http://tonitesori.com/blog Pixels & Picas seeks to combine the best of the digital world (pixels), covering topics such as web development and graphic design, with the best of the real world (picas), covering topics such as frugality and natural living. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:20:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The end of the semester has been busier than I had anticipated. The blog is on hold for now, but it'll be back soon with some exciting new features. In the meantime, please check out my redesigned personal site at http://www.tonitesori.com. Take care! -Toni http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/04/09/update/ At the end of each week (pixels or picas), I'll revisit some of my favorite posts from the past that I've starred on Google Reader. This Week: Ten Budget Beauty Products You Can Make At Home The idea of making products I usually purchase at the store was a new one ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/30/starred-posts-ten-homemade-bath-and-beauty-products/ I hadn't prepared to post today, but I wanted to pass along links on what I think is an important topic: being cheap versus being frugal. The cogs in my head began turning this morning after reading Frugal Dad's musings on the subject. One of the differences he mentioned was that ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/26/being-frugal-vs-being-cheap/ This is part 1 of my homemade cleaning series. This article covers links and facts about homemade cleaning. Future articles will cover trials and comparisons. I do my best to live naturally, especially as natural living and frugality often go hand-in-hand. As I'm preparing to graduate and strike out on my ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/25/homemade-cleaners-an-introduction/ Sites like Freecycle are great for locating furniture for a new abode, but what if all of those great free couches are snatched up quickly? For us, the answer was the Salvation Army. Back in 2004, we were forced to move out of our (furnished) apartment and into an (unfurnished) ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/24/frugal-furniture-salvation-army/ Spring makes me think of bright blue skies and vibrant colors, and this photo, taken on a recent vacation, showcases the beauty of the season. Yay for spring! http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/22/photo-of-the-day/ "Life is a big canvas, throw all the paint on it you can." - Danny Kaye Paint is a quick and easy way to completely change the appearance of any room. Unfortunately, for many renters, this change seems out of reach. Upon moving, the lords of our temporary dwellings tell ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/18/renters-decorating-solution-paint-strip/ Looking for a way to avoid adding additional, bulky pieces of furniture to a bedroom? Love the zen-like state that organization brings? Have lots of foldable pieces of clothing? This solution may be for you. The Solution? Eliminate the need for a freestanding dresser by using a shelf-and-basket dresser to easily organize ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/10/simple-storage-solution-a-shelf-and-basket-dresser/ Introduction The following is the first in a series of introductory posts about the blog. The idea of P&P is one I've been kicking around for awhile. Every time I open a web browser, the first thing I check is Google Reader. I couldn't help notice the variety of feeds I ... http://tonitesori.com/blog/2008/03/05/welcome-to-the-jungle/