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Decorating Ideas to Steal From Andrew's Vegetable Stand
Readymade recently posted photos and an interview with recent grad Andrew Milauckus, whose aesthetically pleasing Michigan produce stand is beyond adorable. While the exterior of his stand, Summertime, has a '50s vibe, the eclectic interior is a mix of styles. Check out my favorite ideas from his shop.
This Just In: ReadyMade's Green Issue Available Online!
ReadyMade’s Green Design Issue is available in a paperless edition. And good news: this first installment of the online edition is absolutely free. Check out all of the cool DIYs, online exclusive pieces, and clickable table of contents.
Yummy Link: Apple-Huckleberry Peace Pie
My friend Jessi bakes a really mean pie. This time her Apple-Huckleberry Peace Pie won her best in show in a San Francisco "American Pie-dol" contest. I'm sad I didn't get to see it, but am thrilled that I finally got my hands on her fabulous recipe (a gluten-free version is available too!).
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Cool Idea: ReadyMade Magazine's DIY Hammock
I picked up the latest issue of ReadyMade over the weekend, and was delighted to find it brimming over with fun, easy projects for Summer living. One project I started nearly immediately was making their hammock project, which was explained in the article "Re-Kindle." Basically, all you need for this project is an old sheet, a sewing machine, and some rope.
Peter Rojas Talks RCRD LBL and Fancy Haircuts
Peter Rojas showed up in the pages of the June/July issue of ReadyMade to talk about RCRD LBL, his free-music website. This endeavor, combined with his status as the founder of both Engadget and Gizmodo, puts him in a place of deep respect for me, but also — and I'm trying to make sure I say this with great dignity and professionalism — Crush Status. Our geeky Romeo is taken, but at least it's to a worthy match: Green, geeky gal Jill Fehrenbacher.
Andrew Wagner Named Editor in Chief of Readymade
Andrew Wagner, soon-to-be former editor in chief of American Craft and a founding editor of Dwell, has been named the editor in chief of ReadyMade. The magazine recently relocated from San Francisco to Des Moines, the headquarters of Meredith Corp., so he'll start fresh there May 4. Wagner expects the magazine's website to pick up major steam thanks to his plans to broaden its online presence with a DIY project archive, some exclusive stories online, blogs, and photo galleries.
This Just In: Dwell Launches New DIY Magazine
Dwell is one of my favorite shelter magazines, in part for providing informative, thoughtful, and succinct editorial and in part for showcasing coveted modern homes. But since I'm not on the house hunt or looking to make any architectural renovations, for me it's mostly a leisure read. When it comes to DIY projects, I tend to head to ReadyMade or read websites like Craftzine.
DIY: From Blender to Blamp
This one is an oldie but goodie. I tore the instructions out of ReadyMade magazine about three years ago, and ever since, I've been meaning to make a lamp out of my old avocado-green blender. Procrastination aside, this project is too great not to share; if you manage to get yours done before I do, I'd love to see the results.
DIY: Homemade Hammock
Yesterday I told you about how I sewed a hammock for my backyard by riffing on instructions from the Getaway issue of ReadyMade magazine. If you want to get the exact instructions from the magazine, head down to your local bookstore and pick up a copy. In fact, I urge you to do so, as there are a ton of other cool Summer projects that will keep you occupied and crafting this month.
Gift Guide: Creative Gifts for the Crafty Girl
Crafting is experiencing not just a revival, but a virtual revolution, what with the popularity of blogs like Craft, magazines like ReadyMade, and handmade fairs and shops popping up all over the country. If, like me, you have some craft-savvy ladies in your life, you may want to consider gifting them with one of these project-promoting presents.
If you have a girlfriend who can't help but redesign everything she sees for the better, get her the D.I.Y.
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