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Sewing by Hand Is the "Adulting" Skill Everyone Should HaveProjects & Improvements
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Ashley Poskin
Jan 31, 2024
This “Magic” Method for Threading a Needle Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It's so clever.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jan 25, 2024
The Fastest Way to Make Gifts Look Like They Were Wrapped by a ProProjects & Improvements
Step up your gift wrap game.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 20, 2023
How To: Move A Couch Around A Tight CornerProjects & Improvements
In a classic Friends episode, Ross convinces Chandler and Rachel to help him move his new couch up a few flights of stairs in lieu of paying the delivery charge. A hand drawn sketch and a few “pivots” later and, of course, the couch is stuck in mid-rounding-the-corner. When moving your own furniture, there are a few ways of getting your sofa around those tight corners.
Rebecca Orlov
Jan 2, 2023
DIY Printmaking: How to Make Your Own Linocut PrintDesign Ideas
With just a few relatively inexpensive items from your local craft shop, you can try your hand at printmaking — a fun process that begins with carving a design into linoleum, and then transferring the design onto paper. Channel your 11th grade art class and set up your own little printmaking studio at home; here’s a quick tutorial!1. Gather your materials.
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 2, 2023
This Super Simple 2-Ingredient Charcoal Face Mask is a Skin SaverProjects & Improvements
Activated charcoal and aloe are the two darlings of the beauty world right now, showing up in drugstore products, high-end cleansers and DIY recipes alike. This homemade face mask recipe combines the two star ingredients into the simplest skin detox around. Remember those blackhead-removing strips that were so fun as a teen? Consider this their trendy, grown-up cousin. So, what is activated charcoal, anyway?
Marla Christiansen
Oct 15, 2022
Don’t Sweat: This DIY Ice Fan Tutorial Will Keep You Cool All SummerProjects & Improvements
Stuck without air conditioning again this season? No problem. While you may think you’re doomed when sweltering temperatures hit, if you have a fan and a freezer, you’ve got yourself a DIY cooling machine.
Melissa Epifano
Sep 9, 2022
Prepping For The MoversOrganizing
To save time (and money) we want moving day to go as smooth as possible. We’ve booked a recommended service by the hour so it’s super important for us to be prepped and ready to go once they arrive. Here are some of the things we plan on doing to ensure an efficient day–and don’t forget to let us know your helpful tips in the comments.Label boxes clearly We like to label our moving boxes on a top corner, and on the long and short side of each box.
Beth Zeigler
Mar 21, 2022
How to Pack Glasses and Dishes for a Move, So Everything Arrives UnbrokenReal Estate
Plus, a few other smart tips for packing up your kitchen.
Lisa Freedman
Aug 7, 2020
Feng Shui For The BathroomCleaning
Yesterday, blogging about our toilet seat cover, we received a lot of questions about our toilet’s necklace. Yes, it looks like a necklace, swinging and dangling at the slightest touch, but no, it’s not a necklace. It’s a Feng Shui crystal, placed there after a Feng Shui consultation. More of what we learned after the jump… Keep the bathroom door closed at all times. Tie a red ribbon around the door handle as protection against evil and bad Chi (energy).
Abby Stone
Jul 18, 2020
How to Test a Waterproof Phone CaseProjects & Improvements
Water-resistant, water-proof and life-proof cases can open up a world of freedom for phone addicts. But before the case ever makes the journey to the lake or the pool, it should be tested to ensure that the case and its seals are in working order. Inspect the case and seals for cracks, dust and dirt. Check that the seal or o-ring is clean an in place. Take a piece of paper, paper towel or anything else that will show when it gets wet, and close it inside the case.
Taryn Williford
Jul 17, 2020
How to Blow Out an Egg for Decorating and Craft ProjectsProjects & Improvements
Whether Easter’s on its way or you’re just looking to decorate with eggs to add a touch of organic beauty around your home, blown eggs are a great way to utilize both the package, and the contents of the package with little to no waste at all. Raw eggs Thumbtack Toothpick or bamboo skewer Small bowl Straw (narrower the better) or syringe 1. Balance the egg vertically on the table and start by pressing a thumb tack into the very top point and bottom point of your egg.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make a Friendship Necklace for Your BestieProjects & Improvements
Here’s a fast and easy DIY on how to create fun, colorful friendship necklaces for you and your best friend(s). Give them as gifts for Galentine’s Day and tell your girls how much you love having them in your life! Sculpey Polymer Clay Small Eye Hooks Necklace or Ball Chain Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter Small Rolling Pin or Wooden Dowel X-Acto Knife 1. Take off a section of clay and start rolling it with your wooden pin onto a clean, dry surface.
