Cool Idea: Carve It Up


Updated 05/11/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ideas For Carving Designs Into Furniture

Remember when you were a kid, and carving words and pictures into your school desk was an absolute no-no? Well, good news: you're a big kid now, and those rules no longer apply! As long as you do it tastefully, that is. At Clif Winery's tasting room in Napa Valley (run by the family that invented Clif bars for cyclists), this dining table features a winding path carved into its top, an homage Read more

Underwater Pumpkin Carving 101


Updated 10/31/07 11:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Underwater Pumpkin Carving 101

This isn't that easy underwater basket weaving course you took in college. This is extreme pumpkin carving. The diver not only has to keep his body in check, but he also has to keep the pumpkin from floating off while gutting and carving a design into it. Oh, yeah, and while avoiding a deep sea Jaws encounter. Read more

See How These Pillows Were Personalized For Summer Lounging


Updated 05/17/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ikea Pillow DIY Pictures and Instructions

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more

Zac Efron Hides His Hurt Hand During a Radio Stop


Updated 04/24/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zac Efron Visits BBC Radio 1 With Injured Hand Pictures

Zac Efron flashed a peace sign at fans as he stopped by BBC's Radio 1 studios today in London to talk about his new movie The Lucky One. The film hits theaters in Europe this week after enjoying a solid opening weekend in the US. Zac premiered the drama in England with his costar Taylor Schilling yesterday, where he also revealed a newly injured hand. He played off the bandage wrapped around his Read more

5 Interesting Facts About Titanic's Luxurious Turkish Baths


Updated 04/16/12 11:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Titanic's Turkish Baths

From a squash racquet court, state-of-the-art gymnasium (complete with an electric horse for simulated riding), and heated pool, first-class passengers aboard the Titanic were the recipients of some of the ship's finest perks. It was the elaborate Turkish baths, located on the middle deck, though, that were one of the most impressive amenities of all. Read more

Cameo Rattles: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 04/12/12 11:08 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Cameo Silhouette Rattles

An engraved rattle makes a beautiful heirloom gift for a new baby. But when it's hand-carved to match the contours of mom and dad's faces, we're not sure! We're on the fence as to whether these custom Cameo by RUX baby rattles are incredible or just kind of creepy. The ends of the rattle are hand-carved to silhouette the profiles of the proud parents, and the handle is etched with the baby's Read more

Walnut and Marble Mix Marvelously in the New Zaragosa Coffee Table


Updated 04/11/12 8:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marble Wood Coffee Table From KGB Limited

A new offering from New York-based design firm KGB Limited, the Zaragosa coffee table is part of its inspired Spring 2012 line. This chic, substantial, American-made table mixes the classic look of Calacatta marble with gorgeous walnut wood, with the two materials meeting in box joint details on the tabletop. When asked about the table, KGB Limited told us,"The Zaragosa coffee table is the Read more

Nursery Eye Candy! Restoration Hardware Baby & Child's Newest Collection


Updated 04/05/12 1:07 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child Spring 2012 Collection

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child never fails to amaze us with its sophisticated, yet kid-appropriate designs, but the furnishings heavyweight has seriously outdone itself this Spring. From the Collette crib, featuring tufted linen sides and a design inspired by Louis XV antiques, to the neoclassic, French gray Emelia Twin-Over-Twin bunk bed with fluted sides and feet, carved floral accents, Read more

Link Time: 10 Passover Dessert Recipes


Updated 04/05/12 1:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Passover Dessert Recipes

Ten passover dessert recipes — Food52 Food & Wine's best new chefs party it up in NYC — Eater Relaxed fugu laws are making some chefs angry — Grub Street LA How to carve a rack of lamb — Real Simple Ham prices are going up as Easter nears — HuffPost Food How to make marshmallow peeps at home — The Kitchn The secrets behind The Hunger Games food styling — The Daily Meal Read more

One Kings Lane Launches New Online Vintage Shop


Updated 04/03/12 3:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

One Kings Lane Launches Vintage Shop

We're excited to present a post from one of our favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Last month, we were offered a window into the behind-the-scene workings of the flash sales site One Kings Lane with the launch of its editorial site Live.Love.Home. They've certainly been making a lot of changes it seems, and now, the sales site brings you the new permanent online shop Vintage & Market Finds, Read more