A Bay Cities sandwich with Diet Coke and sea salt & vinegar Kettle Chips on the beach. Sweet potato chips on Thanksgiving while watching football. Fresh guacamole and tortilla chips at my favorite Mexican restaurant. No matter what kind of chips we are talking – the crunchy potatoes (or tortillas) […]
My grandma gifted my sister and I knitting lessons ten or so years ago and it was one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. Little hobbies and skills are invaluable and always come in handy. I mean, do I need to make this knitted headband or do I NEEEED […]
Embellishing walls with frames – either empty or with pictures/art/nick nacks – is not only an interesting form of self expression. It looks great, allows you to constantly change a room and makes for continuous creative experience. For example: 1. Collecting: Your collection of rocks, barbies, snow globes and pogs […]
Splurge, save or diy: Stella McCartney’s $675 Stud-embellished sweater, Topshop’s $85 Knitted Crystal Turn Back Top or you can get crafty and bedazzle a sweater yourself. Fair warning: bedazzling is maaaaajorly addicting. Trust. Photo: Columbine Smille
Idea: slice bananas, dip in chocolate (see how to melt chocolate here), roll in toppings from your pantry (crushed Oreos, pretzels, Corn Flakes, nuts, chips, cookie crumbs, whatev.), place on a cookie sheet/plate and freeze. The simple and inexpensive treat is the perfect little nibble to keep in your freezer […]
Idea: Step up your grilled cheese presentation by cutting your sandwiches in quarters and serve with tomato soup shots. To take it to the next level you may want to check out Campanile’s celebrated grilled cheese menu for some not-your-average-sandwich ideas. Croque monsieur, anyone? As for the shots of soup, […]