Dabney Frake
Dec 19, 2019
Smart & Simple: The Best Way to Sew on a ButtonProjects & Improvements
Save some dough by taking care of loose or missing buttons yourself; there’s no need to pay the dry cleaner to put them back on for you. All you need is a sewing kit and five minutes of concentration to do it RIGHT, so they’ll stay put and work well. And if you think you already know how to do this, you might want to read up on it anyway, unless you already know about the toothpick trick, and the proper direction to stitch your buttons… ThreadButtonNeedleScissors 1.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Thread a Sewing Machine & Wind a BobbinProjects & Improvements
Knowing how to correctly thread your sewing machine opens up a world of creative possibilities. The process might seem intimidating, but once you get the general idea you can apply what you know (give or take a loop or twist or two) on any machine you come into contact with in the future. It’s a two-part process in which you’ll learn how to wind the bobbin and then thread the machine. So dust it off, plug it in, and start practicing! Most sewing machines basically look the same.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make SlimeProjects & Improvements
You never know when you’re going to need a slime recipe- and this one’s a good one- so pin it, bookmark it, copy it, do whatever you have to do to get it in your craft armory. The oozy green gunk will bounce, blow bubbles, drip, and splat with the perfect combination of gross and awesome. The most important part: it uses three simple ingredients and will be ready for play in mere minutes.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make SoapProjects & Improvements
Handmade soap is an easy and effective way to add a personalized touch to your bathroom. Whether you’ve got sensitive skin and want to know exactly what ingredients are going into your soaps, or you want to give your guests that ’boutique hotel’ experience while they’re staying with you, it’s fast, fun and totally worth the investment. You can purchase soap making kits that come with everything you need, or gather your supplies individually.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
DIY Upholstery Project: How Make Your Own Custom Fabric Piping (or Welting)Projects & Improvements
Piping (or welting if you prefer) adds a nice detail to DIY upholstery projects, and gives added tailoring to cushions and headboards. Choose the same color as your main upholstery fabric, or a fun contrasting color for more zip. It’s also easy and quick to make.
Dabney Frake
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make Your Own Reusable Food WrapProjects & Improvements
Sorry Costco, but I don't buy Saran Wrap in bulk anymore.
Edith Zimmerman
Dec 18, 2019
DIY Memory GameProjects & Improvements
If you’re looking for a thoughtful and fun gift, look no further. Ioana’s project is a simple, unexpected, and customizable. Skill Level: Easy Time Required: 1 hour Project Cost: $10-20 What You Need Tools Beer coastersPrinted photosClear self-adhesive foilEyeletCardstock, red and whiteBakers twine Materials PrinterCutterRulerEdge rounder (punch)GlueEyelet setterScoring board with bone folder Instructions Cut the photos as big as the coasters and round their edges.
Nora Taylor
Aug 26, 2019
How To Make Vegetable DyeLife
I found a page from an old book all about creating vegetable dyes! The author and source are unknown, but the dyes are absolutely gorgeous! These are not just beet juice dyes, they are made to last and come from plants you might find in your own backyard or out on a nature walk. Let’s start with dyeing wool, since according to this vegetable dye elder, that is the easiest material to work with, before graduating to silk, linens, and cottons.
Tiffany Finley
Jun 29, 2019
How To: Organize A Bulletin BoardOrganizing
Right now, we’re looking at our blank bulletin board. It has one final step (a coat of white spray paint) before its ready to go back in our office. It used to be covered in fabric from IKEA (a busy pattern) but we wanted to go with simpler look for 2009. The previous bits of information on the bulletin board happened to be quite cluttered as well. Everything from inspirational tear-out pages from design magazines to a spare set of car keys were scattered about on our bulletin board.
Beth Zeigler
Jun 19, 2019
How To Build an Indoor FortDesign Ideas
Building forts with couch cushions, pillows, chairs, tables and lots and lots of blankets is a classic childhood indoor activity — but can also be fun as an adult. The best part is making it all up as you go along but here are a few basic pointers. furniture and cushions that are already in the room, pillows, blankets, sheets, extra chairs, heavy books and/or clothespins string of fairy lights, flashlights, snacks, portable TV or viewing access to the TV, laptop, books to read 1.
