Etsy Finds: Dog-Eating Narwhal

Our dog Max's biggest weakness - his kryptonite, if you will - is a blanket. Put one down on your lap or the couch next to you, and he will be under it in 10 seconds flat - even if he doesn't like you or just met you. When I saw this sleeping bag/blanket/amazing sea-themed creation from etsy seller RikaRika, I knew it was something both Max and I would love.



He gets the sleeping buddy, and I get to have an adorable Narwhal around.



Best model ever?




Better yet, I could have an adorable shark around.




She has a ton more pet cozies in her shop, including grizzlies, alligators and killer whales. Cute. overload.

Thirty Under Thirty

I'm totally honored to be featured as one of the "30 Under 30: Crafters" over on new website Splashlife. Click here to check out my little feature. I'm especially humbled to be featured among some of my favorites, like Sevenply and Spin Thread. Thanks so much, guys!

You should definitely check out all of the crafters if you have time.

Mason Jar Make Overs

Mason jars are definitely one of my favorite blank canvases. Here are a couple creative make-overs for old mason jars to get your week rolling creatively.




Double dipped jelly jars (via Field Guided)

I think the "in process" photo (top), with the dripping paint, is almost more beautiful than the end result.



And here's a tutorial for making basic old mason jars look like classic aqua ones. A classic vintage blue ball mason jar can definitely run you a pretty petty - ranging from $5 to $20 - so this could be an awesome alternative.

I think those old salsa and pasta jars I've been saving are aching for a make over. Well, it's either that, or Tom said I have to recycle them. What, everybody doesn't keep at least twenty empty jars around?

Chronic Bitch Face

Image from Kris Atomic

This drawing by Kristina of Kris Atomic cracked me up. I know many sufferers of chronic bitch face, a condition that causes the person to look like they're constantly pissed off, furrowing their brow, annoyed at the world - even when their inner life is very different. And the worst part? Being told to "cheer up, sweetie" by annoying strangers. I know you mean well, but just don't.

I was a long time sufferer of chronic bitch face when I lived in New York - hey, you gotta be! While generally I am a perky and happy person, I also think I get this look when I'm "focusing". Hah! Have you ever experienced this?

April Fools, MS style

Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with a bunch of a chic, crafty, family-friendly April Fools Day pranks... even the goofiest of holidays looks like a Pottery Barn catalog in her hands.

This one involved a recipe that turns milk into a solid, unpourable mass. What I want to know, however, is who really uses milk bottles like that anymore? I'm pretty sure a retro milk bottle would arouse more suspicion than the unpourable milk itself.

Check out her pranks here... there are some pretty cute ones!

Do you have any pranks planned? I fell hard for this one. If you're in Austin, you MUST read it.