If you’re viewing this blog post on an RSS reader or in your email, I recommend that you click through to see it on my website, since the photo collage will look better there. Click the photos to enlarge and read captions. When I first moved into this apartment, I was faced with a weird […]
Thousands of tons of food scraps go into landfills each year in America. Here in NYC, it composes 17% of our waste stream. This is a total shame, considering that all of that organic material could go back into the earth to help us grow better trees, flowers, and food-growing plants. I’ve been composting for […]
You may have noticed from previous blog posts that I like framed artwork. You may have also noticed that I often use pre-made frames and pre-cut mattes. They’re less expensive and less time-consuming than getting a custom frame made (or cutting the matte yourself). What if you can’t find a matte in the right size […]
Awhile ago, I purchased a photo by artist Jen Zahigian as a gift. Now generally, I believe that a gift should come in usable form, without putting extra burden on the recipient. In Tuesday’s post, I told you to add a cord to a pendant; today, I’m telling you to frame your art. Yes, if […]
One of my favorite thing to do for holiday gifts for co-workers and friends is to make some kind of food-related item that I can make in batches. It’s easy, affordable, and fast. In past years, I’ve made different kind of biscotti, created little jars of whole wheat cardamom pancake mix, and made cookies. This […]
I’m a bit of a bargain hunter; I love finding a good deal. I found the above table in the clearance section of a Target a few years ago. A bit beat up, with scratches on the surface and a big chip out of the base (but with great lines), it was a serious steal […]
Today, I spent the vast majority of the day in my backyard garden or buying related supplies. My garden is one of the most important reasons that I chose this apartment. It’s an urban oasis, where I can enjoy the weather, relax and listen to music while lounging, and escape the hustle and bustle of […]
Usually, I like to keep a few bottles of wine at home. They’re useful for cooking, as well as for the last minute guests coming to dinner. Unfortunately, in my small NYC kitchen, I just didn’t have the space for much of a wine rack. However, I believe that with a little elbow grease, you […]
Today, being Easter, is a time when many of us are having brunch, whether at home or out at a restaurant. If you’re entertaining at home, you may be thinking about how to make the experience memorable. Since it’s been proven again and again that we experience food with our eyes, as well as our […]
By now, most of us have seen photo canvases either online or on TV that you can order from a service that will print your high res image on canvas and then wrap it on a frame and send it to you. The advantage of this service is that it is generally less expensive than […]