Sparrow King
May 21, 2019
How To Refill A Vintage Makeup CompactProjects & Improvements
I’ve always admired vintage makeup compacts, but found it rather sad that refills weren’t available and chalked these fancy little accessories up as a lost cause. Sure you could possibly use one as a fancy pill case or just use the built-in mirror, but it’s just not the same. Then, randomly, my friend forwards this “how to” my way!Vixen Vintage worked out the details on how to turn loose powder into a perfectly pressed cake, ready for a night on the town.
Michelle Chin
May 7, 2019
Seal the Deal: How To Save Space With A VacuumCleaning
With winter well behind us in most parts, it is once again time to stow away all those bulky blankets. Here is a dead simple tip on how to save loads of space with nothing but a vacuum, a garbage bag, and a rubber band!Bulky blankets, pillows, linens, clothing, you name it!Vacuum with a hoseGarbage bagRubber band 1.Fold the blanket, winter coat or whathaveyou. Stack several on top of each other if desired.2.Place the folded material into the garbage bag.3.
MaryAnne Petrella
May 6, 2019
Easy Home DIY Project: How To Sew a Table RunnerProjects & Improvements
A table runner is one of my favorite ways to dress up plain tablecloths or bare tables. This is probably the easiest sewing project that you could take on, and the same steps can be used to make napkins, too. For those who hoard designer fabric remnants found in the bargain bin like myself, the table runner project is a great way to put those pieces of fabric to good use. For this project, I created two table runners out of just one yard of Designers Guild Kashgar fabric.
Claire Bock
May 4, 2019
One Minute Tip: How to Make Felted SoapProjects & Improvements
Before there were loofahs and washcloths, people used an old fashioned bar of soap sewn into a felted wool covering. The wool was exfoliating and had antibacterial qualities, and the soap created a nice lather without wasting its suds. In the last few years, felted soap has come back into fashion (it’s popping up in lots of Etsy shops as well as Anthropologie, and is a popular gift item this season). Today, we show you how to make it!
Rebecca Blumhagen
May 4, 2019
How To Set Up a Treasure Hunt In Your HomeLife
Is there anything more fun than hunting through your house for hidden goodies, treasure map in hand? If you are 5 years old, the answer is probably no, there isn’t. Want to set up a treasure hunt in your house? Here’s how. What you need: Paper: printer, and at least one large sheet Printer + ink Pencil + eraser Sharpie Decorative craft items: aluminium foil, glue, cotton wool, faux fur, crayons, pencils, glitter – whatever you can dream up! TREASURE! Instructions: 1.
Alison Gerber
May 4, 2019
Home Remedy Recipes: How To Use Rosemary Essential OilProjects & Improvements
Whether you’re battling dry skin, tending to a sore throat, or just trying to keep germs at bay, rosemary oil is an excellent remedy for what ails you this winter. Check out just a few of our favorite uses and consider adding it to your health and wellness arsenal! Rosemary has been used medically for centuries as an antiseptic, an aid in digestive and respiratory health, and in skincare.
Ashley Poskin
May 4, 2019
How To Test for Lead Paint in Your HomeProjects & Improvements
Lead paint is nasty stuff. If you live in a home built before 1978, it’s very likely that layers of lead paint lurk on the windowsills, trim around the doorway, or walls. Not knowing if you have it in your home is scary — especially if you are pregnant or have children — so it’s worth finding out. Inexpensive kits are widely available, and testing is easy, so fork over the $10, be the responsible human you are, and put your mind to ease.
Ashley Poskin
May 3, 2019
Sick & Surreal Nail Art For An OTT Halloween CostumeProjects & Improvements
Halloween is a night to go all out. Willingly suspend your disbelief for the evening with some eerie and utterly entrancing nail art, then pair it with equally surreal fascinators and makeup for a complete costume. Even if you’re a novice with finger polish, these designs are within reach. Venus Flytrap Nails: Nothing is more captivating and creepy than a carnivorous plant.
