My family had one of those cool Dymo label makers back in the 70s, and I so wish whoever threw it out would have kept it. What seemed so dated and uncool in the 80s is now fabulous again (as is the case with pretty much everything). I love the look (and feel) of those […]
Hövding – Bike Helmets Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Space-age-looking bike helmets that collapse into stylish scarf-like collars, invented through an industrial design master’s thesis. Would you wear this? How about if it looked like this? When I first saw the top picture, my reaction was – who would rather wear that than a regular bike helmet?! But then I learned more, and I […]
Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting
Is there anything cozier on a warm summer night than sitting down on your patio or deck or lawn with a glass of wine to enjoy the fresh air and the fact that you’re able to be outside in fewer than 3 layers (I live in Massachusetts, which requires several layers the majority of the […]
UHM – Awesome Opportunity For Crafters & Artists
I just heard about the most fabulous opportunity for artists and have to share it! Rivello, a small town in the south of Italy is inviting 149 artists and craftspeople from all over the world to come and spend a week (or more) as artists in residence in July or August this year (2010). You […]
Can We Move Christmas To March, Please?
In Sweden, today (January 13) is known as “Tjugondag Knut” and traditionally, this is the day when all the Christmas decorations are taken down. Some people have parties, “julgransplundring” where you invite your friends over to help with the de-trimming of your tree and house. There are even traditional songs to sing about this event. […]