this recipe is making me re-think my decision. TheKitchn.com The Basic Meatloaf Formula All recipes for meatloaf start with the same basic formula: … [Read more...]
Stress Free Holiday Travel?
The holiday season is upon us! Most of us have some kind of travel plans within the next couple of months. Here are some great tips from Apartment Therapy on (mostly) stress free holiday travel 1. Make a schedule and be realistic. While it can be tempting to agree to every dinner and party invitation in the spirit of the season, write down all of your non-negotiable commitments and plans before … [Read more...]
10 Things To Do Before Thanksgiving
Like I said before, Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. They don't all this season, The Holiday Season for nothin'. Halloween leads into Thanksgiving that leads into Christmas that leads into New Years. I'm not telling you anything you don't know, so let's get on with it 'eh? Thanksgiving dinner is probably one of the most stressful parts of the season. Preparing a dinner … [Read more...]
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