Whether you’re baking a croissant or building a Swedish birdhouse, converting different measurements can be pesky and overwhelming! With this 1-step metric conversion calculator, you’ll no longer be running to the computer to crank out those numbers. It converts U.S. to Metric and vice versa with a press of a button, and is also a full 4-function, 10 digit dual-powered calculator. A handy stocking stuffer for travelers, students and professionals! Photo courtesy of 1-Step Why [...]

Photo and recipe courtesy of Chaos in the Kitchen It’s so easy to spend tons of money at the cafes on hot drinks like cider. Making it on your own is cheaper, simpler than driving to the store, and it will fill your house with delicious Fall scents of bubbling apples and spices! This quick kitchen project for cider beetles makes a bundle of everything you need for the perfect cider – just drop a [...]

.With so many expensive, high tech appliances at our fingertips, it’s so easy to damage them with the slip of a hand. The Mobigrip provides a micro bungee that sticks easily to any surface and giving you a loop to secure over your fingers – like a safety belt for your gadgets! Now those MP3 players, phones, and cameras will stay safely in your hands. Image courtesy of Mobigrip . . PortaPocket carrying cases are [...]

In her Christmas workshop, Martha Stewart suggests setting up a Secret Santa exchange using Elfster! Go to MarthaStewart.com to check it out and find more “Creative Gift-Giving Solutions“!

When I think about my favorite desserts, most of them all have one thing in common: crumb topping. Apple pies are good, but Dutch apple pies are amazing. Cinnamon pound cake is fine, but add the topping and suddenly it’s a scrumptious coffee cake! Many of us are whipping out our favorite dessert recipes this month, and might want to add a little something to make it extra special. This easy three-ingredient topping will add [...]

Photos and instructions courtesy of Design Sponge The season of plenty is upon us! When I think of autumn, I imagine families and friends gathering in the evenings, snacking on the bounty of fruits and nuts that are appearing more and more in markets and kitchens. The nutritious nut is certainly something to be thankful for – so hearty, healthy, and simple! These gorgeous charms are just as easy to make, and look like they [...]

In 1882, Georgian Prince Ivane Bagrationi-Mukhraneli dug thousands of years into his ancestry and began producing their renowned sparkling wine. Even today, Bagrationi brings us this cherished collection, widely popular in Europe. Bagrationi wine is made from indigenous grapes from the best winegrowing regions of Georgia. The non-vintage sparklers are comparable in flavor and style with Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco, while the vintage wines are complex and layered like their New World counterparts. They [...]

Photos and instructions courtesy of Design Sponge The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the animals are running around everywhere gathering food for the months to come! Bird feeders are such an easy way to draw nature right to your own yard, and this acorn bird-feeder is a piece of art within itself! The creative use of a wood bowl for the acorn cap makes it look like it was bought at a [...]

A hearty congratulations to Lisa M. for being the winner of Elfster’s first costume contest! She is truly bedecked from head to toe with Christmas elf cheer – we especially love the rosy cheeks and jingly green hat! Your bear collection is also quite adorable! Lisa will receive a 12-piece luxury bar gift box from Tcho Chocolate, with three bars each of their four signature flavors. We got so many impressive submissions that it took [...]

Photos and instructions courtesy of Project Wedding What’s “bunting” and how can it easily transform a simple room into a celebration? It’s named after a lightweight fabric that was used to make flags, but today, it’s a quick and inexpensive way to string together textiles to add a splash of color to your event! With three steps, decorating is really as easy as 1-2-3! All it takes is some materials around the house and some [...]