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Cool Pick of the Week

I just discovered the Institute of Domestic Technology, here in Southern California. From their website: “Established in 2011 the Institute’s mission is to reignite the passion of how we make food, the ingredients we source and the farms on which … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

The Metropolitan Museum in New York currently has an exhibit on called Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, and I can’t wait to see it. The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, celebrates the late Alexander McQueen’s extraordinary contributions to fashion. From his … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

Today is Earth Day so please take a moment to do something good for your planet! The theme this year is A Billion Acts of Green and everyone can do one small act to make up that billion. To pledge your … Continue reading

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There are lots and lots of beautiful craft and sewing blogs out there – today I’m going to highlight just one of them. Posie Gets Cozy is the blog of Alicia Paulson, who is a crafter based in Portland Oregon. … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

So many artists and crafters have responded so compassionately to the disaster in Japan, offering wonderful work for sale with proceeds going to various charities. The blog Poppytalk has done a great roundup of some of the items available. Have a … Continue reading

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I was beyond happy to discover the Domino online archives at Brides.com. If you’re like me, you mourned the day that Domino magazine went under. I still have every issue stuffed in cupboards and closets throughout my house! Domino‘s eclectic style and it’s mix … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

Have you guys heard of yarn bombing? It’s a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth. The yarn bombing pictured took place this week on the Blue Line in Philadelphia – check out those seat cozies. So … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

March is Women’s History Month. I found this article at CRAFT by Judi Ketteler really interesting. She writes about the intersection of domesticity and women’s history. As she says “sewing has come full circle for women, embraced by both feminists … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

Did everyone watch Design Star on HGTV? I’ve been following the winner Emily Henderson’s blog with interest as she preps for her new show Secrets From a Stylist. Love the mix of patterns in her living room! The show airs … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week

The Oscars are coming up next weekend – are you part of an Oscars pool? Have your ballot filled out? If still undecided about some categories, maybe this can help! The 19th annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition … Continue reading

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