Babs Projects
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Thanks to all my friends and supporters of this blog, MY ETSY is doing well and frankly speaking it looks a little bare. So with the intention of adding some more items, I took off to Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts yesterday to splurge on some fabrics. While I had to control myself from going fabric …
I finished making this cushion cover yesterday and was going to put it up for sale in my ESTY Shop. But, when I started taking the pictures and saw how gorgeous it looked, I changed my mind. I decided to keep it for myself. Sorry guys ! My only regret is that I did not …
Remember the Tiago Light Blue Tortilla Warmer I had on my wish list? I went to Crate and Barrel, to buy that warmer and ended up getting a different one. So what brought on this sudden change? Well, it was the combination of colors (warm, earthy and vibrant) that caught my eye. Design wise very …
The Fabric Pinboard for T’s room was finally done yesterday. I could have picked up one from either Walmart or Target, but where is the fun in that? So I made a pinboard similar to the ones available in those stores. The only difference is that those pinboards are made with cork. I made T’s …
When I saw this recipe in “Self” magazine (April 2012), I knew I had to try it. Something about it tempted me to go for it. I checked out the ingredients and with the exception of the rice vinegar and dill, I had all the others at home. So after shopping for those, I set …
While browsing around the Crate and Barrel website I came across this very interesting Tiago Light Blue Tortilla Warmer. Described as white Portuguese pot with Latin-inspired motifs and sky blue lid, I was surprised that such a thing exists. I don’t make tortillas, but I do make chapatis and rotis (whole wheat tortillas) almost everyday. …
T wanted a pinboard in her room for, and I quote “to pin all my important stuff “. I obliged and started working on it yesterday. I am using the leftover fabric from the Lampshade Project as she loves it. Here is a brief preview and as soon as it is finished I will update …
My first ever item on the wish list are these gorgeous pair of Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings. I found them at Overstock.com. I am crazy about earrings, so it’s natural I am always drawn to them more than any other jewelry or accessory. I hope you like them too. Disclaimer: This product is …
T (my daughter) suggested I up-cycle her existing lamp with a new lampshade. Since I was having a serious case of crafter’s block (similar to writer’s block :-)) and struggling to come up with ideas for the projects, I thought it was a good suggestion. So I headed over the Bed Bath & Beyond and …
Footwear from dead animals? Creepy right? Personally I am weirded by this. As much as I support art in fashion, using dead animals as shoes is plainly gross and bizarre. As per The Virtual Shoe Museum, German artist Iris Schieferstein, has been designing or using dead animals to create footwear for many years now. Following …
Kadale Manoli Bhaji also known as Kadale Manoli Sukkha , is a classic Mangalorean vegetarian recipe. Whenever I make it, I am reminded of my mom making cooking it in her kitchen and I am waiting impatiently for her to finish it. Losely translated Manoli is (as per my Google search) Indian Ivy Gourd. The …
Giorgio Armani’s Fall 2012 collection was full of surprises. It included menswear inspired black and grey tailored pants suits paired with fedoras. Also included in the collection were opulent fur-like coats in bold colors reminding us of bygone eras. The collection featured an array of tailored and fitted dresses in bold orange and pink colors …
Yesterday I had the honor to be featured on “BlogHer”….not me personally. My recipe Spicy Masala Eggs was featured in their Food section. Check out the BlogHer post. So obviously I am over the moon. This kind of prepared eggs is one of my favorite and as I had mentioned in my earlier post, I …
My older daughter (for the purpose of this blog I have nicknamed her T) who is presently 10 going on 25, loves to sneak in and take pictures. Check out her previous shots of Tulips here. She found this particular flower in a bouquet my DH had given me for our anniversary last week. Inspired …
Remember this old Wooden Cart from my earlier post? I rescued it from a probable trip to the Goodwill after promising my husband that I would transform it into something functional. A week later I had a brilliant visual in my mind’s eye and that was to convert it into a Portable Mini Bar. Why …
