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An Imitation of Imperfection: A History of Deckle Edges
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While doing research for my post about the shape of books, I stumbled on some information about deckle edges, and I thought it was worth its own post, if just to share some papermaking eye candy with you. First, a definition: deckle edges are the ragged edges on paper. View this post on Instagram Oooo, can you ever have enough fluffy deckles?? I see 'em all time, photograph 'em, and I can't even get enough meself! (Kim@stcmill) #stcmill #paper #papermaking #saunders #waterford #Bockingford #somerset #millford #cotton #woodpulp #uk #chemistry #art #artist #deckle #edges #fluff #watercolour #acrylic #ink #graphite #pencil #gouache...
If your sewing room is stocked with loads of fabric and an abundance of thread, notions, and tools galore, room organization is essential to keeping your space functional, clean, and clutter-free
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An unorganized sewing room can quickly become overwhelming and stifle creativity, so it’s important to properly sort, store, and organize everything in a way that’s both practical and stylish. From DIY projects that make it easy to find the perfect thread color to yarn storage ideas, desk caddies, and other ways to keep tools and tidbits out of the way but easy to reach, we’ve compiled 20 of our favorite sewing room organization ideas. 1. Store It In Glass Display small items in lidded glass jars so they’re organized, tidy, dust-free, and easy to find. Use mason jars so you...
2019-10-28
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For Couples Struggling With Money, There Are Ways To Fix What Is Broken One of the number one questions I get emails about on this site has to do with couple money management. How do you handle finances in a relationship? You communicate. It’s as simple as talking to each other. When you are in a relationship you don’t often see the financial side of how a person spends and saves money until you get married. If you live together before you get married then you should have some idea whether a potential partner is a good saver but that’s...
Kitchen of the Week: A Frankensteined Historic House—Turned Guest Rental—in Philadelphia’s Fishtown, Before and After
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It was a gray waxed canvas tote that first caught my eye thanks to its repurposed leather strap made from a World War II gun sling. That was at a trade show several years ago, where Margaux and Walter Kent of Peg and Awl were also showcasing wooden bath trays, “apothecary cabinets”, and rope tree swings, all of which looked as if they had been created by nostalgists with very good taste. “Our work is made from old things found and recovered from misfortune and neglect,” they explain. “When the old eludes us, we use sustainable materials. We started making...
If you’re looking for a royal color scheme for your wedding, consider using purple and grey
From lilac and muted grey to plum and slate grey, there are so many different shades of purple and grey you can incorporate into your wedding’s color scheme. To help you create your perfect purple and grey color scheme, we’ve gathered 40 ideas for how to use these beautiful colors in your wedding. Whether you’re looking for a pastel palette for a spring wedding or bold shades for a fall or winter wedding, these purple and grey wedding ideas will help you. 1. Lavender Wedding Cake Sprigs of lavender or lavender-colored flowers are an elegant decoration for your wedding cake....