New York's loss is Minneapolis' gain

The American Craft Council has announced that it is relocating from New York to Minneapolis, due to "the high cost of doing business in the city."

> Anna on 11/09/09 #

The Wild Unknown calendars are here

The Wild Unknown released their new selection of limited edition 2010 calendars. Beautifully hand drawn prints center around 60's folk singers, bunnies and birds of prey, and feathers. These calendars are just about the most beautiful thing around. My favorite: the print for January of the Netherland Dwarf Rabbit with the Smog lyrics "You are a fighter. You are fighter. You are a fighter." next to it.

> Tsia on 10/28/09 #

Lazy, Demanding, and Ready for Breakfast

Halloween is a collective favorite of us Badder Homes and Gardens broads. Cooking, however, is not. I'm a disaster at it, but I may give it a go for these Mummy Sausage Kolache Dogs from TasteSpotting. And by that, I mean I'll be printing out the recipe and waiting for my boyfriend to make me breakfast in bed. Get a move on, sweet cheeks!

> Badder Homes on 10/27/09 #

DIY Submarine

While killing a few hours at the Smithsonian and watching video of the Woods Hole Deep Sea subs, I got to wondering if any deep sea subs allow private citizens to hop on boards. It turns out, Stanley Submarines allows just that. Stanley started building subs when he was 9, in his backyard. At first I was very excited about the possibility, but after further research, I don't think I can hop on-board anytime soon.

> Brett on 10/26/09 #

Regretsy!

What we have all been waiting for. It's regretsy a site dedicated to unearthing all the worst items on Etsy. I love love love it. Thanks to irish*eyes for alerting me.

> Tsia on 10/23/09 #

Smudged

It's getting cold in Canada. A traditional smudge is a good way to keep cozy and prepare yourself for what's to come. In theory, the smoke attaches itself to negative energy and, as the smoke clears, it takes the bad stuff with it.

Jennifer Cook makes a version from naturally-dried reclaimed cedar and sage harvested from her neighborhood. She recommends smudging nearly anything: living creatures, inanimate objects, and spaces. Buy one from her here.

Or learn more about smudging here.

> Riva on 10/11/09 #

Artistbook International

I don't know about you, but I won't be in Paris this fall. However if I were I would certainly spend some serious time at Artistbook International who are having a fair at the Center Pompidou Oct 24-26. With 60 publishers, rare book dealers and happenings it sounds like a bibliophile's dream.

> Tsia on 10/04/09 #

OPENrestaurant

OPENrestaurant is a group of inspired Bay Area food professionals taking their skills into the realm of visual art. Up next, an event at SFMOMA designed around ideas presented in F.T. Marinetti's 1932 Futurist Cookbook.

> helena on 10/02/09 #

Mono a Mono

Canadians are a mysterious people and the very avant and dark mono is no exception. I adore their clothing/wearable sculptures and their inspiration journal that they are sharing with us. To celebrate they are offering 20% off at checkout until 10/31. Your secret code is monoshop01.

> Tsia on 09/29/09 #

If you have one million spiders

And lots of time, you too can make a spider silk tapestry. Amazing! If you are in NYC, you can go see it at the Natural History Museum.

> Kirsten on 09/28/09 #