If you are a beginning knitter or crocheter, there are many patterns that you can try that are really easy and will ensure that your result looks like you have spent hours fine-tuning your craft. Many of these patterns can be completed in just a few hours, so if you have really frightful weather, you … Read more
Choosing the right swimsuit for your seaside holiday can be a drag, but you must look your best while working on your tan. After all, when will you have the chance to show off your body if not on the beach? Slim bikinis have been a favorite swimsuit model for the simple reason that they … Read more
While crocheted clothing is usually associated with warm and cozy winter clothes, it doesn’t mean that the same techniques and skills can’t be used to create some light and breezy summer-time creations. In fact, you only need to look at a crocheted doily and see that those lovely patterns do resemble some of the more … Read more
The Easter period of fasting or Lent has already begun, and so did the preparations for this great Christian holiday. We have posted and will post Top 10 lists concerning Easter until the day of Passion, and this one is for the crocheters. There are many ways to get into the Easter holiday spirit, and … Read more
When going out for a stroll on a lovely summer day or for any number of occasions when you don’t want to be weighed down with the stuff you usually carry in your big chunky bag, you need a small purse, preferably with a shoulder strap that can hold only the bare essentials; phone, keys, … Read more
The harsh and freezing winter is almost over. The sun is shining more and more, but the weather is still not quite warm. These periods of the year are the hardest when it comes to deciding what to wear. It is too warm for wearing your winter coat, yet still too cold for a summer … Read more
Today is Fat Tuesday, the last day allowed to sin before the beginning of the Catholic season of Lent, the 40-day fast. In New Orleans, there is a law against concealing one’s identity which is lifted for only one day, the last day of the Mardi Gras. If you happen to be in New Orleans … Read more
All cat owners and cat lovers have seen the fun reaction cats have to catnip. They can start purring, rubbing, leaping, rolling and some can even express general uninhibited happiness. It is the ultimate drug for cats, but luckily it’s absolutely harmless, no matter the dosage they’re exposed to. The reason cats act to catnip … Read more
Amigurumi literary means knitted or crocheted stuffed dolls. This Japanese art of crocheting or knitting has become immensely famous in the past few years. The main characteristic and largest appeal of amigurumi is the enormous cuteness of the dolls. With their big heads, small bodies and large arms and legs, these dolls are irresistible. You … Read more
Winter is here (GOT reference), and with that the accessories we can’t leave the house without – our parkas, hats, shawls, and mittens. But, have you ever needed a more fashionable alternative when it came to the hats? Like, something that looks cuter and keeps your head and ears warm at the same time? Well, … Read more