Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 291
November 14, 2011
The Insider's Guide to Shoe Shopping
On the hunt for new shoes this season? Here's a list of what you should be looking for while you shop, courtesy of famed shoe designer Anyi Lu. (Lu has been designing shoes that [...]
Make Your Own Face Mask
Have you ever created your own face mask straight from what's in your kitchen? Often, many great fruits and veggies can work wonders for your skin. I recently met Tony Silla, co-owner and head [...]
Made Merri Cake Toppers
I love these very sweet woodland cake toppers. They give the perfect earthy feel and would work great from everything to a birthday to anniversary to a wedding. Get them right here at this [...]
How I finally got my mudroom
During the summer of 2010, my husband and I decided it was finally time to get started on my long dreamed of mudroom. Our goal was to claim underutilized space in our garage to [...]
November 11, 2011
The Heights, Parts 3 and 4
Dear Bookies, Welcome back to our discussion of The Heights. Raise your hand if you were able to stop reading at the end of part 4. If you were, I take my hat off [...]
Keep Black Pants from Fading
When it comes to keeping your black pants black, it's all about how you launder them. Follow these tips to keep your favorite pair from fading into an off-charcoal gray. Wash pants inside out: [...]
Popcorn on the Cob
File this under awesome things that everyone knew about but me. I had to pick up a couple of things on my way into the test kitchen today and saw this popcorn on the [...]
How To Make Your Blush Last Longer
Even if I don't have time to put on entire make up routine, I always make time to quickly swipe on some blush. I have multiple that I love–Benefit Cosmetics, Smashbox, and Stila Cosmetics. [...]
An Hour Changes Everything
For most, that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night was a welcome treat. Falling back for Daylight Savings Time is usually preferred over springing forward. In my household, though, that extra hour—60 [...]
November 10, 2011
Tips for Tights with Your Favorite LBD
Stumped on which tights to wear with your little black dress? The universal advice: avoid sheer nude stockings, bare legs are a better option. Follow these tips to pick the hosiery that will be [...]
