Yesterday, I took a break from the blog redesign to head over to Random House for the Potter Craft and Potter Style Crafternoon book event. I had a great time checking out the new craft book titles, hitting the project table, and catching up with crafty pals that I usually only get to see at …
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5 Tips for Successful Fire Escape and Container Gardening
It’s planting season for fire escape gardens here in Brooklyn, and I spent a good portion of yesterday afternoon elbow-deep in dirt. Here’s a little tour of this year’s crop, plus my five must-do tips for growing a successful container garden, no matter where you live! Tip 1Select container-friendly plants that are right for your …
Sunday Snapshot: Vegetable Planting Day
It’s officially planting day for the fire escape garden here at TZoM headquarters, and the tomatoes, peppers, and assorted herbs are all itching to join my already-blooming strawberries outside. But first, maybe an afternoon cocktail? What’s in your garden?
DIY-ing the Emmys: Red Carpet Handmade
This year, when Jeremy got nominated, I got crafty. I considered it the ultimate handmade challenge to bring DIY to the red carpet in a totally workable way. (In retrospect, it was probably an ill-advised challenge, considering I had about a month to get it all done!) So, with the help of some amazingly talented …