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how-to: small photography light box

Just what I need! Similar Posts: pattern: Philip does the Mowing (small quilt) | 3 tips for better photography on your craft blog | recycle: eggcarton to fairy light |… Read more »

on the merits of glaze—

I made this cake for our new house this weekend. We have been in our house for one year now (it's not a new house, being born in 1968, but… Read more »

American Music Awards Fug or Fab Carpet: Alicia Keys

I know I've seen this dress on someone else before and I have no idea who it was, or where. It might have been Beyonce, and I think she might… Read more »

On the Street....Enriqueta Cosculluel, Barcelona

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Cupcakes hit the sweet Spot

In New York's recent flurry of dessert shop [re]openings, I'm glad to report that cupcakes are not being forgotten. I had the chance to try some cupcakes from Pichet Ong's… Read more »

Reminder: Creamy Coconut Cupcake giveaway ends tomorrow!

Don't forget (if you haven't already entered) that the King Arthur Flour Creamy Coconut Cupcake Mix giveaway ends tomorrow, Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm ET.Good luck!... Read more »

A reality check on exercise and weight loss

Exercise alone probably isn't enough to help most people lose significant weight, but combined with a healthy diet it has an important role to play.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab… Read more »

FitSugar Roundup

You can go easy on the butter in your mashed potatoes when you use Yukon Gold spuds. New Moon star Nikki Reed says hiking with her boyfriend is her fitness… Read more »

Nothing Like a Deadline to Make you Make up your Mind: condo progress

I get absolutely no joy in decorating for myself. For others, it's fun. I love it. But for myself, it's painful. I just want it done. My painter is coming… Read more »

Waiuku Church In New Zealand, An Ingenious Architecture Plan

This is not your average small town church. And to explain this fact, we will mention a few things. First off, we are dealing with a project from Jasmax architects… Read more »

Mythbusters at the White House!

After seven years of promoting experimentation, education, and the scientific method on Mythbusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman visited the White House today and received a direct shout-out from President… Read more »

Practically Green Book Launch Party Day #5: Wearing Green

Boy this week went fast - I can't believe it's the last day of the party! Thanks so much for all the practically green tips you've shared. I'm mighty impressed… Read more »

The Stud.

Former CWC editor Michelle writes: "...My life turned upside down this summer and my computer died. But I'm back with photos for you. I went camping out west in September… Read more »

Sir Rowf: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Would you put Sir Rowf front and center in your home? The Royal Animal Candles ($32–$36) come in a horse, bunny and this dog - appropriately named for his regal… Read more »