I’m not one to make a wishlist for people to buy from. I think it’s kind of tacky and, if I’m being honest, I think a person should only buy a gift if they know the recipient well enough to pick something special for them. But as our gift-giving lists have expanded to colleagues and neighbors, I realize that choosing the perfect gift for someone we may not know intimately is one of the biggest stressors of the holiday season. So I’m here to help. Here’s my curated list of items that even a snob with too many conflicting personality traits (like me!) will love; *this post contains affiliate links + advertising*I get a commission when you buy through my...
If you’re looking for a new wall weaving to hang in your bedroom, a pillow to add to your sofa, or a cute rug to put in your kitchen, today we’re sharing over 15 cozy decor DIYs that you can make at home. Elsie’s large-scale braided wall hanging and Emma’s faux weaving DIY are both easy options (and the kind of projects you can make while watching your favorite show). The time spent making your own woven pillow will be so worth it when you get to display (and use it) in your home. An area rug like this static lines woven rug DIY can help cover up bare wood or carpeted floors, and add dimension to any room. Macrame wall hangings can be pricey (especially one...
I love being able to repurpose things I have lying around the house, and my collection of paper clips just got a bunch of new assignments after I learned about all these great ways to use them. When you find out some of the things you can do with this simple office supply, I’m sure you’ll be as amazed as I was! 13 Creative Uses For Paper Clips 1. Secure Wrapping Paper Do your rolls of wrapping paper seem determined to unroll and unravel whenever you turn your back? A couple of paper clips can help you keep your stash of gift wrap much tidier—just add a paper clip at each end of a roll to secure the edge of...
I love being able to repurpose things I have lying around the house, and my collection of paper clips just got a bunch of new assignments after I learned about all these great ways to use them. When you find out some of the things you can do with this simple office supply, I’m sure you’ll be as amazed as I was! 13 Creative Uses For Paper Clips 1. Secure Wrapping Paper Do your rolls of wrapping paper seem determined to unroll and unravel whenever you turn your back? A couple of paper clips can help you keep your stash of gift wrap much tidier—just add a paper clip at each end of a roll to secure the edge of...
Dublin, 1907. Arthur Vicars was 45 years old in July 1907, just a few weeks from his birthday. His entire life at the time was wrapped up in his job as Ulster King of Arms. This put him in charge of the rules and regulations regarding heraldry and family trees—a very important position in early-20th-century Ireland: He was the arbiter of inheritance. “Most land, power, and wealth were vested in the hands of the aristocracy,” says William Derham, a curator at Dublin Castle, “and the question of who was the legitimate heir to an estate and a title carried with it the question of who would inherit a great deal of money,” in addition to a seat in Parliament. Vicars,...
