Tag Archives: living

Reader Call Out: Submit Your Favorite Recipe From Your Mama!

Jessica WakemanMay 2, 2012 //
Reader Recipes!
Chow down on these awesome pasta dishes. 4 Photos »
Lazy Recipes
5 recipes for lazy chefs. 6 Photos »
Single Gal Recipes
woman cooking photo
Dinner for one? Here's our best random single gal recipes! Read More »

Maybe it was her special chicken dish. Maybe it was her rice and beans. Maybe it was the hot cocoa she made after you came in from playing in the snow. Everyone’s mom had some special recipe that brings you back home whenever you eat it. In honor of Mother’s Day (May 13, don’t forget or you are in big trubs!), we’re asking Frisky readers to send us their favorite recipe from Mom — or, you know, a suitable maternal-like figure — and a pic if you’ve got one. Email it to Jessica@TheFrisky.com with “Mother’s Day Recipes” in the headline and we’ll collect them all in one massive gallery of tasty childhood nostalgia. Mom will be so proud!

Do Or Don’t: Buying Birthday Presents For Yourself

Winona Dimeo-EdigerApril 17, 2012 //
Treat Yo Self
Treat yo self to a delicious drink! Read More »
Give A Gift?
"Should I give my friend's parents a gift?" Read More »
Behind His Gift...
What he was thinking when he got you... Read More »

I was flipping through Lucky magazine this weekend (in the bath, actually! Amelia would be proud) and saw a gorgeous purse that literally made me gasp. The strap on my current purse broke recently, and this was the perfect new bag for me. The only problem? It costs $269, which is about $200 more than I usually spend on a bag. As my thoughts rushed toward justification of such a huge purchase, I realized my birthday is coming up in a couple weeks. Eureka! I thought, This could be a birthday present for myself! I’ve never bought myself more than a cupcake to celebrate my birthday, but in recent years a lot of my friends have started getting gifts for themselves–everything from jewelry to vacations. I think your birthday can be a good excuse to treat yo self, but it’s also an easy way to justify overspending. So, what do you all think of this idea? Have you ever bought a birthday gift for yourself?

17 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do In Her Own Home

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 31, 2012 //
Every Woman Needs
30 days of people, skills, and experiences. Read More »
50 Ways To Improve Your Home
Easy ways to make your space more fabulous. 6 Photos »
15 Skills To Learn
Every woman should master these 15 skills. Read More »

As we wrap up Every Woman Needs month here at The Frisky, let’s talk about some of the most basic — and often overlooked — things every woman needs to be able to do in her own space. Whether you live in a teeny tiny apartment or a sprawling estate; coupled or single, here is a list of important skills and tasks to have in your repertoire. Please feel free share other ideas in the comments! Keep reading »

Home Inspiration: Gorgeous Greens

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 28, 2012 //
Lovely Lavender
Add a dose of soft purple to your abode. Read More »

Sometimes I don’t think green gets enough credit for being such a lovely color. Maybe because it’s always busy representing eco-friendly initiatives, or we get so sick of it around St. Patrick’s Day, but really, I think it’s time to give green a chance. With that in mind, here are some home accents in gorgeous shades of green. Check out all the shopping details after the jump! Keep reading »

Etsy Spotlight: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Winona Dimeo-EdigerFebruary 12, 2012 //
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Mirrors are a great way to make a room seem bigger or add visual interest to your space. Mirrors with ornate frames can hold their own next to framed art and photos, and I love how unexpected they look mixed in with non-reflective decorations. Another great way to utilize a gorgeous mirror? Lay it down on your dresser or vanity and stack your prettiest jewelry and perfume bottles on it–suddenly your bedroom will feel like an old school boudoir. We scoured Etsy and found 8 mirrors in a variety of gorgeous vintage frames — all for 50 bucks or less. Click through to check ‘em out…

Etsy Spotlight: Artsy Espresso Cups

Winona Dimeo-EdigerNovember 24, 2011 //
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etsy spotlight espresso cups
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etsy spotlight espresso cups
etsy spotlight espresso cups
etsy spotlight espresso cups
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There are few experiences more delightful than sipping espresso from a cute little espresso cup. Even if you don’t have an espresso machine, cute little espresso cups can be used for all kinds of fun things: holding candles or q-tips, as prep bowls for baking, or even as teeny tiny flower vases. Here are six artsy espresso cups to brighten up your kitchen (or bathroom, or bedroom, wherever)…

Decor Tips That’ll Make Your Family Stop Fighting

StyleList HomeNovember 23, 2011 //

Your home is filled with sights, sounds, and scents. Which ones should you select to build positive relationships among the members of your family? This is the third article in a three part series about using home design to enhance family ties.

Consider the colors you put on your walls, furniture, and floors. Colors that aren’t very saturated but are pretty bright will put you and your family in a positive mood – and when we’re in good moods, we’re more likely to get along with others. We’re also better at problem solving and more creative. Brightness is just what it sounds like–baby blue is brighter than navy blue. Saturation is a little trickier–it is how pure a color is–kelly green is more saturated than olive green. Sage-y greens have the levels of saturation and brightness best for building relationships–but there are blues and many other colors that also set the right tone. Read more…

Live It Up With Lime (And Cilantro)

Julie GersteinOctober 31, 2011 //

Okay, so maybe it’s a bit weird that I love the smell of Ambient Hand’s Lime Cilantro candles so much. After all, you’d think that the combined power of lime and cilantro together would make your house smell like the kitchen at Chipotle. But somehow these candles manage to make everything smell sweet — not cloyingly so — and fresh. And they come three to a pack, which means you can spread ‘em out and get your whole apartment smelling great in no time. So mix up a margarita and light one (or three) up.

[$27.00 Woodley and Bunny]

Home Style Inspiration: Southern California Cool

Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 24, 2011 //
Marie Antoinette
Style your home like royalty. Read More »

Spending last week in Los Angeles gave me a major case of real estate envy. Imagine having more than 400 square feet to decorate! Speaking of decorating, I was also super inspired by the laid back look of the shops in Silverlake, with their vaguely ’70s beach-meets-desert vibe. I can’t wait to buy some succulents at the farmer’s market this weekend and, once I have some extra cash, add some more SoCal cool to my East Coast digs. Above are some pieces that would do the trick — find out where to get them after the jump!

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A Fierce New Way To Spruce Up A Filing Cabinet

Julie GersteinOctober 8, 2011 //
DIY: Friendship Bracelets
A fun DIY project that'll bring you back to middle school. Read More »
Dream Work Spaces
Some pieces for the ideal work-from-home office. 7 Photos »
Dope Desks
If you gotta work at home, your desk might as well rule. 11 Photos »
Kitchen Novice?
Here are some must-haves to get you cookin'! 10 Photos »

Nobody has filing cabinets anymore. I mean, well, most people don’t! Who has papers, after all, when everything’s stored conveniently on hard drives? But that doesn’t mean you should throw your bulky home filing systems away just yet. They can be handily re-purposed as raw surfaces for the kitchen or living room. Shown here, a filing cabinet with the addition of a cutting board on top, and a towel rack drilled into the side, turns into a great kitchen cutting and storage surface. [Apartment Therapy]

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