Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 319
August 16, 2011
Is Your Clutter Your Proof of Life?
One of the reasons mental health professionals and social psychologists believe people struggle with clutter is because humans are always trying to be immortal. This explanation is referred to as terror management theory (TMT), [...]
August 15, 2011
Quick Trick to Restore Flattened Down Cushions
If you've noticed your down cushions are a bit…flat lately, use this easy trick to restore them to their plump shape. Remove any upholstered covers, and set them outside in the sun on an [...]
Sneak Peek: Missoni + Target
There's be a lot of buzz around the upcoming collaboration between Missoni, the boldly patterned fashion company, and Target, the master of high/low partnerships. Target recently released some images of some of the upcoming [...]
The September Book Poll Is Open!
Hi, Bookies: That looks like a fine late-summer spot to enjoy a book, doesn't it? Our four books this month—two fiction, two nonfiction—were chosen by September's club leader, Krissy Tiglias, who is my fellow [...]
Save 20% on Gold-Plated Bracelet
Accessorizing for fall just got a whole lot more fun. With 24-karat-gold-plated cutouts and cabochon stones, it's sure to inspire on-the-cuff remarks. Go to juliecollection.com and enter the code SIMPLE at checkout to receive [...]
August 12, 2011
Friday Links
TheKitchn: Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches Shelterpop: A Fun Kids' Craft with Egg Cartons In Style: Vera Wang Launches Engagement Rings Have a great weekend! Filed under: Simple Tip
Save 20% on Must-Have Dress for Fall
Liven up your fall wardrobe with a cool graphic dress perfect for day or night. With cotton knit on the top and silk color blocking on the bottom, this easy minidress looks like pulled-together [...]
Caption This Cat Photo
The setting? A cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The rest is up to you. Let the photo captions begin! Filed under: Family Life
The Paris Wife: Chapters 13 Through 25
Hello, Bookies: Spoiler alert: I'm about to sum up what's happened in the second quarter of the book, so if you haven't reached this point, read no further. The second quarter finds Hem and [...]
August 11, 2011
West Elm and 20 x 200 Team Up!
Have you heard about the site 20×200? It's a marketplace for art that allows people to buy original works (prints and photography) at inexpensive prices. The site lists two new pieces each week in [...]
