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How-Tuesday Round-Up: A Pop of Color

Photo by EllenGiggenbachAs you might imagine, in all my time panning the internet for DIY gold suitable for the weekly How-Tuesday column, I’ve stumbled upon far more gems than there are Tuesdays in the year. So, for today’s post, I’…

Vegetarian Fajitas

Photo by Kimberley HasselbrinkBefore starting a food blog, my approach to cooking was very casual. I didn’t write down measurements and I rarely followed recipes. I could make do with what was in the pantry and be as last-minute and as informal a…

How-Tuesday: Petal Card

Photo by Essimar

Spring is in the air, and Mother’s Day is just around the bend. To celebrate, Esther Ramirez, a Chicago-based print and paper artist and proprietor of Essimar, has dreamed up a tutorial to capture the spirit of the season in t…

How-Tuesday: Cross-Stitch Brooch

Photo by nerdJERKIn honor of heroic moms everywhere, this week we’re creating badges of honor for our favorite ladies. Steph Cortes of nerdJERK will show us the ropes (or, rather, the threads) of this cross-stitch project. And if you happen to be…

Chopped Salad

Photo by Kimberley HasselbrinkMy introduction to the chopped salad was not a conventional one. I remember finally understanding the genius of this hodgepodge of meats, crunchy lettuces, cheeses and assorted salty garnishes while dining last summer at a…

How-Tuesday: Cardboard Chandelier

Photo by Paper MadeA cardboard box can be so many things — a pint-sized rocket to the moon,  a typewriter, or this classy silhouette chandelier, designed by the one and only Kayte Terry. Kayte is an all-around creative spirit and the author of sever…

Lemon Buckwheat Pancakes With Strawberries and Mint

Photo by Kimberley HasselbrinkI find myself declaring the start of each new season to be my favorite. Every fall, I get all doe-eyed over the prospect of crisp days, fuzzy scarves and an abundance of squash. Every summer I fantasize about the next grea…

How-Tuesday: Bicycle Tube Pouch

Photo by julieinchargeEach week, I round up a clever little tutorial for this How-Tuesday column. Well, this week I’m switching it up with a project dreamed up by yours truly! I’ve made this project at workshops with kids and grown-ups al…

Walnut Cake With Chocolate Whipped Cream

Photo by Big Girls Small Kitchen
Cara Eisenpress blogs at Big Girls, Small Kitchen and edits at Small Kitchen College, a new site for undergrad foodies. She’s a freelance food writer and the co-author of In the Small Kitchen. You can follow Cara …

Handmade Weddings How-To: Bling Ring Photo Prop

Photo by Hilda Grahnat
Looking to create some memorable photos at your wedding? A clever photobooth prop can bring out party fever in your guests. This pair of wedding rings is both humorous and classy. They could be hung from a ceiling or held in hand…

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