I wear lip gloss & I eat cupcakes, so it'd stand to reason that someone might give me little cupcakes filled with lip gloss. However, I find sticking one's finger into a pot of lip goo repeatedly seriously unsanitary. These are too cute not to enjoy on a daily basis, so made I them into something that I could thoroughly appreciate - magnets! ... read more
If you live in a home that boast an outdated vintage kitchen that has metal cabinets, you can probably appreciate my passion for mighties. They are tiny little magnets from Three by Three that are absurdly strong. I've long since run out of wall space, yet keep receiving gifts of artwork. I glued 16 (more than an adequate amount) ... read more
My friend gave me this charming print last year for my birthday and I felt having it framed would detract from it's homespun sweetness, however I did want to honor it. My website designer uses bull clips to hang his silk screen prints throughout his studio and home. They're temporary and don't mar the artwork. They're also handy hangers if ... read more
Seriously, aren't you obsessed with this too?! My ab fab neighbors, who I sorely miss bequeathed me this kitschy red nosed nite light as they packed & purged the contents of their apartment. As a professional organizer, I try to refrain from accepting others' cast-offs (unless I can turn a profit), but only a cold heart Ebeneezer would refuse ... read more
In the month that has passed since Sandy has hit (then demolished) our shore, I've been contributing to the relief efforts in small, but valid ways. A friend who is an animal owner received a donation made in her name to the Humane Society's Sandy fund as a birthday present. Blankets from my childhood bed, a comforter from bedding 2 apartments ... read more
It has been an interesting week in lower Manhattan. Living with 2 bulldogs without electricity, heat, water & internet/cell service has given me a lot of time to contemplate candle light. For those who know me, are aware of my weird dislike of candles, so when faced with no lights for 5 days, I was a tad under prepared compared to my more ... read more
Earlier this week I succumbed to the plea for a crafter's how-to spray paint which outlines the basic steps to successfully avoid painting with a brush and achieve a flawless finish. Today's post is a follow-up consisting of suggestions and advice that I have amassed from years of being under the influence of aerosol paint inhalants. helpful ... read more
I've been painting with a spray can since I was a budding crafter assisting my father on home projects. I've always consider spray painting a cop out or lazy alternative to the paint brush - hasn't stopped me from hoarding cans, but led me to believe skill was not a requirement, unlike those of a graffiti artist. The apartmentjeanie etsy shop is ... read more
Lately I've been motivated to start building lamps, light fixtures & chandeliers. Every random street cast off I spy gets careful consideration if it can be crafted into a light source. Of course I have yet to actually buy a lamp kit and create something brilliant, but I am tripping over the abundance of inspiration whether it is a wall ... read more
Recently I have been installing a slew of jewelry display walls for my female clientèle. Although not all pieces are works of art, but by hanging them on the wall, you can: see what you ALREADY own streamline your dressing routine protect from potential damage - tangles & knots mix & match creatively show off what you ... read more
