Not all that glitters is gold. Actually, the stuff lining the bottom of your craft drawer is likely bronze — and potentially deadly. Considering how difficult it is to clean glitter out of a rug, it’s no stretch to imagine the challenge of removing it from the lungs. But that’s exactly the kind of task a … Read more
Hey, NYC — want to sleigh the gift game this year? Well, you can definitely jingle all the way past the Big Apple’s tinsel-choked tourist trap holiday markets those copy-paste Manhattan traffic-attractors where the cocoa costs $12 and the vibes are as mass-produced as the merch. For festive grinches who’d rather shop really local, there are scores … Read more
Is this NYC’s next top model? Joe Macken has spent the past 21 years painstakingly erecting an intricate 3D replica of New York City by hand — using nothing but balsa wood, Elmer’s glue and a whole lot of ingenuity. The finished product, unveiled recently in a viral TikTok video, features nearly a million buildings … Read more
Pretty — or pretty scary? At the intersection of crafting and cosmetics, “yarn makeup” mania is talking over — and talk about a rough corner. “Say hello to your new sleep paralysis demon,” teased influencer Eleanor Barnes — in a harrowing how-to video that’s now going viral. Barnes, known as @Snitchery online, went viral with her rendition … Read more
They’re having themselves a cheesy little Christmas. A New Jersey deli is crafting 2-foot-tall ravioli Christmas trees — and they’re fry-ing off the shelf. Taliercio’s in Middletown, NJ, shared their festive Italian creation, trimmed with kale, cherry tomatoes and around 50 fried ravioli, two weeks ago on TikTok and Instagram. They were soon inundated with over … Read more
Meet the man who builds huge versions of everyday household items – including a three-point plug, key and pencil sharpener. Steve Wainwright, 61, said it was his retirement from the ambulance service that first prompted him to take on some ‘creative’ building projects. Tape measures, three-point plugs and lipsticks are just a few of the … Read more
This bride’s really moving the needle. Spinning the yarn of her love story into wow-worthy wedding wear came as second nature to crochet couturier Tymesha Triggs, who handcrafted her floor-length bridal gown, as well as her groom’s tuxedo, for their June 29 nuptials. “It was a Crotchet Crochet kind of wedding day,” cheered Triggs, a needlework … Read more
Kids these days aren’t just making wallets out of duct tape — they’re crafting three-piece suits and ball gowns from the stuff. New York’s own Josie Authers and Jessica Ong, both 17, are two artistically adept teens who have created entire ensembles out of the fix-everything tape and earned acclaim as finalists in the Duck Brand’s … Read more
A new survey has found the average parent has to come up with four new activities daily to keep their children entertained. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents found four in 10 parents always or often struggle to find ideas to keep their kids entertained. The study found 4 in 10 parents struggle to come … Read more
She’s investing in a bear market. A once-successful Wall Street restaurateur whose business was 86ed by the pandemic is cashing in on an unlikely second career — sewing one-of-a-kind memory bears for families across the country. Jin Kim, 64, spent her first 30 years in New York City catering her raw fish and rice delights … Read more
Two fingers of this American single malt whiskey will cost you an arm and a leg – but the daughter-in-law of real estate mogul Harry Macklowe is betting that it will become a fixture at swanky bars nationwide. Julie Macklowe, who is married to Harry’s son Billy, has created a line of whiskeys called The … Read more
A philosopher at heart, cashmere king Brunello Cucinelli espouses “humanistic capitalism.” Calling for “dignity and respect” in business, he believes in higher-than-average pay for his employees and a no-email-after-office-hours policy. The executive chairman and creative director of the Italian luxury fashion label that bears his name recently hosted his 70th birthday celebration — attended by … Read more
Carol Duvall, the “Queen of Crafts” and one of HGTV’s original stars, has died. She was 97. Duvall — who became nationally recognized for her arts and crafts shows on ABC and HGTV — died in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 31. Her family confirmed her death to the New York Times on Thursday. Carol was the … Read more
It’s the hottest new beauty trend. Gen Z makeup mavens are using hot glue guns to add a glittery, dramatic 3D element around their eyes, perfect for music festivals and big nights out. “It’s makeup that fits perfectly into the Y2K fashion movement that’s happening right now,” Elaine Corredor, a 24-year-old Staten Island jeweler and … Read more
Cuffing season just got a little cozier — and way creepier. A bizarre, chunky-knit garment that leaves everything — yet nothing — to the imagination has prompted viral laughter, with a touch of concern, reported Jam Press. The sweater suit, which covers the model from head to toe, appeared on Facebook Marketplace, listed by a … Read more