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I'm really interested in papercut artwork, and have played around with the artwork a bit myself, but after a while I've begun to feel like I've seen it all. There are a few papercut artists on Etsy who are really blowing me away, though, each doing something new and fresh with their X-acto and cardstock. Check out my favorites in this week's edition of Etsy Finds! Read more
Danish artist Peter Callesen creates jaw-droppingly intricate papercut artwork from A4 paper and in large-scale installations. Each work is created from one sheet of paper, be it three-dimensional flowers falling from a bouquet's negative, a hummingbird flying from the page, or a child-size castle crafted from a billboard-sized paper. He uses A4 because he says it is "probably the most common Read more
San Francisco's Papercuts have been a hot ticket on the local music scene for a while now. But with its upcoming album, Can't Go Back, the band may really be headed for the big time. I particularly love the track "John Brown," which the Papercuts' label just posted online. Despite some cutting-edge components — Jason Quever's shaky falsetto and the fidgety violins — the song really sounds Read more
Discover what the color of your room says about you. — Real Simple Tour this fashion photographer's converted factory loft in Milan. — Elle Decor Improve your home's curb appeal with these simple steps. — Houzz Before you buy a pendant light, make sure you read these helpful tips. — Stylelist Home Get in on this season's hottest trend: blue botanicals. — Country Living Discover 10 Read more
When it comes to deep saturated color, ruby rules the red tones. This saturated color originally was used to represent the color that best expressed the ruby gemstone. Its gorgeous red color strikes me as passionate, regal, and perfect for adding to your home decor. Read more
From feathers to leaves to papercut numbers, there's so much opportunity for creativity when creating place cards for your wedding tables. It's these little details that truly make your reception a memorable event, so it's definitely a place to have fun! I'm absolutely charmed with this idea of using ring boxes as place card holders from Nonpareil Magazine that was used in a To Catch a Read more
Today, The New York Times announced its new digital subscription plans, starting at $15/month for unlimited web access to content; $20/month gives users access via the web and iPad app; $35/month allows readers to access unlimited content on unlimited devices. Casual Times readers can access up to 20 articles per month at no charge. New digital subscription policies go into effect March 28. Read more
Since today is the first day of Spring, I thought I'd suggest some cheery, floral laden books for your tot's library. To see a few of our family faves, read more Read more
There's a chill in the air and the crackling of wood-burning fires, and the Salvation Army bells ring on street corners. Christmas is closing in on us – less than two weeks away! Spend some time with your lil ones revisiting a classic holiday story from your youth. Clement C. Moore published his great work, The Night Before Christmas back in 1825. The poem, already full of wonderment and Read more
