Memory Globes at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

On Sunday I taught at class at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum as part of the Design Kids program sponsored by Target.  My class was all about how to make a Memory Globe a.k.a. snow globes.   I guess my past snow globe sessions at Etsy and with friends have turned me into a bit of an expert on the subject, but I also have instructions listed right here on my blog.

We had a great turn-out in the two sessions and everyone - kids and parents - took home some wonderful creations.  It was so fun to see everyone get creative with the projects.  We had teeny-tiny globes with just a kitten and 3 buttons (representing balls of yard) and giant globes with a wild underwater scenes and dinosaurs "drinking" from the top.

More photos and info from snow globe class after the jump.

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My Weekend

Friday

Saturday

Saturday Night

Sunday

This weekend we hiked Mt. Beacon and enjoyed some awesome, free music from the band Dead Empires in the DMV parking lot.  Beacon hosts something called Second Saturdays - a city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9pm. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events

DIY: Build a Secret Room

In a previous post I mentioned my longing for a bookcase (preferably one with a lever disguised as a book) that spins open to expose a secret room .  I thought these only existed in old mansions with moving eye portraits, which is why it seemed like such a lofty dream.  However, a quick Google search revealed that having a false wall in your home is just a DIY project away!

• Build a DIY Secret Bookcase Doorway - Hack n Mod
• Build Your Own Secret Bookcase Door - by Daniel Berg

If you don't have time to DIY, or if you want a more professional look, you can hire Creative Home Engineering to do it for you.

photo from Creative Home Engineering

Find a Place to Call Your Home Office

In a small home, every square foot under your roof is valuable real estate, but that doesn't mean you have to forgo a workspace to call your own.  Keep reading to learn how to turn a closet, corner, or your kitchen into a confortable and organized work station.

Tons more photos and ideas after the jump.

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Happy Birthday Siobhan and Meredith!

On Labor Day, Ari organized a surprise party for Meredith's birthday. It was awesome and, even though she had just gotten off a plane, we partied pretty hard for 31 year olds on a school night.

And on Thursday we continued to party as we celebrated Siobhan's 30th Birthday with an amazing dinner at Rye!!!!