Blog Watch

Bossy Blog, the delightful new offering from local designer Annie Elliot of Bossy Color, is jampacked with helpful information "about home, life, and how a coat of paint can change the world . . . your world, anyway." In one of our favorite features, Elliott answers design questions from readers not just with words, but also with before-and-after photos. http://www.bossycolorblog.blogspot.com.

Do you know what a Juju hat is? Click on More Ways to Waste Time to find out. (Hint: It can be worn on your head or hung on a wall for a punch of color. If you're so inclined, sources for buying your own Juju hat are included. http://www.morewaystowastetime.blogspot.com.

The cold weather has got Studio Annetta thinking -- and posting -- about hibernating. And upholstered headboards. See photos of her favorites at http://www.studioannetta.com.

Terri Sapienza