How to Create a DIY Portable Light Box for Tracing, Art, and Hand Lettering
Before downsizing, I purchased a light box for my art studio. It was handy and worked great for finessing my art, but it was also expensive, …
Before downsizing, I purchased a light box for my art studio. It was handy and worked great for finessing my art, but it was also expensive, …
In Seattle, homes are not designed to be air-conditioner friendly. It was during one particularly hot streak last summer that I went to a big …
Whether you are creating fine art or a first-time concrete user making DIY planters for your houseplants, metallic gold can be a dramatic way to …
Before making a tutorial, I’ve usually completed the project successfully a few times and know how to add my own pointers to help you …
In the Midwest, cute vintage luggage can be a rare score in flea markets and thrift stores, but in Seattle, it’s been easy enough to …
YES, this simple solution for keeping make-up wet wipes moist works perfectly for making sure your hand sanitizing wipes don’t dry out- even in a …
Flat lay photography is surging in popularity but can be difficult to master- especially without special equipment- namely, a flat lay tripod extension arm. In …
One thing I envy about high-end modern furniture is that often pieces are designed to accommodate modern technology. Being a fan of vintage furniture, I assumed these …
In this post I’ll show you how I solved the window-behind-my-headboard issue by simply “removing” the window. You might find this useful if you are …
Within a week of signing the lease on my tiny studio apartment in Seattle, I had one of my favorite vintage chandeliers shipped to me …
Art, furniture, and decor define much of the style of our home, but there’s one decorating challenge that haunts renters even when the furniture and …
When I downsized to move to Seattle, I transitioned from a 3,000-square-foot home on 3 acres to a 280-square-foot studio apartment in downtown Seattle, Washington! …
Last year I converted a long and narrow sunroom to a bright and sunny studio for art, journaling, reading, and other creative pursuits. I loved …
When my second-favorite century oak fell at Hawk Hill this spring I was devastated. I’m not exaggerating to say that I grieved it as I …
Instructions for creating antiqued finishes abound on the internet- and, trust me, I tried a lot of them in my quest for an authentic antiqued/patinaed …
Necessity is the mother of invention- and in this case, a need to not frequently handle feed bags due to a dust allergy inspired the …
One 2 minute DIY-project in my new Seattle apartment is my Ikea Fintorp Rail. Originally purchased as a pot rack, I realize that by using …