Dabney Frake
May 3, 2019
10-Minute How-To: Giant Eyeball Halloween CostumeProjects & Improvements
All eyes will be on you when you walk into the Halloween party wearing this oversized peeper. Inexpensive supplies—a styrofoam ball, some felt, card stock, and a fascinator base—mean that the total cost of this costume comes to less than 20 bucks. Add a dramatic lip using makeup you already own and nail art using polishes from your stash, and you’ve got yourself the cheapest-chicest costume in the room.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
Turn a Dog Sweater Into a Cute Costume in Under 2 MinutesProjects & Improvements
To accentuate our puppy model Cash’s best features, we created a costume that’s all eyes and tongue. Taking cues from Picasso and Dali, a mish-mash of googly eyes and lip stickers form a Surrealist-style dog sweater. If you have some hot glue on hand, you can whip up this ensemble just minutes before the Halloween parade. Black dog sweater, such as the Flex Fleece Dog Hoodie from American Apparel, $28 Googly eyes, Michaels has a huge selection Patches and stickers from Ban.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
So Clutch: Captivating Venus Flytrap NailsProjects & Improvements
Our Surrealist take on witches’ claws, these Venus flytrap nails are every bit as dangerous, but thanks to sparkle polish and rhinestones, are 10 times prettier. These designs were dreamed up by extraordinary nail artist Mei Kawajiri (don’t miss her Instagram for even more OTT styles), but don’t worry nail art novices, our video tutorial and step-by-step instructions put this look totally within your grasp.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
Eye-Popping Nail Art You Have to See to BelieveProjects & Improvements
All eyes will be on your nails when you walk into the Halloween party with this peeper-painted manicure. The detailed designs above were hand-painted by nail artist Mei Kawajiri, but even if you’ve never attempted anything beyond a solid coat before, our how-to video will show you how to replicate the look without even batting a lash. White nail polish Black acrylic paint, by Golden, $7 for 1 oz.
Katie Holdefehr
May 3, 2019
Learn How to Block Print (The Easy Way)Projects & Improvements
Meet Liz Corkery, a Sacramento-based artist who founded and runs Print Club Ltd., an online source for fine art silkscreen prints. Through Print Club, Liz works with other artists to create and sell limited edition works on paper, but she also has a deep love for cooking and entertaining so has combined those interests in this beautiful set of hand-printed napkins.
Amelia Lawrence
May 3, 2019
Turn Any Fabric Into a Triple Threat: DIY Blanket, Beach Towel & WrapProjects & Improvements
With so many amazing outdoor activities during the warm seasons, this all-purpose fabric towel is a handy (and handsome) accessory to keep stashed away in your car or scooter bucket. Impromptu cliff diving excursion? No prob, you’ve got a great towel/cover up. Picnic in the park over your lunch break? Bust out the blanket!
Ashley Poskin
Apr 30, 2019
Make All-Natural, Great Smelling Orange Pomanders for the HolidaysProjects & Improvements
Looking to add a festive vibe to your home, without all the glitter and lights? Orange pomander balls are quite possibly the quickest and best all-natural, great smelling, non-gaudy decoration you can make this holiday season. And according to our ancestors of yore, they ward off bad spirits and bring strength and fortune —a holiday bonus. Make them around Thanksgiving and, if dried correctly, they’ll last through the entire holiday season, and maybe even longer.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 30, 2019
Punch Needling Abstract Art: A Modern Twist On A Not So Modern CraftProjects & Improvements
If you’re the kind of person who loves the look of embroidery, but “can’t even“ with the time it takes to tediously work every single stitch into a project, punch needle might just be for you. Lazy crafter? Punch needle. Can’t ever seem to color inside the lines? Punch needle. Enjoys crafting while sipping a bottle of wine? Pick up a punch needle. Punch needle has been around for a very, very long time.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 30, 2019
Make This Gothic-Glam Skull Garland from an Ice Cube MoldProjects & Improvements
What do you get when you mix Edgar Allen Poe and a bit of glam? A bewitching style that’s all about rich blacks, candles, and skulls. And if you’re into skulls, you’ll be into this quick and easy DIY. Using silicon skull molds and plaster, you can add the perfect garland accent to your Halloween spread, or leave it up and keep your glam goth game strong all year long. Plaster of Paris Silicon skull ice mold Eye hooks String Bucket Paint stirrer or similar 1.
Amelia Lawrence
Apr 30, 2019
Seasons Greetings: How To Make Your Own Custom Greeting CardProjects & Improvements
Liz Corkery is a Sacramento-based artist who founded and runs Print Club Ltd., an online source for fine art silkscreen prints. Through Print Club, Liz works with other artists to create and sell limited edition works on paper. She has shared some simple instructions for creating your own set of festive greeting cards for the holidays — using a technique that can be used for any kind of design.
