Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

To say I daydream about filling my apartment with everything from Anthropologie's home section every once in a while would be an understatement. At this point, it’s pretty much weekly (if not more) ...

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Lace is a versatile material that can look gorgeous in any home. It can add to a cottagecore aesthetic or contribute to a vintage glam vibe, but it can also get overwhelming. Using lots of contrast is ...

I saw the light. And I saw the price tag. I know, I harp on budget a lot, but my mission and mojo is DIY as much as possible, all while saving on the wallet. I have a thing for lamps. One, because ...

The Tiffany lamp, that iconic example of Art Nouveau design, is also an auction house darling. Even reproductions of the stained glass fixtures go for $500 to $5,000. That's a pretty penny for a ...