Category Archives: Around the Home

DIY advent calendar

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Siobhan

A peek into one of our season traditions of counting down the days of December. Days may fly by for me but not so speedy for my little ones.

* Excuse the wonky looking photography included in this little project tut, it will have to do as there is no time to dwell on the imperfection this month.

enjoy.

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Edward Gorey for the Home

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Wednesday Black

I was feeling irritable and weary this week, despite the concerted sunshine in Manhattan yesterday and today. Maybe it’s the frittered and frayed tendons in my ankle (red wine + staircase + heels do not a slow and safe descent … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Home | Tagged books, crafting, diy, home, inspiration, new york, re-purpose | 1 Comment

Making way for creative freedom… in the most unlikely places; in the most unlikely ways

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Wednesday Black

When you work from home, every room can have an impact on your work… even the bathroom… If you pursue your craft in-domicile as I frequently do, every inch of your domestic space becomes your personal think tank. That means a … Continue reading →

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Decorating and organizing mid work-stream: Distraction, detour, or definite necessity in the creative process?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Wednesday Black

When your desk is right in your home (as is mine as of two weeks ago), whether you are tackling your corporate writing job (like I am) or wrestling with writer’s block on your creative projects (ditto: me), there will … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Home, PIP - projects in progress | Tagged Arts, closet, discipline, organization, shoes, winerack, Writer, writers block, Writers Resources, Writing, Writing and Editing, writing discipline | Leave a comment

Forays into Space (Closet Space, that is)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Wednesday Black

Hello there, readers! Writing Blanks here, your sometimes-creative-but-frequently-uncreative writer (and habitual craft-botcher). I will labor to bring you heroic and amazing tales about many things… Fostering, finding and funneling the creative process Discipline (and where you can find it at … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Home, Blue House | Tagged ann arbor, closet, crafting, diy, home, new york, space, tutorial | 5 Comments

Ooh la la, Tarte aux fraises!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by jaimigadaix

Hello everyone! My name is Jaimi Gadaix and I am very proud to be a part of Blue House Blog! I will be sharing with you my inspirations, favorite things, recipes and sometimes even travel ideas. I am truly humbled to be in … Continue reading →