One of the most classic dessert recipes for the holidays remains the sugar cookie. This specific type of cookie is versatile because it can be cut into shapes and even decorated with icing. There are many tips that claim to help create the best soft sugar cookies, so we compiled a few in our recipe […]
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Lifestyle Tries: decorating canvas tote bags
Tote bags have always been a trendy yet fun way to carry around your belongings. Campus is full of assorted tote bags in various colors, designs and textures. But if you want to personalize your tote bag even more, painting it yourself is the way to go. This week, Lifestyle Tries is breaking out the […]
Lifestyle Tries: A DIY Santa Claus wreath
Sometimes decorating for the holidays can be more fun than the holiday itself. Who does not love a festive wreath on their door this time of year? The only problem is they usually cost more than all the presents under the tree or they take longer to make than the whole Christmas dinner. Not to […]
Weather outside is frightful, but campus decorations are delighful
Even before Thanksgiving break, some students around campus were already busy decorating their apartments for Christmas. “We wanted to have a whole month of Christmas in our apartment. So we had to decorate before Thanksgiving, so we could enjoy it for longer than just two weeks,” said Lauren G. Solis, junior liberal studies major. Solis […]
Tablescapes for under $20
Fall Harvest is here and with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season fast approaching, decorating a Thanksgiving tablescape may not necessarily be at the top of the priority list. Here are seven ways to decorate a Thanksgiving tablescape that will capture the warm colors of autumn and the rustic tones of the freshly […]
DIY apartment decorating
Walking into the emptiness of a new apartment can be daunting. How will you and your roommates make it into your own space? How can you decorate if you’re not allowed to paint or put holes in the wall? It can seem overwhelming but with some creativity and D.I.Y thriftiness, it is possible to transform […]