Altered by a Sewing Machine

Learning to sew can be a slow process.

The Glass Console Ceiling

Ordinary tables get a second life from one trip to Home Depot.

Recession Briefing 8.26

Everything you need to know about today's financial news.

Color Me Persian Brown

Is there such a thing as great home hair dye?

How I Learned to Stop Being a Girl and Use a Power Tool

For women, a thumb is a terrible thing to waste.

A (Cheap) Passage to India

I'm experiencing some Indian-inspired synchronicity, and not just from the curry I ate last night. Here are some fabrics fit for your very own maharajah's palace at lower-caste prices.

Cut a Rug

A reader wants to know: can I age my own Oriental rug? Brilliant question! My answer is yes, and I'll tell you how.

Lasting Freshness with Big Red (In Your Living Room)

They say every room needs a little red in it. But how little? And what shade?

Pushin' (Sofa) Cushions

Throw pillows not only make sofa corners comfy, they're a great way to experiment with color and pattern in your home. Here are some general guidelines and personal prefs!

Recession Briefing 5.15

People are coping with the downturn in various ways: psychiatric services, Broadway plays, booze, foodstamps, crafting. Plus, advertisers are targeting campaigns to capitalize on the current moment of populist financial rage.

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