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Kristin Appenbrink
Kristin combines her love of words, a passion for creating, and a drive to learn new skills. Plus, as an obsessive ice cream maker and storyteller she always has a scoop to share.
18 Quirky Bath Accessories to Make You Smile
The bathroom is still one of the most neglected areas of the home when it comes to decorating. You’ve added a shower curtain and a bath mat, and you’re done, right? Wrong! You can make your bathroom reflect the feel of your home with art, or you can update your boring bath accessories with these fun picks. We promise they’ll make those mornings after waking up on the wrong side of the bed better, too!
Take Note! 13 DIY Stationery Ideas
For as much as we love tech, sometimes the best way to express a sentiment is with a hand-written card. With that in mind, we rounded up a handful of ways to make your own stationery. Whether you use them for yourself or make a set to give it as a gift, you’ll always have the perfect card on hand with these ideas. Now all that’s left is to practice your penmanship!
15 Ways to Get Mixed Up in the Marbled Trend
One of our favorite trends this fall has to be marbled decor and style. There’s something about it that looks so chic. Yes, some of the options out there are a bit staid, but with the addition of a few bright colors you can make a great statement piece. We found 15 ways to buy or DIY the trend for your home. Have you ever tried marbling before? Be sure to tell us in the comments which is your favorite!
8 Steps to Planning the Perfect Pantry
One of the best things you can do to encourage yourself and your family to eat healthy is to have a well-stocked and well-organized pantry. It can also make getting dinner on the table that much faster. Over the next several weeks, in partnership with Del Monte®, we’ll be bringing you a series on how to set up, stock, and cook delicious, garden-quality inspired meals from your pantry. Canned goods are the backbone of any pantry, they cut down on prep time, and enable you to spend more time enjoying your friends and family. Plus, you’re guaranteed that the Del Monte fruits and vegetables you’re using were picked and packed at the peak of ripeness. Delicious and nutritious? We’re on board!
16 Stylish Nightstands to Buy + DIY
If you have the space, it’s almost essential to have a nightstand by the side of your bed. Not only is it the best place to stash your alarm clock (or your smartphone that acts as your alarm clock), but it’s also where you keep all those things you need right before you go to sleep—lip balm, a glass of water, hand lotion, etc. It’s also a great way to add a touch of color or style to your room. We vote going for something that contrasts with, but still complements the space and your bedding. Take a look through these ideas, some of which you can buy and others that you can DIY, to find one that’s a perfect fit for your room!
12 Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats
We love the dogs of Brit + Co., and one of our favorite ways to show our love is through homemade treats. They make for a fun baking project that won’t lead to you downing a tray full of cookies! Here are 12 of our favorite recipes to whip up. Just remember, before you make any homemade treats for your pet, check this list of foods that are hazardous to dogs. It’s a good link to bookmark if you’re a pet owner.
15 Sweet & Savory Waffle Recipes
There’s nothing better than waffles for breakfast. Pancakes come close, but the pockets for syrup give waffles the lead. Once you’ve mastered the basics, try your hand at these sweet and savory upgraded versions. And if you’re making a big batch, use this tip to keep your waffles from getting soggy!
15 Ways to Put Your Mantel to Good Use
We’re going to venture a guess that you really only pay attention to your mantel (if you even have one!) during the holidays. The rest of the year—unless it displays your TV—it probably goes unnoticed. But there are so many different ways to decorate that space! We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite ideas that are easy to adapt to your space and style.
One Button to Stop All Distractions
With the way we work now, frequent distractions are par for the course during a day at the office. But some tasks require intense concentration with no interruptions allowed. How exactly can you do that? A new project on Kickstarter called MyFocus aims to make it easy to get the dedicated thinking time you need, all with the push of just one button.
15 Ways to Make Your Glow-in-the-Dark Party Shine
It’s glow in the dark week here at Brit HQ! We’re showing you how to throw a neon, black light, glowing party that will light up the night. To make your party even brighter, try these 15 products and projects.
20 Perfectly Pink Ways to Support Breast Cancer Research
Have you been thinking pink this month? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help support raising money for research and treatment, several of our favorite companies have come out with perfectly pink products, and are donating a percentage of the proceeds for each purchase. We found 20 products we’d want to own even if they weren’t donating to the cause. The fact that buying any of these products helps get us closer to a cure is just icing on the cake.
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