Someone in my house hoards magazines. When she left for college a few years ago, I found magazines in every nook and cranny of her room. Oops, just outted her…Hope you are OK with that, Sweetie? Since the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree in my nest, I will take total responsibility for [...]
Entries Tagged as 'magazines'
DIY Magazine Stool
August 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · crafts, decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, Inspiration, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living
An Armchair Creative
February 1st, 2011 · 11 Comments · Art, crafts, decor, Design, Family, Green Home, Inspiration
Do you read your horoscope? You don’t need to answer that. I believe many of us do and won’t admit it. I’ll confess to reading those snippets of monthly predictions, and of course at the time of the reading, my horoscope (Gemini) always seems spot on. Then I forget all about it and get on [...]
Tags:blogging·creativity·magazines·reinvention·repurposed·Where Women Create·writing
Amy Butler Does DIY
August 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, decor, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
In the textile world, Amy Butler is like a rock star. She does it all – designs sewing patterns, organic fabric, yarn, bedding, wallpaper, rugs, and writes books. Her designs are colorful, earthy and boldly patterned. Many are reminiscent of the era she (and I) grew up in, the 1970’s. Her style has been called, [...]
Tags:community·fabric·Knitting·magazines·patterns·sewing·studios·tutorials·Where Women Create
Magazine Love: Print vs. Online
June 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Eco-Friendly, Shopping, Sustainable Living
I was in Toronto last weekend for my nephew’s wedding, and while we were prancing around that lovely and lively city, I ducked into a newsstand and spent the better part of a precious hour devouring the Canadian and European magazines. I no longer do that in the States unless I’m in a big newsstand in [...]
Tags:conscious consumer·ebooks·electronics·magazines·technology
Slow Love Shows Us The Purpose of Life Can Be Just That
May 16th, 2010 · No Comments · humor, Inspiration
Soon after I wrote about the “reinvention generation,” I received a review copy of Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas & Found Happiness by Dominique Browning. This book totally captivated me. It was written by an author that I’ve followed ever since she took the editorial helm at the now deceased House [...]
