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If you have time to make snarky comments on a design blog, you probably have time to make a peg bag.


How To Make A Burlap Peg Bag Tutorial by Maya Donenfeld, author of Reinvention
5/5/12 4:10 PM

Can anyone source that first poster? It's of tram stops in Manchester UK, I've been looking for one just like it.


Big Art in Small Spaces Inspiration Roundup
4/6/12 4:13 AM

I hate ironing clothes as well. (Freshly purchased yards of quilting fabric are another story though!)

I iron my sheets every so often, but not regularly. There always seems to be something more demanding for me to take care of.

If my husband and I ever take the plunge to move back to my parent's farm in Maine to be self sufficient, I may have the time to iron sheets... but until that day....


Do You Iron Your Bed Sheets?
3/23/12 1:28 PM

I don't know why people are so shy about painting rentals. If you're there for any period of time even white walls are going to get "meh" after a while. Choose light colors and then just paint over with white before you move out. Your landlord will probably love you for the fresh clean coat of white.


Renting Done Right: 10 Inspiring L.A. Rentals from Our Tours Renters Solutions
3/23/12 4:53 AM

If you involve an animal shelter please make sure it's a "no kill" shelter. Some of them still kill cats if they haven't been adopted out after so much time.


Ideas For Dealing with Neighbor's Cats?
Good Questions
3/22/12 2:35 PM

I now digitally subscribe to a few magazines that were in the "read and toss" category. I do keep some physical copies that have interesting patterns I may use in the future (cross stitching, quilting and sewing).

I'm always sucked in by the free gifts mags offer here in the UK.


The Matter of Magazines: Keep or Toss?
3/19/12 3:28 AM

I've had one on my living room wall for a while now... I realise it's been done to death, but it's in such a nice shade of blue I can't get rid of it.

And I think a weekend trip to that bookshop is in order.


The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On
3/11/12 3:51 AM

The canning jars idea isn't entirely bad... Put some marbles or fishtank rocks on the bottom before the compost and keep them in an area that doesn't get rained on. You can see into them so water regulation is simple.


Gardening Without a Garden: 10 Ideas for Your Patio or Balcony Renters Solutions
3/9/12 3:04 AM

Soaking isn't necessary when cooking beans but you should absolutely boil them for 10 minutes. The "poison" in beans is a fungi that is killed off at high temperatures. This is really important if you're doing them in the slow cooker because it usually doesn't come up to high enough temperature to kill it off.

I usually cook mine in a pressure cooker. Ten minutes at a rolling boil and then 5 minutes with the cover on the pressure cooker. Quick and simple.


How To Cook Beans: A Fast, Foolproof, No-Soak Method
2/17/12 4:58 PM

Beautiful. Love the handles... I think they were a great choice.


Before & After: Jill's Dresser Goes Tall, Dark & Handsome
Junky Vagabond
2/9/12 11:18 AM

They added dormer windows to the second floor which added a little bit of a roof over the new deck. The windows/door on the first floor look the same though. It looks great.


Before & After: Erin's DIY Side Garden
The Gardenist
2/9/12 9:11 AM

Also, I'm willing to bet number two is a shop, rather than a personal stash.


Sew Organized: Fabric Storage Inspiration
2/9/12 6:32 AM

Jealous.

I'm a quilter, so I tend to sort by designer/fabric line for the most part. My odd gap filling prints (solids, polka dots, stripes etc.) are sorted by color. But I only work in cotton, so it makes sense. I think stash organisation method matters most (if not only) to the person using it... so however you like your stash organised, it's the right way.


Sew Organized: Fabric Storage Inspiration
2/9/12 6:30 AM

I got the teenage girl vibes, but in a good way. Great job.


Before & After: Dresser Goes From College Party to Pretty
2/6/12 5:08 PM

The five shades of blue are there, just not in your face... the darker blues are mainly in the trim and details. They're subtle, but they give it dimension and impact.


Before & After: Painting a San Francisco Victorian
2/6/12 5:06 PM

It is gorgeous. I'm not really a fan of garishly painted Victorians.. I'm from New England where Victorians like this are everywhere and most seem to be garish colours... not really sure where that trend came from, but I don't think it does justice to the homes. I'm sure the architects didn't have magenta in mind when they were designing these houses.

Having said that, this paint job is absolutely beautiful. It really brings out the detail in the building, which an "all over" job of one colour kind of disguises.


Before & After: Painting a San Francisco Victorian
2/6/12 5:04 PM

If you don't like the taste of curry powder replace it with some cumin, corriander, paprika and a little chilli powder.


Slow-Cooker Recipe: Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
2/2/12 11:05 AM

@ tpb711

Oh, how I wish there was a way to 'like' comments, that was a classic.

Another vote for Freecycle. I have gotten rid of so much, so quickly. And it always feels like it's going to a good cause and to people who actually need it. I live in the UK and the "charity shops" here don't really cater toward the needy. It seems like they take your clothes, stick them in storage for years, and then market them to vintage loving hipsters.


20 Home Tasks to Get Done During Downtime
2/1/12 9:41 AM

Beautiful! I love the bathroom so much, it almost hurts. That tub... everything in this place is just perfect.


Mazen's Tailored Toronto Townhouse
House Tour
1/28/12 8:53 AM

I don't "get it" either. It kind of looks like a student apartment of mishmashed rickety furniture lined up against the walls. It looks open planned, it would probably be better if there were distinct areas defined by rugs, or if ALL of the furniture didn't sit against the walls.


Heather's Charming Modern Farmhouse Brooklyn Loft
House Tour
1/28/12 6:18 AM