Guest of Apartment Therapy
Apr 30, 2019
Mini Cocktail (or Mocktail!) Kits For Everyone On Your ListProjects & Improvements
The more you give, the cheaper it gets.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 30, 2019
The 2-Ingredient Handmade Gift That’s As Beautiful As It Is EasyProjects & Improvements
Soap is one of those DIYs I thought would be more complicated than it turned out to be. All the soaps on Pinterest are so beautiful — there was no way they could be easy as well! But with my rapidly growing essential oil collection, and need for some quick holiday gifts, I thought this would be a good way to use them. Before even preparing the soap base, mix your essential oils to preference in a non-reactive container (like glass).
Cat Meschia
Apr 30, 2019
This Homemade Mask is The Ultimate Fix For Dry, Damaged HairProjects & Improvements
Between beanies, coat hoods, and dry, winter air, my hair always ends up looking like the Cousin It version of itself by New Year’s Eve. As a curly girl, I was getting sick of forking over $20+ for hair treatments and trying DIY hair masks that left a funky smell (I’m looking at you, mayonnaise mask). So this year I started looking into other options and kept reading about how great aloe is for your hair.
Cat Meschia
Apr 30, 2019
Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Make Custom Temporary TattoosProjects & Improvements
Personalized temporary tattoos make the best little stocking stuffers or secret snowflake gifts. Create your own artwork, or find clip art online, and simply print them out on specialized temporary tattoo paper. It’s a fun way to spice up the holidays and pull a fast one on grandma. Temporary tattoo paper (we used this brand) Digital art Design software (Photoshop or software provided by paper company) Color printer Water Washcloth Scissors Burnishing tool ( a spoon works great!) 1.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 14, 2019
Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Make These Cozy Lavender HandwarmersProjects & Improvements
These rice and lavender hand warmers are a cozy winter treat. They may seem to lack a certain high powered, high priced, in-demand shiny Christmas present quality, but believe me, they are magical. Because nothing is more comforting when you just can’t get warm. Make them for your office mates, your aunt, your dog walker — everyone will love them. Guaranteed.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 14, 2019
Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Custom Solid PerfumeProjects & Improvements
Solid perfume is a handmade gift that is just about as fun to make as it is to receive. Channel your inner chemist and blend oils to create your favorite wintery scents. You can shop for fun little jars, or repurpose old lockets and storage containers. Just make a stop at the health food store for quality oils and beeswax and you’re ready to start creating a personalized gift. 1 1/2 oz tins 1 1/2 heaping tsp. beeswax pellets (or shreds) 1 1/2 tbsp.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 14, 2019
Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Make A No-Sew Yoga Mat StrapProjects & Improvements
This simple little strap is just as useful as it is cute -and it takes just minutes to make. No sewing machine? No problemo! We constructed this beauty out of webbing found at the craft store and specialty fabric tape. So as long as you’ve got an iron and an embroidery needle, you can easily tackle this cheerful little stocking stuffer. Or combine it with a yoga mat for a more substantial gift.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 14, 2019
Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Make Fido A Dog ToyProjects & Improvements
If you’re like most pet people, your special little furry friend gets a stocking of his own for the holidays, right alongside everyone else. They’re always fun to fill with treats and chew toys, so this year, why not make your own? Sure, he might not get the warm fuzzies when you tell him it’s handmade — but you can be proud of the fact that you made it out of 100% recycled materials! 12 strips of t-shirt yarn (apx 36″ long) Scissors 1.
Ashley Poskin
Apr 14, 2019
An Easy & Adorable DIY Valentine’s Paper GarlandProjects & Improvements
Perhaps Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing. Totally cool. Maybe Valentine’s Day chocolate (and only the chocolate) is your thing. I so hear you. But if you’re thinking of decorating your space for a romantic night in or looking for a fun activity for a Galentine’s Day party, Helena’s easy and adorable garland is a fast and fun way to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit.
Nora Taylor
Apr 6, 2019
How To Make Playdough with Kool-AidProjects & Improvements
Playdough can provide hours of entertainment for kids and adults! Next time you find your store-bought dough has reached the end of its road, try making your own. It’s a simple, fun process, and a great way to introduce kids to the kitchen in a way they’ll be excited about!
