Category: Honor Roll

Would you decorate with a rug in the kitchen? I like the look, but I just think about how dirty they must get.

Is there such a thing as a ‘good psychopath?’

Yes, you can survive, unprotected, in space for a short time.

Some pretty controversial choices in recasting for a possible Gilmore Girls movie.

The case for a single space after a period. (I’m pretty sure we were taught to double space in school, and it was a hard habit to break when I switched to single spacing years back.)

A banana leaf print, styled five different ways.

Jenna Lyons and Courtney Love review what’s new. Bonus: an updated look at Jenna Lyons’ office!

“Quit Twitter before you’re hard, quit Instagram before you’re soft.”

Vanessa’s kitchen update looks amazing. Be sure to look at the before pics to really appreciate the difference!

What happens when you like literally everything on Facebook.

Just how evil can you be in the new Sims game? Pretty darn evil. Plus you can “pee like a champion,” so there’s that.

40 years of self-portraits.
(Topless, so maybe NSFW.)

Milwaukee’s storm water runoff plan? Flooding abandoned basements. Other cities may follow suit.

Some paint and a patient hand led to a fantastic hallway makeover.

Zoe Murphy’s dining room is on the minimal side, but it definitely still packs a punch. And that green is perfect! I put together some suggested pieces to get the look.

Jess’ Guesthouse Hotel lobby design is finished!
Loving those stacked vintage trunks. So brilliant for a hotel.

It’s sold out right now, but we’ll be ordering this new LEGO set for the kiddos as soon as it becomes available again.

You’ve seen the new Penguin Modern Classic cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by now, yes? I like it.
They’re targeting adults with this version — not kids.

Remember the hip-hop vocabulary chart? It’s back, expanded and improved, and available as a rad print.

Yes, yes, yes to Jaime’s new guestroom. Especially to that wallpaper.

The science of traffic (video).

IT WAS ME.

A few bloggers have tackled this DIY Brass Flush Mount Light with fantastic results. Changing the finish makes such a difference!

The possible future of transit in Chicago. Much of it is unlikely, but we can hope, right?
And for those of you in New York, here’s your guide to our city.

Why are Americans so bad at math?

Keep one of these in your hair and you’ll be prepared for anything. Well, anything that requires tightening a screw or bolt, or maybe measuring or cutting something…

The proper reaction to Wonder Woman’s new outfit.

Good dog.

Need a seat? If you like the look (or the ease of cleaning) of unupholstered benches, I’ve got you covered with a dozen of them right here. Or maybe plush softness is more your thing? Bam: 15 upholstered benches to choose from. And all at plenty of price points, too.

Before doing something around the house, I often think ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ Um, this. This is the worst that can happen.

Why you can’t stop looking at ruin porn.

The story of how a children’s book saved a little red lighthouse.

I made a Yellow Submarine background for a fish tank when I was in high school, but twas nothing compared to this Super Mario Brothers masterpiece.

Janet! Dr. Scott! Janet! Brad! Rocky!

Want to write your own Morrissey song? Just sing the third.

I put together an article all about choosing the right red paint color. And not just red, but pink, coral, and wine shades too! Plus it translates to picking other colors, with advice on deciding on warm vs. cool tones, vibrancy, and light or dark shades.

The best possible use of a Doodle Pad!

Nathan Rabin wishes he’d never coined the term “Manic Pixie Dream Girl.”

Oh hi Becky… The story of what happens when a tweet/joke goes viral.

These pricing experiments are super useful if you have a shop, but just fascinating to read about too.

Star Trek Stabilized.

Wrong, Buzzfeed. I have thought about these songs in the last 20 years. (I think some of us watched too much of 120 Minutes in the mid-nineties.)

Cassandra Karinsky’s bedroom gets white walls right with plenty of texture and great use of a couple of affordable IKEA PS lockers.