Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 325
July 27, 2011
August is for Decorating
August is our first decorating themed issue! It is filled with juicy decorating tips, ideas, and images. There is an excellent furniture story (Affordable Classics p. 115), a great styling story (The Art of [...]
Old Cookbooks, New Inspiration
Like most people I know who like to cook, I love cookbooks. And like most people who love cookbooks, I cherish old, out-of-print volumes that capture one place or period in time. I spent [...]
More Ice Cream Goodness
As we're nearing the end of National Ice Cream Month, and thus our Ice Cream Social blog (only one flavor and one topping left!), I wanted to point out all the other ways you [...]
July 26, 2011
Julee's Wedding Countdown: DIY Stamp Wedding Invitations
I really wanted our invitations to set the tone of the wedding (fun and laid back) while also reflecting Rahsaan and I as a couple (again, fun and laid back)! I've had a love [...]
Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans
I was (pleasantly) surprised to hear so many votes for coffee ice cream when we asked what your favorite flavor was. So, I figured I'd better include it in the recipes this month. This [...]
How to Clean Up A Broken CFL Bulb
If you've switched to compact fluorescent light bulbs to be more eco-friendly, you'll want to know how to safely clean up the pieces if one breaks in your home. Because they contain small amounts [...]
Timed out on my way home
For the last five hours I have been sitting here in the Indianapolis International Airport, trying to make my way home after a three-day business trip. I have had a lovely dinner of steak [...]
Dealing with Picky Eaters
I am the mother of two picky, picky eaters. Over the years I have tried everything within reason to get my boys to try new foods. While I'm not one of those moms who [...]
Searching for a Lost Pet: The 14-Step Approach
1. Notice top of hamster's cage is ajar; wonder if your house is inhabited by fairies as no one admits to knocking into cage. 2. Look under every surface on entire first floor. Wonder: Can hamsters [...]
Poll: Do You Think Twice About Your Deodorant?
This past week I met with Natalie Yin, a Brand Manager at Jason Natural. We spent the afternoon chatting about studies in the last few years that discuss the risks associated with the ingredients [...]
