Today is my half birthday – I am approximately 30.5 today and absolutely nobody cares. Even Wikipedia says “most half birthdays go unremarked.” I love half birthdays, but getting family members, significant others, friends, and even co-workers to acknowledge this day usually never happens. So this year I put about a half-hour’s worth of effort […]
I’ve wanted a door “knob” that worked like this for years. Would’ve been especially nice in some of the large chemistry and biochemistry labs I’ve worked in, where the “gloves on or off” protocols for opening doors between rooms were not always clearly established and/or followed. [via Gizmodo]
By Erica Domesek A project excerpt from the book, P.S.- I Made This…. Age-old question: If you had to eat the same one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Answer: A big bowl of style soup! Start with one part street chic, stir in two parts ultra edginess, […]
In case you missed it, be sure to check out Betz White‘s charmingly easy hip huggie tutorial. It’s a perfect project now that the holidays are over; think of it as a well-deserved present to yourself. I love the idea of a quick and easy, warm and cozy skirt made from a reused felted wool […]
Flickr user 3D King added this cool setup to the MAKE Flickr pool. See his photo set for shots of the stars taken with the rig.
Luke Jerram, familiar for his earlier works Glass Microbiology and Portrait-Projecting Ring, has now produced Talking Ring , which is essentially a silver Edison cylinder, cut and played back using custom equipment, which records a 20-second message of affection for his partner Shelina. [via Hack a Day]
Nancy over at Dabbled brings up the great tip of stocking up on clearance candy canes now so you can make some cute valentine treats in the coming weeks. She’s provided a few links, and my fave are these cute white chocolate candy cane heart pops from Pleasant Home. They are simple and sweet, a […]
