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As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Elka Karl and I have been thinking of ways to punch up basic Ikea products. You may have seen how I added block-printed ikat polka dots to this Asele lampshade ($15). Well, now I'm revisiting the same shade with an entirely different approach. Armed with some thin manila rope, a glue gun, and a Bran table lamp base ($20), I set out to create a Read more
Since my 1-year-old daughter is, number one, obsessed with any and all clothing (lately, when she's fussy, I just take her to her closet and show her all of her dresses. Works every time, and yes, I'm already terrified of her teenage years) and, number two, can't really talk, I don't have to worry about scratchy clothes. But my mom friends warn me that soon a single irritating tab, seam, or Read more
The dress is bought, the final fitting has happened — the last thing you want is to feel puffy and bloated as you walk down the aisle. While you may have kept up with your already-healthy diet and lifestyle in the months leading up to the wedding, there are certain foods known to leave us feeling a little swollen around the seams. A good rule of thumb is to stick to a basic elimination diet Read more
We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, we have tips for a long-lasting, loving relationship. As much as we all want to believe that once we find our true love, we'll live out our lives in blissful happiness, reveling in that loving feeling forever, reality is not quite like that. We tend to think that love is something that happens to us, instead of Read more
You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better. "My Knee, My Back, My Feet — Everything Hurts" Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. Read more
It's funny to think that just a few years ago, bamboo cutting boards were hard to come by. These days, the boards have taken their place as standard fare beside their wood and plastic peers. This material has endeared itself toall kinds of kitchen products, not to mention environmentalists, thanks to the plant's rapid growth and regeneration. Bamboo grows to a harvestable height in three to five Read more
Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more
When it comes to outdoor decorating, don't settle for one staid set of patio furniture — mix it up by choosing various seating options, tables, and other pieces from a variety of sources. By mixing pattern, color, and materials, you'll create a bohemian modern vibe for your patio or deck space. Read more
It's every tiny fashionista's dream: wearing an outfit of her own design. Only 3-year-old Sienna Jade, a tights-obsessed lil lady, actually gets to live it out! After searching for cute, brightly colored tights for Sienna — and seeing the pictures she often drew of her dream tights — her parents decided to make their daughter's artistic vision a reality, collaborating with a small knitting Read more
While we hope your conditions never become as dire as those in The Hunger Games's District 12, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from Katniss. Her savvy skills and strong resourcefulness keep her family and herself alive even in the absolute worst of times. These 12 tips will keep your head in the game, save you money, and help you make the most of what you already have. Swap knowledge Read more
