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mmm I LOVE the Misfits.
mmm I LOVE the Misfits.
Here is yet another genius article by the hilarious and savvy ladies at practicalwedding.com. Ok. I admit it. I am a practicalwedding junkie.
I might be biased considering I have a penchant for vintage clothes and accessories, but Cherished, a vintage bridal salon, is full of vintage head pieces and veils perfect for your "something old"... and if there was a "something cheap", it could fit too. For around $75, you can own a beautiful vintage veil from as far back as the 1920's. That's a steal in my mind.
Had to post this because I thought the graphic tie in was perfect.
Sheepo HL's LEGO replica of the Bugatti Veyron is more than just a perfect facsimile, it also runs! It has a fully functional seven-speed gearbox, retracting spoiler, independent suspension, and more. DO NOT miss the videos below. Amazing. Previously, Obsessively Authentic LEGO V-8.
I hesitate to even post screengrabs from this piece. The storytelling by this creative team (dir. David Altobelli & DP Larkin Seiple) is so perfect that taking stills out of context doesn't do it justice. At first, I was disappointed that the automatic thumbnail Vimeo chose was so nondescript but ultimately it's for the best. Here's just a tease:
Larry Silverberg and Chau Tran of North Carolina State University tested more than 100,000 3-D simulations of free throws to come up with this HowTo for you. The two engineers have determined the perfect trajectory. Check out their strategy below, via Wired's How-To Wiki.
There's something undeniably naughty about upcycling your boyfriend's old tie into a thong. Japanese site Panty Hanty offers a library of free sewing patterns in the art of underwear-making.
Apartment Therapy posts this neat, space-saving idea for bookshelf rafters. No explicit HowTo, but pretty self-evident.
When sewing your own clothes, you can take exact measurements to get a perfect fit. This how-to video demonstrates the process of measuring for clothing patterns. All you need is a measuring tape. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to take measurements. Take measurements for sewing.
Go from solid cubes to melted shards by crushing ice for cocktails in this way. Some cocktails call for crushed ice rather than ice cubes. Crushed ice melts quicker, and makes more of a slushy drink that is perfect for summer coolers. Watch CHOW Kitchen Editorial Assistant Amy Wisniewski break it down. Crush ice for cocktails.
Watch as Gordon Ramsay comes into your kitchen to show you how to cook like pro. He shows you how to prepare pain perdu with caramelized peaches and a raspberry coolie. Because this dish is a lot like French toast it makes it perfect for breakfast. Make Gordon Ramsay's pain perdu with peaches.
Here is a short video showing you how to make stilts. These are perfect for both adults and children to enjoy, so hurry up and make your stilts today. Make stilts.
Arona Khan shows us how to gift wrap a box in an original way. A perfect present perfectly wrapped- treat your friends and family to both this Christmas. Wrap a box with a rectangular end.
A tic tac is basically just a kick off a wall to provide some height before landing on two feet. This is used to get over various objects that the athlete doesn't want to (or can't) touch. If the object is near a wall, it provides the perfect opportunity to propel themselves over and past the object with a quick kick. Do a Parkour tic tac.
Rickard Strongert, the Duke Ellington of golf, explains how to play with a perfect swing rhythm. Get rhythm in your golf swing.
The hair knot, also known as a hair bun or chignon, is a timeless style that can be worn anywhere. It's both traditional and trendy. Celebrity Hair Stylist Robert Steinken shows you how to create the perfect hair knot. Create a hair knot.
The most popular sushi dish and a favorite with the Japanese. California Rolls are the perfect introduction to the healthy fast food that's here to stay. Savor this California Roll Uramaki recipe. Make a California Roll uramaki.
Imaginative fillings for imaginative crepes - perfect as canapés at a party… or as a sinful snack all by yourself! Make stuffed crepe canapes.
A delicate Asian style canapé: the perfect start to a dinner party. Enjoy our tuna salad and cucumber canapé recipe. Make tuna salad and cucumber canape.
Chef Jim Dodge demonstrates how to make chocolate fudge frosting; A rich and creamy fudge icing perfect for any cake. Make chocolate fudge frosting.
Fresh Italian soup perfect for both winter and summer dining accompanied by warmed, crusty ciabatta bread. Hope you relish our minestrone soup recipe. Make delectable minestrone soup.
Fresh watercress soup perfect for a warm summer's day. Alternatively use as a starter with warm bread rolls. Taste our watercress soup recipe. Make fresh watercress soup.
A rich tasty endive, roquefort and walnut salad perfect for lunch or as a hearty appetizer to a meal. Make endive, roquefort and walnut salad.
A classic fish dish with a special seasoning of citrus fruits makes this the perfect way to begin any dinner party! Make ceviche.
The perfect golf swing is the Holy Grail of all golfers. In the third and final part of his swing build program, David Blair gives you a full swing exercise that will train you to swing the golf club in one flowing movement rather than a series of awkward angular stages. Learn full swing exercises.
This classic bourbon and mint cocktail evokes visions of America's Deep South, where it has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 100 years. Mikey Paine, from Lost Society in London, is going to show us how to make the perfect Mint Julep cocktail. Make a Mint Julep cocktail.
Using Embird embroidery software, Rosanne shows us how to use the Basting Stitches control properly, for a perfect design. Rosanne will also show you the bast in a hoop technique for more security. Insert basting stitches in Embird.
This delicious peanut dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to satay dishes. Savor this Peanut Dipping Sauce recipe. Make peanut dipping sauce.
Martha Stewart shares some great ideas for throwing a kids' bandanna-theme birthday party. If you're planning a child's celebration, creating a theme from scratch can be as simple as selecting fun paper and rubber stamps. Here, Martha used bandanna and dot patterns to create a festive and fun celebration that's perfect for children of all ages. Plan a kids bandana party.
Chinese style beef in black bean sauce: the perfect accompaniment to a Chinese meal or served individually with steamed rice. Delight in this Beef in Black Bean Sauce recipe. Make beef in black bean sauce.
Perfect as a party snack or finger food at a buffet, or delicious served with fluffy rice as a main course. Experience this Crispy Lemon Chicken recipe. Make crispy lemon chicken.
This recipe for thin crust pizza will definitely be a favorite around your home. The combination of the light crust and the lightly applied toppings makes it a perfect choice for a lunch-time meal. Go ahead and try this Felino Salami Pizza recipe. Make felino salami pizza.
Chef Zarela Martinez demonstrates how to make mole verde. This sauce with slight tartness is perfect for tamales. It is a traditional green ground sauce with tomatillos. Make mole verde.
This is a tutorial demonstrating how to make whipped cream from scratch. Whipped cream is easy to make from scratch and is the perfect garnish for hot chocolate, pudding, coffee and just about any dessert. Make whipped cream from scratch.
Chef Johanne Killeen demonstrates how to make baby pound cakes - a perfect dessert or sweet to accompany tea. Baby cakes are butter cakes and are very easy to prepare. She dresses them with a rich cream cheese. Make baby pound cakes.
Watch Kirsten as she shows you how to cross-stitch a clock face using the best technique for forming a picture with a embroidery machine, or even hand stitching. This demonstration is a perfect example using two birds sitting on flowers. Embroider with a cross-stitch.
Disposable shower caps are great for keeping your hair dry while showering, and they are also perfect for covering your hair during a DIY house painting job.
An amazing experience afterall. After an hour long tedious following, this perfect perch picture could be captured. I dont know whether it is a moth or butterfly. But anyway here it is.
I've heard many steampunks look at a prop and say, "but does it work?"