A great party doesn’t have to be done on a great budget. It is possible to throw a memorable party that costs next to nothing. Be honest about your budget and work with it. Even a low budget party has to have a budget. For example, if you are unable to spend more than …
GOOD IN THE HOOD Anyone who has lived in a cramped N.Y.C. studio apartment knows that a well-seasoned steak (typically) requires that you turn off the smoke detection. Although my home kitchens are bigger these days, I still rely on an uber-competent ventilation system. Most home hoods are painfully anemic and still entail an …
Nearly all the value in a vintage watch lies in its provenance. The box, the papers, service history, and correct serial numbers will add greatly to its worth. But buy a watch on eBay and you are positively begging to be ripped off. Nothing is ever quite what it seems in cyberspace. And among …
There are many ways to enjoy a great evening out with friends. Eating at a restaurant, enjoying live music, seeing a film, or taking in a show at a local theater can all be great ways to spend time. More fun than all of those things can be gathering some of your craziest friends …
Many adolescents would like to become scriptwriters or film directors and in pursuing this goal they experiment making their own movies, which is the first footstep on the road to Hollywood. Homemade movies will provide the knowledge of the basic abilities that are needed in the film industry. Home-produced films cannot be compared to …
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have. What is “Fat Over Lean?” Fat over lean is one of the most fundamental …
When you are having a party that you want to be wild, a male stripper may be the right choice for you. Male strippers can make any party more interesting for any woman. You can really stir up some fun when you rent one of these performers. It may be hard to decide when …
Paintings tend to be the most beautiful creation of man, which has the power to exert a pull on the spectator. Oil paintings are beautiful art forms, and these antique elements continue to mark their stand through generations. Why oil painting? The great painters and the artists of the past chose to work on …
Perhaps, optical illusion and magic are no different from each other for both share the same effects: they amaze and fascinate and deceive the human eye. A suspecting audience will lose the chance of catching the trick if you are perfectly endowed with sleight of hand skill and interest. Your eyes can be deceived …
Nothing enhances a dull room like a coat of paint. Whether you are brightening dingy walls by painting them white or adding a dramatic splash of color, paint is the least expensive way to make a noticeable decorative change in your home. If you are planning to paint a room soon, remember these handy …