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Design*Sponge at Home

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Last night, we had the pleasure of meeting Grace Bonney from the design blog Design*Sponge at the Seattle book launch for her new book, Design*Sponge at Home.

On a daily basis, Design*Sponge demonstrates the importance of visual design in all aspects of life. From interior design and flower arrangements to web and packaging design, Grace’s blog has been a guiding light for thousands all over the world. She also has a popular column called Biz Ladies, which addresses just about every topic you can imagine that has to do with running any kind of business!

Design*Sponge at Home, includes 70 home tours, 50 DIY projects, step-by-step DIY basics tutorials, 50 before & after makeovers submitted by readers of Design*Sponge, and essential tips on modern flower arranging, with 20 arrangements.

Throughout the years, Grace has been a huge inspiration for many members of the CRAVE team. Not only is she stylish, thrifty, imaginative and smart, she is humble about her successes and extremely down to earth. Meeting Grace—if only for a minute!—was an absolute dream.

Buy the book on Amazon, or click here for a full list of stores.

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CRAVE-ing a Burger? We Know Where You Can Find “The World’s Finest”

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

BuiltBurger truly does “take the burger to a new level.” Gourmet burgers sent right to your doorstep? Alright! Choose your burger with a given variety of meats, flavors, occasions, and “BuiltBurger Faves.” Did someone say Trailblazer Melt? Oh My! They tagline themselves as “the world’s finest burger.” Does this statement leave you curious? Please read on as CRAVE asks BuiltBurger co-owner, Rebecca Makuen, some questions about her tantalizing burger business.

What was the inspiration behind BuiltBurger?
For a long time, we were disappointed with every single prepared burger we tasted at home or restaurants. We discovered we made a much better product ourselves and decided to go for it. Plus, what’s better than an amazing burger?

How have you found success?
We receive extraordinary reviews from everyone who tastes a BuiltBurger. As a startup, we are simply pounding the pavement to create brand awareness in Seattle and beyond. It’s all about getting customers to try the product and fall in love with the flavors, quality and service you expect from BuiltBurger.

The “world’s finest burger” is such a statement! Tell us why?
When we were soliciting reviews of our burgers prior to our launch, all we heard was that statement…so, it stuck as our tagline. If you haven’t tried them yet, taste a few and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

What is your BuiltBurger fave?
That’s a really tough choice because they are all so unique. Three are tied for first place: The Utopia Chicken, The Magnificent Chorizo and The Stellar Short Rib (all my favorites so far).

Which burger is your most popular?
The Pinnacle Bacon Bleu! Who doesn’t like bacon?

A build-your-own burger company… You definitely thought outside the box. How can you encourage other female entrepreneurs to do the same?
Don’t be afraid. You have to seize the moment. Right now is the best time to follow your passion. Plus, starting a business with the people you love the most is incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun.

What could be a better time than today to check out BuiltBurger. Send a few invites to friends and celebrate the summer before the rain hits. Impress your guests with the brilliant flavors of Built Burgers’ cuisine! Delicious food delivered right to your doorstep. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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Time Saving Solutions: Dry Shampoo

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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Who really wants to wash their hair every day? For years I used my mother’s second day hair ‘trick’ of sprinkling baby powder on my crown to absorb excess oil. The technique is fine in a quick pinch but the heavy white residue can leave embarrassing flakes on your clothing and look messy under bright lights.

Thankfully a new generation of dry shampoos exist that enable you to sleep in longer, preserve a blow out or get a mid-day volume lift.

Check out our favs below.

The All Nighter is made with natural plant-based ingredients and natural minerals, gently scented with essence of tangerine (to freshen without being too perfume-y). The All Nighter Styling Powder also contains real silk powder to add manageability to hair, and it imparts a luxurious satiny feel. It’s even available in six shades which is great news for brunettes.

Lulu Organics hair powder is made with white clay, baking soda, USDA Organic corn starch and rice powder, and Oregon Tilth Certified Organic horsetail powder and essential oils. This earth friendly formula is available in four delicious, distinctive scents: Lavender/ Clary Sage, Patchouli/ Amber, Jasmine and Tuberrose.

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo is based on softening, protective oat extract, cyclodextrins and natural polysaccharides to clean the hair without washing, as often as required. Your hair regains volume and lightness within minutes. It’s a bit pricey and hard to find in stores, but it’s worth it for the scent, and lack of residue this project leaves.

Ever use a dry shampoo, dish about it here?

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10 Hot Cocktails for Fall Fetes

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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When days grow longer and nights cool off, its time to trade tank tops for turtlenecks and mojitos for hot toddies. As entertainment season warms up, we recommend serving these festive beverages exploding with rich flavors.

Recipes links via Fineliving.com

What’s your favorite cold weather cocktail?

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