Published November 9, 2009 by Molly
There’s something seductive about toys that have to forcefully announce that they are NON-TOXIC. Such is the allure of the Amazing Do-It-Yourself Magic Tree—which, indeed, is a distant cousin of the Magic Garden.
This delightfully bizarre toy involves assembling a cardboard Christmas tree (complete with faux cranberry garland, glitter and gold tree-topper ornament) and squeezing an included “mystery liquid” into the base. In six hours a vibrant chemical fuzz will spread across the branches, replicating the appearance of a healthy Douglas fir. Voila: an economical and festive decoration in less than 360 minutes.
Finally, a culmination of our interests in chemistry, DIY, and the holiday spirit. Next up: Magic Menorahs!
Published November 5, 2009 by Molly
Oh hey, who’s cooking crawfish? NO ONE! That ain’t no sink full of crustaceans, its a sink full of costume “hair” made from twine and dyed with red and brown dye for the ultimate wild things costume experience. Arrivings slightly too late for Halloween (but useful nonetheless) is the definitive How To Make a Wild Things Costume tutorial, courtesy of Tim.
All you need ares some hula hoops, tape, mesh, dye, hot-glue, fur, foam, wire, plastic tubing, paper mache, glue, and an insane attention to detail.
Seriously. Insane.
Published October 27, 2009 by Molly
Who wants some more dessert? First up, an extremely accurate and blue-colored cake from Sweet Tooth Fairy.
Second, a bi-layer masterpiece with leafy foliage from Samirah.
Third, a yummy vanilla cake layered with milk chocolate ganache and decorated with fondant by the best mom ever. How joyful is that kid?!
Keep it up, gang!
Published October 26, 2009 by Molly
Photo credit: beaucolbern!
When we did a post on the tools of the trade a while back, some of you commented that your notebooks of choice were Field Notes. After investigating the matter, we agree that their products are a necessary addition to the notebook arsenal.
An honest memo book, worth fillin’ up with GOOD INFORMATION is what the company calls their notebook; inspirations include “the vanishing subgenre of agricultural memo books, ornate pocket ledgers and the simple, unassuming beauty of a well-crafted grocery list.”
Say no more! Well, maybe a little more. Field Notes are durable, naturally, but more importantly: they’re pocket-sized and flexible. In other words, they’re built for the road, and there’s no excuse not to carry yours around everywhere. Available in all the standard denominations––ruled paper, graph paper, plain––the books also include suggestions on how to use them, for those at a loss. Examples: Road Trip Mileage, Shady Transactions, Crop Predictions. You’ll find that you probably won’t need the suggestions; in these fast-paced modern days, there’s always something to write about.
Published October 26, 2009 by Molly
New additions to the growing category of WTWTA desserts! The treats in the first row have some interesting photographic action going on, as well as a pleasingly generous amount of frosting.
Cupcakes on row #2 manage to recreate Sendak’s color palette with impressive fidelity.
Cookies on row #3 come courtesy of the appropriately-named Night Kitchen Bakery. Carol looks so sweet!
Bake on, bakers. And send us photos!
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