Not only am I a techie fiend, but I'm a crafty gal to boot! That means that I love making things with my hands, not just filling them with shiny gadgets. Gimmie some credit here; I've shown you lots of ways that you can be crafty, too, from repurposing old favorites to making new cases for your tiny new iPods. Check out my slideshow of my favorite ways to get crafty — so easy anyone can do it! Read more

Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more

When it comes to holiday decorating, it's time to stray from the typical red and green decor. That's exactly what designer Eddie Ross did when he created this lovely, fresh tablescape that takes a definite departure from the usual Christmas colors. Better yet, this tablescape is very affordable. Sourcing items from Cindy Crawford's collection for JC Penney, as well as West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Read more

You could buy an iPhone armband for around $20 to $30, but why not gift your running friend with a colorful and original armband? This intermediate sewing project takes under two hours to make and cost around $10. I love the tiny hidden pocket inside to keep your ID and other small item safe. Here's how to make a creative present for the fitness fanatic in your life. Read more

Jessica Alba, in a Bird by Juicy Couture cape, and Cash Warren took their girls out in NYC yesterday. The family of four touched down in the Big Apple last week and have been exploring the city ever since. Their park day included a sweet moment between Cash and his baby daughter Haven, and fun on the slide for big sister Honor. Jessica and Cash even stopped on the street outside of a Halloween Read more

Dust off the sewing machine! For many mamas, Halloween memories include standing still as their own mothers draped and measured them for their homemade costume each year. With so many beautifully handmade items available on sites like Etsy, it's no wonder many moms are opting to buy their lil ones' costumes these days — but there's still a contingent that takes pride in crafting their own. Read more

Sometimes we need to step back from the wonders of prepackaged goods and tech overload to get back to our handcrafted, DIY roots, but finding the proper inspiration is daunting. Whether it's sitting down at a sewing machine, knitting a sci-fi hat, or creating hacks to make your computer easier to get along with, these books guide the reader to a life they can confidently make all on their own. Read more

Models emerged from curtains that looked like skirts, wearing clothes that had an Alice in Wonderland proportion to them: giant lacing made the clothes look like a giant had sewed them, and the over-the-top beading and embellishment made the models resemble Barbie dolls. Our full review to come, but for now, check out the photos. Read more

From embroidered family portraits to easy-to-sew casual Summer napkins, how are you going to improve your home front this weekend? There's an easy project for everyone in this week's DIY project roundup. Read more

We've watched them sew, sweat, fight, cry, and initiate model walk-offs — and now we've dug around to find out what they're up to now. After eight successful seasons, a ninth season premiering July 28 on Lifetime, and an all-stars competition in the works, it's pretty safe to say that Project Runway fever hasn't exactly waned. So what happens after you get "auf'ed"? Click through to see how all Read more