articles by: Lo Lankford

60 Handmade and Vintage Halloween Costumes

Coming up with a fresh Halloween costume every year can be quite the daunting task. Some people meet this experience with excitement and serious consideration each year. Some of us barely try to throw…

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25 Handmade State Pride Crafts

In celebration of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World on October 12th, 1492 (celebrated as Columbus Day) we decided to round up some very cool handmade wares that sport some of your favori…

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19 Handmade Clutches for Fall

The fashion blogs have spoken, and the one trend they're all obsessing over for Fall is the oversize clutch. And while I originally could not get down with its popularity (how the heck would a tiny ba…

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37 Unique Handmade Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are an interesting part of the whole Big Day operation. They're the first thing that people see as a representation of your union (besides your engagement ring and perhaps engageme…

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33 Amazing Handmade Repurposed Chairs

I've been thinking a lot about furniture and interior design lately, as I just moved into my new place in Los Angeles two weeks ago. After careful consideration with my two roommates, we picked out a …

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26 Homemade, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Shades

Nail polish is all the rage these days. Not that painting ones nails is some new form of cool (I still remember thinking my mom's nails were permanently red in the 90s) but the trend has, in the last …

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5 Things to Pack for Your Labor Day Picnic

If you're lucky enough to have Monday off for Labor Day and don't already have big party (or nap) plans, you should consider rounding up your family or friends for a simple picnic in the park! Surpris…

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21 Handmade Floral Arrangements for Your Home

Floral arrangements are a nice touch to any abode. Whether sitting on your kitchen table or sprinkled in small vases throughout your home, the splash of bright colors looks nice and gives your place a…

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9 Most Green-Friendly Hotel Chains in the U.S.

Sometimes when you're traveling, just can't help it - you need easy and fast when it comes to where you lay your head. And sometimes it isn't even up to you where you stay. But when it is in your hand…

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What Grandpa Taught Me

My grandfather Gene was truly one of a kind. I'm sure that's how everyone feels about their loved ones, but he really was (as my family used to say) "something else." Growing up in the 50s/60s, he…

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Lo Lankford is a recent Los Angeles transplant after a decade in the Big Apple. In her "spare time" (ha!) she used to run a dog rescue called Badass Brooklyn and helped save over 400 dogs. Otherwise? Nerd'do well, whistle blower, proud hillbilly from the sticks.

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