Ashley Poskin
Feb 24, 2019
How To Make a Paper AirplaneProjects & Improvements
Along with being allowed to write in pen, chew bubblegum, and walk home from school alone, being able to construct your very own airplane is a sort of rite of passage when you’re a kid. If it’s been a while since you’ve made one, brush up on your skills and share it with your favorite niece, nephew, or young friend. The basic dart is one of the simplest airplanes to make.
Ashley Poskin
Feb 24, 2019
Ever Wanted to Learn to Knit? We’ll Show You How It’s DoneProjects & Improvements
At first glance, knitting looks pretty complicated. All those hand motions, not to mention an endless number of knots. It definitely takes some practice, but once you’ve got the basics down, it’s really quite straightforward and simple. Not only is it a soothing meditative activity —a break from the outside world — it’s a portal to handmade scarves, sweaters, blankets and other home decor and accessories. Plus, there’s all that beautiful, colorful yarn to buy!
Dabney Frake
Mar 16, 2018
Dead Battery? How to Jump Start a Car Like a ProProjects & Improvements
This is one of those adult skills that's really helpful to know: here's your complete guide.
Ashley Poskin
Feb 17, 2018
DIY Skin Detox: How to Make Activated Charcoal Bath Bombs and Marbled SoapsProjects & Improvements
Activated charcoal—an ingredient perhaps best-known as those black specks in our Brita water filters—has recently been showing up in everything from trendy ice cream to skincare products. Beloved for its detoxing abilities, this it-ingredient is credited with cleansing skin, whitening teeth and treating acne. To get in on the skin-clearing natural wonder, we picked up some food-grade activated coconut charcoal and put it to work in marbled soap bars and bath bombs that mean business.
Marla Christiansen
Apr 9, 2017
The Only Napkin Fold You’ll Ever Need to KnowProjects & Improvements
This 3-fold method is the hands-down chicest way to showcase your silverware and elevate your table setting. All you need is one cloth napkin per setting and a couple minutes of prep time before your guests arrive. Our main tip is to iron the napkins before you fold, which will make the process easier and the final product much crisper. Choose any color napkin that works with your table setting, or mix and match colors for a playful design. Cloth napkins Instructions 1.
AT Video
Feb 10, 2017
Win Your Office Holiday Gift Exchange: Boozy Baileys Chocolate Mug Cake KitLife
Stumped on what to bring for your office secret Santa or white elephant gift exchange? Don’t just bring another coffee mug—make a mug cake kit! It’s super simple, under $10, and when you add a nip of Baileys, you’re sure to win at the holidays. A mug Cellophane bag Baileys nip Baker’s twine Ribbon Spoon Recipe card (one per page / four per page) Recipe dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt) 1.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 21, 2016
What To Know BEFORE You Go Cut Down A Christmas TreeProjects & Improvements
Taking a trip to a Christmas tree farm is kind of magical. It usually marks the beginning of the holiday season — the event that gives the go-ahead to start drinking egg nog and adding whisky to your weekend pancake syrup. To have the best possible experience, check out a few of our tried and true tips for cutting down a Christmas tree. View the tree from all sides, look for bald spots (bald spots can be okay as long as you’re not viewing the tree at home from all sides).
Ashley Poskin
Dec 3, 2016
Halloween Makeup in a Minute: The Eye-Catching Venus FlytrapProjects & Improvements
Stunning, yet strangely unsettling, the prey-snatching venus flytrap is what Halloween dreams are made of. To channel the creepy-cool vibe, we used liquid eyeliner and magenta lipstick for a look that’s a cinch to recreate—even in your office bathroom before dashing off to the Halloween parade. You can pair this tutorial with a Venus Flytrap Fascinator, but the effect is captivating even on its own.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 16, 2016
Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Ideas that are Drop Dead GorgeousProjects & Improvements
This Halloween, we’re delving into our dream worlds, crafting simple costumes that present a slightly unsettling version of reality—what if lobsters were hairpieces and eyeballs were as large as our heads? To pair with our Surrealist headpieces, makeup artist Jessica Sanner of Rouge NY schemed up some easy, last-minute makeup looks that take your face from ordinary to extraordinary, without having to blow your entire paycheck at Sephora.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 15, 2016
This Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Trick is Totally TransformativeProjects & Improvements
So that Game of Thrones costume you were planning to sew a month ago just never happened? And now it’s an hour before the Halloween party? Don’t panic, procrastinators. Just reach into your makeup bag, grab some lip liner and the boldest red lipstick you own—this Surrealist makeup trick will rearrange your face in 5 minutes flat.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 14, 2016