Some Assembly Required

Something about paint chips has always intrigued me. Whether it’s a rainbow spectrum or a variety of gradients of the same hue, those chips sure do pop. I came with this idea after we painted my mother’s basement and I just couldn’t bear to let the samples go. This is one of my favorite projects because as long as you can get to a hardware store and collect some paint chips, you can usually find everything else you need lying around the house. You can even use regular glue, like Elmer’s, instead of fabric glue, you just need to let it dry a lot longer. And the square shapes, along with the small print titles make the whole thing look very retro. So sew it up, find yourself a Vespa and a pair of white go-go boots and hit the town!  read more »

Maybe you are more of an adult than I am, but sometimes I need to sneak the veggies I know my body needs down my craw. Previously a pizza vegetarian, I now love vegetables, but I need flavor!! It’s from this dilemma that my new favorite carrot recipe sprang forth. Remember a recipe is only as useful as you allow it to be, so if you are missing a spice or ingredient, improvise. You may find your new favorite or, worse case scenario; you’ll get out of eating your veggies for a night.  read more »

Garbanzo beans that is. This quick fix recipe is one of the few useful things I picked up from all that fad low-carb dieting. But, the way they had it was pretty bland (as you can probably imagine), so I spiced it up. Easy Peasy Cheesy. Ohhh, cheesy. I wonder if I can add cheese to this.  read more »

I am a necklace addict. There, I said it. I don’t have pierced ears, I don’t wear a lot of rings or pins and having things constrict my wrists (like a bracelet) makes me buggy. But I can’t live without my necklaces. Therefore, I’m constantly looking for things I can turn into charms, pendants, and beads. I’ve tried everything I can get my hands on and these are my three favorites. I hope at least one of them can become one of your favorites too.  read more »