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Flashback: Scotch Tape For Setting Hair
Wow. You've come a long way, baby--in so many ways! From the cringe-inducing folk song to Scotch tape for setting hair, bad hair days turned into "worse hair days" back in the 60's...(Thanks Ad Freak & 3M!)
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An Easy Way to Wear Glitter, Courtesy of Katy Perry
Leave it to Katy Perry to sparkle on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. (What, you thought she'd show up looking subdued?) Her dazzling eye makeup created maximum drama, but by pairing it with matte lipstick colors (coral for the red carpet, red for the performance) and soft pink blush, makeup artist Jake Bailey kept things from looking too Xanadu. Want to make a commitment to sparkle motion by mimicking Katy's look?
Simple Tip: When Potlucking, Label Your Kitchen Tools
Last weekend I attended a potluck-style picnic on the coast. I brought three dishes; two required a sharp knife and the third needed a bowl for serving. Instead of purchasing a disposable knife and bowl, I decided to simply bring my everyday kitchenware.
DIY: Domino Snowflake Ornaments
Domino has a no-sweat tutorial for making whimsical, snowflake ornaments from paper, which has amped up my holiday spirit. These ornaments remind me a lot of the Modern Paper Ornaments that Grace from Design*Sponge posted. It amazes me how you can do so much with a few sheets of paper!
Open House Recap: Pets and Your Home
Those of us who live with pets struggle to varying degrees with how to keep our homes clean, organized, and pretty, even with a 60-pound dog underfoot or a kitty who likes to use your favorite chaise lounge as a scratching post. So for last weekend's Open House, I asked readers to share your secrets for living happily, healthfully, and beautifully with pets in your home.
Not only did you guys give me some great ideas, but you're also inspiring me to rethink my current practice of not crating my dog.
DIY: Button-Backed Chair
My grandmother, who's always had a great waste-not-want-not philosophy, has jars upon jars of buttons. When I was a little girl I used to spend hours going through all of the cool, decade-spanning buttons she'd collected, trying to think of a good use for them. And now, thanks to iVillage, I've found an awesome use for them.
Ask an Expert: Cheap and Easy Home Improvement Projects (Part Two)
Last week, Lou Manfredini (better known as "Ace Hardware’s Helpful Hardware Man") offered some tips on ways to make cheap and easy upgrades to your home. Lou gave readers so much great advice that I had to split the post into two parts, so as not to overwhelm you with all of his superb helpfulness! To see the rest of his answers, check out the Q&A.
Geek Tip: Cleaning Your Camera Screen
Thanks to TeamSugar user SweetPeasMom for sending us this very helpful tip! Now you can get the LCD screen on your digital cam spic and span without using harmful liquids or abrasive cloths.
"One of the best ways to clean the screen on your camera is to use a piece of scotch tape.
Come Party With Me: Fashion Week Party — Invite
The New York Spring 2009 runway shows officially kicked off this weekend, so I'm throwing a Fashion Week-themed party. I'm inviting my friends to dress up as their favorite fashion icons and enjoy swanky cocktails and some classic Big Apple bites. I'm getting the party started by sending out these simple yet festive invitations.
Lint Sheets A Go Go
New from Scotch, (you know the tape brand), is this super cool 3M Scotch Lint Sheets Pocket Pack, $2.79. What they do is keep lint, dust and all of those not so fab fuzzy pills away from your couture! These are must haves for the red carpet or for any big moment where you need to make a great first impression.
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